Silver Ferry

Silver Ferry is a passenger ferry route connecting Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture and Tomakomai in Hokkaido. Among the routes linking Honshu with Tomakomai, the gateway port to Sapporo, Hokkaido, it offers the shortest crossing time of 7 to 8 hours.

Its biggest draw is the convenience of overnight sailings, which let you make the most of your time. Relax and sleep on board, then wake up as you arrive at your destination port, making it possible to save on accommodation costs and start sightseeing efficiently from the next morning. You can also use the value-packed “Nakayoshi Ticket,” which combines the ferry and an express bus to and from railway stations, for affordable travel between major cities such as Hachinohe and Sapporo or Morioka and Sapporo.

The fleet consists of four vessels: Silver Princess, Silver Tiara, Silver Breeze, and Silver Eight. Accommodation options include a variety of private rooms designed with privacy in mind, view seats with sweeping ocean views from the front of the ship, pet-friendly rooms, and reserved second-class rooms with assigned seating, allowing you to choose what best suits your travel style.

All ships are also equipped with observation baths. You can relax while gazing out over the open sea, enjoy a peaceful moment unique to ferry travel, and ease away the fatigue of your trip. Other facilities include auto-restaurants, shops, vending machine corners, and baby rooms, so you can spend your time on board however you like until you reach your destination.