New Ferry to Link Kyoto and Hokkaido in About 21 Hours

Aug 31, 2026 | News On Japan

KYOTO - A new large ferry linking Maizuru in Kyoto Prefecture with Otaru in Hokkaido has been unveiled ahead of its first voyage on September 1, offering spacious passenger facilities and a journey time of about 21 hours.

Shin Nihonkai Ferry's Hamanasu measures 199 meters in length and weighs about 14,000 tons.

The vessel features a three-story atrium at its entrance and a two-story salon offering panoramic views of the sea, creating an open and spacious interior.

Its restaurant will serve menus featuring seasonal ingredients associated with the ports along the route.

Passengers can also use a screen room featuring projection-mapping technology designed to provide an immersive visual experience.

The Hamanasu is scheduled to begin service between Maizuru and Otaru on September 1.

京都と北海道を約21時間で結ぶ新フェリー

京都府舞鶴市と北海道小樽市を結ぶ新たな大型フェリーが、9月1日の就航を前に披露された。広々とした船内設備を備え、両都市を約21時間で結ぶ。

新大型渡轮约21小时连接京都与北海道

连接京都府舞鹤市与北海道小樽市的新大型渡轮在9月1日正式投入运营前亮相。船内设有宽敞的乘客设施，全程航行时间约为21小时。

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