[Shin Nihonkai Ferry] Summer Boarding Reservations Opening Soon!
Shin Nihonkai Ferry will sequentially open reservations for the summer and Obon holiday period starting 3 months prior to the boarding date at 9:00 AM. Early booking is highly recommended.
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Shin Nihonkai Ferry will soon begin accepting reservations for boarding during the Obon holiday period. With up to 9 consecutive days off in 2026, it's a perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxing trip!
Every year during the Obon holidays, we welcome many passengers, and popular routes and cabins may become fully booked as soon as reservations open. We recommend booking as early as possible once your plans are set.
With Shin Nihonkai Ferry, you can enjoy a casual and comfortable sea journey together with your familiar car. Spend a special time making the travel time itself one of the joys of your trip.
Please note that boarding reservations will be accepted starting at 9:00 AM on the same date 3 months prior to your boarding date. Take this opportunity to plan a sea trip with Shin Nihonkai Ferry!
Entering service in November 2025: 'Keyaki' (Maizuru - Otaru route) and 'Lavender' (Niigata - Otaru route)
◎ Reservation Start Date
From 9:00 AM on the same date 3 months prior to boarding.
(If the reservation start date falls on a Sunday, public holiday, our non-business day, or if there is no corresponding date, the next business day will be the reservation start date.)
Summer Boarding Reservation Start Dates
Please check here for the July-August 2026 operation schedule and fare periods.
Taking a short break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, gazing out at the endless horizon under a refreshing blue sky is a unique pleasure of traveling by ship.
We invite you to take a sea voyage with Shin Nihonkai Ferry during the Obon holidays. Reservations will open sequentially from late April. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you on board.
'Keyaki' Open-air bath / 'Keyaki' Forward salon
[SHK Line Group]
The SHK Line Group consists of core companies including Kanko Logi NEXT, Shin Nihonkai Ferry (S), Hankyu Ferry (H), and Kampu Ferry (K), operating in maritime transport, hotels, passenger ships, tourism, land transport, and warehousing. Aiming to create total value-added services, we form a 'Sea Line Network' that meets diverse needs from cruising resorts to comprehensive logistics.
Every year during the Obon holidays, we welcome many passengers, and popular routes and cabins may become fully booked as soon as reservations open. We recommend booking as early as possible once your plans are set.
With Shin Nihonkai Ferry, you can enjoy a casual and comfortable sea journey together with your familiar car. Spend a special time making the travel time itself one of the joys of your trip.
Please note that boarding reservations will be accepted starting at 9:00 AM on the same date 3 months prior to your boarding date. Take this opportunity to plan a sea trip with Shin Nihonkai Ferry!
Entering service in November 2025: 'Keyaki' (Maizuru - Otaru route) and 'Lavender' (Niigata - Otaru route)
◎ Reservation Start Date
From 9:00 AM on the same date 3 months prior to boarding.
(If the reservation start date falls on a Sunday, public holiday, our non-business day, or if there is no corresponding date, the next business day will be the reservation start date.)
Summer Boarding Reservation Start Dates
Please check here for the July-August 2026 operation schedule and fare periods.
Taking a short break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, gazing out at the endless horizon under a refreshing blue sky is a unique pleasure of traveling by ship.
We invite you to take a sea voyage with Shin Nihonkai Ferry during the Obon holidays. Reservations will open sequentially from late April. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you on board.
'Keyaki' Open-air bath / 'Keyaki' Forward salon
[SHK Line Group]
The SHK Line Group consists of core companies including Kanko Logi NEXT, Shin Nihonkai Ferry (S), Hankyu Ferry (H), and Kampu Ferry (K), operating in maritime transport, hotels, passenger ships, tourism, land transport, and warehousing. Aiming to create total value-added services, we form a 'Sea Line Network' that meets diverse needs from cruising resorts to comprehensive logistics.