The ferry from Tomakomai Higashi to Niigata connects the two islands Hokkaido and Honshu in Japan. The route is offered up to 6 times a week by the shipping company Shin Nihonkai Ferry. The journey time is about 20 hours.
Niigata
Niigata on the north coast of the island of Honshū is one of the largest port cities on the Sea of Japan. The wide Shinano River divides the historic district in the north from the modern part of the city in the south. The two parts of the city are connected by the Bandai Bridge, which is over 300 meters long and has the status of a cultural asset. One of Niigata's regional specialties is noppe, a nutritious soup made from taro root, root vegetables and kudzu starch. Other ingredients include salmon fillet, salmon roe, dried shiitake mushrooms and scallops. The soup is served on festive occasions.
The ferry port Niigata is located on the island of Honshu and offers connections to the island of Hokkaido. A total of 5 routes are offered here several times a day by the shipping companies Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Sado Kisen Jetfoil and Sado Kisen.