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Overnight ferry MOL Sunflower 商船三井さんふらわあ

Ōarai – Tomakomai 大洗~苫小牧航路

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How oftenEvening sailing: 1 a day each wayDetails below
CrossingTomakomai → Ōarai about 19 h 15 min
Adult fare¥11,550Adult, Tourist class, evening sailing, one way, cheapest season (A)
BookingBooking recommended

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Overnight ferryEvening sailing (Sunflower Sapporo / Furano): 1 a day each way — Tomakomai 18:45, Ōarai 19:45Tomakomai → Ōarai about 19 h 15 min; Ōarai → Tomakomai about 17 h 45 min
Overnight ferryLate-night sailing (Sunflower Kamui / Pirika, new 2025 ships): 1 a day each way — Tomakomai 1:30, Ōarai 1:45About 18 h

Carries cars, motorbikes and bicycles (see the operator for vehicle fares).

Fares P

Adult, Tourist class, evening sailing, one way, cheapest season (A)¥11,550
Adult, Tourist class, evening sailing, one way, peak season (E)¥23,100
Child, Tourist class, evening sailing, one way, season A¥5,780
Adult, Comfort S (single/twin), late-night sailing, one way, season A¥17,600
Car, one way, cheapest season (driver's Tourist fare included)¥38,500

One way, as published by the operator; fuel surcharges and seasonal fares may apply.

Tickets and booking P

Booking recommended. Bookings open 2 months ahead (same day, 9:00), online or by phone. Without a reservation you can buy at the departure port's window if there is space, but the operator recommends booking. Bookings must be paid within 7 days (by the day before departure if sooner).

Where to buy

Paying: Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, JCB, American Express) online or by phone, or cash at convenience stores (7-Eleven, Lawson, Ministop, FamilyMart, Seicomart, Daily Yamazaki).

Ports

  1. Tomakomai Port (West Port) Ferry Terminal 苫小牧港(西港)フェリーターミナル
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  2. Ōarai Port Ferry Terminal 大洗港フェリーターミナル
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Good to know P

English names are the operator's own where it publishes them, otherwise romanised for this guide. Boats are often cancelled or changed in bad weather: check the operator's page on the day. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Sources and quotes checked 2026-10-11