To Honshu for Autumn Colors by Ship! "Drive Freely with Your Car" Using Shin Nihonkai Ferry (Departures Aug-Nov) Now on Sale

We are pleased to announce the launch of a sea voyage package that includes round-trip ferry fares and a choice of hotels on Honshu, perfect for the crisp autumn travel season.

Two courses are available: the Kansai Route (Otaru/Tomakomai East - Maizuru/Tsuruga) and the Niigata Route (Otaru/Tomakomai East - Niigata).

- Includes fares for 2 people and 1 passenger car!

- Trip duration can be extended up to 14 days!

- Includes a multi-coupon usable on board!

This plan allows you to enjoy your trip with your car more freely and comfortably.

We invite you to take this opportunity to enjoy autumn in Honshu.

♦ About the Travel Product

Available Dates: Departures from August 18, 2026 to Returns by November 30, 2026

*No boarding dates: September 17 - September 27 *No hotel stay dates: September 19 - September 22

Travel Price

What's included in the travel price:

- Round-trip ferry fare on Shin Nihonkai Ferry

(Tourist A, State, or Deluxe)

*Tourist S is only available on the Maizuru route "Keyaki" and "Hamanasu"

- Round-trip passenger car transport on Shin Nihonkai Ferry (up to 5m in length)

- Accommodation at selected local hotels (1-3 nights)

*For the Kansai Route only, 1 night accommodation at a hotel in Maizuru or Tsuruga is included on the basic arrival day.

Hotels in various locations can be selected from the 2nd night onwards.

- Includes a multi-coupon usable at onboard restaurants, etc.!

*For Tourist class: ¥8,000 for two people

*For State/Deluxe class: ¥16,000 for two people

- Consumption tax and other fees

General Information

Extendable up to 14 days! (Accommodation other than our company's reserved stays must be arranged and paid for by the customer).

Additional charges may apply depending on the selected hotel. (Plan includes 1 night with 2 meals).

No tour conductor will accompany the group.

Minimum number of participants: 2 people

Application deadline: Please apply at least 14 days before departure. (WEB reservations accepted! Possible until 5 PM, 7 days before departure).

However, WEB reservations are only available for the 1-night local stay course. For 2 or 3-night courses, please book the 1-night course and then contact us by phone to request additions or changes.

Venus Travel Homepage: https://www.venus-t.jp/

♦ Shin Nihonkai Ferry

[Kansai Route] Otaru Port - Maizuru Port or Tomakomai East Port - Tsuruga Port

[Niigata Route] Otaru Port - Niigata Port or Tomakomai East Port - Niigata Port

Shin Nihonkai Ferry Image

Cabins can be selected from the reasonably priced shared Tourist A to the Deluxe cabins with private terraces. *Tourist S is also available only on "Keyaki" and "Hamanasu".

Tourist A (Shared Cabin) State S/A/B (Private Cabin) Deluxe A (Private Cabin)

Onboard, you can enjoy your time in the restaurant and large public bath.

Enjoy your sea voyage while gazing at the vast ocean spreading out before you.

Use the special multi-coupon to enjoy the restaurant and shops.

Onboard Restaurant (Paid) Onboard Public Bath Onboard Shop (Paid)

*Photos of cabins and onboard facilities are from "Keyaki". All are images.

♦ Selected Accommodation Hotels [Kansai Route]

- Arrival Day: Selected Accommodation Hotel [1 Night Twin Room, Breakfast Included]

*For customers arriving at Maizuru Port: Higashi-Maizuru Hotel Alstain (approx. 6 min by car from Maizuru Port)

*For customers arriving at Tsuruga Port: Hotel Route-Inn Tsuruga Ekimae (approx. 11 min by car from Tsuruga Port)

Higashi-Maizuru Hotel Alstain / Guest Room Hotel Route-Inn Tsuruga Ekimae / Guest Room

- 2nd Night Onwards: Selected Accommodation Hotel [1-2 Nights]

You can choose up to 2 nights from 7 selectable hotels.

*Please specify your accommodation dates and facilities at the time of booking.

*Additional charges may apply depending on the selected hotel.

[Basic Plan] No additional charge

*If twin rooms are fully booked, you will be accommodated in two single rooms.

Kyoto/Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Amanohashidate (Twin, No Meals)

Nara/Granvrio Hotel Nara -Wazo- (Twin, Breakfast Included)

Mie/Hotel Route-Inn Ise (Twin, Breakfast Included)

Tokushima/Tokushima Granvrio Hotel (Twin, Breakfast Included)

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Amanohashidate / Guest Room Granvrio Hotel Nara -Wazo- / Guest Room

Hotel Route-Inn Ise / Guest Room Tokushima Granvrio Hotel / Guest Room

[1 Night with 2 Meals Plan] ¥12,000 per night for two people on weekdays +¥19,000 on weekends/holidays +

*If Japanese-style rooms are fully booked, you may be accommodated in Western-style rooms.

Hyogo/Granvrio Hotel Tamba Sasayama -Wazo- (Twin, Dinner & Breakfast Included)

Wakayama/Hotel Seymour (Japanese-style Room, Dinner & Breakfast Included)

Ehime/Kyuukamura Setouchi Toyo (Japanese-style Room, Dinner & Breakfast Included)

Public Bath Image *Kyuukamura Setouchi Toyo Granvrio Hotel Tamba Sasayama -Wazo- / Guest Room

Hotel Seymour / Guest Room Kyuukamura Setouchi Toyo / Guest Room

♦ Selected Accommodation Hotels [Niigata Route]

Niigata/ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Niigata (Twin, Breakfast Included)

Tochigi/Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya (Twin, No Meals)

Nagano/Hotel Route-Inn Suwa Inter (Twin, Breakfast Included)

Niigata/Kyuukamura Myoko (Western-style or Japanese-style Room, Dinner & Breakfast Included) +¥6,000 per night for two people on all dates

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Niigata / Guest Room Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya / Guest Room

Hotel Route-Inn Suwa Inter / Guest Room Kyuukamura Myoko / Guest Room

*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.