Access
We recommend using public transportation on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and other days when the nearby roads are busy.
Access to the ticket center at the Chuobashi Bridge
Getting here
From JR Otaru Station
The ticket center and dock is approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station. Follow Chuo Dori Ave. towards the port after exiting the station.
From Sapporo
There are frequent bus and railway services from JR Sapporo Station. Please get off at JR Otaru Station. The time required is 32 to 70 minutes depending on the type of transportation.
From the Niseko Area
There are some train and bus services are from Niseko to Otaru. The approximate time required is 100 minutes.
Parking
About Parking
The car park next to the Otaru International Information Center will be closed from July 25 (Thu) to July 28 (Sun). This is because of the holding of the 58th Otaru Ushio Festival and preparations for it.
Starting on June 8th, we will provide a discount for parking fees for customers using our affiliated carpark.
How to use
When purchasing tickets for your canal cruise, please give your parking ticket to our staff.
Our staff will process your parking ticket so that you can recieve a 300 yen discount.
Affiliated Carpark: Parking facilities adjacent to the Otaru International Information Center
For more information: 0134-34-9477
It is possible to stop buses and other vehicles in front of the ticket center temporarily to load and offload passengers. However, this is a no-parking area, so please move vehicles to another location once loading/offloading has finished.
