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How to get to Otaru From Sapporo Several trains per hour operate between Sapporo and Otaru along the JR Hakodate Main Line. The journey takes 30 minutes by rapid train (kaisoku) and 45 minutes by local train (futsu). The one way fare is 620 yen. By Ferry from Honshu Otaru Port is connected by ferries with the ports of Niigata (18 hours, 6000 yen in the 2nd class) and Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture (20 hours, 9000 yen in the 2nd class). Otaru Ferry Terminal is a 10 minute bus ride from Otaru-Chikko Station or a 30 minute bus ride or 10 minute taxi ride from Otaru Station. Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current yen exchange rate, click here.   Orientation Most attractions, except the Herring Mansion, are located in the city center within walking distance of each other.