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Sunflower Kurenai Boarding Report
| Route | Oita (Beppu Port) → Osaka (Osaka Nanko) |
| Time | 18:45 → 06:35 (approx. 11h 50m) |
| Seat | Private Single |
| Fare | ¥15,300 |
Arrived at Beppu Station in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.
Boarded the Sunflower “Kirishima” ferry to Osaka Nanko in Osaka.
Took the bus from platform 5 in front of the station to the ferry terminal.
The bus stops at “Sunflower Terminal Beppu-mae.”
It took about 12 minutes from the station to the terminal (¥210).
After arriving at the terminal, completed the check-in at the counter on the first floor.
The counter is located immediately to the right after entering the building.
At around 17:45, the boarding announcement was made.
On this day, there were many passengers, and those requiring assistance, such as the physically disabled, boarded first as “priority passengers.”
General passengers were called afterward.
We went up to the second-floor boarding gate using four elevators in succession.
Arrived at the 6th-floor entrance.
Walking toward the center of the ship, a grand projection mapping played on the ceiling accompanied by majestic music.
This time, we booked a “Private Single” in a shared cabin area.
By scanning the QR code on the boarding pass at a dedicated terminal, the door to the area opened.
Inside, rows of cabin doors were lined up.
At 18:45, we departed Beppu Port on schedule.
Staff waved farewell with glow sticks at the port, creating a warm send-off.
After returning to the cabin, we headed to the 7th-floor bath area for a shower.
Passing through the noren curtain, we found a large bath and several shower rooms.
Around 20:00, we went to the restaurant.
The buffet offered a wide variety of dishes.
Although it was crowded immediately after boarding, we came later, about one hour before closing.
Even then, dishes were replenished, so nothing we wanted to eat was missing.
After 22:00, the ship lights were turned off.
Only the central staircase was illuminated, while all other lights were off.
23:24 – Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
01:43 – Seto Ohashi Bridge
05:17 – Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
We passed under three bridges.
At 05:30, the restaurant opened.
Breakfast included curry, cereals, and rice porridge, easy-to-eat dishes.
The satsuma-age (fried fish cake) on the plate had “Sunflower” engraved on it.
At 06:35, we arrived at Osaka Nanko.
The 11-hour 50-minute journey ended.
A few minutes later, disembarkation instructions began, and we left the ship.
Walked to the Trade Center-mae Station directly connected to the terminal.
From here, the New Tram takes about 30 minutes to Osaka Station (¥420).
Thank you for reading until the end!
What Kind of Ship is Sunflower Kurenai? Quick Guide
The Sunflower “Kurenai” is an overnight ferry that launched on January 13, 2023.
It connects Oita’s Beppu Port with Osaka Nanko, taking about 12 hours for the journey.
The concept of Sunflower “Kurenai” is “Revival and Kizuna (Bonds)”.
The ship aims to provide a voyage that values connections across families and generations.
Equipped with balcony suites, spacious public baths, and restaurants, the ferry offers comfortable facilities.
Guests can enjoy a casual cruise atmosphere in the open atrium and other communal spaces.
Sunflower Kurenai Deck Map
Sunflower Kurenai Onboard Features
Atrium (6F / 7F / 8F)
Projection Mapping Schedule
| Route | Schedule |
| Beppu → Osaka (Upbound) | Sun–Thu departures (from 20:00) Fri & Sat departures (from 20:30) |
| Osaka → Beppu (Downbound) | Sun–Thu departures (from 20:30) Fri & Sat departures (from 21:15) |
Projection mapping is displayed on the atrium ceiling.
- “Sail Away” – inspired by the departure to Kagoshima
- “Seasons” – depicting the beauty of nature throughout the year
- “Under the Sea” – representing the world beneath the waves
- “Journey through Space” – a fantastical space adventure
There are four different projection shows available.
Promenade (6F / 7F / 8F)
Reception (6F)
Reception Hours
| Route | Hours |
| Beppu → Osaka (Upbound) | Sun–Thu: Night (boarding ~22:30) / Morning (05:30 ~ until disembarkation) Fri & Sat: Night (boarding ~22:30) / Morning (06:00 ~ until disembarkation) |
| Osaka → Beppu (Downbound) | Sun–Thu: Night (boarding ~22:30) / Morning (05:30 ~ until disembarkation) Fri & Sat: Night (boarding ~22:30) / Morning (06:00 ~ until disembarkation) |
Photo Booth (6F)
Shop (6F)
Shop Hours
| Route | Hours |
| Beppu → Osaka (Upbound) | Sun–Thu: Boarding ~21:30 / Next morning 05:30–06:30 Fri & Sat: Boarding ~21:30 / Next morning 06:00–07:20 |
| Osaka → Beppu (Downbound) | Sun–Thu: Boarding ~21:30 / Next morning 05:30–06:50 Fri & Sat: Boarding ~22:00 / Next morning 06:15–07:50 |
Restaurant & Buffet (6F)
Restaurant & Buffet Hours
| Route | Hours |
| Beppu → Osaka (Upbound) | Sun–Thu: Dinner 17:45–21:00 / Breakfast 05:30–06:15 Fri & Sat: Dinner 18:20–21:00 / Breakfast 06:00–07:15 |
| Osaka → Beppu (Downbound) | Sun–Thu: Dinner 18:00–21:00 / Breakfast 05:45–06:45 Fri & Sat: Dinner 19:05–21:30 / Breakfast 06:15–07:45 |
| Osaka → Beppu Route | Dinner | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ¥2,500 | ¥750 |
| Elementary School | ¥1,000 | ¥500 |
| Preschool (4 years old and above, before entering elementary school) | ¥500 | ¥300 |
| Alcoholic Beverages (Paid) | ||
| Draft Beer (Medium Cup) | ¥500 | |
| Sake | ¥250~ | |
| Shochu | ¥250~ | |
Restaurant Dishes
Dinner Menu
| Rice & Bread | |
|---|---|
| White Rice | Mixed Kamameshi |
| Bread | Curry |
| Udon | |
| Main Dishes | |
| Oita Garlic Chive Pork | Meat & Potatoes |
| Sweet and Sour Pork | Rice Vermicelli |
| Marinated Pork Loin | Marinated Herring |
| Fried items (quail eggs, fried chicken, cream croquette) | Hamburger Steak |
| Simmered Sardines | Spicy Potato Salad |
| Lotus Root & Kelp | Sashimi |
| Ryukyu-style fish | Chikuzen-ni (simmered vegetables & chicken) |
| Assorted Salads (onion, seaweed, corn, edamame, tuna, lettuce) | |
| Soups | |
| Miso Soup | Corn Soup |
| Desserts | |
| Assorted Cakes | Warabi Mochi |
| Pineapple | Chocolate Fondue |
| Ice Cream | |
Breakfast Menu
| Rice & Bread | |
|---|---|
| White Rice | Takikomi Gohan (seasoned rice) |
| Rice Porridge | Curry |
| Bread (Mini Loaf / White Bread) | Furikake (Bonito / Salmon) |
| Natto | Toppings (Green Seaweed, Hokkaido Salmon Flakes, Pickled Cucumber, Pickled Plum) |
| Main Dishes | |
| Japanese Omelet | Scrambled Eggs |
| Bacon | Boiled Salmon |
| Satsuma-age (fried fish cake) | Macaroni Salad |
| Root Vegetables & Hijiki | Kinpira Gobo (sautéed burdock) |
| Grated Yam | Assorted Salads (onion, seaweed, corn, edamame, tuna, lettuce) |
| Soups | |
| Miso Soup | Corn Soup |
| Desserts | |
| Yogurt | Fruit Punch |
Kids’ Room (6F)
Restrooms (6F / 7F)
Accessible Restroom (6F)
Vending Machine Corner (6F / 7F / 8F)
Shower Rooms / Observation Bath (7F)
Observation Bath Hours
| Route | Hours |
| Beppu → Osaka (Upbound) | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:15–Arrival Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:30–Arrival |
| Osaka → Beppu (Downbound) | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:15–Arrival Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:45–Arrival |
Coin Lockers / Safety Boxes / Bicycle Bag Holders (6F / 7F)
| Coin Locker | Small ¥100 (H39cm × W35cm × D45cm) Medium ¥200 (H53cm × W35cm × D45cm) Large ¥300 (H80cm × W35cm × D51cm) |
| Refrigerated Locker | ¥200 (H30cm × W36cm × D33cm) |
| Safety Box | Free (PIN code) |
| Mobile Phone Charger | ¥100 per 30 min (iPhone, smartphone compatible) |
| Public Phone | Satellite public phone First call (34 sec) ¥100 Additional (60 sec) ¥100 |
Baby Care Room (7F)
Massage Chairs (7F)
Pantry (6F / 7F / 8F)
Smoking Room (6F / 7F / 8F)
Elevators (6F / 7F / 8F)
Dog Run (7F)
Observation Deck (7F/8F)
Sunflower Ferry: Ship Facility Hours
Beppu → Osaka (Upbound)
| Facility | Hours |
| Reception | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:30–Disembark Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 06:00–Disembark |
| Restaurant | Sun–Thu: Dinner 17:45–21:00 / Breakfast 05:30–06:15 Fri & Sat: Dinner 18:20–21:00 / Breakfast 06:00–07:15 |
| Shop | Sun–Thu: Boarding–21:30 / Morning 05:30–06:30 Fri & Sat: Boarding–21:30 / Morning 06:00–07:20 |
| Observation Bath | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:15–Arrival Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:30–Arrival |
| Projection Mapping | Sun–Thu: 20:00~ Fri & Sat: 20:30~ |
Osaka → Beppu (Downbound)
| Facility | Hours |
| Reception | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:30–Disembark Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 06:00–Disembark |
| Restaurant | Sun–Thu: Dinner 18:00–21:00 / Breakfast 05:45–06:45 Fri & Sat: Dinner 19:05–21:30 / Breakfast 06:15–07:45 |
| Shop | Sun–Thu: Boarding–21:30 / Morning 05:30–06:50 Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:00 / Morning 06:15–07:50 |
| Observation Bath | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:15–Arrival Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:45–Arrival |
| Projection Mapping | Sun–Thu: 20:00~ Fri & Sat: 20:30~ |
▼ Sunflower Official PDF (Beppu–Osaka Hours)
https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-beppu/time/doc/ship-facility.pdf
Oita → Kobe (Upbound)
| Facility | Hours |
|---|---|
| Reception | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:00 / Morning 05:00–Disembark Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:30–Disembark |
| Restaurant | Sun–Thu: Dinner 18:20–21:00 / Breakfast 05:30–06:20 Fri & Sat: Dinner 18:30–21:30 / Breakfast 06:00–07:30 |
| Shop | Sun–Thu: Boarding–21:30 / Morning 05:30–06:20 Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:00 / Morning 06:00–07:30 |
| Observation Bath | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:00 / Morning 05:15–Arrival Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:30–Arrival |
Kobe → Oita (Downbound)
| Facility | Hours |
|---|---|
| Reception | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:00 / Morning 05:00–Disembark Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:15–Disembark |
| Restaurant | Sun–Thu: Dinner 18:00–21:00 / Breakfast 05:30–Arrival Fri & Sat: Dinner 18:50–21:30 / Breakfast 05:45–07:00 |
| Shop | Sun–Thu: Boarding–21:30 / Morning 05:30–Arrival Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:00 / Morning 05:45–07:00 |
| Observation Bath | Sun–Thu: Boarding–22:00 / Morning 05:00–Arrival Fri & Sat: Boarding–22:30 / Morning 05:30–Arrival |
▼ Sunflower Official PDF (Kobe–Oita Hours)
https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/kobe-oita/time/doc/ship-facility.pdf
Shibushi → Osaka (Upbound)
| Facility | Hours |
|---|---|
| Reception | Mon–Fri: Boarding–21:30 / Morning 06:00–Disembark Sat: Boarding–21:30 / Morning 07:00–Disembark Sun: Boarding–21:00 / Morning 07:00–Disembark |
| Restaurant (Dinner) | Mon–Sat: 18:00–20:30 Sun: 17:30–20:00 |
| Restaurant (Breakfast) | Mon–Fri: 06:00–07:00 Sat: 07:00–08:00 Sun: 06:00–07:00 |
| Shop (Night) | Mon–Sat: Boarding–21:00 Sun: Boarding–20:30 |
| Shop (Morning) | Mon–Fri: 06:00–07:30 Sat: 07:00–08:45 Sun: 06:00–07:30 |
| Observation Bath (Night) | Mon–Sat: Boarding–21:45 Sun: Boarding–21:00 |
| Observation Bath (Morning) | Mon–Fri: 06:00–07:30 Sat: 07:00–08:45 Sun: 06:00–07:30 |
| Projection Mapping | Mon–Sat: ①20:00–20:10 / ②21:00–21:10 Sun: ①19:45–19:55 / ②20:40–20:50 |
Osaka → Shibushi (Downbound)
| Facility | Hours |
| Reception | Mon–Sat: Boarding–21:30 / Morning 06:30–Disembark Sun: Boarding–21:00 / Morning 06:30–Disembark |
| Restaurant | Mon–Sat: Dinner 18:00–20:30 Sun: Dinner 17:30–20:00 All days: Breakfast 07:00–08:00 |
| Shop | Mon–Sat: Boarding–21:00 Sun: Boarding–20:30 All days: Morning 07:00–08:45 |
| Observation Bath | Mon–Sat: Boarding–21:45 Sun: Boarding–21:00 All days: 06:30–08:45 |
| Projection Mapping | Mon–Sat: ①20:00–20:10 / ②21:00–21:20 Sun: ①19:45–19:55 / ②20:40–20:50 |
▼ Sunflower Official PDF (Osaka–Shibushi Hours)
https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-beppu/time/doc/ship-facility.pdf
Access to Sunflower Ferry Terminals
Osaka Prefecture – Osaka Nanko Terminal 1
■ Terminal: Sunflower Terminal 1 (Osaka Nanko Cosmo Ferry Terminal)
■ Address: 2F, 2-D-6, ATC.ITM Bldg., 2-1-10 Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka 559-0034
■ Phone: 06-6613-1571
| Osaka Terminal 1 | Mon–Thu | Fri & Sat | Sun |
| Downbound Departure | 19:05 | 20:05 | 19:05 |
| Reception Opens | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Boarding Starts | 18:05 | 19:05 | 18:05 |
New Tram | 3-min walk from Trade Center-mae Station
■ From Kansai International Airport
Approx. 50 min. Direct limousine bus to Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is convenient. No transfers required.
■ From Osaka International Airport (Itami)
Approx. 60 min. Take Osaka Monorail, transfer at Honmachi Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line) to Chuo Line via Cosmosquare Station.
■ From Umeda / Shin-Osaka / Honmachi / Shinsaibashi / Namba
Approx. 20 min via Osaka Metro Chuo Line from Honmachi to Cosmosquare Station.
Osaka Prefecture – Osaka Nanko Terminal 2
■ Terminal: Sunflower Terminal 2 (Osaka Nanko Cosmo Ferry Terminal)
■ Address: 3-1-15 Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka 559-0034
■ Phone: 06-6612-1315
| Osaka Terminal 2 | Mon–Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Downbound Departure | 17:55 | 17:55 | 17:00 |
| Reception Opens | 16:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| Boarding Starts | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Free Shuttle Bus｜Sunflower Terminal 1 → Terminal 2 (Approx. 5 min)
| Departure from Terminal 1 Elevator Building | |
|---|---|
| Mon–Sat | 16:30 |
| : (then every 10 min) : |
|
| 17:30 | |
| Sun | 15:50 |
| : (then every 10 min) : |
|
| 16:40 |
Hyogo Prefecture – Higashi Kobe Port (Sunflower Terminal)
■ Terminal: Sunflower Kobe Port
■ Address: 3-1-1 Koyocho Higashi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0031
■ Phone: 078-857-1988
| Kobe (Rokko) Port | Mon–Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Departure | 19:00 | 19:50 | 19:50 | 19:00 |
| Reception Opens | 17:00 | 17:40 | 17:40 | 17:00 |
| Boarding Starts | 18:00 | 18:50 | 18:50 | 18:00 |
– From Hanshin Electric Railway “Mikage Station” to JR Sumiyoshi Station → Paid (Adult 230 JPY)
– From Island-Kitaguchi Station → Free
– Hanshin Mikage Station → Kobe Port: Approx. 37 min
– Hankyu Mikage Station → Kobe Port: Approx. 30 min
– JR Sumiyoshi Station → Kobe Port: Approx. 22 min
– Island-Kitaguchi Station → Kobe Port: Approx. 7 min
| Shin-Moji Departure | Paid (Adult 230 JPY / Child 120 JPY) | Free | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanshin Mikage Station | Hankyu Mikage Station | JR Sumiyoshi Station | Island-Kitaguchi Station | Kobe Ferry Terminal | |
| 18:30 (Sun–Thu) | 16:28 | 16:35 | 16:43 | 16:58 | 17:03 |
| 16:55 | 17:02 | 17:10 | 17:25 | 17:30 | |
| 17:23 | 17:30 | 17:38 | 17:53 | 17:58 | |
| 20:00 (Fri & Sat) | 16:28 | 16:35 | 16:43 | 16:58 | 17:03 |
| 16:55 | 17:02 | 17:10 | 17:25 | 17:30 | |
| 17:23 | 17:30 | 17:38 | 17:53 | 17:58 | |
| 17:55 | 18:02 | 18:10 | 18:25 | 18:30 | |
| 18:25 | 18:32 | 18:40 | 18:55 | 19:00 | |
| 18:45 | 18:52 | 19:00 | 19:15 | 19:20 | |
Oita Prefecture – Beppu International Tourist Port
■ Terminal: Beppu International Tourist Port
■ Address: 944-2 Shiomi-machi, Beppu, Oita 874-0918
■ Phone: 0977-22-1311
| Mon–Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Upbound Departure | 18:45 | 19:20 | 19:20 | 18:45 |
| Reception Opens | 16:15 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:15 |
| Boarding Starts | 17:45 | 18:20 | 18:20 | 17:45 |
– Adult fare: 210 JPY
– Beppu Station (Bus Stop) → Sunflower Beppu Terminal (Bus Stop): Approx. 15 min
Oita Prefecture – Oita Port
■ Terminal: Nishi Oita Port Ferry Terminal
■ Address: 5-3-1 Ikushi, Oita City, Oita 870-0003
■ Phone: 097-536-8900
| Mon–Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Upbound Departure | 19:20 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:20 |
| Reception Opens | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Boarding Starts | 18:20 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:20 |
– Adult: 200 JPY, Child: 100 JPY
– Oita Station (Bus Stop) → Oji Minato-machi (Bus Stop): Approx. 17 min
– Oji Minato-machi → Nishi Oita Port: Approx. 4 min walk
Train｜From Nishi Oita Station – 10 min walk
Bus｜From Oji Minato-machi Bus Stop – Approx. 5 min walk
Kagoshima Prefecture – Shibushi Port
■ Terminal: Shibushi Port
■ Address: 3292 Shibushi, Shibushi-cho, Shibushi City, Kagoshima 899-7103
■ Phone: 099-473-8185
– Express Shuttle Bus Sunflower Liner: Free for ferry passengers (reservation required)
– General fare: Adult 2,100 JPY / Child 1,050 JPY
– From Kagoshima-Chuo Station Amu Plaza (Bus Stop, East 8) → Shibushi Port: Approx. 2 hr 3 min
Bus｜From Sunflower Terminal Beppu-mae (Bus Stop) – Approx. 1 min walk
Shibushi Port → Kagoshima City
| Location | Daily |
|---|---|
| Shibushi Port | 9:25 dep |
| Kagoshima-Chuo Station | 11:28 arr |
| Minami Pier (High-speed ferry terminal) | 11:38 arr |
Kagoshima City → Shibushi Port
| Location | Mon–Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Minami Pier (High-speed ferry terminal) | 14:30 dep | 13:45 dep |
| Kagoshima-Chuo Station | 14:40 dep | 13:55 dep |
| Shibushi Port | 16:43 arr | 15:58 arr |
| Beppu International Tourist Port | Mon–Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Upbound Departure | 18:45 | 19:20 | 19:20 | 18:45 |
| Reception Opens | 16:15 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:15 |
| Boarding Starts | 17:45 | 18:20 | 18:20 | 17:45 |
Sunflower Ferry Timetable & Duration
| Day | Osaka Nanko → Beppu Port | Beppu Port → Osaka Nanko |
| Sun–Thu | 19:05→06:55 (Duration: 11 hr 50 min) |
17:00→05:30 (Duration: 12 hr 30 min) |
| Fri & Sat | 20:05→07:55 (Duration: 11 hr 50 min) |
19:20→07:25 (Duration: 12 hr 05 min) |
| Day | Kobe Port → Oita Port | Oita Port → Kobe Port |
| Sun–Thu | 19:00→06:20 (Duration: 11 hr 20 min) |
19:20→06:40 (Duration: 11 hr 20 min) |
| Fri & Sat | 19:05→07:20 (Duration: 12 hr 15 min) |
19:30→07:55 (Duration: 12 hr 25 min) |
| Day | Osaka Nanko → Shibushi Port | Shibushi Port → Osaka Nanko |
| Mon–Thu | 17:55→08:55 (Duration: 15 hr) |
17:55→07:40 (Duration: 13 hr 45 min) |
| Fri | 17:55→08:55 (Duration: 15 hr) |
17:55→07:50 (Duration: 13 hr 55 min) |
| Sat | 17:55→08:55 (Duration: 15 hr) |
18:30→08:50 (Duration: 14 hr 20 min) |
| Sun | 17:00→08:55 (Duration: 15 hr 55 min) |
17:30→07:40 (Duration: 14 hr 10 min) |
You can check the type of ferry scheduled for departure on the official Sunflower website “Routes & Timetables / Ships Introduction” page.
Schedules may vary by day, so please confirm before booking.
Sunflower Ferry Ticket Prices & Fares
| Regular Fare | Web Discount | |
| Osaka Nanko – Beppu Port | 14,000 JPY | 13,300 JPY |
| Kobe Port – Oita Port | 14,000 JPY | 13,300 JPY |
| Osaka Nanko – Shibushi Port | 18,200 JPY | 17,290 JPY |
* Prices are based on the Private Bed (cheapest cabin) fare.
* Child fare is half the adult fare, rounded up to the nearest 10 JPY.
* For private room usage, cabin fees are charged in addition to the fare.
The total fare is calculated as “Ticket Fare” + “Cabin Fee”.
Ticket Calculation Example (Osaka – Beppu)
Fare (14,000 JPY) + Suite (17,000 JPY) = 31,000 JPY
Additionally, if you bring a bicycle, motorcycle, or car on board, a separate special luggage fee (vehicle fare) is required.
Sunflower operates a system called “Fare Application Period”, where ferry prices vary depending on the season.
Fares are divided into ranks A–D, with A being the cheapest and D being the most expensive.
Typical Discount Availability by Period
- Period A – Web Booking Discount (5%) ・ Round-trip Discount (5%) ・ Student Discount (5%)
- Period B – Web Booking Discount (5%) ・ Round-trip Discount (5%) ・ Student Discount (5%)
- Period C –
Web Booking Discount (5%)・ Round-trip Discount (5%) ・ Student Discount (5%) - Period D –
Web Booking Discount (5%)・ Round-trip Discount (5%) ・ Student Discount (5%)
※Discounts cannot be combined.
Sunflower Ferry Booking Methods
Online Booking
To book online, a free membership registration is required.
Members earn points that can be used for discounts on future trips.
This makes future ferry trips more cost-effective.
Steps for Online Booking
- Enter trip details
- Check fares & seat availability
- Read important notes
- Enter vehicle/boarding info
- Enter liner information
- Confirm booking details
- Complete reservation
Booking by Phone
You can also book Sunflower ferries on the Kansai–Kyushu routes by phone.
For reservations or inquiries, please contact the MOL Sunflower Reservation Center.
Phone Number: 0120-56-3268
Business Hours:
- Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The phone line is toll-free. Feel free to call if you have any questions or need assistance.
Sunflower Ferry Onboard Wi-Fi
Sunflower Wi-Fi is set up through the dedicated site SSQ (Sunflower Smart Quest).
The access point name is “Sunflower”.
- Connect to “Sunflower”
- Open a browser and enter “172.16.0.1” (or access via QR code)
- Configure Wi-Fi connection on the SSQ site
Wi-Fi is now ready to use.
Sunflower FAQ
Sunflower operates the following routes:
■ Hokkaido Route
Oarai (Ibaraki) ⇔ Tomakomai (Hokkaido)
■ Kansai Route
Osaka Nanko ⇔ Beppu (Oita)
Osaka Nanko ⇔ Shibushi (Kagoshima)
Kobe ⇔ Oita (Beppu)
A reservation is generally required.
If there are available seats, same-day boarding may be possible, but ferries can fill up quickly during peak seasons.
Yes, as a car ferry, vehicles are allowed.
Rates vary depending on the vehicle size.
Tickets are collected at the terminal or self-service machines on the day of boarding.
Bring your reservation number and ID.
On Hokkaido routes only, a Platinum Discount is available for passengers aged 60 and above.
Wi-Fi is available, but connections may be unstable at times.
We recommend downloading content in advance.
Yes, there are large public baths and shower rooms (varies by route).
Restaurants and shops are available on board, serving breakfast and dinner.
Bringing your own food is generally allowed.
Shops sell instant noodles, snacks, alcohol, and boxed meals.
Vending machines are available 24 hours.
Large ferries are relatively stable, but seasickness is possible depending on weather and personal sensitivity.
Sunflower ships are several thousand tons, minimizing motion.
Recommended precautions:
– Take seasickness medicine 30 minutes before boarding
– Choose a cabin in the central lower decks for minimal movement
– Avoid overeating or drinking too much
– Lying down with eyes closed can help
Seto Inland Sea routes are relatively calm and suitable for beginners.
Tourist Beds: Capsule-style, budget-friendly.
Private Cabins (Standard and above): TV and washbasin, more privacy.
Suite & Deluxe: Highest level, with bathroom and toilet, like a hotel.
For a relaxed voyage, we recommend booking a private cabin.
Yes, some sailings allow pets (reservation required).
– Use a pet room or dedicated private cabin (limited availability)
– Pets are not allowed in regular cabins or corridors
– Vaccination proof may be required
Check the official site for details.
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