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Ferry Terminals & Access Methods
Osaka Prefecture – Izumiotsu Port
■Ferry Terminal: Hankyu Ferry Izumiotsu Port Terminal
■Address: 1-3 Ozushima-cho, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture, 595-0074
■Business Hours: 9:00 AM – until the last ferry departsIzumiotsu Port Connection Bus Timetable
・The bus from JR Izumi-Fuchu Station (bus stop) is charged (Adults 270 yen, Children 140 yen)
・The bus from Nankai Izumiotsu Station (bus stop) is freeBus Stop Time JR Izumi-Fuchu Station (Bus Stop) 16:05 ↓ ↓ Nankai Izumiotsu Station (Bus Stop) 16:30 ↓ ↓ Izumiotsu Ferry Terminal 16:45 CloseHyogo Prefecture – Kobe Port
■Ferry Terminal: Kobe Rokko Island Port
■Address: 3-2-1 Kōyō-chō Higashi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, 658-0031
■Business Hours: 9:00 AM – until the last ferry departsKobe Port Connection Bus Timetable
The connection bus is charged if boarding from Hanshin Electric Railway Mikage Station (Adults 230 yen, Children 120 yen)
The bus from Island North Exit Station (bus stop) is freeNew Moji-bound
Ferry Departure Times※ Paid: Adults 230 yen, Children 120 yen Free Hanshin Electric Railway
Mikage StationHankyu Electric Railway
Mikage StationJR Sumiyoshi Station Rokko Liner
Island North Exit StationKobe Ferry Terminal 18:30 Departure
(Sun–Thu)16:28 16:35 16:43 16:58 Ferry
Sunflower Terminal17:05 16:55 17:02 17:10 17:25 17:32 17:23 17:30 17:38 17:53 18:00 20:00 Departure
(Fri–Sat)16:28 16:35 16:43 16:58 17:05 16:55 17:02 17:10 17:25 17:32 17:23 17:30 17:38 17:53 18:00 17:55 18:02 18:10 18:25 18:32 18:25 18:32 18:40 18:55 19:02 18:45 18:52 19:00 19:15 19:22 CloseFukuoka Prefecture – Shinmoji Port
ferry
■Ferry Terminal: Shinmoji Port
■Address (Kobe-bound 1st Terminal): 1-1 Shinmoji Kita, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 800-0113
■Address (Izumiotsu-bound 2nd Terminal): 1-1 Shinmoji Kita, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 800-0113
■Business Hours: 9:00 AM – until the last ferry departs (Tickets for the 2nd Terminal to Izumiotsu are sold from 3:00 PM until the last ferry departs)Shinmoji Port Bus Timetable
The travel time from JR Kokura Station to the port is approximately 35 minutes.
The travel time from JR Moji Station to the port is approximately 20 minutes.
The shuttle bus is free of charge.Izumiotsu Route (Daily)
JR Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit (North) 16:10 ↓ ↓ JR Moji Station 16:25 ↓ ↓ Shinmoji Terminal 2 16:45 Kobe Route (Sunday~Thursday)
JR Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit (North) 18:40 ↓ ↓ JR Moji Station 18:55 ↓ ↓ Shinmoji Terminal 1 19:15 Kobe Route (Friday/Saturday)
JR Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit (North) 18:40 ↓ ↓ JR Moji Station 18:55 ↓ ↓ Shinmoji Terminal 1 19:15 CloseDeparture Times
Route Departure Time ■ Shinmoji → Izumiotsu 17:30 → 06:00 (Daily) ■ Izumiotsu → Shinmoji 17:30 → 06:00 (Daily) ★ Shinmoji → Kobe 18:40 → 07:10 (Sun–Thu), 20:00 → 08:30 (Fri–Sat) ★ Kobe → Shinmoji 18:30 → 07:00 (Sun–Thu), 20:00 → 08:30 (Fri–Sat) ■ Izumiotsu Route: Izumi & Hibiki
★ Kobe Route: Settsu & YamatoThe travel time for all routes is approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Different ships operate on different days, so it is recommended to check the official website in advance!
The name of the ship is listed in the date selection field of the web reservation page.▼ Hankyu Ferry Official Website
https://www.han9f.co.jpFares and Prices
Fares and Prices
Period A Period B Period C Period D Standard Japanese-style Room 7,590 8,910 10,230 – Standard Western-style Room 8,690 10,010 11,330 – Standard Single 10,230 11,550 12,870 – Deluxe 4-person Room 10,670 12,430 14,190 – Deluxe Single 12,210 13,970 15,730 – Deluxe Japanese-style Room 14,850 16,610 18,370 – Deluxe Western-style Room
(See Notes 1 & 2)14,850 16,610 18,370 – Deluxe Mixed Japanese-Western Room 14,850 16,610 18,370 – Suite 20,130 22,330 24,530 – Royal 26,510 28,710 30,910 – CloseHankyu Ferry fares vary depending on the season, categorized into four periods: A, B, C, and D.
Period D typically corresponds to peak times such as Golden Week or the Obon season, with higher fares.
※Refer to the April 2025 fare schedule
For the latest fare information, please check the official Hankyu Ferry website.▼ Hankyu Ferry Official Website
https://www.han9f.co.jp/fare/How to Make a Reservation
Online Reservation
Visit the Hankyu Ferry official website and register for a free membership.
Reservations can be made by entering details such as route, departure date, room type, and number of passengers in order.
Reservations open at 9:00 AM two months before the same date.Phone Reservation
For phone reservations, please contact the Hankyu Ferry reservation center.
▼ Reservation Center Phone Number
0570-01-8989Latest Information & Service Status
The final decision on ferry operations is based on maritime and weather conditions. In case of bad weather, the decision is generally made by around noon on the day of departure.
You can check the latest service status and cancellation rates on the Hankyu Ferry official website.
▼ Latest Service Status
https://www.han9f.co.jp/Onboard Wi-Fi
Bridges Passed During the Voyage
Route Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge Pass Seto Ōhashi Bridge Pass Akashi Kaikyō Bridge Pass ■ Izumiotsu ⇒ Shinmoji (Daily) Around 00:00 Around 21:40 Around 18:35 ■ Shinmoji ⇒ Izumiotsu (Daily) Around 23:00 Around 01:00 Around 04:40 ★ Shinmoji ⇒ Kobe (Sun-Thurs) Around 00:15 Around 02:20 Around 05:50 ★ Shinmoji ⇒ Kobe (Fri-Sat) Around 01:25 Around 03:35 Around 07:10 ★ Kobe ⇒ Shinmoji (Sun-Thurs) Around 01:05 Around 22:45 Around 19:30 ★ Kobe ⇒ Shinmoji (Fri-Sat) Around 02:35 Around 00:15 Around 21:00 ■ Izumiotsu Route: Izumi & Hibiki
★ Kobe Route: Settsu & Yamato■ Name: Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
■ Opening Date: April 5, 1998
■ Location: Between Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, and Awaji Island
■ Bridge Length: 3,911m■ Name: Seto Ōhashi Bridge
■ Opening Date: April 10, 1988
■ Location: Between Shikoku and Honshu
■ Bridge Length: 12,300m■ Name: Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge
■ Opening Date: May 1, 1999
■ Location: Between Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, and Ōshima
■ Bridge Length: 4,105m
Watching the “Seto Ōhashi” and “Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge” in the middle of the night was like having a private view, with no one around to disturb the scenery!Onboard Facilities Usage Times
Onboard Facility Usage Times (Izumiotsu Route)
Facility Name Upward Voyage (Daily)
(Shinmoji ⇒ Izumiotsu)Downward Voyage (Daily)
(Izumiotsu ⇒ Shinmoji)Information Desk Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Morning 05:00 ～ until arrival 05:00 ～ until arrival Restaurant Night 17:30 ～ 20:00 17:30 ～ 20:00 Morning 05:00 ～ until arrival 05:00 ～ until arrival Shop Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Morning 05:00 ～ until arrival 05:00 ～ until arrival Lights Out 22:00 ※Standard Japanese, Western, and Single only 22:00 ※Standard Japanese, Western, and Single only Morning Announcement 05:00 05:00 Observation Room Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Morning 05:00 ～ until arrival 05:00 ～ until arrival Large Bath Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Morning 04:30 ～ until arrival 04:30 ～ until arrival Shower Room Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Karaoke Room Boarding ～ until lights out Boarding ～ until lights out Relax Room Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Game Corner Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Kids Room Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Pet Room Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Morning 05:00 ～ until arrival 05:00 ～ until arrival Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge Pass Around 23:00 Around 00:00 Seto Ōhashi Bridge Pass Around 01:00 Around 21:40 Akashi Kaikyō Bridge Pass Around 04:40 Around 18:35 CloseOnboard Facility Usage Times (Kobe Route)
Facility Name (Sun-Thurs)
(Shinmoji ⇒ Kobe)(Fri-Sat)
(Shinmoji ⇒ Kobe)(Sun-Thurs)
(Kobe ⇒ Shinmoji)(Fri-Sat)
(Kobe ⇒ Shinmoji)Information Desk Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Morning 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival Restaurant Night 18:30 ～ 21:00 19:00 ～ 21:30 18:30 ～ 21:00 19:00 ～ 21:30 Morning 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival Shop Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Morning 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival Lights Out 22:00
※Standard Japanese, Western, and Single only23:00
※Standard Japanese, Western, and Single only22:00
※Standard Japanese, Western, and Single only23:00
※Standard Japanese, Western, and Single onlyMorning Announcement 06:00 07:00 06:00 07:00 Observation Room Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Morning 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival Large Bath Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Morning 06:00 ～ until arrival 06:30 ～ until arrival 06:00 ～ until arrival 06:30 ～ until arrival Shower Room Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Karaoke Room Boarding ～ until lights out Boarding ～ until lights out Boarding ～ until lights out Boarding ～ until lights out Relax Room Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Game Corner Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Kids Room Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Boarding ～ until arrival Pet Room Night Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Boarding time ～ 22:00 Boarding time ～ 23:00 Morning 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival 06:00 ～ until arrival 07:00 ～ until arrival Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge Pass Around 23:00 Around 00:00 Around 23:00 Around 00:00 Seto Ōhashi Bridge Pass Around 01:00 Around 01:20 Around 01:00 Around 01:20 Akashi Kaikyō Bridge Pass Around 05:50 Around 06:20 Around 05:50 Around 06:20 CloseHankyu Ferry Hibiki Ship Information
Hankyu Ferry Hibiki docked at Shinmoji Port Hankyu Ferry Hibiki docked at Shinmoji PortHankyu Ferry Hibiki Ship Interior Map
Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Ship Interior
Lobby (5F)
Entrance inside the Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Entrance inside the Hankyu Ferry HibikiElevator (5F/6F/7F)
Elevator inside the Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Elevator inside the Hankyu Ferry HibikiInformation Desk & Shop (5F)
Information desk and shop inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki souvenir cushions drinks snacks and amenities Information desk and shop inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiRestaurant (6F)
Interior of the Hankyu Ferry Hibiki restaurant dinner plate salad main dish soup breakfast plate morning menu side dish Interior of the Hankyu Ferry Hibiki restaurantHere’s what I ate
Dinner Total 1,630 Yen
・Chicken Nanban (550 Yen)
・Tamagoyaki (380 Yen)
・Miso Soup (180 Yen)
・Rice (200 Yen)
・Fruit Punch (310 Yen)CloseBreakfast Total 1,410 Yen
・Fried Egg (180 Yen)
・Grilled Fish / Mackerel (210 Yen)
・Cold Tofu (150 Yen)
・Hijiki (260 Yen)
・Miso Soup (150 Yen)
・Rice (200 Yen)
・Strawberry Pudding (260 Yen)CloseThe total amount for breakfast and dinner combined is 3,040 Yen.
For breakfast, there are various set menu options, and if you want to keep it cheap, the set meal options are recommended!Hankyu Ferry Breakfast Set Menu730 Yen - Japanese Set Meal with Salmon (Salmon / Kombu / Nori / Rice / Miso Soup / Boiled Egg / Salad)680 Yen - Japanese Set Meal with Mackerel (Mackerel / Kombu / Nori / Rice / Miso Soup / Boiled Egg / Salad)550 Yen - Rice Porridge Set with Miso Soup (Porridge / Miso Soup / Pickles)550 Yen - Curry Set (Curry Rice / Salad)550 Yen - Morning Set (Toast / Boiled Egg / Salad / Coffee)Promenade (6F)
Promenade inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Promenade inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiGame Corner (5F)
Entrance to the game corner crane games and slot machines inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Entrance to the game cornerKids Room (5F)
Kids room inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Kids room inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiRestrooms (5F/6F/7F)
Restroom inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Restroom inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiMultipurpose Restroom (5F)
Multipurpose restroom inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Multipurpose restroom inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiSmoking Room (5F/6F/7F)
Smoking room inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Smoking room inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiKitchenette (5F/6F/7F)
Kitchenette inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Kitchenette inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiVending Machine Corner (5F)
Vending machine corner inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki cup noodle vending machine ice cream vending machine alcohol vending machine cigarette vending machine Vending machine corner inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiRelax Room (5F)
Massage chairs in the relax room inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Massage chairs in the relax room inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiKaraoke Room (5F)
Karaoke room inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Karaoke room inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiObservation Room (6F)
Observation room inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Observation room inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiOutdoor Bath & Large Bath (7F)
Entrance to the men's large bath and women's large bath inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Entrance to the men's large bath and women's large bath inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiShower Room (7F)
Shower room inside Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Shower room inside Hankyu Ferry HibikiObservation Deck (7F)
Observation deck on the Hankyu Ferry Hibiki Observation deck on the Hankyu Ferry HibikiQ&A About the Ferry
What is the difference between Hankyu Ferry 'Hibiki' and 'Izumi'?
The difference between “Settsu” and “Yamato” is the design of the interior.
The concept is the same, “The Heart of Harmony.”
Izumi is in a brown tone, while Hibiki is in a saffron yellow tone.Typically, when two ships are launched at once, these ships are called sister ships.
The two ships “Izumi” and “Hibiki” of Hankyu Ferry are sister ships, and the only difference is the interior color, with all other facilities and room arrangements being identical.CloseWhat is the recommended room on Hankyu Ferry?
The recommended rooms are the private rooms. For one person, the deluxe single room, and for multiple people, the deluxe western-style room!There are a total of 10 types of rooms on “Hibiki” and “Izumi.”
There are 8 private rooms and 2 shared rooms.Private Rooms
– Royal
– Suite
– Deluxe Single
– Deluxe Japanese-Western Room
– Deluxe Japanese Room
– Deluxe Western Room (4-person)
– Deluxe Western Room (Barrier-Free)
– Standard Single (Driver’s Room)Shared Rooms
– Standard Western Room (Ladies-only available)
– Standard Japanese Room (Barrier-Free available)The rooms on the ferry are nearly identical to those in a hotel, so it’s like traveling with just the accommodation fee!
The fare varies by season, so please check the official website for details.▼ Hankyu Ferry Official Website
https://www.han9f.co.jp/fare/CloseAre there any secret tips for booking on Hankyu Ferry?
I’m not sure if this is exactly a secret tip, but a way to get a cheaper fare on Hankyu Ferry is to use the “Fu-net Member” discount system.
“Fu-net Member” is a free membership service that anyone can easily join, which offers exclusive discounts on Hankyu Ferry reservations.
Once you become a “Fu-net Member,” you can reserve your ticket online and get a 20% discount compared to buying tickets at the counter!▼ Hankyu Ferry Official Website Fu-net Member Details Page
https://www.han9f.co.jp/reserve/new.htmlCloseHow to check availability on Hankyu Ferry
You can view the availability on Hankyu Ferry as a member.
After registering, go to the reservation page, and click on the “View Seat Availability” button to see the seat status up to two months ahead for each ship.Membership registration and the annual fee are both free, so we recommend booking online if you’re planning to board!
▼ Hankyu Ferry Official Website Fu-net Member Page
https://www.han9f.co.jp/reserve/new.htmlCloseCan I simulate the fare on Hankyu Ferry?
You can simulate the fare for your trip before booking on the official Hankyu Ferry website.
Fares vary depending on the season, so please check the Hankyu Ferry fare simulation page for details.▼ Hankyu Ferry Official Website
https://h9web.han9f.co.jp/yoyaku/simulation.phpCloseWhat about cancellations or typhoon-related disruptions on Hankyu Ferry?
For cancellations (including cancellations on the day of departure), an additional handling fee will apply.
Changes are free for the first change, but after that, each change will be treated as a new reservation with a handling fee.Refund Conditions
(from specified departure date)Refund Handling Fees Vehicles Non-Standard Japanese Rooms Standard Japanese Room Up to 7 days before 200 yen 200 yen 200 yen Up to 2 days before 10% 10% 200 yen Before departure 30% 30% 200 yen After departure Invalid Invalid Invalid CloseAre there any cheap tour packages on Hankyu Ferry?
Yes, there are.
Hankyu Ferry’s group company “Venus Travel” offers tour packages. Popular options include trips to “Universal Studios Japan.”
The tours include round-trip ferry tickets, shuttle buses from Kobe Port and Izumiotsu Port, and more.
There are also seasonal tours such as trips to Shirahama Onsen with your car.
These tours are perfect for those who want to enjoy a ferry journey at a great price!▼ Venus Travel Hankyu Ferry Tour Details
https://www.venus-t.jp/select_company/hqf_plan.php?code=2CloseExperience of Boarding & Impressions
I boarded the Hankyu Ferry “Hibiki” and traveled from Shinmoji Port to Izumiotsu Port. We departed at 17:30 from Shinmoji Port, and the journey lasted 12 hours and 30 minutes until we arrived at Izumiotsu Port the next morning.
The boarding terminal was a distinctive building designed in the shape of a ship, dedicated to the Izumiotsu route.
The journey was smooth on the stable Seto Inland Sea, so I had no worries about seasickness.
The restaurant operated in a cafeteria style, offering a wide variety of menu items, allowing me to choose according to my mood that day. Since it was dark outside during dinner, I enjoyed the view during breakfast the next morning.
Advantages & Disadvantages
メリットThe food at the restaurant onboard is deliciousThere are shuttle buses, making it easy to access from the city centerIf you use the web discount, you can travel at a cheaper priceFree Wi-Fi is availableThe price is affordable when you combine accommodation and travel costsデメリットTravel takes longer compared to flyingThe shuttle buses from Kokura Station to the port are free, but the buses from Kobe and Izumiotsu are paidIn winter, since the sun sets early and rises late, on evening trips, the scenery inside the ship is not visibleThe overall cost is higher due to the accommodation included with the ticket* The information posted is based on the publication date: 2025年3月4日.
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