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Kobe to Fukuoka – Review of Hankyu Ferry YAMATO! Experience a Japan’s Ferry Trip
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Kobe to Fukuoka – Review of Hankyu Ferry YAMATO! Experience a Japan’s Ferry Trip

On June 30, 2020, the Hankyu Ferry’s ‘Yamato’ commenced service on the Shinmoji-Kobe route, connecting Kitakyushu City in Fukuoka Prefecture and Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture.

Taking over the name of the first-generation ‘Yamato,’ which operated from 2003 to March 10, 2020, the second-generation ‘Yamato’ has been in service since June 2020.

This time, I boarded the Hankyu Ferry YAMATO!
In this article, we will introduce the know-how you need to know in advance to enjoy the boat trip, as well as our impressions of the actual boat ride.

▼Article on our sister ship, the Hankyu Ferry Yamato

Hankyu Ferry YAMATO : Introduction of Specifications

  1. Ship Name: Hankyu Ferry – YAMATO
  2. Length: 195 meters
  3. Gross Tonnage: 16,292 tons
  4. Cruising Speed: 23.5 knots (43.52 km/h)
  5. Passenger Capacity: 663
  6. Cargo Capacity: 188 passenger cars, 277 trucks

Onboard Introduction of the Hankyu Ferry YAMATO

Robby(5F)

Elevator inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Elevator inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Elevator inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato

The lobby extends from the central area of the 5th floor all the way up to the top floor, the 7th floor, creating a sense of openness. There is also a large television. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the lobby for passengers who require internet access. Please proceed to the lobby if you need to use the internet.

Information & Store(5F)

Information center and shop inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Information center and shop inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Information center and shop inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato

They had a wide range of souvenirs and sweets from Kansai and Kyushu, as well as beverages and daily necessities. They even sold amenities such as towels, slippers, shampoo, and razors, so you can rest assured even if you didn’t bring shower goods in advance. Be sure to check out the exclusive onboard merchandise as well.

Promenade(6F)

Promenade inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Promenade inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Promenade inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato

Promenade is located next to the restaurant on the 6th floor. With plenty of windows, you can enjoy the scenery outside during the voyage!

There are chairs and tables on the promenade, so many people were seen enjoying their packed lunches and snacks there.

Game Corner(5F)

Game corner inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Game corner inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Game corner inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato

In the game corner, several crane game machines and slot machines were installed. Even in the potentially boring environment of the ship, having a little play area is nice.

The game corner is accessible anytime from boarding until arrival at port.

Kids Room(5F)

Kids room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Kids room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Kids room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

There was also a play area for children. In the kids’ room, there were slides and a TV playing cartoons.

Located in front of the lobby, parents can sit in the lobby and watch over their children. The kids’ area is accessible anytime from boarding until arrival at port.

Toilet(5F/6F/7F)

Toilet on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Toilet on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Toilet on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

On the 5th and 6th floors, there are two sets of men’s and women’s restrooms each, while there is one set on the 7th floor.

The restrooms were very clean and well-maintained.

Multipurpose toilet(5F)

Multi-purpose toilet on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Multi-purpose toilet on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Multi-purpose toilet on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

In the multipurpose restroom on the 5th floor, there was a large diaper changing table for babies.

The space was spacious enough to maneuver comfortably, even for someone in a wheelchair.

Smoking Room(5F/6F/7F)

Smoking area on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Smoking area on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Smoking area on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

Smoking areas are available on the 5th and 6th floors, with two locations on each floor, and one location on the 7th floor.

There were two curved poles where you could rest your back for a moment.

Hot Water Supply Room(5F/6F/7F)

Hot water room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Hot water room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Hot water room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

You can drink cold water in the hot water supply room.
There are paper cups near the water dispenser, so if you’re thirsty, you can come to the hot water supply room to quench your thirst!

The maximum temperature of the water heater is 90 degrees, so you can also use hot water!

Vending machine corner(5F)

Vending machine corner on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Vending machine corner on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Vending machine corner on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

In addition to drinks, the vending machines also offered cup noodles and ice cream.
The vending machine corner was equipped with machines for charging smartphones and microwaves for heating food.

It’s convenient to be able to warm up bento boxes and bread.

By the way, there was also a vending machine dedicated to alcohol! (mostly beer)

Relax Room(5F)

Massage chair in the relaxation room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Massage chair in the relaxation room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Massage chair in the relaxation room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

In the relaxation room, there were three massage chairs available.
The massage chairs can be used for 15 minutes for 200 yen each.

The relaxation room is available for use anytime from boarding until arrival at port!

Karaoke Room(5F)

Karaoke room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Karaoke room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Karaoke room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

There were two karaoke rooms, labeled A and B, located near the onboard parking on the 5th floor.
Each room is available for use from boarding until lights out for 3,000 yen per room.

Observation Room(6F)

Observation room inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Observation room inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Observation room inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato

The view from the observation room at the bow of the ship was excellent.
During the voyage, the calm atmosphere created by the downlights allows passengers to experience a resort-like feeling.

There was a completely different sense of tranquility compared to the public spaces onboard.

Grand Bath(7F)

Noren of open-air bath and large communal bath on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Noren of open-air bath and large communal bath on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Noren of open-air bath and large communal bath on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

In the large communal bath, separate areas are designated for men and women, distinguished by blue curtains for men and red curtains for women.
From the bath, passengers can enjoy panoramic views of the open sea during the voyage.

Shower Room(7F)

Shower room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Shower room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Shower room on Hankyu Ferry Yamato

The shower rooms are located within the large communal bath area, with separate areas designated for men and women, distinguished by blue curtains for men and red curtains for women.

Inside the shower rooms, guests will find rinse-in shampoo and body soap provided.

As part of water conservation efforts, the duration of hot water flow varies depending on the strength of the faucet press. During my experience, I measured the maximum continuous flow of hot water to be approximately 20 seconds.

The shower rooms are available for use anytime from boarding until arrival at port.

Observation Deck(7F)

Observation deck inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
Observation deck inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato
photo by mitemil
Observation deck inside Hankyu Ferry Yamato

You can enjoy various views such as the starry sky over the Seto Inland Sea, illuminated bridges and cityscapes, as well as the vast ocean in the early morning.

On the observation deck, there were small chairs and tables available. There are also times when passengers gather to enjoy the bustling atmosphere, especially when passing through the three major bridges or during departure.

List of hours of use of onboard facilities of Hankyu Ferry YAMATO

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Facility Usage time【Kitakyushu(Shinmoji)↔ Kobe】

Facility name inbound route(Sunday – Thursday)
Departure from Shinmoji → arrival at Kobe
inbound route(Friday・Saturday)
Departure from Shinmoji → arrival at Kobe
outbound route(Sunday – Thursday)
Departure from Kobe → arrival at Shinmoji
outbound route(Friday・Saturday)
Departure from Kobe → arrival at Shinmoji
Information office Night boarding ~ 22:00 boarding~ 23:00 boarding ~ 22:00 boarding~ 23:00
Morning 06:00 ~ Arriving at the port 07:00 ~ Arriving at the port 06:00 ~ Arriving at the port 07:00 ~ Arriving at the port
Restaurant Night 18:30 ~ 21:00 19:00 ~ 21:30 18:30 ~ 21:00 19:00 ~ 21:30
Morning 06:00 ~ Before arriving at the port 07:00 ~ Before arriving at the port 06:00 ~ Before arriving at the port 07:00 ~ Before arriving at the port
Gift Shop Night boarding ~ 22:00 boarding ~ 23:00 boarding ~ 22:00 boarding ~ 23:00
Morning 06:00 ~ Arriving at the port 07:00 ~ Arriving at the port 06:00 ~ Arriving at the port 07:00 ~ Arriving at the port
Lights‐out 22:00 
※standard Japanese / Western / single only
23:00 
※standard Japanese / Western / single only
22:00 
※standard Japanese / Western / single only
23:00 
※standard Japanese / Western / single only
The morning inboard broadcast  06:00 07:00 06:00 07:00
Fine-view room Night boarding ~ 22:00 boarding ~ 23:00 boarding ~ 22:00 boarding ~ 23:00
Morning not available not available not available not available
Large communal bath Night boarding ~ 22:00 boarding ~ 23:00 boarding ~ 22:00 boarding ~ 23:00
Morning 06:00 ~ Before arriving at the port 06:30 ~ Before arriving at the port 06:00 ~ Before arriving at the port 06:30 ~ Before arriving at the port
Shower room boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port
Karaoke room not available not available not available not available
Smoking room boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port
Game corner boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port boarding ~ Arriving at the port
Kids room not available not available not available not available
Pet room Night boarding ~ 22:00 boarding ~ 23:00 boarding ~ 22:00 boarding ~ 23:00
Morning 06:00 ~ Before arriving at the port 07:00 ~ Before arriving at the port 06:00 ~ Before arriving at the port 07:00 ~ Before arriving at the port
Transit time of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge Around 00:15 Around 01:25 Around 01:05 Around 02:35
Transit time of the Seto-ohashi Bridge Around 02:20 Around 03:35 Around 22:45 Around 00:15
Transit time of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Around 05:50 Around 07:10 Around 19:30 Around 21:00

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The restaurant aboard the Hankyu Ferry YAMATO (5F)

Onboard Restaurant

Interior of the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant
Interior of the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant
photo by mitemil
Interior of the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant

The restaurant is very spacious with plenty of seating!

There are also tables for four by the windows, so even groups can enjoy their meal while taking in the outside scenery.

One of the highlights of being on a ship is dining while gazing at the sea. When boarding the ship, I recommend the window seats (^-^).

The Hankyu Ferry restaurant operates on a cafeteria-style basis, with prices set for each dish. You simply place the items you want on a tray and take them to the cashier to pay.

Drinks such as water, hot water, and tea are complimentary and refillable.

Dinner Menu

Plate of dinner offerings at the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant
Plate of dinner offerings at the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant
photo by mitemil
Plate of dinner offerings at the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant

Popular Dishes

– Steak Teppanyaki ¥1,200
– Daily Teppanyaki ¥850
– Steak Donburi ¥1,250

Delicacies from Kyushu

– Plate Udon ¥690
– Chicken Nanban ¥560
– Grilled Chicken ¥410

Chinese & Steamed Dishes

– MaBo Tofu ¥510
– Eight Treasures ¥510

Simmered & Boiled

– Oden ¥120
– Simmered Beef Tendon ¥410
– Recommended Simmered Dish ¥310

Grilled & Fried

– Ginger Pork ¥460
– Karaage (Fried Chicken) ¥500

Fresh Fish from Kyushu

– Kurose Yellowtail Sashimi ¥460
– Kanmon Octopus Sashimi ¥460
– Miyabi Sea Bream Sashimi ¥460

Salads & Small Plates

– Vegetable Salad ¥260
– Vinegared Offal ¥320
– Spicy Cod Roe ¥310

Desserts

– Fruit Punch ¥310
– Coffee Jelly ¥260

Rice Dishes

– White Rice ¥200
– Six-Grain Rice ¥200
– Pickled Mustard Leaf Rice Ball ¥260
– Curry Rice ¥650

Soups

– Miso Soup ¥150
– Pork Miso Soup ¥260
– Clam Soup ¥260
– Seasonal Soup ¥250

Breakfast Menu

Plate of breakfast offerings at the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant
Plate of breakfast offerings at the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant
photo by mitemil
Plate of breakfast offerings at the Hankyu Ferry Yamato Restaurant

– Toast ¥210
– Bacon and Eggs ¥280
– Fried Egg ¥180
– Grilled Fish ¥210
– Vegetable Salad ¥260
– Cold Tofu ¥150
– Spicy Cod Roe ¥310
– Fermented Soybeans (Natto) ¥90
– Morning Udon or Soba ¥400
– Miso Soup ¥150
– Rice ¥200

Ferry Terminal and Access Information for Hankyu Ferry

Osaka Pref.

Hankyu Ferry Izumiotsu Port Terminal
Hankyu Ferry Izumiotsu Port Terminal
photo by mitemil
Hankyu Ferry Izumiotsu Port Terminal

Boarding Point – Izumiotsu Port
Bus – Approx. 1 minutes on foot from Hankyu Ferry Izumiotsu Port(Bus Stop)

The bus stops right in front of the terminal.

Hyogo Pref.

Hankyu Ferry Kobe Port Terminal
Hankyu Ferry Kobe Port Terminal
photo by mitemil
Hankyu Ferry Kobe Port Terminal

Bording Point – Kobe Rokko Island Port
Bus – Approx. 1 minutes on foot from Hankyu Ferry Kobe Port (bus stop)

The bus stops right in front of the terminal.

Fukuoka Pref.

Hankyu Ferry Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port Terminal
Hankyu Ferry Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port Terminal
photo by mitemil
Hankyu Ferry Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port Terminal

Ferry terminal for Hyogo,Kobe – Shin Moji Port (Terminal 1)
Ferry terminal for Osaka,Izumiotsu – Shin Moji Port (Terminal 2)

Bus – You can take a free connecting bus from Bus stop for Hankyu Ferry

Hankyu Ferry Bus Schedule

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A fee is charged for the connecting bus from JR Izumifuchu Station (bus stop) (270 yen for adults, 140 yen for children).
No charge if you take the bus from Nankai Izumiotsu Station (bus stop).

Ferry departs at 17:30(Daily)

Bus Stop Time
JR Izumifuchu Station (bus stop) 16:05
Nankai Izumiotsu Sta.(bus stop) 16:30
Izumiotsu Ferry Terminal 16:45

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A fee is charged for the connecting bus from Hanshin Electric Railway’s Mikage Station bus stop(230 yen for adults).
Free of charge when boarding from Island Kitaguchi Station (bus stop).

Ferry departs at 18:30

Hanshin Mikage Station 16:28 16:55 17:23
Hankyu Mikage Station 16:35 17:02 17:30
JR Sumiyoshi Station 16:43 17:10 17:38
Island Kitaguchi Station
(Rokko Liner)
16:58 17:25 17:05
Ferry Sunflower boarding area
Kobe Ferry Terminal 17:05 17:32 18:00

Ferry departs at 20:00

Hanshin Mikage Station 16:28 16:55 17:23 17:55 18:25 18:45
Hankyu Mikage Station 16:35 17:02 17:30 18:02 18:32 18:52
JR Sumiyoshi Station 16:43 17:10 17:38 18:10 18:40 19:00
Island Kitaguchi Station
(Rokko Liner)
16:58 17:25 17:05 18:25 18:55 19:15
Ferry Sunflower boarding area
Kobe Ferry Terminal 17:05 17:32 18:00 18:32 19:02 19:22

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The port is approximately 35 minutes from JR Kokura Station and 20 minutes from JR Moji Station. A free connecting bus service is available.

Ferry to Izumiotsu departs at 17:30(Daily)

JR Kokura Station, Shinkansen Guchi (North Exit) 16:10
JR Moji Station 16:25
Shin Moji Terminal 2 16:45

Ferry to Kobe departs at 18:40 (Sun.~Thu.)

JR Kokura Station, Shinkansen Guchi (North Exit) 17:20
JR Moji Station 17:35
Shin Moji Terminal 1 17:55

Ferry to Kobe departs at 20:00 (Fri./Sat.)

JR Kokura Station, Shinkansen Guchi (North Exit) 18:40
JR Moji Station 18:55
Shin Moji Terminal 1 19:15

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The Departure Time Schedule for Hankyu Ferry

Sea routeDeparture time
Shinmoji → Izumiotsu17:30 → 06:00 (Daily)
Izumiotsu → Shinmoji17:30 → 06:00 (Daily)
Shinmoji → Kobe18:40 → 07:10 (Sun ~ Thu)、20:00 → 08:30 (Fri. / Sat.)
Kobe→ Shinmoji18:30 → 07:00 (Sun ~ Thu)、20:00 → 08:30 (Fri. / Sat.)

The one-way trip takes about 12 hours and 30 minutes for all flights.

The type of ship differs depending on the boarding date, so please check the official website in advance for the ship you will be boarding!

▼Hankyu Ferry official website

https://www.han9f.co.jp/en/

How much is the fare/fee/price for boarding Hankyu Ferry YAMATO

Hankyu Ferry Yamato boarding ticket

Hankyu Ferry has four periods: A, B, C, and D.

The busyness level increases in order from A to D. Period D is set during the Golden Week and Obon seasons.

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Class A Period B Period C Period D Period
Royal 26,400 yen 28,600 yen 28,600 yen 30,800 yen
Suite 20,020 yen 22,220 yen 22,220 yen 24,420 yen
Deluxe Japanese&Western Style Room 14,740 yen 16,500 yen 16,500 yen 18,260 yen
Deluxe Western-style room for 2 14,740 yen 16,500 yen 16,500 yen 18,260 yen
Deluxe Japanese style room 14,740 yen 16,500 yen 16,500 yen 18,260 yen
Deluxe Single 12,100 yen 13,860 yen 13,860 yen 15,620 yen
Deluxe 4-person room 10,560 yen 12,320 yen 12,320 yen 14,080 yen
Standard Single 10,120 yen 11,440 yen 11,440 yen 12,760 yen
Standard Western-style room 8,580 yen 9,900 yen 9,900 yen 11,220 yen
Standard Japanese-style room 7,480 yen 8,800 yen 8,800 yen 10,120 yen
Refer to Hankyu Ferry’s tariffs for January-March 2024.

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There are a total of 10 room types.

The rooms on board are almost the same as those in hotels. It is like being able to move around with only the cost of lodging.

Boarding fees vary depending on the time of year, so please check the official website for details.

▼Hankyu Ferry official website

https://www.han9f.co.jp/en/#top-fare

The Reservation Process for Hankyu Ferry YAMATO

Reservations can be made from 9:00 a.m. on the same day two months in advance.

Phone reservation – Shin-Monji platform(093-481-6581)
– Kobe platform(078-857-1211)
-Izumiotsu platform(0725-22-7171)
Book online
(20% OFF discount!)
https://www.han9f.co.jp/en/reservations/input

Hankyu Ferry: Cancellation and charges for cancellations in the event of typhoons

Cancellation of reservations (including cancellation of reservations made on the day of embarkation) will incur a separate fee.

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Refund conditions Cancellation charges
vehicle passenger
(Guest rooms other than standard Japanese-style rooms)
passenger
(standard Japanese-style rooms)
Up to 7 days prior to the departure date 200 yen 200 yen 200 yen
Up to 2 days prior to the departure date 10% 10% 200 yen
From 7 days prior to the departure date until the departure time 30% 30% 200 yen
After departure 100% 100% 100%

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Trip to USJ (Universal Studios Japan) by Hankyu Ferry

There is a tour product offered by Hankyu Transportation Company that takes you from Fukuoka to Osaka by Hankyu Ferry, enjoy a day at USJ, and quickly return by Shinkansen.

I did the usual calculations and found that the fare was -780 yen compared to the tour fare, which is thousands of yen less! It was not the case.

However, it is a good deal because it eliminates the process of arranging every single ride and the price is less than 800 yen (lol)

Comparison of prices between self-arranged and tour packaged tours

Standard Western-style room (with Online discount)7,200 yen
Osaka to Hakata Shinkansen Nozomi15,280 yen (if getting off at JR Kokura Station – 1,000 yen)
USJ Studio Pass (weekday fare) 8,900 yen
Tour fee 30,600 yen (weekday rate)Total 31,380 yen

The more people you have, the more difficult and flaky the arrangements tend to be in preparing for a trip, so if you plan to travel to USJ with more than one person, it is recommended that you apply for a travel package from Hankyu Kotsu-sha for peace of mind + lower prices!

▼Hankyu Express – Outbound ferry! Return trip by Shinkansen! Trip to Universal Studios Japan 2 days (1 night on board) Standard Western-style room

https://www.hankyu-travel.com/tour/detail_d.php?p_course_id=Y6FJ132&p_hei=60

Hankyu Ferry: Latest Information and Operating Status

The final decision on the operation of Hankyu Ferry in case of stormy weather will be made by noon of the same day, depending on the sea and weather conditions.

You can check the operation status and cancellation rate of Hankyu Ferry from the official website operated by Hankyu Ferry.

▼Latest operation status of Hankyu Ferry

https://www.han9f.co.jp/en/

Free Wi-Fi available on board Hankyu Ferry YAMATO

Hankyu Ferry Yamato Paper with instructions for operating the free Wi-Fi on board

The paper listing the free Wi-Fi service on board indicated that it was available in the lobby.

The SSID is assigned the letters “HANKYUFERRY” followed by a number from 16 to 18, so please select the one that seems to have a good signal and try connecting.

By the way, Wi-Fi is available for 30 minutes for logging in on the first floor, and up to 4 floors per day, which is about 2 hours per day.

The count is reset at midnight.

Timetable of Major Bridges Along the YAMATO

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
photo by mitemil
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Suspension bridge connecting Kobe City and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture

Length of bridge – 3,911m

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge opened to traffic in 1998.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is known as a tourist attraction in Japan and abroad for its striking beauty and advanced technology.

It is also an important piece of regional transportation infrastructure connecting Honshu and Awaji Island.

Great Seto Bridge

Seto Ohashi
Seto Ohashi
photo by mitemil
Seto Ohashi

Suspension bridge connecting Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture and Sakaide City in Kagawa Prefecture

Bridge Length – 12,300m

The Seto Ohashi Bridge opened in 1988 and serves as an important transportation infrastructure connecting Shikoku and Honshu by land.

The Seto Ohashi Bridge is also known as a tourist attraction due to its beautiful scenery and technical aspects.

Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge

Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
photo by mitemil
Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge

Suspension bridge connecting Imabari City and Oshima Island in Ehime Prefecture

Bridge Length – 4,105m

The Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is the world’s first triple suspension bridge connecting Oshima and Imabari.
Because the bridge spans a complex sea area with high tidal current speeds, it was designed with marine navigation in mind, bringing together the experience of the Seto and Akashi Kaikyo bridges and the latest technology.

Shinmonji – Kobe route

Sea routeKurushima Kaikyo BridgeGreat Seto BridgeAkashi Kaikyo Bridge
Shinmoji ⇒ Kobe(Sun ~ Thu)about 00:15about 02:20about 05:50
Shinmoji ⇒ Kobe(Fri and Sat)about 01:25about 03:35about 07:10
Kobe ⇒ Shinmoji(Sun ~ Thu)about 01:05about 22:45about 19:30
Kobe ⇒ Shinmoji(Fri and Sat)about 02:35about 00:15about 21:00

The Hankyu Ferry passes under three large bridges while underway.

It is usually difficult to see the bridges directly under the water, isn’t it?

Please take advantage of the good timing to go and see them!

My impressions of the Hankyu Ferry YAMATO

In this article, I would like to introduce my experience aboard the Hankyu Ferry YAMATO!

The journey from Fukuoka (Shin Moji Port) to Hyogo (Kobe Port) took about 12 hours and 30 minutes, but unlike an overnight bus, I was able to stretch out and sleep, walk around the ship, and take a bath, so it was a very comfortable experience.

It takes about 2 hours in total to get to the port from the city of Fukuoka Prefecture by train or bus to get the cheapest fare, so it is a bit far, but if you consider the physical burden, I recommend taking the boat!

If you are planning to take the Hankyu Ferry YAMATO, please be careful.

Have a nice trip! (^-^)/

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