Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka Experience! How to Book

Train: About 4 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro New Tram Ferry Terminal Station
Bus: Get off at Nanko Ferry Terminal Bus Stop, right near the terminal.

From Sakaihigashi Station to Nanko Ferry Terminal Bus Stop: About 23 minutes (Adult 510 yen / Child 210 yen)

Bus: From JR Kokura Station (North Exit) Bus Stop by shuttle bus, about 40 minutes (Free)
Bus: From JR Moji Station (North Exit) Bus Stop by shuttle bus, about 20 minutes (Free)

Alcohol Prices

– On foot – 30 minutes before departure
– By car – 60 minutes before departure during regular periods
– By car – 90 minutes before departure during peak periods

The only difference is the concept.

– Ferry Fukuoka: “The sparkle of Bayside City”
– Ferry Kyoto: “The atmosphere of an ancient capital”

Both ships are sister ships, and their structures and arrangements are identical.

For single travelers, the “First S” room is recommended, and for multiple people, the “First J” room is ideal!
The First S room has a single bed and a washbasin in the room. The First J room is a spacious Japanese-style room with futons for up to four people.

There are 10 types of rooms on both “Ferry Fukuoka” and “Ferry Kyoto.”
– 9 private rooms
– 1 shared room

A new room called “Comfort Room” has been added as a replacement for the cheapest economy room (large shared room). This change was made in response to the global rise in demand for private spaces due to COVID-19 during the construction of “Ferry Fukuoka” and “Ferry Kyoto” in 2022. The Comfort Room allows for private space and replaces the carpeted shared room.

Private Rooms

– Suite (Japanese-Western style)
– Suite (Western style)
– Deluxe
– Superior
– First B
– First J
– First S
– Private S (Driver’s room)

Shared Room

– Comfort
– Tourist (with ladies’ section)

The boarding fees vary by season, so please check the official website for more details.

▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry various discount programs
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount

“Tourist” is a shared capsule-hotel-style semi-private room, while “Comfort” is a more spacious room with greater height than the Tourist room.
In the Tourist room, you cannot stand up on the bed because it’s smaller, but in the Comfort room, you can stand up.

The boarding fees vary by season, so please check the official website for more details.

▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry fare details
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare

I recommend the “Easy Ferry” and “Web Discount” programs.

Meimon Taiyo Ferry has various discount programs, but my go-to is the “Web Discount” or the “Easy Ferry” discount, available for reservations made at least a week in advance (it’s cheaper).

You can purchase tickets online at a lower price than buying at the counter, so online reservations are a must.

▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry various discount programs
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount

This discount is available for people aged 60 and above.

By the way, the Silver Discount applies to boarding for those 60 years or older, but the senior rate for onboard restaurants applies to those aged 70 and above.

▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry various discount programs
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount

It depends on the location, but you can get a weak signal on the observation deck.

In addition, the ferry offers free Wi-Fi that can be connected for 30 minutes (three times a day) in public spaces like the lobby. However, since this Wi-Fi uses land-based signals, the connection may be unstable.

Wi-Fi usage is reset after midnight, and no password is required—just an email address to use it. If you need internet access, feel free to give it a try!

Pets can be brought on board under certain conditions.

Since Meimon Taiyo Ferry does not have facilities to hold pets, only passengers traveling by car are allowed to leave their pets inside the car.

If you wish to bring your pet, you must fill out a consent form and go to the terminal’s first-floor reception counter at least 90 minutes before departure. Please note that during the summer season (June 1 – September 30), pets are not allowed on board due to the high temperatures in the vehicle deck, which could endanger pets’ lives. Pets are not allowed during the summer season.

■ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Summer Precautions
https://www.cityline.co.jp/archives/6984

Yes, there are.

Cityline Travel, which operates Meimon Taiyo Ferry, offers ferry travel packages for Seto Inland Sea. There are various plans, including tours with guides and individual travel plans. A popular option is the “Universal Studios Japan trip 2-night 3-day ferry plan.”

This plan includes round-trip ferry rides and shuttle buses, saving about 800 yen compared to arranging everything separately.

Other popular tours include lunch with Saeki Sushi and a plan to enjoy Kawazu Cherry Blossoms at Tsukumi’s Shiura Peninsula, as well as seasonal tours with bathhouse access. It’s highly recommended for those who want to enjoy a ferry trip at a bargain!

◇ Cityline Travel Meimon Taiyo Ferry tour details ◇
■ Osaka Departure Plan
https://clt-co2.jp/plan/osaka/
■ Kyushu Departure Plan
https://clt-co2.jp/plan/kyushu/