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Kitakyushu, Shinmoji to Osaka – Review of FERRY FUKUOKA! Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s Cruise

FERRY FUKUOKA (FERRY FUKUOKA) is a vessel of City Line Meimon Taiyo Ferry co. ltd. and connects Fukuoka to Osaka and Osaka to Fukuoka.

It is a newly built vessel that started service on March 28, 2022 on the route between Shin Moji Port in Fukuoka Prefecture and Osaka Port in Osaka Prefecture, and is the successor to Ferry Fukuoka II, which operated from October 18, 2002, to March 27, 2022.

This time we boarded the prestigious Taiyo Ferry Ferry “Ferry Fukuoka”!
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 boarding experience.

▼Article on the sister ship FERRY KYOTO

FERRY FUKUOKA : Introduction of Specifications

Hull of the prestigious Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka anchored at Izumiotsu Port
  1. Name : Meimon Taiyo Ferry – Ferry Fukuoka
  2. Length : 195 meters
  3. Gross Tonnage : 15,025 tons
  4. Sailing Speed: 23.2 knots (42.96 km/h)
  5. Passenger Capacity: 675 passengers
  6. Cargo capacity: 140 passenger cars, 162 trucks

Onboard Introduction of the FERRY FUKUOKA

Entrance(6F)

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Entrance inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Entrance inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Entrance inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

The entrance is a distinctive atrium space with a symmetrical design.
It is located right in front of the boarding gate.

Information &Store(6F)

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Information center and shop on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Information center and shop on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Information center and shop on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

A wide range of souvenirs and snacks from Kansai and Kyushu were available, as well as beverages and daily necessities.
Many amenity goods such as towels, slippers, shampoo, and razors are also available for purchase, so don’t worry if you couldn’t prepare shower goods in advance.
Be sure to check out the original goods available only on board.

Promenade(6F)

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Promenade inside the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Promenade inside the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Promenade inside the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

The promenade had many windows, swivel fixed chairs, and long tables.
When we boarded, there were many people eating on the promenade with food.

TV Lounge(6F/7F)

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TV lounge on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
TV lounge on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
TV lounge on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

The TV lounge is a rest area with a large LCD TV.
Several people spent time in the TV lounge while boarding the ship.

It was also located next to the observation lounge on the 7th floor.

Kids'Room(6F)

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Kids room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Kids room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Kids room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

There was also a place for children to play.
The kids’ room has a slide and a TV showing cartoons.

There is also a sofa where parents can sit and watch their children.
The kids’ corner can be accessed at any time from the time of embarkation until the ship arrives in port.

Toilet(6F/7F)

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Toilet on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Toilet on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Toilet on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

There are two men’s and two women’s restrooms on the 6th and 7th floors, respectively.
The restrooms were very clean and neat.

Barrier-free toilet(6F)

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Barrier-free toilet on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Barrier-free toilet on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Barrier-free toilet on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

It looks spacious enough to move around in a wheelchair.
There was a large diaper changing table for babies in the multipurpose restroom.
The restroom is barrier-free, but it is also equipped with a shower room.

The shower room in the multipurpose restroom was equipped with three kinds of shampoo, conditioner, and body soap.
There is also a hair dryer so you can dry your hair (free and unlimited use).

Game Corner(6F)

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Game corner inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Game corner inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Game corner inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

The game corner had several crane game machines and slot machines.
It is nice to have a little place to play even on a ship that tends to be boring.

The game corner can be accessed at any time from the time of embarkation until the ship enters port.

Vending Machine Corner(6F)

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Vending machine corner on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Vending machine corner on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Vending machine corner on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

In addition to beverages, vending machines offered cup noodles and ice cream.
The vending machine corner was also equipped with a water machine, a machine for charging smartphones, and a microwave oven for heating food.

This is a great way to heat up lunch boxes, bread, and other food.
Incidentally, there was also a vending machine exclusively for alcohol (mostly beer)! (mostly beer).

Coin lockers(6F)

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Coin lockers and refrigerated lockers on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Coin lockers and refrigerated lockers on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Coin lockers and refrigerated lockers on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

Refrigerated lockers are mainly used to keep juices and other beverages cold, and to store souvenirs that require refrigeration.

Coin Locker Small: JPY ¥100 – (H)39 cm × (W)35 cm × (D)45 cm
Medium JPY ¥200 – (H)53 cm × (W)35 cm × (D)45 cm
Large: JPY ¥300 – (H)80 cm × (W)35 cm × (D)51 cm
Refrigerated Locker 200 yen – (H)30 cm × (W)36 cm × (D)33 cm
Safety Box Free (PIN type)
Mobile Phone Charger 100 yen per 30 minutes (iPhone, smartphone compatible)
Public Telephone Satellite Public Telephone
First call (34 seconds) 100 yen
Additional call (60 seconds) 100 yen

Shower Room(7F)

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Shower room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Shower room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Shower room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

The shower rooms are located in the main bathroom.
The blue curtain is for men and the red curtain is for women.

The shower rooms are equipped with conditioner, shampoo, and body soap.

Towels, toothbrushes, and other amenities are not provided, so please prepare them in advance!

In the shower rooms, hot water comes out differently depending on how hard you press the faucet, as a water-saving measure.
When I used the shower, I measured by feel how long the hot water kept coming out, and the maximum was about 20 seconds.

There are only two hair dryers in the shower room, so if the room is crowded, you have to share the use of the hair dryer.
The shower room can be used at any time from the time of embarkation until before the ship enters port.

Grand Bath(7F)

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The observation bathroom on board the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
The observation bathroom on board the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
The observation bathroom on board the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

The men’s and women’s bathing areas are located in different areas, with the blue curtain for men and the red curtain for women.
The blue curtain is for men, and the red curtain is for women. The bathtubs overlook the ocean during the voyage.

Smoking Room(6F/7F/8F)

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Smoking area on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Smoking area on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Smoking area on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

One smoking room was provided on each floor.
The inside was simple, with no chairs, just an ashtray and a trash can.
There was a long, narrow ventilation opening in the ceiling.

Observation lounge(7F)

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Observation Lounge on Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Observation Lounge on Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Observation Lounge on Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

The observation lounge is a resting spot with large windows that provide an indoor view of the outside scenery.
The lounge was furnished with sofas and chairs.

There were fewer lights than in other areas, creating a more relaxed atmosphere.

Observation Deck(7F/8F)

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Observation deck inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Observation deck inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Observation deck inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

You can see various views of the Seto Inland Sea, including a star-filled starry sky, illuminated bridges and cityscapes at night, and the open sea in the early morning.

At times, the ship is crowded with passengers as it passes through the three bridges and when it departs from port.

The observation restaurant aboard the FERRY FUKUOKA (6F)

Restaurant Price List

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Restaurant Price List on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Restaurant Price List on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Restaurant Price List on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

Restaurant Price List

Breakfast Buffet Dinner Buffet
Adult ¥750 ¥1,600
Silver ¥750 ¥1,280
Child ¥1,600 ¥500
Infant (4-5 years old) Free ¥500

Purchasing breakfast and dinner together saves you ¥200, making it ¥2,150 instead of the usual ¥2,350!

Alcohol

Draft Beer (Medium) *Vending Machine ¥500
Kuro Kirishima (Potato Shochu) 200ml ¥320
Kuro Kirishima (Potato Shochu) 900ml ¥1,100
Kuro Isanishiki (Potato Shochu) 200ml ¥320
Kuro Isanishiki (Potato Shochu) 900ml ¥1,100
Hakushika (Sake) ¥740
Wine (Red/White) ¥1,260
Bottled Beer (Medium) ¥500
Hakutake (Rice Shochu) 900ml ¥1,050
Tsukasakura (Sake) 180ml ¥380

Dinner Menu

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Plate with Dinner Menu on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Plate with Dinner Menu on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Plate with Dinner Menu on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

Chinese and Steamed Dishes

– Mapo Tofu
– Qingjiao Rousi (Green Pepper Pork)
– Boiled Shrimp
– Eight Treasures Dish
– Soup Dumplings
– Steamed Potatoes

Simmered and Boiled Dishes

– Nikujaga (Simmered Meat and Potatoes)
– Daikon and Atsuage Simmered Dish
– Akadai (Red Seabream) and Snow Pea Simmered Dish
– Iwashi (Sardines) in Ginger Sauce
– Chikuzen-ni (Simmered Chicken and Vegetables)
– Kabocha (Pumpkin) and Edamame Simmered Dish
– Oden (Japanese Hot Pot)

Fried Foods

– French Fries
– Menchikatsu (Ground Meat Cutlet)
– Isobeage (Seaweed-Wrapped Fried Fishcake)
– Spring Rolls
– Ebi Fry (Fried Shrimp)
– Fish Fry
– Tori Karaage (Fried Chicken)
– Gobo no Karaage (Fried Burdock Root)
– Kaki Fry (Fried Oyster)
– Edamame no Chigiriage (Fried Edamame)
– Ebisen (Shrimp Chips)

Noodle Dishes

– Udon
– Yakisoba
– Tomato Spaghetti

Seafood

– Katsuo no Tataki (Seared Bonito)
– Boiled Shrimp

Side Dishes

– Sashimi Konnyaku (Sliced Konjac with Seaweed)
– Grilled Eggplant
– Namasu (Daikon and Carrot Salad)
– Renkon no Kinpira (Braised Lotus Root)
– Edamame
– Takoyaki (Octopus Balls)
– Aji no Nanbanzuke (Marinated Horse Mackerel)
– Amakara Kimchi (Sweet and Spicy Kimchi)
– Pirikara Konnyaku (Spicy Konjac)
– Salad Bar
– Mimigar (Thinly Sliced Pig Ears)

Rice Dishes

– Baked Curry
– Rice

Soups

– Miso Soup
– Soup

Desserts

– Cut Cake (Strawberry and Chocolate)
– Mini Chocolate Mousse Cake
– Petit Cake
– Goma Dango (Sesame Dumplings)
– Warabi Mochi (Bracken-Starch Dumplings with Matcha and Kinako)
– White Osatsu Stick (White Sweet Potato Stick)
– Corn Flakes
– Chocolate Spray
– Soft Serve Ice Cream

Breakfast Menu

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Plate with Breakfast Menu on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
Plate with Breakfast Menu on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka
photo by mitemil
Plate with Breakfast Menu on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

Meat and Fish Dishes

– Boiled Vienna Sausage
– Meatballs
– Grilled Mackerel with Salt
– Fish Cakes
– Grilled Hokke Fish

Egg Dishes

– Boiled Eggs
– Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)
– Scrambled Eggs

Salads

– Macaroni Salad
– Mixed Salad
– Sweet Corn
– Broccoli

Side Dishes

– Kinpira (Burdock Root and Carrot Stir-fry)
– Gomoku Unohana (Simmered Vegetable and Soybean Pulp)
– Spinach
– Grated Daikon Radish
– Hiyashi Hijiki (Cold Seasoned Hijiki Seaweed)
– Kiriboshi Daikon no Nimono (Simmered Dried Shredded Daikon Radish)

Soups

– Beef Curry
– Miso Soup

Main Dishes

– Rice
– Bread (Butter Roll and Sliced Bread)

Desserts

– Yogurt
– Fruit Punch

Boating Terminal & Directions for the FERRY FUKUOKA

Osaka

Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal
Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal
photo by mitemil
Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal

Boarding Point – Osaka Nanko
Train – Approx. 1 minutes on foot from Ferry Terminal Station
Bus – Approx. 4 minutes on foot from Nanko Ferry Terminal (bus stop)

It takes about 23 minutes from Sakaihigashi Station (bus stop) to Nanko Ferry Terminal (bus stop).
(Adult 510 yen, Children 210 yen)

Fukuoka

Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port Terminal
Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port Terminal
photo by mitemil
Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port Terminal

Boarding Point – Shinmoji Port Ferry terminal
Bus – Approx. 40 minutes by bus (free of charge) from JR Kokura Station(Bus Stop)
Bus – Approx. 40 minutes by bus (free of charge) from JR Moji Station Osato Akarenga Town(Bus Stop)

If you want to use the free shuttle bus with a wheelchair, you need to call at least one week before boarding to inform them that you will be using a wheelchair.

Timetable of the free shuttle bus to Shin Mojiko Ferry Terminal

JR Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit (North Exit) 15:40 18:40
JR Moji Station Osato Akarenga Town Exit (North Exit) 16:00 19:00
Shinmoji Port Terminal 16:20 19:20

List of hours of use of onboard facilities of FERRY FUKUOKA

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The Second flight departs at 19:50

Information desk 18:30 ~ 24:00/6:40 to port arrival
Store 18:30 ~ 22:30/6:40 to port arrival
Restaurant 19:00 ~ 21:30/6:40 to 20 minutes before port arrival
Grand bath 18:30 ~ 24:00/6:40 to 10 minutes before port arrival
Shower room 18:30 to 10 minutes before port arrival
Economy Tourist
Lights out time
22:30
Economy Tourist
Lighting Hours
6:20

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How much is the fare/fee/price for boarding the FERRY FUKUOKA?

Famous Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka boarding ticket
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Room Type Normal Season Busy season
Suite JPY ¥22,390 JPY ¥24,060
Deluxe JPY ¥19,890 JPY ¥21,560
Superior JPY ¥16,840 JPY ¥17,990
First J JPY ¥14,240 JPY ¥15,390
First B JPY ¥14,240 JPY ¥15,390
First S JPY ¥11,840 JPY ¥15,390
Private S JPY ¥10,840 JPY ¥11,360
Comfort JPY ¥10,040 JPY ¥10,560
Tourist JPY ¥8,740 JPY ¥9,260
See rates from Monday, January 1, 2024 to Sunday, March 31, 2024

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We recommend that you book online to get a 20% discount on the fare!

For new fare information, please check the “Fare Page” on the official Meimon Taiyo Ferry website.

▼Meimon Taiyo Ferry Official Website Fare Page

https://www.cityline.co.jp/english/fare_charges

How to book FERRY FUKUOKA

Book online24-hour servicehttps://www.cityline.co.jp/reserve/operation
Phone reservation9:00 ~ 18:30
(open all year round)
Meimon Taiyo Ferry Passenger Booking Center
050-3784-9680

▼Meimon Taiyo Ferry Official Booking Site

https://www.cityline.co.jp/english/

Latest information and operation of FUKUOKA

The final decision on Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s operation will be made around noon on the day of departure based on marine and weather conditions.

You can check Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s operation status and cancellation rate from the official website operated by Meimon Taiyo Ferry.

▼Meimon Taiyo Ferry Latest Operation Status

https://www.cityline.co.jp/english/

Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s Timetable & Travel Time

The one-way trip takes approx. 12 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight NameShinmoji Port → Osaka Nanko PortOsaka Nanko Port → Shinmoji Port
1st Flight17:00→05:30 17:00→05:30
2nd Flight19:50→08:30 19:50→08:30

Walking passengers must complete boarding procedures 30 minutes prior to departure, while car drivers must complete boarding procedures 60 minutes prior during normal periods and 90 minutes prior during peak periods.

The type of ship differs depending on the boarding date, so please check the official website to confirm the ship in advance!

▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry official website

https://www.cityline.co.jp/english/

Free Wi-Fi available on board FERRY FUKUOKA

A paper with instructions on how to use the free Wi-Fi on board the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka

There was free Wi-Fi on board.

Free Wi-Fi is available only in public spaces.

When I went back to my room with the Wi-Fi connected, the connection was interrupted.

The free Wi-Fi is available for 30 minutes at a time, up to three times a day, and resets at midnight.

The inconvenient thing about this Wi-Fi is that you can only use it for a maximum of 1 hour and 30 minutes in a day, and you have to reconnect every 30 minutes.

FERRY FUKUOKA Concept “Sparkling Bayside City”

Meimon Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka central staircase

The interior concept of the new FERRY FUKUOKA, the largest ship ever built, is “Sparkling Bayside City”.

The blue and white colors of the ship’s interior give the impression of a modern waterfront.

A work that expresses the sparkle of Bayside City on the 8th floor of the prestigious Taiyo Ferry Fukuoka.

On the wall of the corridor where the suites and deluxe rooms are located on the 8th floor, there were works of art that evoked the image of fireworks projected on the surface of the water and objects of blue disks.

Timetable of the major bridges that will be passed during the voyage

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

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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

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Great Seto Bridge
Great Seto Bridge
photo by mitemil
Great Seto Bridge

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

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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.

Flight NameSea routeKurushima Kaikyo BridgeGreat Seto BridgeAkashi Straits Bridge
1st flight(17:00)Shin Moji Port→Osaka Nanko22:3000:4504:10
2nd flight(19:50)Shin Moji Port→Osaka Nanko01:2503:4007:10
1st flight(17:00)Osaka Nanko → Shin-Moji Port23:5021:3518:10
2nd flight(19:50)Osaka Nanko → Shin-Moji Port02:5000:3021:05

My impressions of the FERRY FUKUOKA

This time we boarded the newly built Ferry Fukuoka of the prestigious Taiyo Ferry Co.

The new ferry was very clean and cozy inside the building!

Even with breakfast and dinner buffet included, the one-way fare was less than 10,000 yen.

If you are planning to board the Ferry Fukuoka on the Osaka ⇔ Shin-Mojiko route, please be careful!

Have a nice trip! (^o^)/

▼Article about our sister ship “FERRY KYOTO”

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