FERRY KITAKYUSHUII is a vessel operated by City Line Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co. and connects Fukuoka and Osaka prefectures in Japan.
It entered service on November 29, 2015 on the Shin Mojiko – Osaka Nanko route in Fukuoka Prefecture and is the successor to Ferry Kitakyushu, which operated from April 17, 1992 to November 27, 2015.
This time, we boarded the prestigious Taiyo Ferry “Ferry Kitakyushu II! In this issue, we will introduce the know-how you need to know in advance to enjoy the boat trip, as well as the actual boarding experience.
FERRY KITAKYUSHU II : Introduction of Specifications
Ship Name : Meimon Taiyo Ferry – FERRY KITAKYUSHU II
Length : 183 meters
Gross Tonnage : 14,920 tons
Sailing Speed : 23.2 knots (42.96km/h)
Passenger Capacity: 713 passengers
Cargo Capacity: 105 passenger cars, 146 trucks
Onboard Introduction of the FERRY KITAKYUSHU II
Entrance(6F)
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Entrance(6F)
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Entrance inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
The entrance is a distinctive atrium space with a symmetrical design.
It is located right in front of the boarding gate.
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Information Center & Shop(6F)
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Information Center & Shop(6F)
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Information center and shop inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
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.
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Promenade(6F)
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Promenade(6F)
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Promenade inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
The promenade had many windows, swivel fixed chairs, and long tables.
When we boarded, there were many people eating on the promenade with food.
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TV Lounge(6F/7F)
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TV Lounge(6F/7F)
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TV lounge on Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
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.
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Kids Room(6F)
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Kids Room(6F)
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Kids room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
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.
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Toilet(6F/7F)
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Toilet(6F/7F)
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Toilet inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
There are two men’s and two women’s restrooms on the 6th and 7th floors, respectively.
The restrooms were very clean and neat.
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Barrier-free restroom(6F)
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Barrier-free restroom(6F)
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Barrier-free toilet on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
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).
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Game corner(6F)
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Game corner(6F)
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Game corner inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
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.
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coin-operated locker(6F)
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coin-operated locker(6F)
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Coin locker on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
Coin lockers are convenient for storing valuables, souvenirs, and other large items!
Coin-operated locker
Small: 100 yen / 39 cm (H) x 35 cm (W) x 45 cm (D) Medium: 200 yen / 53 cm (H) x 35 cm (W) x 45 cm (D) Large: 300 yen / 80 cm (H) x 35 cm (W) x 51 cm (D)
Safety deposit box
Free (PIN type)
Cell 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
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Smoking Room(6F/7F/8F)
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Smoking Room(6F/7F/8F)
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Smoking area on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
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.
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).
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Shower Room(7F)
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Shower Room(7F)
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Shower room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
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 the time that the hot water kept coming out by feel, and it was about 20 seconds at the maximum.
There are only two hair dryers, so if the room is crowded, it is like sharing one with another.
Shower rooms are available at any time from the time of embarkation until before the ship enters port.
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Grand Bath(6F)
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Grand Bath(6F)
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The observation bathroom inside the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
The bathtubs in the large baths offer a panoramic view of the nautical sea.
The blue curtain is for men and the red curtain is for women.
It is nice to be able to check how crowded it is on the monitor from the hallway!
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Observation lounge(7F)
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Observation lounge(7F)
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Observation Lounge on Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu 2
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.
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.
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List of hours of use of onboard facilities of FERRY KITAKYUSHU II
Business Hours
The first flight departs at 17:00
Information desk
16:00 ~ 22:00/4:30 to port arrival
Store
16:00 ~ 21:30/4:30 to port arrival
Restaurant
17:00 ~ 20:00/4:30 to 20 minutes before port arrival
Grand bath
16:00 ~ 22:00 *CLOSED in the morning
Shower room
16:00 ~ 10 minutes before port arrival
Economy Tourist Lights out time
21:30
Economy Tourist Lighting Hours
4:00
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The observation restaurant aboard the FERRY KITAKYUSHU II
Observation Restaurant Prices
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Observation Restaurant Prices
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Interior of the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu II Observation Restaurant
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Interior of the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kitakyushu II Observation Restaurant
The one-way trip takes approx. 12 hours and 40 minutes.
Flight Name
Shinmoji Port → Osaka Nanko Port
Osaka Nanko Port → Shinmoji Port
1st Flight
17:00→05:30
17:00→05:30
2nd Flight
19:50→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!
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 KITAKYUSHU II concept “Cool Tone”
The interior concept of Ferry Kita Kyushyu II is “cool tone.
The interior of the ship was designed in the image of two major cities, Kitakyushu and Kansai, and the wall of the stairway with the entrance was decorated with panoramic photos showing the scenery around Moji Port in Kitakyushu.
Timetable of the major bridges that will be passed during the voyage
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
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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.
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Great Seto Bridge
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Great Seto Bridge
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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.
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Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
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Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
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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.
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Flight Name
Sea route
Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
Great Seto Bridge
Akashi Straits Bridge
1st flight(17:00)
Shin Moji Port→Osaka Nanko
22:30
00:45
04:10
2nd flight(19:50)
Shin Moji Port→Osaka Nanko
01:25
03:40
07:10
1st flight(17:00)
Osaka Nanko → Shin-Moji Port
23:50
21:35
18:10
2nd flight(19:50)
Osaka Nanko → Shin-Moji Port
02:50
00:30
21:05
My impressions of the FERRY KITAKYUSHU II
This time we boarded the Ferry Kita Kyusyu II, a new vessel of the prestigious Taiyo Ferry Co.
The interior of the ship was very clean, spacious, and comfortable with a fresh design based on white and blue tones!
Even with breakfast and dinner included, the one-way fare was less than 8,000 yen.
It was a real pleasure to be able to spend so much time in the lap of luxury on a ferry, and the large size of the ship meant that the boat did not rock at all, and I did not get drunk at all!
If you are planning to board the ferry Kitakyushu II, please be careful!
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