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Review of Ferry Kitakyushu II | Meimon Taiyo Ferry | Japan’s Overnight Ferry Experience | Osaka – Fukuoka
Ferry Kitakyushu II (フェリーきたきゅうしゅうII) is a ferry that connects Fukuoka to Osaka aboard City Line Meimon Taiyo Ferry (名門大洋フェリー) co. ltd.
The ferry started service on the Shin Mojiko – Osaka Nanko route in Fukuoka Prefecture on November 29, 2015, and is the successor to the ferry Kitakyushu, which operated from April 17, 1992 to November 27, 2015.
This time, we boarded the prestigious Taiyo Ferry “Ferry Kitakyushu II” and experienced a 12-hour and 30-minute boat trip!
– I don’t know what the “Ferry Kitakyushu II” is!
– I want to ride the “Ferry Kitakyushu II,” but how do I do that?
– I want to know about the boarding process, fares, and onboard amenities of the “Ferry Kitakyushu II”!
– I want to learn everything I should know before boarding the “Ferry Kitakyushu II”!
This article introduces topics such as basic travel knowledge, how to plan, and how to start your trip.
By reading this article, you can learn in detail about the “Ferry Kitakyushu II”.
We will also share tips to make your trip more enjoyable.
If you are interested in traveling by ship or want to know how to enjoy traveling by ship, please refer to this article.
What are the differences between “Ferry Osaka II” and “Ferry Kitakyushu II”?
The main difference between the first ships, “Ferry Osaka II” and “Ferry Kitakyushu II,” is the concept of the interior design. The layout and facilities are exactly the same.
The concept of “Ferry Osaka II” is Natural Tone, while “Ferry Kitakyushu II” is Cool Tone.
▼ Article on the sister ship “Ferry Osaka II”
Costs for Traveling on the Ferry Kitakyushu II
From Osaka Station to Ferry Terminal Station (train) | 460 yen |
Boarding fee (cheapest room “Economy” rate) | 7,480 yen (5,240 yen with web discount) |
Observation restaurant breakfast/dinner | 2,200 yen |
From Kokura Station to Hakata Station (train) | 1,310 yen |
Total | 11,450 yen (9,210 yen with web discount) |
For “Ferry Osaka II” and “Ferry Kitakyushu II”, the cheapest room is the large room Economy Class at 7,480 yen (5,240 yen with web discount).
For “Ferry Osaka II” and “Ferry Kitakyushu II”, it is advisable to prepare at least 11,450 yen as a guideline, so also keep some extra money for onboard use.
The second ships, “Ferry Kyoto” and “Ferry Fukuoka,” are also recommended!
Daily Schedule for a Ship Trip with Meimon Taiyo Ferry
Osaka Nanko to Fukuoka Shin-Moji Port
15:08 | ■JR Osaka Station Osaka Loop Line West-Kujo direction Kishuji Rapid (Wakayama bound) ■Transfer at Bentencho Station Osaka Metro Chuo Line (Cosmo Square direction) ■Transfer at Cosmo Square Osaka Metro New Tram (Suminoe Koen direction) Ferry Terminal Station – 460 yen |
15:42 | Ferry Terminal Station |
15:47 | Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal |
16:10 | Boarding Begins |
17:00 | Osaka Nanko Departure |
05:30 | Shin-Moji Port Arrival |
05:45 | Shin-Moji Port Departure (Free Shuttle Bus) |
06:05 | JR Moji Station (Meimon Taiyo Ferry Shuttle Bus Stop) Arrival |
06:25 | JR Kokura Station (Meimon Taiyo Ferry Shuttle Bus Stop) Arrival |
06:36 | JR Kokura Station Kagoshima Main Line (Kurume bound) JR Hakata Station – 1,310 yen |
08:14 | JR Hakata Station |
17:57 | ■JR Osaka Station Osaka Loop Line West-Kujo direction Kishuji Rapid (Wakayama bound) ■Transfer at Bentencho Station Osaka Metro Chuo Line (Cosmo Square direction) ■Transfer at Cosmo Square Osaka Metro New Tram (Suminoe Koen direction) Ferry Terminal Station – 460 yen |
18:30 | Ferry Terminal Station |
18:45 | Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal |
19:00 | Boarding Begins |
19:50 | Osaka Nanko Departure |
08:30 | Shin-Moji Port Arrival |
08:45 | Shin-Moji Port Departure (Free Shuttle Bus) |
09:05 | JR Moji Station (Meimon Taiyo Ferry Shuttle Bus Stop) Arrival |
09:25 | JR Kokura Station (Meimon Taiyo Ferry Shuttle Bus Stop) Arrival |
09:55 | JR Kokura Station Kagoshima Main Line Local (Tosu bound) JR Hakata Station – 1,310 yen |
11:20 | JR Hakata Station |
Fukuoka Shin-Moji → Osaka Osaka Nanko
13:32 | JR Hakata Station Kagoshima Main Line Express (bound for Moji) To Kokura Station – 1,310 yen |
14:50 | JR Kokura Station |
15:40 | JR Kokura Station (Shuttle Bus Stop) Departure (Free Shuttle Bus) |
16:00 | JR Moji Station (Shuttle Bus Stop) Arrival |
16:20 | Shin-Moji Port Ferry Terminal Arrival (Meimon Taiyo Ferry Boarding) |
16:25 | Boarding Begins |
17:00 | Shin-Moji Port Departure |
05:30 | Osaka Nanko Arrival |
05:35 | Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal |
06:04 | ■Ferry Terminal Station Osaka Metro New Tram (Cosmo Square bound) ■Transfer at Cosmo Square Station Osaka Metro Chūō Line (bound for Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka) ■Transfer at Bentencho Station JR Osaka Station – 460 yen |
06:39 | JR Osaka Station |
16:54 | JR Hakata Station Kagoshima Main Line Rapid (Bound for Kokura) 1,310 yen to Kokura Station |
18:02 | JR Kokura Station |
18:40 | JR Kokura Station (Special Bus Stop) Departure (Free Shuttle Bus) |
19:00 | JR Moji Station (Special Bus Stop) Arrival |
19:20 | Shin-Moji Port Ferry Terminal Arrival (Meimon Taiyo Ferry) |
19:25 | Boarding Begins |
19:50 | Shin-Moji Port Departure |
05:30 | Osaka Nanko Arrival |
05:35 | Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal |
05:54 | ■Ferry Terminal Station Osaka Metro New Tram (Bound for Cosmosquare) ■Transfer at Cosmosquare Station Osaka Metro Chuo Line (Bound for Gakken Nara-Tomigaoka) ■Transfer at Bentencho Station JR Osaka Station – 460 yen |
06:32 | JR Osaka Station |
Ferry Kitakyushu II Boarding Location & Access
JR Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit (North Exit) | 15:40 | 18:40 |
↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
JR Moji Station Oosaki Red Brick Town Exit (North Exit) | 16:00 | 19:00 |
↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
Shin-Moji Port Terminal | 16:20 | 19:20 |
Ferry Kitakyushu II Boarding Fees & Fares
Room Type | Period A | Period B | Period C |
---|---|---|---|
Suite | 23,100 | 25,520 | 29,150 |
Deluxe | 20,020 | 22,440 | 26,070 |
First A | 14,850 | 16,610 | 19,250 |
First J | 14,850 | 16,610 | 16,250 |
First B | 14,850 | 16,610 | 19,250 |
First S | 12,100 | 13,860 | 16,500 |
Private S | 11,000 | 12,210 | 14,030 |
Tourist | 8,800 | 10,010 | 11,830 |
Economy | 7,480 | 8,690 | 10,510 |
Room Type | Period A | Period B | Period C |
---|---|---|---|
Suite | 23,100 | 25,520 | 29,150 |
Deluxe | 20,020 | 22,440 | 26,070 |
Superior | 17,050 | 18,810 | 21,450 |
First J | 14,850 | 16,610 | 19,250 |
First B | 14,850 | 16,610 | 19,250 |
First S | 12,100 | 13,860 | 16,500 |
Private S | 11,000 | 12,210 | 14,030 |
Comfort | 10,120 | 11,330 | 13,150 |
Tourist | 8,800 | 10,010 | 11,830 |
▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Official Website Boarding Fees Page
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare
Ferry Kitakyushu II Special Discount Plans
Meimon Taiyo Ferry offers a variety of discount plans.
There are also discounts available, such as the **Silver Discount** for those aged 60 and over, and the **Student Discount** limited to economy fares.
For more details on the discount systems available at the ticket counter, please check the Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s [official website](https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount)!
▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Web Discounts & Plans Introduction Page
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount
How to Reserve Ferry Kitakyushu II
There are two reservation methods: online and by phone.
For online reservations, a boarding QR code will be automatically sent to the email address registered at the time of booking.
Simply present the QR code displayed on your smartphone at the boarding gate to board the ferry.
If you want to keep a memento of your boarding, you can request a paper boarding pass at the counter, so feel free to ask!
▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Official Website (Available 24 hours)
https://www.cityline.co.jp/reserve/operation
▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Passenger Reservation Center (Available from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, year-round)
050-3784-9680
Ferry Kitakyushu II Latest Information & Operation Status
The final decision on whether the Meimon Taiyo Ferry will operate is made around noon on the day of departure based on sea and weather conditions.
You can check the operation status and cancellation rates of the Meimon Taiyo Ferry on the official website operated by Meimon Taiyo Ferry.
▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Latest Operation Status
https://www.cityline.co.jp/
Ferry Kitakyushu II Boarding Time, Schedule, and Duration
Service | Shinmoji Port → Osaka Nanko | Osaka Nanko → Shinmoji Port |
Service 1 | 17:00 → 05:30 | 17:00 → 05:30 |
Service 2 | 19:50 → 08:30 | 19:50 → 08:30 |
※ Ferry Kyoto & Ferry Fukuoka (Service 2 at 19:50)
The one-way trip takes about 12 hours and 40 minutes.
If you are on foot, please complete the boarding procedure at least 30 minutes before departure. For those with a car, the procedure must be completed 60 minutes before departure during regular seasons and 90 minutes before departure during peak seasons.
The type of ship may vary depending on the boarding date, so make sure to check the ship in advance on the official website!
▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Official Website
https://www.cityline.co.jp/
Free Wi-Fi Available on Ferry Kitakyushu II
Introduction to Ferry Kitakyushu II
Ferry Kitakyushu II Observation Restaurant
Breakfast Buffet | Dinner Buffet | |
Adult | 800 yen | 1,800 yen |
Silver | 700 yen | 1,300 yen |
Child | 1,000 yen | 500 yen |
Infant (4-5 years) | Free | Free |
Alcohol
Draft Beer (medium, vending machine) | 500 yen |
Kuro Kirishima (Sweet Potato, 200ml) | 320 yen |
Kuro Kirishima (Sweet Potato, 900ml) | 1,100 yen |
Kuro Isashiki (Sweet Potato, 200ml) | 320 yen |
Kuro Isashiki (Sweet Potato, 900ml) | 1,100 yen |
Shirakabe (Unfiltered Sake) | 740 yen |
Wine (Red/White) | 1,260 yen |
Bottle Beer (medium) | 500 yen |
Shirokage (Rice, 900ml) | 1,050 yen |
Gekkekan (Sake, 180ml) | 380 yen |
Ferry Kitakyushu II Onboard Facility Hours
Facility Name | First Ferry (17:00 Departure) | Second Ferry (19:50 Departure) |
Information Desk | 16:00 – 22:00 / 4:30 – until arrival | 18:30 – 24:00 / 6:40 – until arrival |
Shop | 16:00 – 21:30 / 4:30 – until arrival | 18:30 – 22:30 / 6:40 – until arrival |
Restaurant | 17:00 – 20:00 / 4:30 – 20 minutes before arrival | 19:00 – 21:30 / 6:40 – 20 minutes before arrival |
Observation Bath | 16:00 – 22:00 (Closed in the morning) | 18:30 – 24:00 / 06:00 – 10 minutes before arrival |
Shower Room | 16:00 – 10 minutes before arrival | 18:30 – 10 minutes before arrival |
Tourist Comfort Lights Out Time |
21:30 | 22:30 |
Tourist Comfort Lights On Time |
4:00 | 6:20 |
* Ferry Kyoto & Ferry Fukuoka (Second Ferry 19:50 Departure)
Ferry Kitakyushu II Bridge Passage Times
Ferry | Route | Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge | Seto Ohashi | Akashi Kaikyo Bridge |
First Ferry (17:00 Departure) | Shinmoji Port → Osaka Nanko Port | 22:30 | 00:45 | 04:10 |
Second Ferry (19:50 Departure) | Shinmoji Port → Osaka Nanko Port | 01:25 | 03:40 | 07:10 |
First Ferry (17:00 Departure) | Osaka Nanko Port → Shinmoji Port | 23:50 | 21:35 | 18:10 |
Second Ferry (19:50 Departure) | Osaka Nanko Port → Shinmoji Port | 02:50 | 00:30 | 21:05 |
* Ferry Kyoto & Ferry Fukuoka (Second Ferry 19:50 Departure)
FAQ about the Ferry Kitakyushu II
For single travelers, “First S” is recommended, and for multiple people, “First J” is ideal!
The First S room has one bed and a washbasin in the room. The First J room is a spacious Japanese-style room where you can spread out futons for up to four people.
Meimon Taiyo Ferry offers a total of 10 types of cabins on the “Ferry Kitakyushu II” and “Ferry Osaka II”.
There are 8 types of private rooms and 2 types of shared rooms.
Private Rooms
– Suite (Japanese-Western Style)
– Suite (Western Style)
– Deluxe
– First A
– First B
– First J (Japanese Style)
– First S
– Private S (Driver Room)
Shared Rooms
– Tourist (with Ladies’ Room)
– Economy (Barrier-Free Available)
Fares vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for details.
▼ Details of Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s Various Discount Programs
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount
“Economy” is a large shared room, while “Tourist” is a semi-private capsule hotel-type shared room.
Fares vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for details.
▼ Details of Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s Fares
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare
Discount programs like “Easy Ferry” and “Web Discount” are recommended.
Meimon Taiyo Ferry has various discount programs, but I often use “Web Discount” or “Easy Ferry,” which is available for reservations made more than a week in advance. (It’s cheaper!)
You can purchase tickets online at a lower price compared to buying them at the counter, so online reservations are a must.
▼ Details of Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s Various Discount Programs
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount
The Senior Discount applies to passengers who are 60 years or older.
Additionally, while the Senior Discount for the ferry applies to those 60 and older, the senior pricing for the onboard restaurant applies to those 70 years or older.
▼ Details of Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s Various Discount Programs
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount
It varies by location, but you can get a slight signal on the observation deck.
There is also free onboard Wi-Fi available for up to 30 minutes (3 times a day) in public spaces like the lobby.
However, since the Wi-Fi uses land-based signals, it may become unstable.
The Wi-Fi connection count resets after midnight.
There is no password required, and you can use it if you have an email address, so if you need an internet connection, give it a try!
Yes, there are.
City Line Travel, which operates Meimon Taiyo Ferry, offers ferry trips in the Seto Inland Sea. They have various plans including guided tours and individual travel plans, with popular options like the “Universal Studios Japan Trip – 2 Nights 3 Days Plan.”
This tour includes a round-trip ferry and shuttle bus, and is about 800 yen cheaper than arranging it yourself.
Other popular plans include lunch at Saiki Sushi and cherry blossoms at Tsukumi Shiura Peninsula, as well as seasonal tours with bathing options. These are recommended for those looking to enjoy a ferry trip affordably!
▼ Details of City Line Travel’s Meimon Taiyo Ferry Tours
https://clt-co2.jp/
Pros, Cons, and Reviews of the Ferry Kitakyushu II
What was great about the trip
Things that were a bit inconvenient
Summary of the Ferry Kitakyushu II Boarding Experience
This time, I boarded the Meimon Taiyo Ferry “Ferry Kitakyushu II.”
Here’s a summary of the article!
▼ Article about the sister ship “Ferry Osaka II”
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