Review of Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kyoto | Japan’s Overnight Ferry Experience | Osaka – Fukuoka

The interior design concept of the newly built “FERRY KYOTO,” the largest ship in the series, is “The Atmosphere of an Ancient Capital.”

Objects that evoke Kyoto, such as an autumn leaf ornament and a painting of Mt. Fuji, were on display.

Boarding Location – Osaka Nanko
Train – Approx. 4-minute walk from Osaka Metro New Tram Ferry Terminal Station
Bus – Immediate access from Nanko Ferry Terminal (Bus Stop)

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

Boarding Location – Shin-Moji Port Ferry Terminal
Bus – About 40 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Kokura Station (North Exit)
Bus – About 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Moji Station (North Exit)

If you plan to use the free shuttle bus with a wheelchair, you need to inform them by phone one week before boarding.

The highest room price is for the suite at 23,100 yen, and the lowest fare is for a tourist room at 8,800 yen. If you made an online reservation, you can board the ferry by scanning the QR code displayed on your smartphone.

It’s recommended to book online, as you can get a 20% discount on the fare! Fares vary depending on the season, so please check the official website for the latest prices.

▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Official Website Fare Page https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare

Available Locations – Public Spaces Only
Usage – 30 minutes per session, up to 3 times a day, reset at midnight

Name – Meimon Taiyo Ferry Ferry Kyoto
Length – 195 meters
Gross Tonnage – 15,025 tons
Service Speed – 23.2 knots (42.96 km/h)
Passenger Capacity – 675 people
Vehicle Capacity – 140 cars, 162 trucks

The entrance right in front of the boarding area features a symmetrical design with a distinctive space.

The shop offers a wide range of products including souvenirs from Kansai and Kyushu, snacks, beverages, and daily necessities.

They also sell a variety of amenity goods like towels, slippers, shampoo, and razors, so you don’t need to worry if you haven’t prepared shower items in advance.

Be sure to check out the exclusive ferry merchandise.

The TV lounge is a relaxation area equipped with a large LCD television. Several passengers were seen spending time in the TV lounge during the voyage.

It is located next to the observation restaurant on the 6th floor and next to the observation lounge on the 7th floor.

The promenade features many windows, rotating chairs, and long tables.
At the very end of the promenade area is the vehicle deck entrance, so passengers who boarded by car gather here when disembarkation announcements begin.

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

There are sofas for parents to sit on, so they can watch their children while relaxing.
The kids’ corner is accessible at any time from boarding until arrival.

There are two male and two female toilets on the 6th and 7th floors.
The toilet near the tourist and comfort rooms on the 6th floor has no door; it is covered with a curtain.

The public bath area is spacious with a large bathtub, making it perfect for relaxing during the voyage.

The public bath is divided into male and female sections.
The time slots for usage are usually from 16:00 to 23:00, with a 40-minute closing period for cleaning. (Subject to change depending on the schedule)

The bath has shampoo, conditioner, and body soap provided.
Please refrain from using bath products that might damage the bathtub or its fixtures.

The restaurant offers a variety of dishes and meals.

It’s a great place to enjoy a meal while looking at the scenery outside.

Open hours: 17:30 to 22:00. (Subject to change depending on the schedule)

Reservations are not accepted, so please come and enjoy the meal.

The observation lounge offers panoramic views from the 7th floor, perfect for sightseeing during the voyage.

It’s a place where passengers can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea and the coastline.

The observation restaurant on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kyoto is spacious, and there are sofa seats as you proceed further inside. If you buy breakfast and dinner together, you can save 200 yen, with the combined price dropping from 2,600 yen to 2,400 yen!

▼ Details of Meimon Taiyo Ferry Observation Restaurant https://www.cityline.co.jp/attraction/restaurant

The dinner featured a wide variety of dishes. There were Chinese dishes, fried foods, stews, and everything was delicious.

The bonito tataki was available for unlimited helpings, but the boiled shrimp was so good that I had several servings.

Some people peeled the shrimp before eating, but I ate them with the shells on. The shrimp had a slight saltiness, which I recommend!

The breakfast was much lighter compared to dinner, with fewer oily dishes.

There were two types of bread: butter rolls and sliced bread. There’s a conveyor oven near the bread area, so you can toast the bread yourself. The bread will drop out from the back after a while. Since toasting twice can make the bread burn, once should be sufficient.

For those who prefer rice, the curry rice is highly recommended! The curry on the Meimon Taiyo Ferry is well-known for being delicious, so make sure to try it if you’re on board! The morning curry while overlooking the sea was exceptional.

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