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Ferry Kyoto Boarding Report
- Time: 19:50 → 08:30 (Approx. 12h 40min)
- Route: Osaka (Osaka Nanko Port) → Fukuoka (Shin-Moji Port)
- Seat: Comfort
- Fare: 6,800 JPY
Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture – “Ferry Terminal Station”.
Departing at 19:50 on the “Ferry Kyoto” towards Shin-Moji Port.
Completed check-in at the counter on the 1st floor and headed to the waiting area on the 2nd floor.
Even on a weekday, the waiting area was crowded with many passengers.
Arrived at the reserved cabin on the 6th floor.
A shared room type “Comfort” with single bunk beds.
This is the second cheapest room on this ship.
At 19:10, arrived at the 6th-floor observation restaurant.
Buffet style (1,800 JPY) with a wide variety of dishes.
Departed Osaka Nanko on schedule at 19:50.
“The Glowing Light” was played onboard.
Staff at the port waved flags to see us off.
The 6th-floor promenade was lively.
Some were enjoying cup noodles, others having drinks.
Everyone enjoyed the night of the ferry journey in their own way.
At 21:00, passed under the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
The observation deck was crowded with onlookers.
At 00:17, passed the Seto Ohashi Bridge.
I was the only one on the observation deck.
Arrived at the private shower room on the 7th floor.
After showering, bought a Mitsuya Cider (180 JPY) and returned to the room.
At 01:20, visited the restaurant.
After closing, part of the restaurant was open as a free space.
It was a quiet space where I could work on my laptop.
At 02:37, passed the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge.
A crescent moon floated, creating a picturesque view.
At 06:36, the restaurant opened 4 minutes early.
Though there were fewer greasy dishes than dinner, the variety was rich.
The curry was delicious.
Around 07:00, I went out to the observation deck for a change of pace.
The sunrise dyed the sea golden, and the wake of the ship was clearly visible all the way to the horizon.
At 08:15, an announcement was made 15 minutes before arrival.
“We will soon arrive at Shin-Moji Port, Kitakyushu.”
Passengers started gathering in the lobby.
Disembarkation began at 08:30.
Free shuttle buses to JR Moji Station and JR Kokura Station were waiting in front of the terminal.
At 08:43, the bus departed for Kokura and Moji.
Arrived at JR Kokura Station at 09:26.
From here, I would transfer to a train and reach Hakata Station around 11:00.
It takes about 1h 20min by rapid train, or only about 16 minutes by Shinkansen.
Thank you for reading until the end!
Ferry Kyoto – Quick Guide
The Meimon Taiyo Ferry “Ferry Kyoto” is a large ferry that entered service on December 16, 2021.
It operates as an overnight service connecting Osaka / Osaka Nanko Port and Kitakyushu / Shin-Moji Port.
The concept of the ship is “an elegant, classical appearance.”
Built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Shimonoseki Shipyard.
Ferry Kyoto – Deck Map
Ferry Kyoto – Onboard Facilities
Entrance (6F)
Information & Shops (6F)
| Service | Opening Hours |
| 1st Voyage (Dep. 17:00) | 16:00–22:00 / 4:30–until arrival |
| 2nd Voyage (Dep. 19:50) | 18:30–24:00 / 6:40–until arrival |
Observation Restaurant (6F)
Buying both breakfast and dinner together usually costs 2,600 JPY but is discounted to 2,400 JPY, saving 200 JPY!
| Breakfast Buffet | Dinner Buffet | |
| Adult | 800 JPY | 1,800 JPY |
| Senior | 700 JPY | 1,300 JPY |
| Child | 1,000 JPY | 500 JPY |
| Toddler (4–5 yrs) | Free | Free |
Alcohol
| Draught Beer (Medium) – Vending Machine | 500 JPY |
| Kuro Kirishima (Sweet Potato) 200ml | 320 JPY |
| Kuro Kirishima (Sweet Potato) 900ml | 1,100 JPY |
| Kuro Isanishiki (Sweet Potato) 200ml | 320 JPY |
| Kuro Isanishiki (Sweet Potato) 900ml | 1,100 JPY |
| Hakushika (Raw Sake) | 740 JPY |
| Wine (Red/White) | 1,260 JPY |
| Bottled Beer (Medium) | 500 JPY |
| Shirataka (Rice Shochu) 900ml | 1,050 JPY |
| Gekkeikan (Sake) 180ml | 380 JPY |
Dinner Dishes
Breakfast Dishes
Promenade (6F)
TV Lounge (6F/7F)
Kids Room (6F)
Toilets (6F/7F)
Accessible Toilets (6F)
Game Corner (6F)
Vending Machine Area (6F)
Shower Room (7F)
| Voyage | Opening Hours |
| 1st Voyage (Dep. 17:00) | 16:00 – 10 minutes before arrival |
| 2nd Voyage (Dep. 19:50) | 18:30 – 10 minutes before arrival |
Observation Bath (7F)
| Voyage | Opening Hours |
| 1st Voyage (Dep. 17:00) | 16:00–22:00 ※Closed in the morning |
| 2nd Voyage (Dep. 19:50) | 18:30–24:00 / 06:00 – 10 minutes before arrival |
Coin Lockers (6F)
| Coin Lockers | Small 100 JPY (H39 × W35 × D45 cm) Medium 200 JPY (H53 × W35 × D45 cm) Large 300 JPY (H80 × W35 × D51 cm) |
| Refrigerated Locker | 200 JPY (H30 × W36 × D33 cm) |
| Safety Box | Free (PIN-protected) |
| Mobile Phone Charger | 100 JPY / 30 min (Supports iPhone & smartphones) |
| Public Phone | Satellite public phone First call (34 sec) 100 JPY Additional (60 sec) 100 JPY |
Observation Lounge (7F)
Smoking Rooms (6F/7F/8F)
Observation Deck (7F/8F)
Meimon Taiyo Ferry – Facility Usage Schedule
| Information Desk | 16:00–22:00 / 4:30–until arrival |
| Shop | 16:00–21:30 / 4:30–until arrival |
| Restaurant | 17:00–20:00 / 4:30–20 min before arrival |
| Observation Bath | 16:00–22:00 ※Closed in the morning |
| Shower Room | 16:00–10 min before arrival |
| Tourist Comfort Lights Out |
21:30 |
| Tourist Comfort Lights On |
4:00 |
| Information Desk | 18:30–24:00 / 6:40–until arrival |
| Shop | 18:30–22:30 / 6:40–until arrival |
| Restaurant | 19:00–21:30 / 6:40–20 min before arrival |
| Observation Bath | 18:30–24:00 / 06:00–10 min before arrival |
| Shower Room | 18:30–10 min before arrival |
| Tourist Comfort Lights Out |
22:30 |
| Tourist Comfort Lights On |
6:20 |
Meimon Taiyo Ferry Routes & Duration
| Trip | Route | Duration |
| 1st Trip | Osaka (Osaka Nanko) – Fukuoka (Shin-Moji) | Approx. 12h30m |
| 2nd Trip | Osaka (Osaka Nanko) – Fukuoka (Shin-Moji) | Approx. 12h40m |
2nd Trip: Ferry Kyoto / Ferry Fukuoka
Meimon Taiyo Ferry Timetable
| Trip | Shin-Moji → Osaka Nanko | Osaka Nanko → Shin-Moji |
| 1st Trip | 17:00→05:30 | 17:00→05:30 |
| 2nd Trip | 19:50→08:30 | 19:50→08:30 |
2nd Trip: Ferry Kyoto / Ferry Fukuoka
You can check which ferry is scheduled to depart on the official Meimon Taiyo Ferry website on the Schedule page.
The ferry may be Ferry Kitakyushu II on some days or Ferry Osaka II on others.
Access to Meimon Taiyo Ferry Terminals (Major Stations & Airports)
Osaka Prefecture – Osaka Nanko
■Bus + Subway + New Tram：約1h12m / 710 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Bus | Osaka International Airport | Osaka Marubiru (Umeda) | Approx. 30 min / 730 JPY |
| Subway (Yotsubashi Line) | Nishi-Umeda Station | Suminoe-Koen Station | Approx. 7 min (transfer) |
| New Tram | Suminoe-Koen Station | Ferry Terminal Station | Approx. 4 min / 340 JPY |
■Monorail + Train + New Tram：約1h10m / 910 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Monorail | Osaka Airport | Hotarugaike Station | Approx. 3 min / 200 JPY |
| Train (Hankyu) | Hotarugaike Station | Osaka Umeda Station | Approx. 14 min / 240 JPY |
| Train (JR) | Osaka Station | Bentencho Station | Approx. 7 min / 180 JPY |
| Subway (Chuo Line) | Bentencho Station | Cosmo Square Station | Approx. 8 min (transfer) |
| New Tram | Cosmo Square Station | Ferry Terminal Station | Approx. 10 min / 290 JPY |
■Bus + New Tram：約58 min / 1,990 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Bus | Kansai Airport Terminal 1 | Nanko Port Town Higashi | Approx. 41 min / 1,800 JPY |
| New Tram | Port Town Higashi Station | Ferry Terminal Station | Approx. 3 min / 190 JPY |
■Monorail + Train + New Tram：約1h32m / 1,470 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Train (JR) | Kansai Airport Station | Bentencho Station | Approx. 1h3m / 1,180 JPY |
| Subway (Chuo Line) | Bentencho Station | Cosmo Square Station | Approx. 8 min (transfer) |
| New Tram | Cosmo Square Station | Ferry Terminal Station | Approx. 10 min / 290 JPY |
■Train + New Tram：約52 min / 390 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Subway (Midosuji Line) | Shin-Osaka Station | Honmachi Station | Approx. 12 min (transfer) |
| Subway (Chuo Line) | Honmachi Station | Cosmo Square Station | Approx. 6 min (transfer) |
| New Tram | Cosmo Square Station | Ferry Terminal Station | Approx. 10 min / 390 JPY |
■Train + New Tram：約42 min / 470 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Train (JR) | Osaka Station | Bentencho Station | Approx. 8 min / 180 JPY |
| Subway (Chuo Line) | Bentencho Station | Cosmo Square Station | Approx. 8 min (transfer) |
| New Tram | Cosmo Square Station | Ferry Terminal Station | Approx. 10 min / 290 JPY |
Fukuoka Prefecture – Shin-Moji Port
■Bus + Shuttle Bus：約1 hr 12 min / 710 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Bus | Kitakyushu Airport | Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit | Approx. 36 min 710 JPY |
| Shuttle Bus | Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kokura Station | Meimon Taiyo Ferry Shin-Moji Port | Approx. 40 min Free (reservation required for passengers) |
■Train + Bus：約2 hr 12 min / 1,770 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Train | Fukuoka Airport Station | Hakata Station | Approx. 5 min 260 JPY |
| Train | Hakata Station | Kokura Station | Approx. 1 hr 27 min 1,510 JPY |
| Shuttle Bus | Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kokura Station | Meimon Taiyo Ferry Shin-Moji Port | Approx. 40 min Free (reservation required for passengers) |
■Train + Bus：約1 hr 7 min / 1,510 JPY
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Train | Hakata Station | Kokura Station | Approx. 1 hr 27 min 1,510 JPY |
| Shuttle Bus | Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kokura Station | Meimon Taiyo Ferry Shin-Moji Port | Approx. 40 min Free (reservation required for passengers) |
■From Kokura Station (Bus：約40 min / Free)
| Departure | Arrival | Time / Fare | |
| Train | Hakata Station | Kokura Station | Approx. 1 hr 27 min 1,510 JPY |
| Shuttle Bus | Meimon Taiyo Ferry Kokura Station | Meimon Taiyo Ferry Shin-Moji Port | Approx. 40 min Free (reservation required for passengers) |
| JR Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit (North) | 15:40 | 18:40 |
| ↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
| JR Moji Station Oosato Red Brick Town Exit (North) | 16:00 | 19:00 |
| ↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
| Shin-Moji Port Terminal | 16:20 | 19:20 |
Meimon Taiyo Ferry – Terminal Details
Osaka Prefecture – Osaka Nanko
■Address: 2-2-24 Nanko Minami, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 559-0032
■Hours: Open daily 9:00–19:50
■Phone: 06-6613-1402
Fukuoka Prefecture – Shin-Moji Port
■Address: 1-6 Shinmoji, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka 800-0115
■Hours: Open daily 9:00–19:50
■Phone: 093-481-1780
Meimon Taiyo Ferry – Boarding Fees & Fares
| Room Type | Period A | Period B | Period C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite | 23,320 | 25,740 | 29,370 |
| Deluxe | 20,240 | 22,660 | 26,290 |
| First A | 15,070 | 16,830 | 19,470 |
| First J | 15,070 | 16,830 | 19,470 |
| First B | 15,070 | 16,830 | 19,470 |
| First S | 12,320 | 14,080 | 16,720 |
| Private S | 11,220 | 12,430 | 14,250 |
| Tourist | 9,020 | 10,230 | 12,050 |
| Economy | 7,700 | 8,910 | 10,730 |
| Room Type | Period A | Period B | Period C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite | 23,320 | 25,740 | 29,370 |
| Deluxe | 20,240 | 22,660 | 26,290 |
| Superior | 17,270 | 19,030 | 21,670 |
| First J | 15,070 | 16,830 | 19,470 |
| First B | 15,070 | 16,830 | 19,470 |
| First S | 12,320 | 14,080 | 16,720 |
| Private S | 11,220 | 12,430 | 14,250 |
| Comfort | 10,340 | 11,550 | 13,370 |
| Tourist | 9,020 | 10,230 | 12,050 |
Meimon Taiyo Ferry has a system called “Fare Periods”.
The fare changes depending on the time of year.
Fares are divided into Periods A–C, with Period A being the cheapest and Period C the most expensive.
Typical Discounts Applicable by Period
| Period A | Online Booking Discount (1st voyage 25% | 2nd voyage 20%) · Silver Discount (20%) · Student Discount* (20%) |
| Period B | Online Booking Discount (20%) · Silver Discount (20%) · Student Discount* (20%) |
| Period C | Online Booking Discount (5%) · |
*Discounts cannot be combined.
Meimon Taiyo Ferry – How to Make a Reservation
Online Booking
To book online, free membership registration is required.
Members can also earn points when making reservations.
You can apply it toward your next trip, making it even more cost-effective.
Steps for Online Booking
- Select travel date, route, and voyage
- Enter class, cabin/seat, number of passengers, and vehicle information
- Select discounts or plans
- Enter boarding information (choose discount, shuttle bus if needed)
- Enter payment information
- Final confirmation
- Complete reservation
Phone Reservation
For phone reservations, contact the “Meimon Taiyo Ferry Passenger Reservation Center.”
▼ Meimon Taiyo Ferry Passenger Reservation Center (Open 9:00–18:30, year-round)
050-3784-9680
Major Bridges Crossed During the Voyage
| Voyage | Route | Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge | Seto Ohashi Bridge | Akashi Kaikyo Bridge |
| 1st (17:00) | Shin-Moji → Osaka Nanko | 22:30 | 00:45 | 04:10 |
| 2nd (19:50) | Shin-Moji → Osaka Nanko | 01:25 | 03:40 | 07:10 |
| 1st (17:00) | Osaka Nanko → Shin-Moji | 23:50 | 21:35 | 18:10 |
| 2nd (19:50) | Osaka Nanko → Shin-Moji | 02:50 | 00:30 | 21:05 |
2nd voyage: Ferry Kyoto / Ferry Fukuoka
■Name: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
■Opened: April 5, 1998
■Location: Kobe City, Hyogo – Awaji Island
■Length: 3,911 m
■Name: Seto Ohashi Bridge
■Opened: April 10, 1988
■Location: Shikoku – Honshu
■Length: 12,300 m
■Name: Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
■Opened: May 1, 1999
■Location: Imabari City, Ehime – Oshima Island
■Length: 4,105 m
Meimon Taiyo Ferry – FAQ
The difference is in the onboard concept. The facilities and cabin layout are the same for both.
■ Ferry Fukuoka
Concept: “Bayside City Sparkle”
■ Ferry Kyoto
Concept: “The Charm of the Ancient Capital”
● For solo travelers: “
One bed, private washbasin inside.
● For multiple travelers: “
Spacious Japanese-style room with futons for up to 4 people.
There are 10 cabin types: 9 private, 1 shared.
The new “Comfort Room” replaces Economy, ensuring a private space.
▼ Discount details:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount
● Tourist: Semi-private capsule-style shared cabin. You cannot stand fully on the bed.
● Comfort: Taller than Tourist, you can stand on the bed.
Fares vary by period; check the official website for details.
▼ Fare details:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare
For cheaper fares, “Otegaru Ferry” and “Web Discount” are recommended.
Both require online booking and are cheaper than buying at the counter.
● Otegaru Ferry: Big discount for bookings at least 1 week in advance.
Price varies depending on timing.
▼ Discount details:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount
Available for passengers aged 60 or older. ID verification is required.
※ Senior prices in onboard restaurants apply separately for passengers aged 70 or older.
Check carefully as discount age requirements differ.
▼ Discount details:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount
It depends on location. You may get some signal on the observation deck, but it is unstable.
Reception is possible shortly after departure or near arrival.
Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas such as the lobby.
– Each session up to 30 minutes, up to 3 sessions per day
– Session count resets at midnight
– No password required, connect easily with email
– SSID: “meimon_taiyo_ferry”
Since it uses ground signals, connection may be unstable.
Yes, Cityline Travel offers many affordable ferry travel packages.
● Popular plan: Universal Studios Japan – 2 nights 3 days onboard
Round-trip ferry + local shuttle bus, about 800 yen cheaper.
Other plans:
– Saeki sushi lunch tour
– Tsukumi Shiqua Peninsula Kawazu cherry blossom tour
– Seasonal bathing packages
Enjoy ferry travel combined with sightseeing.
▼ Tour details
https://clt-co2.jp/
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