Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka II Experience! How to Book

Train: About 4 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro New Tram Ferry Terminal Station
Bus: Get off at Nanko Ferry Terminal Bus Stop, right near the terminal.

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

Bus: From JR Kokura Station (North Exit) Bus Stop by shuttle bus, about 40 minutes (Free)
Bus: From JR Moji Station (North Exit) Bus Stop by shuttle bus, about 20 minutes (Free)

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The difference between “Ferry Osaka II” and “Ferry Kita Kyushu II” lies in the concept of the interior design. The layouts of the facilities and cabins are identical.
The concept of “Ferry Osaka II” is “Natural Tone,” while “Ferry Kita Kyushu II” has a “Cool Tone” theme.

For individuals, “First S” is recommended, and for groups, “First J” is a great choice!
First S has one bed and a washbasin in the room. First J is a spacious Japanese-style room where up to 4 people can sleep on futons.

There are 10 types of rooms in total on the “Ferry Kita Kyushu II” and “Ferry Osaka II” from Meimon Taiyo Ferry.
8 of them are private rooms, and 2 are 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’s Room)

Shared Rooms

– Tourist (Ladies-only available)
– Economy (Barrier-free available)

The fare varies depending on the season, so please check the official site for details.

▼ Details on Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s various discount systems:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount

“Economy” is a large shared room, while “Tourist” is a semi-private capsule hotel-style shared room.

The fare varies depending on the season, so please check the official site for details.

▼ Details on Meimon Taiyo Ferry fares:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare

The discount systems “Otegaru Ferry” and “Web Discount” are recommended.

Meimon Taiyo Ferry offers various discount options, but I often use the “Web Discount” or the “Otegaru Ferry” system, which is available for reservations made a week or more in advance. (It’s cheaper this way!)

You can buy tickets online at a lower price than at the counter, so online reservations are a must.

▼ Details on Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s various discount systems:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount

The Silver Discount is for those aged 60 and above.

However, please note that while the Silver Discount applies to ferry fares for passengers aged 60 and above, the senior rate for the ship’s restaurant applies to those aged 70 and above.

▼ Details on Meimon Taiyo Ferry’s various discount systems:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/fare/discount

It depends on the location, but you can get a slight signal on the observation deck.

Additionally, the ferry offers free onboard Wi-Fi that can be accessed for 30 minutes per session (3 times a day) in public spaces like the lobby.
However, since the Wi-Fi uses ground-based signals, the connection may be unstable at times.

The Wi-Fi connection count resets after midnight. There’s no password required, just an email address to use the service, so if you need internet access, be sure to give it a try!

Yes, there are.

City Line Travel, which operates Meimon Taiyo Ferry, offers ferry trips across the Seto Inland Sea. There are various plans, including ones with tour guides and individual travel plans. Among the popular options is the “Universal Studios Japan Trip – 3 Days, 2 Nights on Board” package.

This tour includes round-trip ferry travel and shuttle buses, and it’s approximately ¥800 cheaper than making the arrangements yourself.

Other popular tours include plans to enjoy lunch at Saeki Sushi and see the Kawazu Cherry Blossoms on the Tsukumi Four Cape Peninsula, as well as seasonal tours with bathing options. These are great for anyone looking to enjoy a ferry trip affordably!

▼ Details on City Line Travel’s Meimon Taiyo Ferry tours:
https://clt-co2.jp/