Ferry Osaka II (FERRY OSAKA2), operated by City Line Meimon Taiyo Ferry, entered service on September 16, 2015 on the Shin Moji Port – Osaka Nanko route in Fukuoka Prefecture.
The vessel is the successor to Ferry Osaka, which operated for approximately 23 years from January 22, 1992 to September 16, 2015.
This time we boarded the prestigious Taiyo Ferry Ferry Ferry Osaka II! In this article, we will introduce the know-how you need to know in advance to enjoy the boat trip, as well as our impressions of the actual boarding experience.
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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Promnade(6F)
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Promnade(6F)
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Promenade inside Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 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 board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 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 Osaka 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 Osaka 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 toilet(6F)
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Barrier-free toilet(6F)
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Barrier-free toilet on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 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 Osaka 2
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Crane game machine in the game corner on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 2
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pinball machine in the game corner on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 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 Osaka 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
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 Osaka 2
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Aisle lined with private shower rooms on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 2
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Shampoo and conditioner and body soap in the shower room on board Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 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 by feel how long the hot water kept coming out, and the maximum was about 20 seconds.
There are only two hair dryers in the shower room, so if the room is crowded, you have to share the use of the hair dryer.
The shower room can be used at any time from the time of embarkation until before the ship enters port.
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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The observation restaurant aboard the FERRY OSAKA II
Observation Restaurant Prices
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Observation Restaurant Prices
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Interior of the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 2 Observation Restaurant
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Interior of the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Osaka 2 Observation Restaurant
If you want to use the free shuttle bus with a wheelchair, you need to call at least one week before boarding to inform them that you will be using a wheelchair.
Timetable of the free shuttle bus to Shin Mojiko Ferry Terminal
JR Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit (North Exit)
15:40
18:40
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JR Moji Station Osato Akarenga Town Exit (North Exit)
16:00
19:00
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↓
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Shinmoji Port Terminal
16:20
19:20
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How much is the fare/fee/price for boarding the FERRY OSAKA II ?
Boarding Fares, Fees, Prices
Room Type
Normal Season
Busy season
Suite
JPY ¥22,390
JPY ¥24,060
Deluxe
JPY ¥19,890
JPY ¥21,560
First A
JPY ¥14,240
JPY ¥15,390
First J
JPY ¥14,240
JPY ¥15,390
First B
JPY ¥14,240
JPY ¥15,390
First S
JPY ¥11,840
JPY ¥15,390
Private S
JPY ¥10,840
JPY ¥11,360
Tourist
JPY ¥8,740
JPY ¥9,260
Economy
JPY ¥7,320
JPY ¥7,640
See rates from Monday, January 1, 2024 to Sunday, March 31, 2024
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We recommend that you book online to get a 20% discount on the fare!
For new fare information, please check the “Fare Page” on the official Meimon Taiyo Ferry website.
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 Osaka II concept “Natural Tone”
The interior concept of Ferry Osaka II is “natural tones.
The interior of the ship was designed in the image of the nature of the Seto Inland Sea, and panoramic photos of islands in the Seto Inland Sea were displayed on the wall of the stairs where the entrance is located.
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 Osaka II
This time I boarded the Ferry Osaka II of the prestigious Taiyo Ferry Co. The ship was very spacious and very comfortable.
Even with breakfast and dinner included, the one-way fare was less than 8,000 yen. The ferry is a real pleasure to be able to spend time in such a luxurious and relaxing environment, and with the calm waves of the Seto Inland Sea route, the ship did not shake at all and I did not get drunk!
If you are planning to board the Ferry Osaka II, please be careful!
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