Japan Hankyu Ferry Guide

Japan’s Hankyu Ferry is a very important means of transportation across Kansai, Japan and Kyushu, Japan. It is also a great choice for locals commuting. Many Chinese tourists to Japan take this ferry. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

If you want to travel independently in Japan, and plan to travel through Kansai Kyushu, you must try the novel interstate ferry. Take the Hankyu Ferry, departing from Osaka Izumiotsu Port, and you can easily reach Kitakyushu's new destination in just one night. Mojiko! The transportation cost is much cheaper than the Shinkansen, and you can also get a rare sea accommodation experience. You can soak on the boat, enjoy the night view, taste the delicious food, and wake up to your destination.

Take the Hankyu Ferry for a long trip to Osaka and Kyushu.

Ikaruga Cruise Interior Decoration

The observation deck with the same view as the captain is unique to Hankyu Ferry!

Hankyu Ferry is modern and bright.

Hankyu Ferry provides the Izumiotsu route from Osaka Izumiotsu Port to Kyushu Shinmoji Port. The total journey takes about 12 hours and 30 minutes. Using the ship "Izumi/Hibiki" that started sailing in 2015, the overall design is quite novel and meets modern needs. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, open-air hot springs, an observatory, and even a karaoke room and children’s play space on the ship! Room options range from en suites to budget beds. On the Seto Inland Sea with smooth sailing, you can sleep peacefully and wake up to reach your destination, saving the cost of Shinkansen travel and gaining a novel cross-state sailing experience. You must give it a try!

Visit Osaka attractions.

Osaka Castle

Osaka is a major metropolis near the capital, with important attractions such as Osaka Castle, Universal Studios, Japan's tallest building HARUKAS, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, etc. shopping area, and has a wealth of desirable food options such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki.

One-day trip to Kitakyushu

Old buildings in Sikou District

The important attractions in Kitakyushu include Kokura City, Moji Port, etc., and you can also visit them across the door Strait stopped in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, to visit the Nissin Peace Memorial Hall where the Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed. You can't miss Kuodan Market, which is called the Kitchen in Kitakyushu, and the traditional food "yaki curry" that you must eat.

Hankyu Ferry has everything! You can enjoy it from the boat.

Room type introduction

Hankyu Ferry’s rooms are on the fifth, sixth and seventh floors, ranging from rooms with bathrooms to budget ordinary rooms, as well as rooms for women only. Room.

Double Room: Royal Suite ()

The most luxurious "Royal Suite" on Hankyu Ferry has only two rooms, covering an area of ??36.5 square meters, suitable for one or two people. There is a cozy little living room and the bathroom has a bathtub with an ocean view! The bed is quite large, with a big TV, refrigerator, and tea making facilities. It was so comfortable that I didn't even want to go out!

Double Room: Suite ()

The suite with private bathroom is suitable for one or two people. Recommended for people who are used to enjoying private space. As comfortable as a regular hotel room. Considering the price, privacy and comfort, it is an ideal choice!

Cabins for 3 or 4 people: Deluxe Japanese and Western cabins (|1

The "Deluxe Japanese-Western Cabin" has a Western bed and a tatami room. Two It can be used as a sofa for personal use, or the sofa can be folded flat to increase the space for three or four people. It is highly recommended for family and friends to travel together.

4-room: Deluxe Western-style cabin (124

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The "Deluxe Western-style Cabin" is equipped with a dining area, desk and four upper and lower compartments, suitable for four people. It is very suitable for a family of four with children, or four friends traveling together, so that you can completely keep yourself space.

Triple Room: Deluxe Japanese Cottage ()

Another recommended choice for the triple room is the "Deluxe Japanese Cottage", which is mainly a tatami space. For small families with children.

Deluxe Single Room ()

If you are traveling alone, I would highly recommend this "deluxe single room" with a private space. You are not afraid of being disturbed by life. Different people bother. The room is equipped with a sink, and the bathroom can use a large bath and a public toilet.

Western style cabin ()

Hankyu Ferry's thoughtfulness is reflected in the details. . Even the "standard Western-style cabin" that is shared with others is designed as a bunk bed that is not easy to see. There are curtains and comfortable stairs instead of traditional hanging stairs. There is luggage storage space under the stairs! This room type also provides a female-only room with magnetic card control, which is quite reassuring.

Japanese-style standard cabin ()

Datong's "standard Japanese-style cabin" room type, each room. There are partitions between the beds, charging plugs, and lockable lockers on top.

You can also enjoy a teppanyaki meal on the ferry.

At the restaurant on the sixth floor of Hankyu Ferry, a buffet is available at the buffet. The dinner menu includes Japanese side dishes such as fried tempura, grilled fish, mentaiko, and sashimi made with fresh catches from the Seto Inland Sea and Kyushu, There is also the hot oden. I especially recommend the "teppanyaki steak".

After ordering with the staff, the hot sizzling steak was served!

For breakfast, you can choose Japanese breakfast, including grilled salmon, miso soup, rice, or Western breakfast, including toast, salad, black coffee, or porridge, curry, which is quite rich.

Dinner business hours: 17:30~20:00 (available until 21:00), breakfast: 05:00~arrival.

Leisure facilities on the ship

On the Hankyu Ferry, various leisure facilities are carefully prepared to accompany you to spend a pleasant time on the ship, including shops, large baths and open-air hot springs, Karaoke room, children's playroom, lactation room, vending machines, and live performances in the lobby at night!

Large bathing pool and open-air hot spring

Open-air hot spring with sea view

After eating in the restaurant, the most comfortable thing is to take a bath in the bathhouse! There are open-air hot springs on both sides of the large bathhouse on the seventh floor, divided into boys and girls. The reporter also went to experience it himself, lying in the swimming pool and watching the stars. It’s so relaxing to look at the open-air hot spring under the lights of fishing boats in the distance!

Business hours: Boat ~22:00/04:30~arrival

Souvenir shop

Daily toast is a popular commodity! You can make a reservation after boarding the ship and pick it up the next morning.

There is a souvenir shop on the fifth floor of Hankyu Ferry, which collects popular souvenirs from Osaka, Fukuoka, Kobe and other places, such as Kyushu egg cakes, Kobe pudding, etc., as well as ship-related folders, Hankyu Ferry keychains, figures, and products related to Hankyu Ferry’s mascot cat. Perfect as a souvenir! The souvenir shop also has very popular freshly baked bread. You can make a reservation after taking the boat and pick it up the next morning. Isn’t the service very attentive?

Business hours: By boat ~22:00/05:00~ after arriving in Hong Kong. Toast appointment: Take the boat ~21:00, and arrive at the port from 05:00 the next day.

Boat and transportation options.

Osaka "Izumiotsu Port"

Kanazumi Port

The departure and arrival location in Osaka is "Izumiotsu Port", and there is an Osaka-Kowloon ferry 1 hour before departure time Free shuttle provided. After taking the Nankai Electric Railway from downtown Osaka to Izumi Station, transfer to the free shuttle bus at the exit and you can go directly to the Izumi Port Ferry Terminal. When you arrive at Shin-Moji Port in Kitakyushu, there is a free shuttle bus to and from JR Moji Station or JR Takamura Station.

Departs from JR Quanfuchu Station (this is a paid bus). Depart from Quandajin Station in Nanhai and arrive at Quandajin Port. Departure to Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port at 16:05, 16:30, 16:45, and 17:30 respectively.

Address: No. 1-3, Otsushima-cho, Izumi City, Osaka

Kitakyushu "Shinmoji Port"

Shinmoji Port

< p>The departure and arrival point for Kitakyushu is "Shinmachi Port". You can take the "Shinmachi Ferry Terminal Bus" (Shinmachi 1259) for free, which departs from JR Takamura Station and JR Moji Station to the second pier of "Shinmoji Port" at 16: 10. Depart for Osaka Izumiotsu Port at 16:25, 16:45 and 17:30.

Address of Shinmoji Port Embarkation Office: 1-1 (No. 2) Shinmoji Kita, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka