Kanto Region List of Participating Companies
Ibaraki Prefecture
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MOL Sunflower Ltd.
Our company operates four long course ferries.
1.It connects Oarai Port (Oarai-cho, Ibaraki Prefecture) and Tomakomai Port (Tomakomai City, Hokkaido) in about 18 hours.
2.It connects Osaka Port (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) and Beppu Port (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) in about 11 hours and 30 minutes.
3.It connects Kobe Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) and Oita Port (Oita City, Oita Prefecture) in about 12 hours.
4.It connects Osaka Port (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) and Shibushi Port (Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture) in about 15 hours.
All routes are very convenient as they are close to major Japanese cities (Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto).
Not only Hokkaido and Osaka, which are popular with many people, but also Oita Prefecture, which is famous for its hot springs, can be reached just by taking a ferry,which is said to be a moving hotel.
We have a variety of room types from affordable capsule hotel types to deluxe rooms and suites with private balconies and bathrooms.
You can enjoy the buffet at the restaurant and the large bath with a view of the sea on every route.
(* There is no restaurant only on the midnight service of Hokkaido route)
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Please visit our website.
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You can make a credit card payment on the internet reservation or at the procedure counter of each port.
Each ship can enjoy other contents such as sightseeing information and movies through the dedicated communication service "SSQ."
*There is no service on the Kobe - Oita route and the Oarai - Tomakomai route (midnight ferry). External communication is not supported.
*Languages are available in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
In 2023, Japan's first environmentally friendly LNG ferry started service between Osaka and Beppu.
Ships scheduled to be introduced in 2025 will also be fueled by LNG.
By using LNG (liquefied natural gas) as a fuel, we produce almost no sulfur oxides (SOx), significantly reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and are environmentally conscious.
Tochigi Prefecture
- No applicable participating company
Gunma Prefecture
- No applicable participating company
Chiba Prefecture
- No applicable participating company
Saitama Prefecture
- No applicable participating company
Tokyo Metropolis
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Anniversary Cruise
This is a round-trip cruise that departs from a pier in Tokyo or Yokohama and returns to the same pier while enjoying the scenery and food and drink at a leisurely pace. We offer a plan to charter a single ship, rather than a shared ship with other passengers.
With 70 vessels of various sizes and types and a variety of food plans, we can offer a proposal to suit your needs and budget.
During the 2-hour cruise, you can enjoy food, drinks, and the view of Tokyo or Yokohama (day or night) from the ship or from the sea, and relax and enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The departure and arrival piers in Tokyo are located in the Takeshiba and Hinode areas or Odaiba, about 30-40 minutes by train from Tokyo Station.
Yokohama piers are located in the Minato Mirai area and Osanbashi area, about 20 minutes from Yokohama Station by train and on foot.
We have English speaking staff and accept credit card payment.
We recommend that you contact us at least one week in advance.
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OgasawaraKaiun Co., Ltd.
World Natural Heritage Ogasawara Islands "Chichi-jima and Haha-jima"
The special place that can visit only by our ferry "Ogasawramaru.
service route: Tokyo Takeshiba Terminal~Ogasawara Chichi-jima(1,000km)
gross tonnage: 11,035t
overall length: 150m
overall width: 20.4m
Passenger capacity: 882
Sailing speed: 23.8kt
hat a surprise, it takes about 24 hours one way and approximately one operation a week.
As it's not an easy destination to get to, every Japanese person wishes to visit at least once in your lifetime.
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Tokai Kisen Co.,Ltd.
Tokai Kisen has operated regular service to the Tokyo islands (Oshima, Toshima, Niijima, Shikinejima, Kozushima, Miyakejima, Mikurajima, and Hachijojima) since 1889. It mainly connects Tokyo: Takeshiba to each island. （There are two types of ships: large passenger ships and high-speed jet ships. The minimum travel time between Tokyo and Oshima is 1 hour and 45 minutes by high-speed jet ship, and 45 minutes between Atami and Oshima.
Reservations are required in advance for boarding, so please make reservations via the Internet (https://www.tokaikisenyoyaku.com/app/login) or by phone. For reservations, please call our Customer Center (09:30-18:00, open all year round). Please note that English-speaking staff may not be available.
Tokyo: Access to Takeshiba is an 8-minute walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station, a 10-minute walk from Daimon Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, and a 1-minute walk from Takeshiba Station on the Yurikamome Line
Cash and various credit cards are accepted for settlement.
Please complete boarding procedures at the counter 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Free Wi-Fi is available on board, but signal connection may be difficult in some areas.
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Tokyo Yakatabune Association
We offer a wide variety of cruises in the Sumida River and the Tokyo Bay area. Experience traditional Japanese culture and indulge yourself with gorgeous Japanese food while exploring the beautiful scenery of the iconic Tokyo Tower, magnificent Rainbow Bridge, futuristic Odaiba, and soaring Tokyo Sky Tree from unparalleled vantage points along the Sumida River and on top of the waters of Tokyo Bay.
Once we receive your reservation request form, we select the best boat option from various operators. We will then email you with the cruise information and payment links for credit card transactions.
Our booking services are available in English.
Kanagawa Prefecture
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Anniversary Cruise
This is a round-trip cruise that departs from a pier in Tokyo or Yokohama and returns to the same pier while enjoying the scenery and food and drink at a leisurely pace. We offer a plan to charter a single ship, rather than a shared ship with other passengers.
With 70 vessels of various sizes and types and a variety of food plans, we can offer a proposal to suit your needs and budget.
During the 2-hour cruise, you can enjoy food, drinks, and the view of Tokyo or Yokohama (day or night) from the ship or from the sea, and relax and enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The departure and arrival piers in Tokyo are located in the Takeshiba and Hinode areas or Odaiba, about 30-40 minutes by train from Tokyo Station.
Yokohama piers are located in the Minato Mirai area and Osanbashi area, about 20 minutes from Yokohama Station by train and on foot.
We have English speaking staff and accept credit card payment.
We recommend that you contact us at least one week in advance.
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Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
・Enjoy some special time to the fullest at Lake Ashi, in Hakone
The crater lake Ashi, at the top of a mountain, offers different views as the seasons change: fresh green in spring, colored leaves in autumn, and snow scene in winter. The colorful Sightseeing Cruise, cruising between three ports and offering passengers a wonderful view of Mount Fuji, is quite popular among tourists.
『Fare』
【Individuals】
Adult: one-way JPY1,200
Child: one-way JPY600
【Groups】
<15 or more>
Adult: one-way JPY1,020
Child: one-way JPY510
【Chartering】
60 min JPY300,000～
Please contact us.
『Availability』
Operated everyday of the year
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【Required Time】
・Togendai Port⇔Moto-Hakone Port/Hakone-Machi Port Approx. 25min
・Moto-Hakone Port⇔Hakone-Machi Port Approx. 10min
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Hakone Yusen Co.
・We operate a sightseeing boat on Lake Ashi in Hakone.
You can return to the port you boarded for a 40-minute excursion via three ports: Hakone Sekisho Ato Port, Moto-Hakone Port, and Hakone-en Port.
Our catamaran sightseeing boats have excellent stability and are as wide as two ships. The observation deck in particular offers a 360-degree view and the ability to freely change direction, making them ideal for lake tours.
From the spacious cabins, you can enjoy the ever-changing lakeside scenery through the large windows and Mt.fuji
Credit card payment
・Access
Approximately 60 minutes from Odawara Station by Izu Hakone Bus. Get off at Moto Hakone bus stop or Hakone Sekisho Ato Port bus stop.
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Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry Co., Ltd.
This long-distance service connects Yokosuka Port (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) and Shin Moji Port (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) by large car ferry.
Rooms range from budget-priced rooms to rooms with private terraces with sea views,
There is a restaurant and a large public bath. For a limited time only, you can also enjoy BBQ.
<Access to the boarding terminal
Yokosuka Port: Approx. 6 minutes by cab from Yokosuka Chuo Station on the Keikyu Line
Shin Moji Port: Approx. 45 min. by connecting bus from JR Kokura (only one bus a day).
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Credit card payment is available at the ticket counter.
