Kinki Region List of Participating Companies
Shiga Prefecture
- No applicable participating company
Mie Prefecture
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ISEWAN FERRY
This regular car ferry service connects Toba Port (Toba City, Mie Prefecture) and Irago Port (Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture) in approximately 60 minutes.
The ferry is equipped with an observation room overlooking Ise Bay, a store, and Wi-fi, allowing passengers to relax and enjoy sightseeing and transportation while viewing the islands in Ise Bay. This route is designated as the National Cycle Route "Pacific Coast Bicycle Route.
Near Toba Port are Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba Aquarium, and Ise Jingu Shrine. Also, Kintetsu Toba Station, an access station to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya, is about a 12-minute walk away.
Near the port of Irago, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Irago Lighthouse and Koijigahama Beach, as well as fruit picking such as blueberries (early summer), melons (summer), and strawberries (winter). In winter, the entire Atsumi Peninsula is dyed yellow during the Rape Blossom Festival.
(Access to the terminal)
Toba Port: 12-minute walk from JR/Kintetsu Toba Station.
By car: Approx. 15 min. from Ise IC by car.
Irago Port: From Toyohashi Railway Mikawa-Tawara Station, take Toyotetsu Bus for about 50 minutes to Irago Misaki Station.
By car: Approx. 110 min. from Hamamatsu IC, approx. 100 min. from Toyokawa IC.
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Shima Marine leisure
■Dolphin Island & Toba Bay Cruise
Toba Bay is a representative scenic spot of Ise-Shima National Park. This is a 2-hour boat tour that circles the scenic Toba Bay and stops at Dolphin Island (including a visit to Dolphin Island).
Toba Bay Tour Boat 【Toba Marine Terminal ~ <15 min> ~ Dolphin Island ~ <25 min> Pearl Island, in front of the Aquarium ~ <10 min> Toba Marine Terminal】 There are 6 daily departures on weekdays and 12 on weekends and holidays. (Service may be increased during peak season such as Golden Week.
The Toba Bay Tour Boat offers a scenic tour of Toba Bay, where you can enjoy the pleasant sea breeze on the second deck while watching the charming seagulls fly by. （Seagull food is available for purchase on board.) Ryugujo ... Gross tonnage/199 tons Passenger capacity/360 people Facilities/air conditioning, coffee shop, restrooms
The Dolphin Island offers dolphin and sea lion shows, as well as events where you can interact with dolphins and otters.
<Access to the boarding area
9 minutes walk from Kintetsu JR Toba Station, Car: Ise IC of Ise Expressway
Ise IC, Ise Expressway, approx. 20 min.
<Others
Credit card payment is available at the ticket counter.
■Kashikojima España Cruise 【 Ago Bay Cruise 】
The Esperanza, a sailing boat, takes passengers on a 50-minute cruise around the azure Ago Bay, where pearl rafts float on the water.
The Kashikojima España Cruise operates six times a day. (The number of services may be increased during peak season such as Golden Week.
Esperanza ... Gross tonnage/166 tons, Passenger capacity/250 persons Facilities/air conditioning, coffee shop, restrooms
<Access to the bus stop>About 2 minutes walk from Kintetsu Kashikojima Station, about 40 minutes by car from the Ise IC of the Ise Expressway.
<Others
Credit card payment is available at the ticket counter.
Kyoto Prefecture
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Shinnihonkaiferry Co.,Ltd
Maizuru Port (Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture) and Otaru Port (Otaru City, Hokkaido),
Tsuruga Port (Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture) and Tomakomai East Port (Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido)
Niigata Port (Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture) and Otaru Port (Otaru City, Hokkaido)
Tsuruga Port (Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture)-Niigata Port (Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture)-Akita Port (Akita City, Akita Prefecture)-Tomakomai East Port (Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido) *Only one service to Tsuruga Port per week
Four routes are operated by large car ferries.
Each route offers a variety of accommodations, from budget-priced cabins to suites with private terraces and bathrooms with sea views,
The Grill, Restaurant, and Café offer a variety of dining options.
<Access to the terminal
Maizuru Port: 7 minutes by cab from JR Higashi Maizuru Station
Tsuruga Port: 10 minutes by cab from JR Tsuruga Station
Niigata Port: 15 minutes by cab from JR Niigata Station
Akita Port: Approx. 20 minutes by cab from JR Akita Station
Tomakomai East Port: Approx. 45 min. by liaison bus from JR Minami Chitose Station (reservation required)
Otaru Port: Approx. 10 min. by cab from JR Otaru Station or JR Otaru Chikko Station.
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Tango Kairiku Kotsu Co.,Ltd.
■ Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat
The boat that runs between Miyazu, Amanohashidate and Ichinomiya is a convenient sea transportation for visiting Amanohashidate. It connects Fuchu and Monju districts, the two banks connected by a sand spit covered with pine trees, in just 12 minutes. It runs along Amanohashidate, allowing the passengers to take in its full view. Miyazu Bay, where Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat operates, is a sister bay of Mont Saint Michel in France. Together with Ine Bay, it is a member of “The most beautiful bays in the world”. Its natural beauty and wealth of ecosystems is recognized globally.
Boarding point: Amanohashidate boat dock, Ichinomiya boat dock, Miyazu boat dock
From / To Miyazu, both operate once per day. *Extra trips available during busy seasons.
<Nearby Tourist Attractions>
Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park
About a 7-minute walk from Ichinomiya Boat Dock, there is a cable car / lift platform to Kasamatsu Park. Kasamatsu Park is famous for upside down viewing of Amanohashidate through between your legs, which is referred to as "Matanozoki."
■ Ine Bay Boat Tour
Enjoying Funaya's landscape from the sea is best done through the Ine Bay Boat Tour. This is a 25-minute cruise around the Ine bay. Ine bay, its natural beauty and rich ecosystem are recognized around the world, is the member of "The most beautiful bays in the world" and the sister bay of Mont Saint-Michel in France. Ine no Funaya Houses are two-story boat houses. The first floor is a boat garage and the second floor is a residence area. 230 Funaya houses stand lined up in a row for 5km along the bay.
Boarding point: Hide boat dock
Regarding TRANSPORTATION TO INE, we recommend the route using BOAT AND BUS to avoid a jam-packed bus. The buses for Ine are always very crowded. Boats are faster than Buses to go from Monju to the opposite bank and you can enjoy Amanohashidate sightseeing boat on the way to Ine.
*See the official website for access and other details.
*Boats are equipped with air conditioning and accessible toilets.
Nara Prefecture
- No applicable participating company
Wakayama Prefecture
- No applicable participating company
Osaka Prefecture
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DUCKTOUR
This is a circular tour of Osaka City (Osaka Prefecture) on an amphibious bus that can be enjoyed both from the water and on land (returning to the starting point).
This popular tour allows passengers to feel the air of the city and nature spreading out through the large windows of the open-air ship throughout the four seasons.
The itinerary takes about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, which can be easily used in your spare time.
English speaking staff may not be available. Multilingual and Kuzit Card services will be available in the near future.
＜Sightseeing spots in the vicinity
Osaka Castle: Osaka Castle was originally the site of Osaka Honganji Temple (Ishiyama Honganji Temple) during the Warring States period. The stonewalls and moats that can still be seen today are the same as those of the original site. The stonewalls, moat, and old structures such as the Ote-mon Gate, Tamon Yagura, and Sengan Yagura were all built after the Tokugawa Period, and the area is designated as a Special National Historic Site and most of the old structures as Important Cultural Properties.
The castle tower, the third in the line of those built during the Toyotomi and Tokugawa periods, was restored in 1931 with donations from citizens. It has been designated as a registered cultural property of Japan for more than 90 years. Since its restoration, the castle has been used as a museum of history, housing a wealth of cultural assets related to the history of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the Warring States Period, and Osaka Castle, and is open to the public in the interior exhibition rooms, which are constantly being replaced.
<Access to the boarding area
Osaka Duck Tour: 4-minute walk from Exit 17 of Tenmabashi Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line or Keihan Electric Railway.
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Hankyu Ferry Co. Ltd.
■What type of route is it?
Long-distance ferry
■Features of the route and departure/arrival points
Long-distance ferry service connecting Shin Moji Port (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) ⇔ Kobe Rokko Island Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) and Osaka Izumiotsu Port (Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture) in 12 hours and 30 minutes
■Foreign language support
Multilingual description available
■Access to departure and arrival points
・Access to Kitakyushu Shin Moji Port
Approx. 35 minutes from JR Kokura Station by connecting bus (fare and free of charge)
・Access to Kobe Rokko Island Port
Approximately 20 minutes from JR Sumiyoshi Station by connecting bus (fare: 230 yen)
Approx. 10 minutes from Rokko Liner Island Kitaguchi Station by connecting bus (fare: free)
・Access to Osaka Izumiotsu Port
Approx. 45 minutes from JR Izumifuchu Station by liaison bus (fare: 270 yen)
15 minutes from Izumiotsu Station on the Nankai Line by bus (fare: free)
■Other Services
Credit card accepted, WIFI available
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Ipponmatsu Shipping Co.,Ltd
Ipponmatsu Shipping is a company that operates sightseeing boats in Osaka city.
There are four main cruises.
1.Naniwa Exploration Cruise with Rakugo comedians
Rakugo story teller joyfully guides you through the city of waterways, Osaka. The tour goes around the famous spots such as Nakanoshima and Dotombori in 90 min.
2.Tombori River Cruise
A cruise of about 20 minutes with a guide on Dotombori River. You can see the lively atmosphere of the streets of Minami from the boat.
3.Tombori River Jazz Boat
A roughly 40-minute-long sightseeing cruise with live jazz and views of Osaka's Minami downtown area from the Dotonbori-gawa river.
4.Nakanoshima River Cruise
A luxurious 20-minute party boat cruise where you can enjoy the beautiful views of bridges and buildings lit up in the evening and at night.
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Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co., Ltd.
・We operate ferry (RoPax) between Osaka (Nanko Port) and Kitakyushu (Shinmoji Port).
Timetables (Both "Osaka to Kitakyushu" and "Kitakyushu to Osaka")
1st sailing departs at 17:00 and arrives at 5:30 next morning
2nd sailing departs at 19:50 and arrives at 8:30 next morning
There are many good tourist spots nearby our calling ports.
Osaka Nanko port has good accessibility to Osaka, and other major cities in Kansai area such as Kyoto, Kobe and Nara.
Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port is gateway to Kyushu area. You can journey easlily throughout Kyushu. Also you can travel to Western Honshu (Chugoku) across Kanmon Bridge.
Our ferries arrive destination in the morning. So you can enjoy any activities in Kansai or Kyushu throught the day.
We hope you will go on board "Cityline" Meimon Taiyo Ferry.
Access.
Osaka Nanko Port: 5-minute walk from "Ferry Terminal Station" of New Tram line, Osaka Metro.
Shinmoji Port: Free shuttle bus from Kokura Station or Moji Station of JR Kyushu (40 minutes from Kokura station or 20 minutes from Moji Station to the port).
Reservations.
Available via the English, Chinese and Korean websites.
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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 OitaPrefecture, 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)
< Access to the platform >
Please visit our website.
< Others >
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.
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Osaka Aqua Bus Co.
There are two types of sightseeing boats on which you can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka City.
(1) Aqua Liner / This sightseeing boat allows you to enjoy the Osaka Castle and Nakanoshima area from the boat. You can view cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and illumination in winter from the boat. The boat ride takes about 40 minutes. You can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka with ease. The ship is equipped with toilets, air conditioning, and stores. You can save money by buying a combination ticket with the Osaka Castle tower.
Boarding: Osaka Castle Port (a short walk from JR Osaka-jo Koen Station)
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https://suijo-bus.osaka/language/aqualiner/
(2) Santa Maria / A sightseeing boat that cruises around the Port of Osaka in about 45 minutes. It is also adjacent to Kaiyukan (aquarium), so you can enjoy sightseeing in the city without wasting time. A combination ticket with the nearby Ferris wheel is also ideal for date nights.
Boarding: Kaiyukan West Gate
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https://suijo-bus.osaka/language/santamaria/
Hyogo Prefecture
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Hankyu Ferry Co. Ltd.
■What type of route is it?
Long-distance ferry
■Features of the route and departure/arrival points
Long-distance ferry service connecting Shin Moji Port (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) ⇔ Kobe Rokko Island Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) and Osaka Izumiotsu Port (Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture) in 12 hours and 30 minutes
■Foreign language support
Multilingual description available
■Access to departure and arrival points
・Access to Kitakyushu Shin Moji Port
Approx. 35 minutes from JR Kokura Station by connecting bus (fare and free of charge)
・Access to Kobe Rokko Island Port
Approximately 20 minutes from JR Sumiyoshi Station by connecting bus (fare: 230 yen)
Approx. 10 minutes from Rokko Liner Island Kitaguchi Station by connecting bus (fare: free)
・Access to Osaka Izumiotsu Port
Approx. 45 minutes from JR Izumifuchu Station by liaison bus (fare: 270 yen)
15 minutes from Izumiotsu Station on the Nankai Line by bus (fare: free)
■Other Services
Credit card accepted, WIFI available
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Miyazaki car ferry co.,Ltd
This long-distance service connects Miyazaki Port (Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture) and Kobe Sannomiya Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) in approximately 13 hours by a large car ferry (overnight service).
With a capacity of 576 passengers, 163 trucks, and 81 passenger cars, the car ferry offers an elegant cruise on the Pacific Ocean.
The rooms range from premium rooms with bathrooms and toilets to budget-friendly dormitories and tourist cabins to meet various needs. The ship is also equipped with a bathroom with a view of the sea and a buffet restaurant, allowing passengers to enjoy their cruise.
<Access to the terminal
Miyazaki Port: 10 minutes by cab from Miyazaki Station on JR Kyushu Line
Kobe Port: 10 minutes by cab from Sannomiya Station, JR West Japan.
<Others
Credit card payment is available at the ticket counter.
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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 OitaPrefecture, 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)
< Access to the platform >
Please visit our website.
< Others >
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.