Japan Long Course Ferry Service Association

Osaka -Beppu/MOL Sunflower

You can enjoy high-quality boat trips and cruises so that you can easily enjoy an extraordinary feeling on the regular line connecting Osaka and Beppu. Japan's first LNG (liquefied natural gas) fueled "Sunflower Kurenai" will go into service, contributing to a significant reduction in environmental impact.

Maizuru -Otaru/Shin Nihonkai Ferry

A ferry 224m(734ft) in overall length and capable of 30.5 knots per hour is at your service for travels between Kyoto Maizuru port-known as the town of redbrick warehouses-and the town of canals of Otaru port in Hokkaido.

Nagoya -Sendai - Tomakomai/Taiheiyo Ferry

Nagoya to Sendai to Tomakomai Route Tomakomai to Sendai to Nagoya, 3 ships of Ishikari, Kiso, and Kitakami are in service for the 1330km(826 mile) travel.

Osaka〜Shinmoji / Meimon Taiyo Ferry

There are two daily flights between Osaka Nanko and Kitakyushu Shinmonji Port. The guest rooms are enriched with a variety of guest rooms so that everyone can enjoy a comfortable cruise.。 December 16, 2021 New ship "Ferry Kyoto" goes into service. March 28, 2022 The new ship "Ferry Fukuoka" is scheduled to enter service.

Izumi Otsu - Shinmoji/HANKYU FERRY

Now for the appearance of the latest generation of ferries that inhabit the most refined technologies and attend to every customer’ｓ demand. With open-air hot spring bath and a vista providing a panorama view from the bow, the ship is not so much a mere ferry but a luxury hotel on the ocean.

Tokyo to Tokushima - Kitakyushu (Shinmoji) / Ocean Trans

We aim to fulfill customer satisfaction evermore with the addition of new ships Ferry Bizan, Ferry Shimanto, Ferry Dogo and Ferry Ritsurin.

Kobe - Oita/ MOL Sunflower

Starting from Kobe-an exotic town known for a combination of Western and Japanese culture-this ferry route takes you to Oita, a prefecture known for numerous hot springs and added liveliness with the opening of new facilities such as art museums.

Niigata - Otaru/ Shin Nihonkai Ferry

The long distance between the ocean gateway of Niigata port and the town of canals, Otaru port in Hokkaido is also no feat for a ferry 199m(652ft) in overall length. A new additional ferry is going to join this route in March 2017.

Miyazaki - Kobe/ Miyazaki Car Ferry

In April 2022, the new ferry "Ferry Takachiho" will go into service, and in October, the new ferry "Ferry Rokko" will go into service. The number of private room variations has increased and the level of comfort has improved.

Oarai - Tomakomai
MOL Sunflower

A dual service system operating once each in late afternoon and midnight links Hokkaido and the metropolitan area of Tokyo.

Osaka - Shibushi/ MOL Sunflower

It is a route connecting Osaka, the gateway to the east of Kagoshima prefecture, Shibushi. In 2018, the new shipbuilding "Sunflower Satsuma" and "San Sunflower Kirishima" came into service.

Tsuruga - Tomakomaihigashi/ Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Within just a mere 19 hours, a ferry of 224m(734ft) in overall length is for service between Tsuruga port of Fukui prefecture and Tomakomaihigashi port in Hokkaido.

Kobe - Shinmoji/ HANKYU FERRY

In March 2020, the new ship "Settsu" entered service. Then, at the end of June, the sister ship "Yamato" will enter service. Enjoy a cruise on the advanced ferry.

Tsuruga - Niigata - Akita - Tomakomaihigshi
Shin Nihonkai Ferry

The largest Japanese Ferries weighing over 20 thousand tons links the main harbor cities along the Western coast of the Japan Sea.

Yokosuka - Shinmoji
Tokyo Kyushu Ferry

Two vessels are in service, "Hamayu" named after the flower in Yokosuka City and "Soreiyu" named after the flower sunflower in Kitakyushu City. Taking advantage of the high speed of the ship (navigation speed 28.3 knots, speed of about 52.4 km / h), it will operate between Yokosuka and Shinmoji in about 21 hours.

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Introducing a popular long distance ferry service in the Japan Sea.

Ferry ships carry both passengers and vehicles. As defined by the Long Distance Ferry Association, 15 routes operate from Hokkaido to Kyushu and extends over 300kms. Each long distance route provides upscale facilities and services comparable to high-class hotels. Each long distance route provides upscale facilities and services comparable to high-class hotels. Appreciation for marine transportation services have greatly increased following the March 11. 2011 earthquake and tsunami that struck the tohoku and Pacific Ocean regions with devastating consequences.

Japan Long Course Ferry Service Association.
The Japan Long Course Ferry Service Association manages middle to long distance ferry routes. As of April 2024 there were 8 member companies

This video was made several years ago, and the company names and route names listed here may have changed. Please check our website for the current company and route names.

Please click on the following of the funnel is a link to each company to long course ferry .