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Riding JAPAN’s 12.5-Hour Overnight Ferry 🇯🇵 | Osaka → Fukuoka
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In this article, you will see:
・How to take the overnight ferry from Osaka to Fukuoka
・What the cheapest economy room is really like
・Bath, meals, Wi-Fi, and important onboard rules
Basic Information
Ferry Operator: Meimon Taiyo Ferry
Vessel: Ferry Kitakyushu II
Route: Osaka Nanko → Shinmoji (Fukuoka)
Travel Time: Approx. 12.5 hours
(Departure 17:00 → Arrival 05:30)
Room Type: Economy (shared sleeping area, floor mattress)
Fare: 7,590 yen (48.8 USD) *varies by season and day
Official Website: https://www.cityline.co.jp/
How to Get to Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal
Travel was made using public transportation from Namba.
Namba Station → Yotsubashi Line
Board the Yotsubashi Line bound for Suminoe-koen
Suminoe-koen Station → New Tram
Transfer to the New Tram
Get off at Ferry Terminal Station
Direct access to Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal
Transfer count: one.
Multiple access routes are available:
https://www.cityline.co.jp/english/get_prepared#access
Do not confuse this terminal with the Sunflower Ferry terminal located at Trade Center-mae Station.
Booking Method and Notes
Tickets are available for purchase at the terminal.
Online booking is also available.
- Online booking offers fare discounts
- High-class rooms tend to sell out early on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
- Advance online reservation is required for higher-grade rooms to avoid full occupancy
Cheapest Economy Room (Shared Dormitory)
- Shared sleeping area
- Floor mattress (no bed frame)
- Mattress is extremely thin
- No curtains
- Minimal personal space
- Almost no privacy
- Earplugs and an eye mask are strongly recommended
Public Bath, Shower, and Tattoo Policy
- Large public bath available
- Clean water
- Spacious bathing area
Tattoo Policy
Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public bath.
In Japan, tattoos have traditionally been associated with organized crime.
This same policy applies to most public baths and hot springs nationwide.
Alternative Option
- 24-hour shower rooms available
- Guests with tattoos may use the shower rooms instead
Internet Access
When sailing close to land:
→ Mobile signal is generally available
Onboard Wi-Fi:
→ Time-limited access
→ Unstable connection
→ Not suitable for video streaming
Dining
- Onboard restaurant available
- Dinner and breakfast are served in buffet style
- Dinner + breakfast set tickets can be purchased in advance
- Large variety of dishes
- Halal food is NOT available
- Cup noodles and bento meals may be brought onboard
- Restaurant tables may not be used for personal food
Important Notes
- Mattress is extremely thin
- Shared sleeping space means exposure to snoring and breathing sounds
- Winter deck conditions are extremely cold with strong wind
- Deck access is prohibited during strong wind or heavy rain
- The sleeping area becomes quiet after lights-out
Onboard Facilities
- Shop available
- Vending machines available
- Coin lockers available
Items available at the shop:
- Drinks
- Snacks
- Cup noodles
- Daily necessities
Cup noodle prices are higher than standard retail prices.
Additional Onboard Views
Summary (Condition-Based)
✅ Recommended for:
- Budget travelers
- Solo travelers
- Overnight long-distance travel
❌ Not recommended for:
- Light sleepers
- Travelers who need full privacy
