Scenic Japan from the Water

Route Details

Osaka (South Port) – Shibushi Port

  • Sunflower Satsuma

  • Sunflower Kirishima Drone Footage

    FERRY SUNFLOWER LIMITED.

  • Sunflower Satsuma

  • Sunflower Kirishima Drone Footage

    FERRY SUNFLOWER LIMITED.

Routes (Round-Trip)

From

Osaka South Port [Sunflower Terminal (Osaka) , Terminal 2] (Osaka South Port Cosmo Ferry Terminal)
Ports of Call

To

Port of Shibushi (Shibushi Ferry Terminal)

Fare [JPY]

12,800 - 29,600

Distance and Course Time

583.0km - 583.0km
/ 14H40M - 14H40M
A regular ferry route connecting Osaka (Port of Osaka (South), Suminoe ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) and Shibushi (Port of Shibushi, Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture) in 15 hours.

[Features]
We promise a elegant cruise with our large car ferry with a capacity of 709 passengers and 140 cars, fully equpped with a fin stabiliser for a confortable journey.
To prepare for the overnight cruise, the ferry is made to be a "Moving Ocean Hotel", equipped with both private and shared cabins, an oceanview restaurant, an oceanview bath, shops and game rooms.
The ferry is not only equipped with pet rooms, but prepares a "Delux with pet" class cabin where you can stay with your pet. The top deck also features a dog park, allowing you to enjoy the cruise with your beloved family.
The ferry also features projection mapping facilities, the first of its kind on any Japanese commercial ship.
Please enjoy the grand view of the Pacific ocean, in this luxurious cruise from Kansai to Kagoshima.
The cruise is not only a luxurious way to spend a long journey, but also is an useful alternative to flights and land transports.

[Tourist Attractions Nearby]
▪Osaka (South Port)
・Namba Grand Kagetsu -- A comedy theater operated by Yoshimoto, Japan's largest entertainment agency. A must go if you like Japanese 'Owarai'. (3 mins on foot from Osaka Metro / Nankai Railway "Namba Station")

・Tsutenkaku Tower -- A landmark of Osaka built in 1912, designed after the Eiffel Tower and the Arc du Triomphe. (approx. 40 mins from Port of Osaka (South) by car)

・Dotonbori -- A popular nightlife and entertainment area of Osaka. (approx. 30 mins from Port of Osaka (South) by car)

▪Shibushi Port
・Sakurajima -- An active volcano located in the middle of the Kagoshima (Kinko) Bay. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan, and smokes constantly. (100 mins by car from Shibushi Port)

・Cape Sata -- Located in the southern tip of Kyushu, just south of the 31 degrees latitude, Cape Sata is home to a variety of subtropical plants, which are extremely rare in Kyushu. The site is protected as a part of the Kirishima - Kinkowan National Park and the South Osumi Prefectural National Park. (120 mins from Shibushi Port by car)

[Access to Pier]
▪Osaka South Port [Sunflower Terminal (Osaka) , Terminal 2] (Osaka South Port Cosmo Ferry Terminal)
* Passengers must complete boarding procedures at "Sunflower Terminal 1" before actual boarding at "Sunflower Terminal 2". The terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus.
Those willing to board with their car must complete boarding procedures at "Sunflower Terminal 2".

<By train> 5 mins on foot from Osaka Metro Nanko Port Town Line "Trade Center-mae Station" to "Sunflower Terminal 1"
https://goo.gl/maps/V2qfG5zL3zy

<By car> 3.4 km (15 mins) from Hanshin Expressway Route 5 Bayshore Line "Nanko-Kita (South Port North)" exit to "Sunflower Terminal 2".
https://goo.gl/maps/cAVpgraTUtm

<By car> 5.6 km (20 mins) from Hanshin Expressway Route 5 Bayshore Line "Nanko-Minami (South Port South)" exit to "Sunflower Terminal 2".
https://goo.gl/maps/ucHbvxBZSYE2

▪Port of Shibushi (Shibushi Ferry Terminal)
<By train> 21 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by Taxi from JR Kyushu "Shibushi Station".
https://goo.gl/maps/rry9RE8U5Sm
https://goo.gl/maps/Z4XmCLvXofL2

<By car> 24.7 km (38 mins) from Higashi (East) Kyushu Expressway "Kanoyakushira JCT" via Prefectural Route 508.
https://goo.gl/maps/jrDFvL19CWS2

[Vessel Operator]
Ferry Sunflower Limited. 
Items of Interest Large Car Ferries (Accommodative) Route Type Car Ferries
Reservation Yes Credit Card Yes
Contact Information SUNFLOWER CALL(Reservation call center)
TEL: 0120-3268-56 ( Japanese Only )
Details

Tourist Attractions Nearby

Osaka
Shibushi