7-Hour Midnight Cargo Ferry Adventure in Japan | Kobe to Shikoku

[@zwete]

Skips on taking a taxi but also does first class flights across the pacific. I love STJ representing all walks of life.

[@BethDoublekickChick]

I love how the air vent was simply called "oxygen" 😂 This adventure felt different, and I enjoyed it 😊 Arigatou gozaimasu 🙏🇦🇺💜🇯🇵

[@geminigrrl66]

Just so you know - the Seafood Cup Noodle is REALLY GOOD!!! There's actually seafood in it, lol. Your cabin isn't bad, but the lack of any way to lock it is a non-starter for me. Still, looks like an interesting trip off the beaten path.

[@ellenrichman4053]

I gotta say "oxygen" is my favorite room feature.

[@marilynturcotte5304]

A definite off the "Beaten"Path" Adventure! From the beginning walk in the night, the "limousine drive" into the belly of the ship. the room was very adorable and yes, your bed making skills have improved, hehehe! The ferry just reflected history of a time gone by with very ample sized TV Lounge Area and the defunked resturant, now just a three vending machine room with the original tables. You must have been STARVING when you got to the Supermart, so I am looking forward to your "Food Video" for this day. May be you should find some more of these Gems, because it's nice to see the "working ships" that care humans as well.

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks for waiting for my food video as well:)

[@219Hexagons]

I often come away from your videos thinking "oh i would love to do that one day". I did not feel that way this time. Interesting to see how different it can be.

[@queenswillrule]

One is very grateful for your videos since age and health and economics make it very, very unlikely that such trips would occur. There is something in the way you video that is just mesmerizing. As always, thank you so much for the lift in spirits!!

[@Superflight777ge]

Hello Solo san that has to be the most spartan ferry I’ve ever seen you ride aboard yet you managed to pull it off in a positive note. Thank you for sharing.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

What could be negative than?

[@Marswick]

As a light sleeper that rattling sound will be the death of me

[@Yerinjibbang]

what a survivor on the ferry with little food!

[@AndreiTupolev]

These overnight ferries always feel like liminal spaces, brightly lit but eerily deserted

[@mialemon6186]

It has a “hospital in the back rooms” vibe to me lmao

[@dees2868]

The dark walk there made it look like the beginning of a horror movie or crime show.

[@InterstateTechno]

Yeah, let's say it ads to the atmosphere ...

[@somerandomuser5155]

Look chillas art game

[@acebase14days]

liminal space

[@zainmudassir2964]

Horror anime

[@jevvvNZ]

So empty of people. And food! Thank you for sharing your journeys with us.

[@CaityBear05]

This was a really interesting one, I loved the little ride to get on/off the ferry. It was a little underwhelming, but the views of the Seto Inland Sea were lovely. I also completely get the nighttime walking AND the unmanned train station parts. We accidentally took the trains to Tomakomai East port for our Shin Nihonkai Ferry trip instead of the direct bus from Chitose. The last train station was unmanned and we had ticketing issues getting off (whoops) followed by a 25 minute walk in the dark to the ferry terminal. My friend called it “nighttime adventuring”, and makes for a fun story now haha. Don’t be like us, look at the website for directions instead of google maps 😂

[@RouteBGP]

7 hours on a Curry cup noodle... I see a new food tour in the future :D Thank you for the video.

[@ny6978]

It was cool watching you drive into the ship, not many of us will have an experience like that!

[@Whoozerdaddy]

Pretty sure he was a passenger, not the driver.

[@RT-qd8yl]

@@Whoozerdaddy It's still cool 😁

[@dianesheldon2591]

For some of us driving onto a ferry is the only way to leave town that isn’t an airplane. When we are walking on we go first before the cars and walk on the car deck. I like walking on because you can get to the cafeteria before all the drivers. I do live on the mainland but in a ferry dependant community in BC.

[@littlemiss_76]

I read your comment wrong at first I thought it said he drove the ship not into the ship

[@Spanderson99]

@@dianesheldon2591I love taking my bike on BC ferries, done almost every route now, including the long ones up north. Wouldn’t dream of taking a car, seems far too stressful! I’m first on, first off and first in line for breakfast every time!

[@MaryAntonia-tc9rv]

The walk to the ferry terminal was a little scary as it was way too dark for safety sake and the other two ferries looked like they were asleep for the night as I didn't see much light from them either. The out of service vending machines remind me of back here in New York 😁. Thank you for letting us travel with you always ❤️

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

Savety? Its in JapAn! Not the usa!

[@rickwezenaar]

"My bed-making skills have improved over the past few years" ... 😂

[@anthonypierce8919]

Me: "I wonder why no one uses this route." (Half way through the video) "Alright, I get it now."

[@rarbiart]

i wonder how many "non truck drivers" use this route more than once.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

@@rarbiart i would, why not? Cheap and quiet

[@stevenzack1497]

You have definitely fulfilled your "No Frills" travel obligations for a while.

[@marthagonzalez9281]

As always thanks for taking us along. I like to think I’m there with you on your adventures, very relaxing!

[@viclee8407]

For some reason or another the room reminds me of a doctors examination room. Even the hallway with all those rooms. Or maybe its just me. But as always, I love your videos :)

[@jennyrine7216]

I thought the same!

[@Whoozerdaddy]

What a sad, lonely ride on a ship clearly past her prime. It's like you were a stowaway.

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

Best birthday present ever to get a trip with you🎉 thank you for this video as always loved it

[@andrea6421]

Loved this video! Nice to see a different ferry. 😊

[@Super_Jupiter]

*mentions Sunflower Ferry* Me: Well, I guess it’s time to sing 😂

[@megansaddington5109]

Me too haha

[@beccawildel8845]

🌻🌻🎶🎵🎶🌻🌻🎵🎶🎵🤣😂😅

[@kamo7293]

*big inhale*

[@rarbiart]

I did actually sing!

[@MikaelaBlake]

Yes! I sang it as well!

[@melaniefromafar4015]

Kind of a lonely trip for you this time…glad you live in a relatively safe place since you walked alone so much. Of course we are all along with you, so to speak…

[@megansaddington5109]

You're a brave man! That looked scary-fun 😂

[@petershillito]

I've never visited Shikoku. It's the last of the main islands of Japan I've not visited yet. Maybe I'll take a ferry to get there, but probably one of the fancier ones.

[@wadepsilon01]

These days, many people use trains to travel between Honshu and Shikoku. Going from Honshu to Shikoku on the Seto-ohashi Line

[@johnparker7139]

The dark walk was totally enchanting. In Japan it is always a great option. Love your channel.

[@gregmctevia5087]

Thanks for taking us along on your overnight adventure.🙏

[@sheilaathay2034]

The staterooms are all business. Great video. Thanks!❤🎉

[@jjescorpiso21]

That was fun! I want to try exploring Japan through local trains and ferries, if I ever get the chance.

[@CarmenHatcher-pp7nu]

The walk to the ship added mystery. It's like you have the ship all to yourself.

[@drac116]

Just stumbled on your channel and I'm glad I did. Reminds me of taking the ferry between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland when I was younger. Good times. If you ever find yourself on that side of the world, give the maritime provinces a look.

[@dianesheldon2591]

Living in a ferry dependant community on the BC mainland I have always wanted to check out the maritimes ferries. One of these days.

[@kittyclimpson7090]

All breakfasts are temporary, young traveler. But some, it must be admitted, are more temporary than others. This is an especially nuanced video, deftly presented as usual.

[@geetikagupta1985]

Scenary from the ferry is to die for..😍

[@Kbkb4848]

Love this channel soooo much!

[@Localtraveler2376]

Cool video. I like these ones that are off the beaten path.

[@kartoonfanatic]

This episode reminds me of the covid era ferry rides, so quiet and secluded. Kinda nice but spooky.

[@ahtaimo]

The view of the city at 10:14 is really beautiful

[@brandonhamilton833]

Very cool! Adventure's like this are fun. I'm glad you had a good one!

[@beccawildel8845]

Thank you for sharing. I love your adventures. 💙💙💙💙

[@paulinelau7809]

❤❤

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks for always supporting me! Have a nice weekend.

[@tracygibson5971]

I missed this one just watched it loved it love from the US 😍

[@RedUnit10]

That noise would have driven me bonkers.

[@TenguTalks]

I made a nice Vermont curry tonight with oshinko, apple, and potato.

[@sarahjanesegovia]

I like the feels of Japanese countryside. That first train station was nostalgic.

[@billpennington1504]

Glad to see your video 😎👍, only few things that gives me any peace is watching your vids, keep it up brother 😊👍

[@markintexas9258]

Love the ferry rides.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Immaculate! Great price! Great video! Thank you, STJ! 👍👏❤

[@ThatGaijinFella]

7 hours!? That's really slow but definitely relaxing!

[@margaretjackson8774]

Interesting video thanks

[@greg1083]

So pack a picnic basket.😝

[@uncaringbear]

Nissan Cup Noodle in Japan is so much better than the Nissan Cup Noodle in North America.

[@michellemeentemeyer7047]

Great video of you driving in the ship.

[@kimberlypalmer947]

Love this channel 😊

[@littlemiss_76]

I hope you had a nice ferry ride

[@hamdinger7145]

You need a flashlight.

[@jbennett3691]

Cool, it's interesting to see a cargo ship journey, thing's are a lot more basic 👍

[@renerivera9715]

Beautiful ❤

[@Zenpookie]

Ty STJ 🙂 Prayers for Ishikawa prefecture 😔🙏

[@Dkd1987]

I really enjoy these videos.

[@roxannestarratt5803]

The ocean looked calm and beautiful 🙂

[@steveowens398]

An interesting trip. Your cabin wasn't much, but was private - I'm guessing you got a little sleep.

[@tracygibson5971]

Love your channel

[@maureenbergin3453]

Wow. The adventure getting there in the dark made me nervous for you

[@darthlaurel]

I was waiting for a nice meal!

[@Cal1gula666]

Not a lot of entertainment on board but a comfortable bed

[@ZeeshanMoori]

I love you Japan nice video

[@r.hill.2369]

Always pleasant viewing. Were the motorcyclists going sightseeing?

[@michaelhall8586]

Very cool!

[@jackyyuen1939]

You're very brave for the walk to the ferry terminal which is dark and scary. It seems the ferry mainly serves cargo transport and not foot passengers. Very adventurous trip.

[@loosilu]

Wow, I don't think you've ever taken a ferry with fewer food selections. At least you had curry noodles.

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

3:16 there’s a pair of glasses- to help I assume. I sometimes teach workshops in hospices, they usually have a lot of glasses on hand so people can try to find some that they can see it, it’s quite funny at times!

[@deirdregarcia2762]

Getting to see the under belly is cool😉😉

[@Frozenfan1965]

Hankyu for taking us along!

[@metaplante]

Very good video, as usual. Obviously, this ferry is primarily designed for trucking, between the two ports. Most of the drivers bring their meals with them, but they will mostly sleep for 6 hours, or a little less if they wash first. Hence the superficial food service offering. I would hope that the crew has better food service in their quarters.

[@jojonoir]

I like those curry noodles a lot. It's not as sophisticated as some dinners you've had but they're dang tasty and satisfying

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. Ah yes, you try this route. It's second time watching this route, and still having same quote, even though between two Island is well connected by bridge, but the ferry still operating here. Looks like in the past this ferry running to other side of Shikoku Island before moving into this route. I think the kitchen cook for passengers with vehicle only or even truck driver only.

[@Catherine-259-s5u]

Yay! A new video! ❤️👍🏻

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

Japan is so amazing sensationl my friend live it up much love be safe ❤

[@__z1nh0__]

Excellent video!

[@agaragar21]

Ohhh!............I like these Red Chairs

[@kelseylizabeth657]

Ooh kinda spooky Halloween video! 👻

[@rizon72]

Getting on and off by car was, different.

[@wadepsilon01]

Forty years ago, boats were the main means of transportation between Honshu and Shikoku. Japan's national railway company operated a ferry train, but it was discontinued 35 years ago with the start of the Seto-ohashi Line

[@MrGonzo4000]

Cool new video 🎉

[@jeremy1350]

こんにちわハク。 オレンジフェリー!! オレンジ、バナナって言わなくてよかったね。 みんな大丈夫？最近の日本はちょっとねっとりしているような気がしますが？希望が色だとしたら何になりますか? もちろんオレンジですよ！！ そして彼はカレーカップヌードルを食べます。 メニューにカレーがある場合、ハクはカレーを選択する必要があります。 彼らは何か料理をしていますか？質問が一つ、カレー？ ああ、大声で笑ってしまったハク。

[@strumminronin]

I hope to try this trip next time I am in Japan. The view from the deck looks amazing, I would be too excited to sleep. Making new biker friends would be great too. May be I am in the wrong country? 😂

[@AndreiTupolev]

21:17I've noticed this a lot, Japanese rural railways don't have regular interval timetables, they seem slightly random: 6.56, 7.38, 8.02, 9.57 ... (all in the same direction)

[@noorjhhan3204]

The place look very very dark next time pls take a taxi its safety for u 👍🤙👌

[@noorjhhan3204]

As long safe im happy 😍🥰

[@senhueichen3062]

FUN!😊

[@educanassa100]

Nice trip

[@Vifam7]

Perhaps the restaurant is only open for daytime voyages? It is a midnight voyage afterall. That cabin is the most basic cabin I've ever seen. No Wi-Fi I assume. At least the room came with a powerport.

[@merlynalexander]

Great video! But now that I saw Sunflower, I'm singing the song.

[@GoodOleDFT]

I've heard of no-frills but this ferry takes that idea to the next level. The whole ferry is so utilitarian, sterile and featureless it seemslike a space flight. Not really a route to pick without bringing in some food and entertainment.

[@mjgnmgal1715]

Definitely no frills. Seems to work for truckers.

[@ElisaMoore-r8l]

How scary to walk so far in dark area when they know some lights would be appreciated. Then NO FOOD!? Always bring snacks on ferries like this. It was peaceful though.

[@shelbycarr4104]

Love the “oxygen” 😂