A Little Strange & Unique Ferry Experience in Japan

[@Indrakusuma_a]

Can't denied that fried rice even though very simple in presentation, looks very tempting.

[@AmbientWalking]

Nothing beats spending time moving around with different places with you. Really appreciate all the time that you've put into making these videos and sharing it with everyone! Thank you!

[@cnparras]

Impossible to forget: "Sunflowers, Sunflowers"

[@lesbw356]

I was beginning to get worried that I would have to stay home today…….my bags are packed and ready to go!!!!

[@somanynouns]

Lol, "I shouldn't eat now..." *Cuts immediately to food*

[@Kiki-D-Kimono]

When has our friend refused to eat? 😁

[@staceytroffer8287]

I always know I should be eating something when watching his channel, because the food makes me so hungry.

[@arlenesolis024]

I love the views of Beppu and it steams from the hot springs.

[@breygon1]

The downside is the persistent smell of sulfur in the air there.

[@felicitygoesplaces]

I'm always shocked by the value of transport in Japan. In the UK it costs so much to get anywhere. I am jealous and really hope to visit soon!

[@Maghanashi]

It's still expensive. I wouldn't call this value,

[@CRaZyAbOuTYuGi]

Yr country full of corruption of geed

[@souledgar]

@@Maghanashi the trip would have taken something like 3hours by car road trip, the taxi fare would have cost more than 50 bucks in the States I think. It cost me more to get to an airport from within a city in the US :/ For a relaxing boat ride instead, I think the cost is pretty good value; these ferries don't really make their money from car-less passengers - its transporting cars and trucks they charge an arm and a leg for, because there's often no better alternative. EDIT: Just thought about it some more and I think for this ferry in particular, if I needed to share the "First Class" room I wouldn't have felt like 50 bucks is worth it. As it is, its fine, but if the room becomes shared I think the value proposition plummets. For me at least, I don't know if the Japanese mind sharing the room as much as I would.

[@melissafoster1539]

I wait for these! I absolutely love them so much. It's always a nice little vacation! Thank you! Safe travel's my friend!

[@FlexxenRandomPlaces]

The low hanging clouds in Beppu watched from the sea are so scenic. I could see this every day 🥰

[@aag24]

I love your sense of humour and your accessible, informal style. I wish I was as confident and knowledgeable as you. Your food knowledge and appreciation is outstanding. Your travel knowledge is the best I’ve seen. It makes such a refreshing change from the usual style of travel video. Bravo sir. (I wished I could have accompanied you! I would learn so much!).

[@Chosington]

These videos are so nice to just relax and watch - no unneccesary music, just a little explanation in subtitling and the ambience of the trip itself. Not to mention they tend to have great info/a look at what its like to go on these kinds of trips in case I manage to go myself sometime!

[@mikkj1]

"The boarding bridge of the noodles" sounds like some mythical Japanese gateway to hidden realm.

[@matejhantabal235]

Congrats on 200k subs

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks!

[@arlenesolis024]

I love your videos.. very relaxing and amazing. I would love to visit Japan just to ride the ferries ⛴ and the trains 🚊

[@David-ve2ro]

On ongoing thank you from Canada, always love your videos, they're a highlight of my weekend

[@jeremyforino2933]

This ferry looks like a better choice than going by land this time. Not just because it's fun and relaxing. I envy Japan and its so many choices other than a car. That was the first thing that amazed me when I was there. I never even knew about all the ferries until I saw your videos. Thank you.

[@ivopiscevic]

Just discovered your channel..blessed be you for not having included any disruptive talking or endless and stereotypical vlog-type of visuals ...just the pure feeling of travel as seen through your eyes. Keep the series going !

[@jamess2143]

1st! I'm early, love the videos, keep up the good work!

[@Gloria00082]

Thank you! Love from NewJersey❤🙏

[@Nappylox71]

ソロはいつもその食べ物が大好きです笑

[@lisalau2452]

So good that you can travel all over Japan and enjoy all the experiences in full.

[@colinbignall7036]

Those noodles 🍜 looked good 👍

[@djor316]

That food looked so good Be safe and be Blessed.

[@allysonsmith2532]

Your videos always seem to calm me down when I feel anxious. Thank you so much for taking me on your travels!

[@carlyjmc]

Loved your foodie upload from Oita The food looked amazing! 😋

[@ibeam23]

Yet another great video!!

[@marysmith7765]

When did you hit 200,000?? I’m so happy for you!

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks for following

[@adventureridergirl]

Do you do all this traveling for work or is KZbin your full-time job? Either way, I'm always happy when I get a notification that you've uploaded a new video.

[@wiiman1978]

Also curious about this. There’s quite a few solo travel channels in japan, and I always wonder if they get enough money from YT or if they have a second job.

[@kosamui]

I read that he is a male exotic dancer and travels all over Japan for his work! He is highly regarded in his profession. 👍👍(😂😂)

[@mortuus4601]

I think full time since he seems out all time

[@Charky_Creations]

I think at least one of them has a full time job and just travels for leisure! Can't remember who though 😅

[@kamikazitsunami]

@@kosamui 😆😂 I didn't realize that there were male exotic dancers in Japan. Terrifying.

[@susanhafferkamp4325]

Yeah, in regards to the life vest closet, I'm amazed these huge ferry's don't have life boats!!!!!

[@RosieMe5]

I wonder if they have inflatable ones to save on space

[@SoloTravelJapan]

They have ones at the stern. I just didn’t take the footage.

[@Trek001]

6:43 - my mind instantly plays "Sunflower" Another amazing video, my friend

[@Iluthra]

Oh no, a three hour tour, Gilligan!! I was shocked to see you could buy a private room for so short a trip, but maybe they do longer cruises too. Looks bare for First Class. Still, nice to stretch out than be stuck in a chair. So you reach your destination, go to main shopping street, but where is everyone?

[@MrSheckstr]

I wonder if booking a room is required for pedestrian travelers

[@SoloTravelJapan]

2nd Class ticket is at least required

[@gracie65girl21]

I love traveling with you. I’ve been to many countries but haven’t been to Japan .... yet. 🙂 Your videos make me want to go and it’s now on the top of my bucket list. Safe travels my friend, until our next voyage, stay safe! Blessings to you.

[@TheScratchingKiwi]

Japanese ferries are so expensive for what you get! That was a very expensive set of bedding for just over a one hour rest and a lounge that... wasn't very lounge-y. Thank goodness for the good-looking rice and noodles. That broth! It was beautiful.

[@phoebestubblefield5290]

The broth looked ultra rich. I could feel tasting it. Great meal.

[@taerinu5270]

Your videos are so oddly satisfying and relaxing. Thank you for sharing your travels around Japan.

[@HappyComfort]

I would be tempted to pull out 2 or 3 mattresses and stack them for comfort 😂👍

[@chronicallynerdy4074]

I 100% would have stacked all of them for a Princess and the Pea type situation!

[@vedgie]

All the steam rising over Beppu really made the city look quite cozy to live in, I'm very jealous!

[@timcurry192]

Oh, those noodles looked good! I'd have gone with the fried rice too. That room - it only looks empty. It isn't empty at all with you in it.

[@sandyloften4711]

Thank you for another fine video! I look forward to more. Sandy, from Indiana, USA

[@redroobarb4562]

I like your videos, no taking, just relaxing and calming.

[@annetteleggett9854]

Thank you for bringing us along! And I’m glad you picked the noodles and the rice (I would have too!)

[@msx6800]

I look forward to your videos every week. Thanks for going on these trips for us. I want to go too but travel isn't possible!

[@kendrickkelly2336]

Thank you for the video! Unfortunately, I cannot travel due to health reasons...So I appreciate your 1st person travel videos so I can have the vicarious experience!

[@SkywatcherSandra]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 on your channel growth and success. You are a great informative traveler

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thank you

[@donnamanitu8673]

Congratulations on reaching 200K subscribers ! So glad that so many more people are enjoying the peace that your videos bring.

[@tammywehner3269]

love the comment, I shouldn't eat because I am going to have the C. noodles....(2 seconds later).... SNACK TIME!!!. love it 🤣

[@jennytan6604]

The fried rice does look delicious👏 Loving the anime vibe in this video! waiting for the next video👍👏

[@virgo_m]

Да уж, японская культура очень необычна и по-своему уникальна, первый класс в традиционном японском стиле - очень непривычно. Путешествие на пароме выглядит очень комфортным. Спасибо за прогулку, Соло-сан!

[@mariowalling]

Thank you for your videos, as they are the only ones my wife will watch with me. She remembers her first and only trip on a Sunflower many years back, and has promised to let me try a ferry trip the next time I go back to Japan. ありがとうございます!

[@alexstrolls801]

Congratulations on your 200K subscribers!

[@berner]

These videos you make always give me a happiness. I could be having a bad day but then if I saw a new one uploaded, I would click on it and then it would put me in a good mood.

[@grand_vacation]

Dear STJ, I have been on 6 cruises. All Carnival Cruise Line. I love cruising so much. It's relaxing and fun! I have these video from you in my recommendations and I love them. I love seeing the differences and how much I'd rather be on the calm ferry sometimes! I would love the experience of a smaller ship again as our market makes sense to produce much bigger vessels. Thank for for all the work you do for these videos. I love to pretend I'm back on my cruise!

[@KaiFulci]

The idea of passenger ferries being so massive and having cabins to spend the night in is just so foreign to me. It's really interesting. In the U.S. passenger ferries only take you short distances, have no rooms for passengers and are very small in comparison. The closest i can think of are cruise ships but those are far less industrial looking than these. Cool videos. :)

[@clairemarydawes]

These videos make me so happy 😀

[@ribe3434]

Love the pace of your videos.

[@ellem2293]

The noodle dish & fried rice looked absolutely amazing! Not feeling the ferry, over priced, should at least have a private room with a bed for first class lol but if is not an overnight stay is not necessary I guess :D

[@peanutseller]

Love watching your videos and congratulations on your anniversary. thank You

[@peterosy]

I hope the ferry clearly explains what "1st Class" really is, otherwise I would imagine some very unhappy travelers. As it seems to be the difference in 1st to 2nd class is that you may get a mat to lay on and you share a smaller floor with less people.

[@R.Daneel]

I agree. I would have been furious. What is tourist class? They tie a rope around your foot and tow you behind the boat?

[@ChrysusTV]

I would hope they explain that most rooms are shared (potentially). Maybe the "Special Room" is private? No way I'm lying on the floor next to up to six other strangers. And imagine everyone trying to decide what to watch on TV, or to watch the TV at all lmao.

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

ROTFLMAO! @Solo. I when you sounded surprised as to whether the Restaurant was opened or closed; I thought "OH NO TheOld Solo Curse has struck again. The bloody restaurant is closed. I am happy for you mate. Enjoy. I wish I could try some of those noodles

[@TheMichiboo]

These videos are so soothing.

[@TrueHelpTV]

Japan looks so fun

[@BejewledbyTay]

Cool! Looks like fun

[@terriemartinez9989]

Love💕 your striped socks. Thank you for the trip. Good thing you laid down when the ship was rolling. The noodles looked very soft. Yum. I will go watch the food channel. Thank-you. ✌💛🤘

[@SideShowAli]

Gosh those beautiful noodles were worth the journey for sure!! Yum!

[@shiro8663]

3:40 it's like you're in a Pokémon Center

[@optout130]

~ All The AmenitY ! ~ With that thumbnail of the solo pad in that glorious spacious Sparse room, the sarcastic version of amenities popped into my head. Joking aside, great video! 👍

[@MaxRollison]

Beppu city view was amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@kwik01]

Wow... I cant believe how much the food looks like whats pictured on the menu at the Chanpon Tei Eagle.

[@shiggityx2]

I once took a ferry from Maizuru to Otaru, Hokkaido. Then I hitchhiked North and took the ferry to Rebun and Rishiri. That was just part of my journey; best summer of my life!

[@TherymasterWidnes]

What a great video that I came across by accident, glad I did! Subscribed

[@nielgregory108]

A small piece of foam sponge over the mic will eliminate all wind noise while preserving full audio. Cheers!

[@Castiel_Pr]

😊👍🏻

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

I love your videos!!! I’m in landlocked Oklahoma USA, so your travel videos are so interesting & relaxing. Thank you so much for sharing your travels with us!!!!

[@japanwalkuncuttourhotsprin1503]

Thank you for enjoying the feeling of traveling by ferry.

[@brunoglopes]

I love how it played Country Roads when it was arriving lol

[@AMtwoG]

I watch your videos on the family TV, so I have to like them on my phone :). I am having a good time with you sir!

[@jasminebown2336]

Your videos are always so relaxing to watch 😌

[@moggridge1]

I'm guessing the room tour by the crew member didn't take long? 😂

[@ThatOneBlackGuy]

“The boarding bridge of the noodles” 😭😂😂

[@zooshehooshe2246]

Love these videos. Want to visit someday.

[@Christopher0817]

I always look forward to new videos I find this very interesting and relaxing

[@pdp8a]

It's snack time! I love it!

[@syrkaros5815]

OMG that rice looks DELICIOUS!!!

[@gloriawatson]

The ferry was nice and clean, but since transportation is so expensive, perhaps it would have been good to save 2500 yen and go 2nd class. On a 2 hour and 45 minute trip, you really don't need to take a nap when there are lounges where you can sit. The scenery was very nice, especially enjoyed the steam rising from the Beppu hot springs. You made a good choice with the chanpon noodles and the fried rice. I would have liked to try them both. Nice video, see you in the next one. 😊

[@thebarak]

You certainly know how to avoid crowds. There is almost no-one else around in your movies.

[@lisabarnes2477]

Your videos relax me and help me sleep at night. Thank you for amazing videos

[@VerhoevenSimon]

What an interesting room, and congratulations on finding an open spot to eat!

[@foxopolos9681]

Konnichiwa. Genki desu ka? Your cabin was so ookii. First class and you had to make your own bed!!! Beppu looked nice with steam vents. Arigato for the video.💖💗🤗💗💖 from Lynne in Australia.

[@darlenelibbi7644]

What is your second channel. My son love's watching these before bed. I think we saw them all.

[@KatieAllison77]

Oh what I would do to have some authentic Japanese food. Looks so delicious 🤤

[@monicatosi1861]

E' sempre un piacere guardare i suoi video

[@TXMEDRGR]

Another fun video. I was surprised the restaurant was open, it looked closed from the outside. Thanks.

[@janjager2906]

Give away: The soap dispenser outside 😀

[@netrhyda8761]

Well, the cabin truly was um, unique. Haha. But as always, the cuisine looked fantasticly delicious! Awesome videos, thank You!!

[@neil2385]

wow, great footprint

[@lr5697]

Double ferry video! We are spoiled!

[@healsohard2090]

first class is just a carpeted floor and a tv with some pillows? LOL

[@liamholcroft7212]

Bear in mind I'm not Japanese so I'm not certain, but from what I know, this is the traditional layout of a room. The area near the door is for removing shoes which must be taken off before standing on the carpet. The carpeted area is then multi purpose, you could have cushions and a small table for eating, then pack them away and use the space for lounging, and then put out the bed at night.

[@healsohard2090]

@@liamholcroft7212 ive watched 50-100 ferry videos i understand what a traditional japanese room looks like i have never seen this on a first class product on a ferry.

[@liamholcroft7212]

@@healsohard2090 50 - 100? You must really be a fan of ferries. When I say traditional, I don't mean for a ferry I mean in a house. So yes it is strange, but not in the context of being in Japan where people will be more used to this kind of layout.

[@mewsli]

Two videos !! You spoil us Solo Travel San .

[@andiarrohnds5163]

...it looks like noodle soup. wow so amazing!!!

[@Bhatt_Hole]

Sunflower song! BRING IT BACK, DAMN YOU!

[@dourmoose]

I enjoy your content very much. I wish your content was available when I lived in Japan but that was long before the internet was a thing. I did a lot of train travel but even more by motorcycle.