I took a brand new Japanese local ferry from Hokkaido to Aomori

Seikan Ferry connects Hakodate (Hokkaido) and Aomori in 3 hours and 50 minutes. This route will give you a more local feel.
If you are interested in Hakodate, this video is from my second channel.
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[@amputeeright]

Cup noodles, calm seas, and a nap- the perfect way to travel. 😊

[@YungWha23]

“Tell me about yourself” I love curry 😆 I enjoy your videos -and- your sense of humor very much. Thank you

[@feynthefallen]

Hint: Underscores give you _italics._ Dashes give you -strikethrough.- Asterisks give you *bold text.*

[@marioimori]

"I love curry" is great!🤣🤣

[@nadineh1164]

Love it when there is a new ferry to explore with you

[@jtns2845]

i rode this ferry line on a cold, gray, windy november day 35 years ago. old small ferry with a partially open car deck below and a tatami room or plastic chairs in the superstructure. out in the open water it snowed. inside was superheated, as is usual in japan, so i stood outside to avoid getting seasick and froze. i was the only foot passenger and only gaijin. the scenery was beautiful, it was a great ride.

[@mikeu5380]

I did too, 35 years ago! I do recall some fellow setting up a pool lounge chair on the deck and enjoying the freezing conditions from his ”1st class seat”. I assumed he was a regular... I preferred the overheated tatami room sitting with the お婆ちゃん's...

[@RT-qd8yl]

Sitting here with my Shiba with a snack and watching a brand new ferry reviewed by STJ, it's a perfect cozy Sunday afternoon! 😊 Thanks again STJ! 🫡

[@jcur3118]

So funny. So hard to think about Hayabusa without thinking about the very fast Suzuki road rocket motorcycle. Crazy fast. So is the train of the same name. Great videos. Very much enjoyed.

[@RouteBGP]

I hear the happy little chirp at the start of your videos and it reminds me to click the "thumbs up" because they are always good.

[@barbaramcelfresh2185]

Hello, I am Barbara from the United States and I have been watching your Incredible videos for awhile. I absolutely love to watch all the different ways, and the Amazing places that you go to. My Absolute Dream Trip would be Traveling by a Beautiful Train to any where.

[@wattsinc.]

The way to travel is just so much better in my opinion. The themed or common busses are clean and efficient, the ferrys are unique and affordable and clean. The trains as an autistic person are absolutely awesome especially the themed ones

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

@@wattsinc. I’m on the spectrum too, the neat tidy and precise ‘ness’ of Japan …love it! Have you seen videos about the trains? The drivers have to do a precise set of actions periodically to ensure they’re awake & alert. They’re run with precision to the second, they have a special circular hole in the drivers dashboard to put their old style round pocket watches. Have you see Sumo food channel? You might enjoy watching the competitions too, they have the same precise order and calm 😁have a great day! Ps, have you seen Murdoch mysteries? There’s a Watts on there and of course it’s set before autism was recognised, but he’s definitely on the spectrum with us.

[@wattsinc.]

@lilacscentedfushias1852 you know trains are just punctual clean and very enjoyable in my personal opinion but i love the ferry boats just a little more. I mean its like a palace on water and everything. No i haven't watched murdoch mysteries yet ill have to give it a try

[@wattsinc.]

@lilacscentedfushias1852 i used to watch tastys making it big with alvin and he cooked a massive ramen for him and he was an American champion i guess in little tokyo

[@yvan2563]

"I love curry." 😊

[@gigi.420]

I just cant get enough of these solo travel videos, especially the sleeper trains and ferries😍 they look so cozy and worth every penny! my favourite videos to fall asleep to😍 thanks for the great content 🫶🏼 love from england🇬🇧 ❤

[@fridaohman5974]

I love these videos so much. Also I get so happy when you include Japanese words or I recognise hiragana since I'm trying to learn. 🥰

[@djor316]

Nice and relaxing for you Solo. Nice nap . God Bless and please be safe.

[@dcrom]

Thanks!

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks for the super thanks!

[@MA-hq8bm]

These videos are so calming and love your quiet adventures 💕 thanks again STJ 🙏

[@eddielawson2341]

Thank you for helping me with my insomnia, you’ve gotten me through some hard times thank you ❤️

[@jenniferthomas5305]

The cabin was nice and a private nap is best. But a hard mattress and pillow is likely what 2nd class would have been! But 45 bucks is fair.

[@PittsburghGal85]

I've watched so many of these videos that I can now guess almost correctly how long a ride's going to take :D ...apparently I don't have a life....

[@trishmason6672]

Thanks for taking us along. Love your videos.❤ I get your humor.

[@sandraadams4940]

Who doesnt?

[@SuperAzureButterfly]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I am looking forward to seeing your new sailing.

[@Punkie83]

Hayabusa was one of my favorite bikes 😅🏍

[@gamemasteranthony2756]

NGL...I probably would not have been able to nap through this, even if there is nothing to see. I would've been watching things float by the entire time. From the comfort of a cabin like this, of course... Also...curry noodles? Only if it's spicy.

[@sylviamargaretha9667]

It's like living in a deserted city.

[@countD8852]

Curry flavor cup noodles are available where I live, in the US. They're very good, and surprisingly creamy.

[@geminigrrl66]

The curry cup noodle and the seafood cup noodle are AWESOME! I buy both at my local Daiso and they're sooo good. What a great ferry trip too!

[@michellemeentemeyer7047]

I love your travel adventures.

[@annettefournier9655]

That is a very dark walk. I would be scared.😢❤

[@annan5060]

A new ferry video! My vendor machines envy is as big as ever but it felt good to realize I still remember some Hiragana - you were indeed in Hakodate. In case you weren't sure😉

[@JauneMacReady]

What a great video. Lovely new, clean ferry! ❤

[@janeoverby2151]

I love watching your content! I think the Ferry trips are my favorites!

[@zainmudassir2964]

Wow shiny new ferry ⛴️ ❤

[@neilwilliams7479]

Thanks another interesting travelogue. 😀

[@carlacosta56]

Americans like to rest in a Cruise, with drinks, swimming pool, dance nights and a good stateroom 😊 But I love these ferries in Japan, my only complain some of them have not a properly bathroom 😢

[@mattraschke2889]

Thank you again for sharing your travel adventures with us!

[@noreenswartz4163]

I do love all your videos and enjoy your way of telling your adventures thanks for sharing them with us ❤😊

[@sayakai7561]

9:00 - You're hired!

[@rarbiart]

Hayabusa... in every western watcher probably would have expected a motorbike ride, on a supersports Suzuki. (i know it's just the name of a falcon bird.)

[@lesbw356]

Yippee…. I love these ferry trips. 🛳️

[@solidsnake42069]

thank you STJ, I love your videos so much and appreciate every detail ^__^

[@educanassa100]

Nice trip

[@KJ-xx6xr]

Interesting, boarding is like getting on the SS Badger in Wisconsin or Michigan(it crosses Lake Michigan from Manitowoc Wi to Ludington MI...4 hr trip, 60 miles) But, your ship is much cleaner than the Badger is, she's showin her age.

[@deirdregarcia2762]

It was cool seeing the interior of the ferry.😉😉

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. Wow, Brand new Ferry, just launched months ago. This room is great, but for duration of the trip, it's not enough to enjoy this room.

[@dskadd32]

Cool. Thank you. I've been thinking of catching that ferry

[@p.herrmann4538]

in germany my favorite Cup noodles are: "Shrimps in peppery Shoyu Soup" ...i dont know if thats sold in Japan but i guess its similar to your "Seafood Cup Noodles " ^^

[@valerieselau7384]

Awesome video. 😊

[@dafroz2479]

That was an excellent interview. 🙂

[@SiberiaDreams]

The Japanese Government should receive the Highest Praise for keeping the infrastructure in such modern safe and clean conditions. What a pleasure it must be to travel through Japan.

[@oscodains]

In France to UK, the situation is similar, walk-on passengers are reluctantly welcome. There is no public transport link to the terminal. Walk-ons are an after thought or “second-class” in terms of experience vs vehicles.

[@TravelNMind-gx7ws]

Nice detail view of your travel.

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

This is a beautiful new ferry. Thanks for sharing the journey, Solo Traveler San. Looking forward to seeing the return trip to Hokkaido.

[@tng2057]

A 1980s/1990s ferry of the same route is still running in the Aegean Sea, under Zante Ferries, between some really beautiful Greek islands. Still in very good condition.🇯🇵🇬🇷

[@garryferrington811]

You beat the other guys!

[@marilynturcotte5304]

I just finished one of your older ones, and then there's a new one. I hope to be able to go on these ferries when I go to Japan in 2026. I'm surprised that there is a bit of snow still on the ground, but I'm not sure when you made this video. Hugs!

[@renerivera9715]

Beautiful ❤

[@paulinelau7809]

❤❤

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks for your continuous support! I used your big superthanks to get my camera repaired and fixed :)

[@paulinelau7809]

@@SoloTravelJapan I am glad to hear that. Keep up with your good work. My another niece also going to Japan for few days while en route to US. Hope my health gets better, and come to Japan to eat eat. Curry perhaps. ☺️☺️

[@debbieelliott7471]

Now I want some cup of noodles

[@PJL7095]

No one on ship but you!

[@user-dn7oo3sb1p]

Did it still have that "New Ferry" smell?! 😄🤔🤭 Update: I see you do mention that, now!! 👍

[@Undrave]

Feels like they could have fitted a toilet with washlet on top of the tank instead of simply the sink... but I guess it's only a four hour trip so it's not a big deal.

[@lynhook7093]

❤

[@varademoises]

👏👏👏

[@sheilaathay2034]

☺️🙏✨️💖

[@annatjeh]

@6:54 strange logo in the stickers. Looks like swatiska 😅

[@christy76840]

That's the main thing I know about you, you love Curry.

[@jeremy1350]

こんにちわハク。 今日は青森行きの小型フェリーです。 一郎は先日リス公園に行きました。彼女は困っているリスたちに餌をあげに行きました。ははは 私が最近日本料理をよく作っているのを知っていますか。これまで日本料理を作ったことはありませんでしたが、挑戦してみようと思いました。 うどん、ラーメン、野菜炒め、餃子など。 どれもとても美味しいです!! 新しいビジネスを見つけました。 ハクのシャワーキャディー。フェリー旅行に必要なものがすべて 1 つの小さなキャリーバッグに収まります。 バスアメニティ 石鹸とシャンプー スクラビー そしてふわふわのタオル。 今すぐ手に入れましょう!!

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

Very Cute new ferry. Does it only ply the one route? Or does it rotate out on other routes with sister/cousin ships?

[@brainwells6634]

Ferry Travel so the way to Travel the East Coast and the West Coast of the United States take a ferry from Miami,FL to NYC or Ferry Travel on the Great Lakes Detroit to Toronto

[@dcrom]

Why does KZbin erase my comment when I send you a few $$$? oh well. You get my appreciation!

[@N0_191_]

Look again and why does it matter? Did it to be supportive of them not to boast right? 😳It is there in the comments. Drink some caffeine hun...😅 Sunday May 5 btw. I mean my comment for clarification.👍🇨🇦🙋🏻‍♀️💋

[@Princessperlers]

It's there I can see it. If it's from mobile you sent it. It takes a while to stay in comments until a few hours later. Then it will appear. It does the same for me.

[@dcrom]

@@Princessperlers Thank you so much!!!

[@dcrom]

@@N0_191_ I'm not trying to boast at all. (!) I'm just curious. I write comments pretty carefully, decide to send $thanks, and my words disappear. I still don't see them now. n'importe..

[@ricardoneaves6225]

"It was a beautiful nap." How many curries did you dream of?

[@N0_191_]

Ok where are all the humans? I notice in so many Japanese vlogs on several topics how human's are not visibly actively around. Freaks me out.😮🇨🇦🙋🏻‍♀️So used to seeing crowds or some activity on a ferry. I live on an Island so our ferries are always busy. We embark the same way btw. Ty for this trip insight.

[@ObsoleteVodkaYT]

He tries to not record people as much as possible, the few times you see people is when he cannot avoid it. Japanese culture values privacy, anonymity and respect towards others.

[@JBM425]

Has the Shinkansen tunnel to Hokkaido reduced the ferry traffic between there and Aomori or even Sendai?

[@karenlee1903]

Curry!

[@hamdinger7145]

Women's bath is on the other side

[@leighrate]

$45 for under four hours in a private cabin with no toilet? Unless it's late night to early morning that's probably a no. Unless I've got an hour's grace at either end to board/disembark.

[@donreynolds1229]

12:49 before STJ sat down to eat in this video. is his appetite okay?

[@unccred]

Why does this ferry have those state rooms for only a 3 hour trip?

[@littlemiss_76]

Swanky ferry for a short period.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

Cup Noodle isn't healthy. It would be better to get an ekiben from the station, or obento from Lawson. Also you need fresh fruit.

[@TravelNMind-gx7ws]

Were you the only person on this ferry?

[@Songbirdstress]

I heard you often see dolphins on this one?

[@geegeelast7597]

Why was the entrance for passengers via the vehicle area? What!? No curry?!

[@bryonyamada2620]

For a short trip. Getting a cabin seems like a waste of money. If it was overnight then I can see it.

[@fatherfreedom4123]

I don’t think I could’ve watched this video at a better time when I have to decide whether my own selfishness should trump the desires of those around me

[@carlacosta56]

It's a shame no bathroom in your room 😢

[@TravelNMind-gx7ws]

I don't think it would work for me.

[@blankadams3120]

The waiting area was empty, like back when I first started watching your videos just after Covid... That seems weird for a new ferry to not have more foot traffic. "Tell me about yourself... 'I like curry'..." So, curry is your entire personality? 'I run several youtube channels where I document my trips across Japan to enjoy the local cuisine and rate the accommodations on the methods of travel' Soft chocolate bun, or what I call my girlfriend...

[@N0_191_]

He makes many videos, talks alot via CC and is entertaining if loyally you follow his channel as most do. 😊🇨🇦🙋🏻‍♀️🕊️

[@dianepusateri5841]

Why would you get that great big cabin for a 4hr trip? Thank you all for your replies.

[@jtns2845]

probably because he makes a nice income from utube videos.

[@0007Redable]

Showing the options on the ship? I'm sure the same ship could have different routes

[@N0_191_]

The size is what is available, and show us. Also people work or travel and get exhausted. I have a sleep disorder, so it would be a blessing if offered. I am always tired.🥲🌺🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦

[@N0_191_]

​@@jtns2845He does more on the side for work. Exhaustion is part of his job.🥴

[@VIGOUROSO2024]

2:22 It's notable how ugly and boring a lot of Japanese buildings are due to the fact that they could simply be flattened by a huge earthquake any second.

[@trevor8572]

Well done Solo san another great video. Not a fan of entertaining via the cargo bay not much of a pathway. Cup of noodles the absolute go to meal. Still rate your Sunflower Videos the best. Gidday from Downunder 🦘 🦘 🦘 🦘 🦘