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

Ready for a late-night adventure in Japan? Join me on a midnight cargo ferry from Kobe to Shikoku. This route is less traveled.
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[@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!

[@RouteBGP]

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

[@Sansoloz]

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.

[@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 ❤️

[@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!!

[@AndreiTupolev]

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

[@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…

[@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

[@jevvvNZ]

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

[@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

[@bethdoublekickchick8007]

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

[@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.

[@CarmenHatcher-pp7nu]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@marthagonzalez9281]

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

[@kartoonfanatic]

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

[@andrea6421]

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

[@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!

[@markintexas9258]

Love the ferry rides.

[@brandonhamilton833]

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

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

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

[@loosilu]

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

[@Kbkb4848]

Love this channel soooo much!

[@stevenzack1497]

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

[@Marswick]

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

[@mewsli]

You said the 🌻 word !! 😂😂😂

[@robertstamers5099]

And …. we all sang it!

[@cerealata9035]

Ikoooooooooo~ 🌻🌻

[@mewsli]

@robertstamers5099 well I'm not going to tell fibs here . Of course I sang it !

[@beccawildel8845]

🌻🌻🎵🎶🎵🌻🌻🎶🎵🎶 😅😂🤣

[@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.

[@megansaddington5109]

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

[@gregmctevia5087]

Thanks for taking us along on your overnight adventure.🙏

[@zwete]

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

[@beccawildel8845]

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

[@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.

[@billpennington1504]

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

[@ellenrichman4053]

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

[@jjescorpiso21]

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

[@Catherine-259-s5u]

Yay! A new video! ❤️👍🏻

[@RumMonkeyable]

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

[@tracygibson5971]

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

[@RedUnit10]

That noise would have driven me bonkers.

[@kimberlypalmer947]

Love this channel 😊

[@renerivera9715]

Beautiful ❤

[@michellemeentemeyer7047]

Great video of you driving in the ship.

[@shaananwalsh7513]

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

[@geetikagupta1985]

Scenary from the ferry is to die for..😍

[@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.

[@margaretjackson8774]

Interesting video thanks

[@maureenbergin3453]

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

[@roxannestarratt5803]

The ocean looked calm and beautiful 🙂

[@TenguTalks]

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

[@agaragar21]

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

[@Dkd1987]

I really enjoy these videos.

[@michaelhall8586]

Very cool!

[@tracygibson5971]

Love your channel

[@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.

[@uncaringbear]

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

[@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.

[@Whoozerdaddy]

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

[@Frozenfan1965]

Hankyu for taking us along!

[@snypa-ck7hn]

SUN Flower, Sun Flower

[@sheilaathay2034]

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

[@greg1083]

So pack a picnic basket.😝

[@steveowens398]

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

[@senhueichen3062]

FUN!😊

[@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.

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

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

[@educanassa100]

Nice trip

[@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.

[@ThatGaijinFella]

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

[@littlemiss_76]

I hope you had a nice ferry ride

[@ahtaimo]

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

[@MrGonzo4000]

Cool new video 🎉

[@nelsontan8178]

this is nice

[@hamdinger7145]

You need a flashlight.

[@Zenpookie]

Ty STJ 🙂 Prayers for Ishikawa prefecture 😔🙏

[@noorjhhan3204]

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

[@feynthefallen]

Wow, what a godforsaken tub. Nothing to eat but cup noodles. That's a first. Say, the big red spaces on the plan marked 101 and 102 wouldn't be suites, would they?

[@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? 😂

[@deirdregarcia2762]

Getting to see the under belly is cool😉😉

[@merlynalexander]

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

[@paulinelau7809]

❤❤

[@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。

[@Cal1gula666]

Not a lot of entertainment on board but a comfortable bed

[@bobmetcalfe9640]

Wow ... This is almost as basic as a capsule.

[@Comrade_Tokoloshe]

I would be worried if my taxi driver was wearing a helmet.

[@r.hill.2369]

Always pleasant viewing. Were the motorcyclists going sightseeing?

[@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.

[@ramprashad29]

It's so sad you didn't have much to eat on this trip.

[@janesmith1008]

weren't you freaked out that it didn't have a lock on the door?!

[@blktom]

So why is this the least traveled ferry?

[@sheilawilson-qb6ij]

You are TOO adventurous!!! Does your Mother know that you do this? I will tell her….

[@rerem.5125]

😊

[@InterstateTechno]

Posting to early. Halloween is another month away. BOO YAH!

[@ewengillies9826]

Very basic trip this one. Like you say something different .. and not too bad. Bushyboy Oz

[@siohbon2]

I love your videos. My only question would be, What was the temperature?

[@starlight7159]

Rather be on the Sunflower

[@southpakrules]

1.5k+

[@somerandomuser5155]

Why it's written ライス and not ごはん if its for foreigner then just write Rice💁🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️DOMO SOLO,🙏💚💚💚