Trying an Outstanding Suite on the Japanese Overnight Ferry | Hokkaido to Niigata

I took Shin Nihonkai Ferry from Otaru (Hokkaido) to Niigata and tried their Suite for the first time. It was amazingly comfortable. *The price is depending on the season.
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[@lesbw356]

I was worried that we weren’t going anywhere this weekend. My bags are packed and I’m ready!!!!! LET’S GO!!!,

[@aaditriworld3344]

l thing it is a lie

[@YouTubeOfficial.]

Si

[@fraz8918]

But Does he talk Japanese?

[@joanneedwards8916]

-6 j and

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I love travelling in Japan,but I travelled more miles by Shinkansen than Japanese ferry. I only did shorter voyages.

[@AuntK68]

Japanese citizen: hmm, basic toilet. U.S. citizen: a spaceship toilet! 😲 Happy Anniversary! Thank you for all of the sunrises we've shared!

[@daxtonfleming]

Right?!? It has a control panel!!

[@AuntK68]

@@daxtonfleming Exactly!!! Welcome to Star Trek!

[@colinbignall7036]

I thought the same lol

[@lucast3006]

😂

[@c3cubed]

Those things can give one a complete enema. Be careful with the "high-pressure wash" settings.

[@joek.7819]

You can put the man in First Class but you can't take the Curry Rice out of the man!🍚🥢 Happy Anniversary Solo! CONGRATULATIONS!!!😁🦐🦞🦀🍦🍺

[@trishagail353]

Congrats on 1 year!!🎉 This was the best anniversary trip!! The room was really nice and that sunrise was amazing!! Your humor cracks me up!! Thanks 'curry freak' (lol) for a wonderful trip!❤️

[@ronjohnson5070]

These trips are really fun to watch. I like that you show the meals, gift shops and vending machines and not just the view outside.

[@juliuscaesar5397]

As someone who enjoys classical music, the best part of this video was the beautiful piano played in the background.

[@aag24]

Thank you for starting this channel. You’re wickedly funny - you have a brilliant self-deprecating sense of humour, sir. Happy 1st anniversary! Many more to come! 🎌🇯🇵🎌🇯🇵

[@SoloTravelJapan]

Thanks for saying that! I appreciate it

[@InquisitorMatthewAshcraft]

@@SoloTravelJapan For those curtains, get a potato chip bag clip from a 3 coin store. Works every time 😆

[@fraz8918]

@@SoloTravelJapan I’m watching this with chips 🍟

[@justfloat1]

Agreed!

[@cj4607]

you're my kind of guy, after an hour and a half dinner with an ice-cream dessert you topped it off with more ice-cream!

[@AaronSpielman]

Oh my. It's been more than 30 years since I've seen a sunrise at sea (I was in the U.S. Navy in the 80's). You captured it perfectly.

[@JPTravelStaysandRides]

素敵な部屋ですね。カモメが😍✨😁 いつも拝見しています👍

[@wardvos7925]

I'm glad you recognize the curry problem

[@louieuow]

If only Australian toilets were that basic, we would all be very happy down under!

[@kamujian]

the curtain hero we all need :) top video mate

[@Trebuchet48]

Sometimes I've wondered if STJ has a girlfriend. No worries! He has gull-friends! I had a really bad day yesterday. But today was much better, then I found a new STJ video and it became VERY much better. And I didn't even watch all of it yet.

[@Trebuchet48]

Ok, watched it all now. It's a shame about the food. The usual buffet food looks better to me than this did. I'd probably want to get the cheapest cabin with a private toilet. Because I'm old and have to go several times a night.

[@Sweetmotion23]

You have me thinking “if it has waters in the fridge then it’s a nice place” 😂😂

[@ej3016]

SEAGULLS 🤣😂🤣 maybe if that really was a dog park rather than a helipad there wouldn’t be such a seagull problem 🤣😂🤣 many thnx for all you’ve done over this past year - many thnx for taking us along on your travel adventures and now your new food adventures - I lift my glass to the next year 🍺🍺🍺

[@ibeam23]

Yes!! New video!!!!

[@dryroasted5599]

That was a fancy suite. The bath was huge, especially by Japanese standards. First time I've ever watched someone on KZbin carry a conversation with a curtain! 😁 Like most cruise meals, the menu in the dining room is set, although at a higher standard than the buffet. I thought it was odd that they served the miso soup at the end of the meal. Thanks for sharing these trips. I've watched from the start and enjoy your videos.

[@mysticarchfire]

I like how they took the time to put a call box outside, instead of adding a handle

[@FandersonUfo]

30 minutes in Japan on a Sunday evening - ☺

[@edquier40]

Your suite looked very comfortable and to have a tub is just frosting on the cake! That dinner looked sumptuous! Now I really want to visit Japan and ferry from top to bottom and back again.

[@jevvvNZ]

Is it only a year? It seems so much more than that - so many trips, adventures, curries. Thank you once again for sharing it with us. The suite looked fantastic and so much room! The bathroom was enormous and the bath looked wonderful. I do hope they provided enough food, although I was a little disappointed you couldn't change anything on that menu. Good to know that you have your priorities right about getting some curry once you arrived in Niigata! The curtain will be lonely without you

[@STSGaCa]

*sees new upload* *sees that it’s 30min long* DAY MADE.

[@allyouneedisweed]

Happy anniversary. It's been a wonderful year.

[@TheRealPynkPanther]

So excited to see another video. As soon as the notification pops up, I jump right on it👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@stephaniegordon7917]

I love watching your videos in japan. Congratulations on being onKZbin for a year now.

[@mansiverma786]

Well, I felt bad for the gull but felt good how beautiful your room was.

[@veerpatel2014]

Honestly ur long videos are worth it ありがとございました。 hopefully I spelt it right, trying to learn Japanese😂

[@kathleenevans1201]

The music in the grill is very relaxing dinner music. The meal was presented very nicely, too!

[@AnaSolVa]

Thank you very much for a year of amazing videos! The suite looked amazing, I've been in hotel rooms that aren't half as nice as that one. I liked the bathtub in particular! I do wonder how they handle food allergies on the grill. If the meal is included, I would expect to be able to eat it, and other than the first and the last dish served at dinner, the rest of them would kill me dead.

[@ej3016]

I was thinking the same thing - all the money for that suite and yet no flexibility with meals - someone else described them as underwhelming - I could do without the attempt at a high end restaurant all together - don’t include meals in price of ticket and everyone eat when / where and what they want (or can) - as someone with food allergies I would have had to pay additional cost to eat at the cafe - customer service as far as meals concerned two really big thumbs down👎👎

[@tmntleo]

@@ej3016 Or do include the meals in the price, but make it an option between the fancy meal and a meal ticket that you can use at the main restaurant, so people who like the fancy dish can go there and people who aren't really fussed / have allergies can get some free food at the other place so they haven't lost anything.

[@ej3016]

@@tmntleo sounds fair

[@PwnageFury]

Yes, I have realized watching these that if my husband and i ever travel to Japan we will probably have to do self-catered or at a minimum check out our accommodations very carefully because of food allergies. Until then I am so glad to take it all in through STJ.

[@yvonnestrong3856]

The eating arrangement is very strange, because usually when you book the most expensive accommodation, you'd expect to be given the maximum number of choices, not be locked into a set menu that you might not be able, or just might not want, to eat. Surely they could give you the choice of booking the room with or without the set meals so you could use the regular restaurant for dinner and/or breakfast if you wanted to. They must be getting complaints about this forced set-meal thing.

[@freddidavis7102]

Happy One Year Anniversary 💫🌏⭐️ I loved your conversation with the curtain! “I’ve got you! 🤣

[@Undrave]

Thank you for a year of wonderful trips! CHEERS!

[@TuckerSP2011]

The dinner looked much better than the breakfast. The suite was just beautiful. I liked the carpet in the hall.

[@Bashman1981]

Thank you so much for making and sharing your travel videos. I have seen almost all of them, and they helped me dream of travel to Japan during the worst part of the pandemic. I know it takes extra effort to make the English sub-titles and I appreciate that you do them very much. I hope your travels always have good weather, and a good kurry is always available onboard!

[@RKusmie64]

Congratulations on your first year! I can't tell you how much I absolutely enjoy your videos - you've got such a wonderful sense of humor :-D

[@hidusb]

Congratulations on your first anniversary.

[@imclok]

Even though you don't show your person, you manage quite well with your gestures and sense of humor, they always make me laugh~thanks for your effort! Oh...almost forgot to say Happy Anniversary!

[@helenel4126]

I like that you show us your route on a map. I also like your humor. Imagine how you would have felt if one of the food items at the grill was roast bird...

[@heru-deshet359]

A private room that looks like a four star hotel room. That is CLASS! My daughter keeps telling me she plans to travel to Japan. I hope so. I want to go with her.

[@timcurry192]

What spectacular photography! So, a truly gourmet meal and a cabin so luxurious I'd be embarrassed to take it as a solo traveler, but you deserve every bit of it for your anniversary. Great celebration!

[@storyspeakingtree]

Congratulations on your Channel's anniversary 💐

[@Erik-Berggren]

I love your videos. Cozy and with a touch of good humor! I wish you all the best in the future. Greetings from Sweden!

[@itsnotme07]

One year to 218k subs....must be doing something right!! I enjoy these travel/food vlogs! Keep on making them and I'll keep watching!

[@Ticolme819]

Congratulations! For a year of your channel. Really enjoy watching your videos.

[@Tailsnpaws]

Very nice! One of your best voyages yet. I must also agree about the meals. Stay well and keep them coming.

[@suziec5269]

Congratulations on your one year channel anniversary. 🎂 Thank you for checking if they make changes for the menu.

[@ibz8455]

Happy first anniversary. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing a beautiful sunrise 🌅🌅🌅

[@slkriderchick]

Oooooo. Fancy dining and accommodations this time around That dinner was completely worth it, although didn't seem very filling for you. Not surprised you went for the ice cream afterwards. LOL! I'm surprised you don't have another option for breakfast. The room, however, was spacious and I would even say luxurious by comparison to other ferries you've stayed on. Still, it was an experience with the visiting seagulls and fly away curtains. Happy anniversary!! Didn't realize it until you mentioned it. :)

[@susansprouse1694]

The view from your balcony is breathtaking.

[@imonkeylover]

This American Lady sure enjoyed this beautiful and well done Video. It brought back Memories of several past Cruises that I went on. Thanks! 😊

[@ManticorePinion]

Neat, a Black-tailed Gull as a free balcony friend!

[@sdetent5787]

Happy one year anniversary! A great trip and a great channel, thank you.

[@marthat4258]

Congratulations on your first year. Hope there's many more to come!

[@TenguTalks]

I would like to let you know that your (very public) love of curry actually helped me decide my dinner last night. I had curry vegetable katsu and rice, and it was absolutely excellent.

[@gtml4431]

Cheers man, I can't believe it's been a year already, tonight I'll drink in your name.

[@Indrakusuma_a]

Now that's the way to celebrate the one year anniversary of the channel. Congratulations, Solo-sama. More great years to come.

[@myrnamarquez8832]

Reviewing these videos is so relaxing. Thanks for keeping traveling (with us). 😊

[@dutchbiker4825]

Congratulations on your one year channel anniversary!

[@susansprouse1023]

2 wonderful meals and a glorious sunset and sunrise. Thank you for sharing.

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

Fantastic introduction and beautiful video 😊💕 That 25 minute walk to the ferry was long but worth it 😊

[@owenchase223]

this is the best i've seen of all the cabins for overnight travel...or even staying in a city

[@juliekostas7322]

your videos aire fantastic---you don't skimp on showing us anything! that sunrise was almost as divine as your regal room for a King!

[@Drrck11]

I really like this ferry. And I don't mind the limited food choices. The amazing cabin and views make up for it.

[@striker44]

Land of the rising sun! Congratulations on your 1st anniversary.

[@Doodlesthegreat]

18:08 - I'm not a fun of plum juice, either. Now prune juice... THAT'S some fun! Especially at 3 in the morning when the effect truly hits. 20:10 - looks like a matzoh ball 23:00 - the entire dinner looks wonderful. Sadly, my own tastes are so poor as to make even my fellow Americans look like gourmands, but it's nice to see someone who can appreciate the meal like yourself. 30:00 - That goes double for the breakfast, Thanks for all the great vids.

[@RoulinBrooks]

Prune juice . . . . a warrior's drink.

[@IzonMe1]

Great video and beautiful trip. Congrats on the one year and here’s to many more. Kanpai 🍻

[@daleziska8578]

beautiful sunrise!!!!!🙌🏻☀️…..Now i know why Japan is the land of the rising sun😁

[@Llcmtg]

What a beautiful sunrise.

[@1978dakdog]

That room is really impressive. I love seeing this kinda stuff.

[@tracycraft2971]

Every time I watch one of your videos I’m amazed at the food selections! Your dinner was really amazing! But now I’m really hungry for what you had! Looked both beautiful and so yummy!

[@trancis_]

What an incredible sunrise!!

[@jdwatson8482]

Congratulations on your first year-Solo! My daughter and I have been watching from the beginning. We enjoy every trip and the new channel too! Your humor filled videos made this year brighter. Thank you!

[@tombe1412]

I really like your videos. They are so well made. Very informative. And you are funny (much funnier than most viewers realize, I’m sure). Keep this up! 👌🏿

[@justbrowsing8482]

Great video! Congratulations on the 1st year anniversary of your channel!😃

[@jgrady9553]

Beautiful suite, nice way to celebrate first anniversary. Hope you got some curry ashore.

[@annedugan3161]

What an absolutely amazing experience. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@joeblow5037]

hell yes!! was bored 😴 POW!!! Solo Travel Japan drops a video? Let's rock

[@robbiemer8178]

Well, happy Anniversary! This has been a year's worth of excellent videos, thank you!

[@Supermunch2000]

Thank you very much for sharing these wonderful videos with your great humor! Here's to hoping you have another year of great travels!

[@justfloat1]

Its amazing how fast you can get hungry watching……

[@caryeddy6928]

Congratulations on your one year anniversary!

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

Hello SOLO SAN! Congrats on your first anniversary mate. That toilet in your cabin is something else. The Toilet pan and seat looks more like the EJECTOR SEAT in James Bond's Aston Martin. Pull the wrong lever or press the wrong button and it is 'GOOD NIGHT NURSE"! Another BRILLIANT video and presentation!

[@timford4111]

Thank you for sharing your adventures! I lived in Japan and watching your videos is like returning home. I love your sense of humour 😂 Wishing you many safe and happy travels 🛳🚅🚎

[@allisonnaeim9905]

What a beautiful room I love it 💗🌸💜💗🌸💜

[@cinm9565]

Another great video!

[@vikkibrimicombe9115]

It was touch and go with your pet curtains for a while , I’m so glad they were safe ❤😂

[@mayhemacres725]

1. Love seagulls! Thanks for spending some time on them. They are beautiful birds. 2. That dinner looked so fancy! I'm not a fancy person so I think that would be too fancy for me. But it did look amazing!

[@centuryrox]

I'm a big fan of seagulls too! The one actually sounded like he was laughing at him! Lol

[@locutus155]

In my part of the world, we're not too fond of seagulls. We call them thieving little poo Stukas!

[@mayhemacres725]

@@locutus155 The only thieves where I live are badgers and coyotes. We call them much worse names, lol.

[@lauracook9471]

Happy Anniversary , thank you for all the wonderful adventures you share with us

[@itsthelasttime13]

Congratulations on one year of amazing travel videos ⛴️🚄✈️❤️❤️❤️

[@associatedbears1]

I love your obsession with curry and rice, your “small” meals and your addiction to lemon sours and early sunrises. You’d be fun to travel with. I wonder if you get lonely on these trips by yourself. I would. Hello from Australia.

[@cameron7938]

It cracked me up when he said the toilet looks basic and then did a run down on the settings and buttons. Like damn my toilet just flushes lol

[@alienfrommarss]

Congratulations on 1 year! Love your channel 👉❤👍

[@mandyg5444]

Awww! The seagulls are good luck. They are spirts of sailors that have passed accompanying you! At least in my experience as an American who loves all things oceanic related 😂 another great shared experience I will keep in mind for future travels! Thank you

[@amebecca4484]

Thanks for a great year of travel and cheers to the next year!

[@sleepymarceline8691]

I love your videos. Thank you for taking us along with you everywhere you go! ありがとうございます！

[@terriemartinez9989]

I haven't been with you a year, but I enjoy and look forward to all your travels. Congratulations and I pray your channel continues to grow. This suite was spacious huge! The sunrise was amazing with the island blocking a bit of it. I thought I saw Godzilla waving through the blaze of the sun! You could probably order off the other menu but you would probably have to pay for it. I can't wait to see what you are eating next! I want to try so many different Japenese style dishes now. Thank you! ✌😎❤🇺🇸🤘🎸

[@jamieohiogal9559]

That's one of the most beautiful sunrises you have captured! Thank you!

[@andreamesser4580]

I think this is my favorite cabin you’ve shown and the meal looked amazing!!! I wanna goooooo. I grew up in Okinawa, hoping to travel to Japan with my daughter one day💕

[@yuenling999]

I like you talking to your curtain after you saved it from the wind 🤣 It’s hilarious😁

[@alibenkahn5092]

Happy 1st Anniversary 🤗. Love travelling with you, thanks so much.