商船三井テクノトレード株式会社

Japan’s First Passenger Vessel Utilizing Hydrogen and Biodiesel Fuel

Kanmon Strait Day Cruise (60min) / Karato,Shimonoseki

Tour course

Karato, Shimonoseki

This 60‑minute cruise takes you across the waters surrounding Ganryu Island*, where you can feel the history of the legendary duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro. The route also brings you beneath the Kanmon Bridge—an impressive 1,068‑meter suspension bridge connecting Yamaguchi and Fukuoka—while you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Kanmon Straits. ※Please note that the cruise duration may vary depending on tidal conditions. ※Guests traveling with pets may board only if the pet weighs 10 kg or less and is kept inside a pet carrier. ※For request-based reservations, we will contact you approximately three days before your requested cruise date.  No payment will be charged at the time of submitting a reservation request, so please make your booking with confidence.

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    Highlights

    • POINT

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      You can enjoy the magnificent view of the Kanmon Straits.

    • POINT

      2

      Ganryu Island, famous for the duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro, can be viewed from the sea.

    • POINT

      3

      HANARIA sails under the 1,068-meter-long Kanmon Bridge, which connects Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

    Outline

    • Check-In at Karato Pier No.2

      Please arrive at least 10 minutes early at the boarding area "Karato Pier No.2". The cruise leaves 5 minutes after the scheduled time. Late arrivals will be canceled. To check-in smoothly, please have your QR code or confirmation screen ready.

      Departure

      Adventure awaits! Relax and enjoy your cruise aboard HANARIA.

      Haikara't Yokocho, Ferris Wheel

      Kaikyo Yume Tower

      Ganryu Island

      Ganryu Island, famous for the duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro, can be viewed from the water.

      Blue Wing Moji

      Mojiko Retoro

      Kanmon Bridge

      Experience the thrill of sailing beneath the Kanmon Bridge — a 1,068-meter masterpiece connecting Honshu and Kyushu across the stunning Kanmon Straits.

      Dan-no-ura Battlefield

      Return to Karato Pier No.2

      After a 30 minute cruise, we’ll return to Karato Pier No. 2. Thank you for sailing with us, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard again.

    • Checkin Times / Locations

      23:50

      Karato Pier 2

      Karato Pier No.2 31-2 Nambu‑machi, Shimonoseki city, Yamaguchi 750‑0006, Japan

    • Checkout Times / Locations

      0:30

      Karato Pier 2

      Karato Pier No.2 31-2 Nambu‑machi, Shimonoseki city, Yamaguchi 750‑0006, Japan

    Plan Information

    • What's Included
      • Boarding tickets
    • Requirements
      • When boarding, please show the QR code sent to you after you purchased your ticket.
    • Additional Info
    • Minimum Participants
      • 1
    • Cancellation Policies

      • Until 23:59, 2 days prior: 0%
      • Until 23:59 the day before: 50%
      • After 23:59 the day before: 100%

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