Japan travels by boat.

There are many ways to travel from China to Japan, among which taking a ship has become an economical and unique choice. Compared with the plane, the fare of the ship is about half of the air ticket, but the travel time will be several times that of the plane. There are many cities in China that provide ship services to Japan, including Shanghai, Tianjin and Qingdao. The main ship routes include "New Jian Zhen", "Suzhou" and "Ideal Country".

Among them, "New Jian Zhen" is the flagship of China-Japan International Ferry Co., Ltd., with a total tonnage of 14,543 tons, a total length of 156.69 meters and a design speed of 23 nautical miles. The ship departs from Shanghai every Saturday and arrives in Osaka, Japan every Monday. The whole voyage lasts about 43 hours, providing fast passenger and cargo scheduled service between China and Japan. There are abundant facilities in the ship, which are divided into VIP cabin, special cabin, first class cabin and economy class. There are leisure and entertainment facilities such as reception desk, restaurant, coffee bar, shop, entertainment hall and game room to ensure that the journey will not be boring.

Economy class fare is as follows: Economy class B is 1300 yuan/person, and each room can accommodate 10-15 people; Economy class a is 1300 yuan/person, and each room can accommodate 8 people; The first-class room is 1600 yuan/person, and each room can accommodate 4 people; The special room is 2600 yuan/person, and each room can accommodate 2 people; The VIP room is 6500 yuan/set, and each room can accommodate 2 people. In addition, the "New Jian Zhen" also provides a detailed timetable and a variety of ticket purchasing methods, including on-site ticket purchasing and online booking. When purchasing tickets, proof materials such as passports and visas are required.

Another route is "Suzhou", which was purchased by a company established in 1992 and engaged in weekly passenger and cargo transportation from Shanghai to Osaka. The ship has 272 passengers' seats, providing seats from VIP rooms to Japanese-style free parties. The facilities in the ship are luxurious, including sightseeing bathroom, game room, reading room, coffee room, bar, karaoke, table tennis facilities, etc., to provide comfortable services for passengers.

The "ideal country" is a direct regular ship line from Qingdao to Japan, which ships every Monday and Thursday. The ship, operated by Japanese steamboat Aolin, can accommodate 350 passengers and is the largest liner between China and Japan. Passengers can leave for Japan through Qingdao Port and experience an economical sea journey.

Going to Japan by ship not only provides an economic choice, but also allows travelers to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and experience a travel experience different from that of an airplane. The above information covers different ship routes, fares, cabin classes, timetables and ticket purchasing methods from China to Japan, providing a comprehensive guide for passengers planning to travel by ship.

Can I travel to Japan by ship?

Sure. There are two ordinary ships from China to Japan, namely the New Jian Zhen and the Suzhou. The round-trip flight from Shanghai to Osaka/Kobe takes about 40 hours. There are few guests going to Japan by boat, so the experience on board is good.

There are only three cities to go to Japan by boat: Qingdao, Tianjin and Shanghai. Qingdao has the shortest time and the lowest cost recently. It is about 15,000 yen for a one-way trip from Qingdao, depending on which class ticket you buy. The boat stops at Shimonoseki Port in Japan for two days and one night after 4 pm, and embarks at Qingdao Passenger Terminal. The ship name [Ideal Country] is about twice a week.

The price in Shanghai is a little more expensive because it is a long journey, stopping at Kobe and Daban for three days and two nights. There should be other ships in Shanghai at No.100 Yangshupu Road [New Jian Zhen], but they only go to Daban and Kobe.

It depends on what class you take, as well as the specific place and time you go. If you go to Nagasaki, it will be cheaper, and if you go to Yokohama, it may be more expensive, which is cheaper in the off-season and more expensive in the peak season.

Generally speaking, the worst cabins are bunk rooms, which cost more than 1,000 yuan, while the better private rooms cost 2,000-3,000 yuan, and the more upscale ones are also available in tens of thousands of luxury private rooms.

With the gradual liberalization of relevant policies, China Merchants Viking Cruise announced on March 30th that it would launch the "15-Day Tour of Japan Ring Road with Wind and Elegant Rhyme" with Shenzhen or Shanghai as its home port, becoming the first cruise enterprise in China to announce the resumption of the operation of international routes from the home port of China. As the first outbound travel route of China Merchants Viking Cruise, the 15th Tour of Japan Loop with Wind and Elegant Rhyme is scheduled to set sail in June or July this year, and the tickets will be officially put on sale in mid-April. The route will be operated by China's first small and medium-sized luxury cruise ship "China Merchants Yidun" with a five-star red flag, and it is planned to pass through popular Japanese destinations such as Osaka, Nagasaki, Nagoya and Hiroshima. Guests do not need to apply for a visa during the whole journey, so they can enjoy the beautiful scenery and humanistic customs of the island country comfortably. The launch of Japanese tour route by China Merchants Viking Cruises not only provides diversified travel options for the growing number of outbound tourists from China, but also extends the exploration footprint of "coastal cultural tour" to overseas destinations, aiming at bringing China tourists a deep humanistic exploration journey with a richer and broader perspective of maritime cultural tour.

The destinations in the route planning of China Merchants Viking Cruise's "15-Day Tour of Japan Loop" include Kagoshima, Kochi, Tokushima, Nagoya, Shimizu (Mount Fuji), Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagasaki and other popular tourist destinations. Following the "China Merchants Itun" to explore Japan, guests can go through the Sambo Matsubara pine forest protected by UNESCO and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mount Fuji in Shimizu, Japan. You can also visit Taepo Catholic Church in Nagasaki and Grover Garden, the old house, to learn more about Nagasaki's trade history. If you want to deeply experience the Japanese cultural heritage, you can take a paid upgrade trip, explore Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan with a long history, visit the "world cultural heritage" Kinkaku Temple, and enjoy maiko performances and traditional Japanese "tea ceremony"; You can also go to Hiroshima and enjoy the picturesque "floating" shrine. **

(* "All-inclusive" only includes the expenses within the established itinerary; Does not include visas, air tickets, insurance and other expenses that are not in the scheduled itinerary. * * Travel destinations and shore tours are for reference only, or will be adjusted according to actual conditions)