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by cheesecake17
Ferries can be significantly cheaper than any other form of public transport, especially on longer routes, and they are often quicker and more comfortable than long-distance buses or trains.
Major routes are from Tokyo/Kawasaki to Tohoku (Sendai) and Hokkaido, and Osaka/ Kobe to Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa.
For example it costs about ..16,000 return from Osaka to Miyazaki in southern Kyushu (12 hours), half the price of the train or plane, and about 30% cheaper than the bus.
.......Facilities are usually spartan compared to the luxurious Channel and North Sea ferries of Europe, but there are carpeted areas with free blankets and pillow, where one can bed down for the night.
Ferries do NOT offer a saving if you take a car with you, though. They usually work out the same as taking the highway and paying for the gas and tolls.
(click) on the website below for Port / List of Transportation Promoting Guidance in Foreign Languages
Mode: AROUND
Type: Ship/Boat
Website: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/transportation/port.html
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