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Japan's INCREDIBLE Overnight Ferry (More Like a Cruise?)

Jeb Brooks
Jeb Brooks
🥉Knowledgeable
👁️ 292K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 11:29

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Editorial Summary

The creator explores the Sunflower Kurai ferry, a new liquid natural gas powered vessel that travels from Beppu to Osaka. The journey covers a twelve hour overnight trip designed to provide comfort and cultural experiences. The video highlights various onboard amenities including a grand three story atrium, vending machines for meals and drinks, a photo booth, and an observation deck. The creator details a dining experience featuring a large buffet with Japanese cuisine and a chocolate fountain. A significant portion of the video focuses on a traditional Japanese style room featuring tatami mat floors and futon bedding, though western style rooms are also available. The creator evaluates the experience through a scoring system that considers the room, food, service, entertainment, and the departure lounge. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the ferry offers a high quality and comfortable alternative to train travel, earning a high overall rating for its amenities and value.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Asia · 1 nightsFrom BeppuOccasional Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm all for a cultural experience I'm sure it's going to be magnificent

it's delicious we're on a ferry and it's delicious

I can't even tell we're moving right now I can't feel anything

the sunflower Kur andai fery earns 21 out of a possible 25 Stars

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a Japanese style room for a unique cultural experience
Try the buffet for affordable and tasty Japanese food
Use the vending machines for drinks and snacks

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sicknessThe ferry was very smooth, and the creator felt no movement

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to travel on Japan's newest overnight ferry?
QHow does the ferry experience compare to a cruise ship?
QWhat are the amenities and rooms like on the Sunflower Kurenai?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet4½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad BaconSafety Medical4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Beppu4 Happy Bacon
Osaka4 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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