[New Ship AOI] Terrace Resort on the Seto Inland Sea

The jumbo ferry "Aoi" launched in 2022.

It makes four round trips per day between Kobe Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture),
Takamatsu Port (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture), and Sakate Port (Shodoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture) in approximately four hours. 🚢
*Two of these round trips are on the ferry "Ritsurin 2."

Ritsurin 2🚢 has a retro Showa-era interior and a lovely atmosphere,
but I was able to board the new ship "Aoi"🛳️ for the first time!

Different from Ritsurin 2, the entrance features a new, open terraced rice field,
and an automatic piano welcomes you.

When you think of Kagawa Prefecture, you think of udon!
Experience everything you wanted to experience in Kagawa on board, including Shodoshima's famous gelato🍨. 🥹🙏

Dogs are welcome🐶
Baths and foot baths are available♨️
Private guest rooms are also available🛌

On late-night trips, you can even stay like you're in a hotel✨

There's also a game center and a smoking area. Whether you're looking to enjoy a cruise or just want to get around (it's more affordable than the Shinkansen), this is a highly recommended option and I've used it several times.◎

Kobe ⇨ Takamatsu (Example)
*Please check the website for details.

01:00 R
(1st trip) -------→ Departs after docking at 05:15
07:25
07:55 08:15 A
(2nd trip) → Shodoshima → Departs after docking at 13:00
10:00
10:35 11:20 R
(3rd trip) → Shodoshima → Departs at 16:05 Departs after docking
6:20 PM
7:00 PM 7:20 PM A
(Flight 4) → Shodoshima → Departs after docking
0:05 AM the next day

💰Price per person: Approximately 2,000 yen (1 adult/one way)
Prices may increase on weekends, holidays, late nights, etc.

📍Location: Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal
Address: 3-7 Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe
Ticketing counter: 1 hour before departure until departure
Waiting room: 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM

📍Location: Takamatsu East Port
Address: 5-12-1 Asahi-cho, Takamatsu City, Udon Prefecture
Ticketing counter: 1 hour before departure until departure
Waiting room: 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM

📍Location: Sakate Port, Shodoshima

Address: 1849 Sakate-ko, Shodoshima-cho
Phone number 0879-82-2221
Opening Hours: Weekdays 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Ticket counter open 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturdays and Holidays 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Ticket counter open 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM - 10:40 PM