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Port from which you can board the Tokai Kisen ships.

We went to Oshima and back by the big slower passenger ferry (Salvia Maru, the white one)

The ship arrives in Oshima at 6:00 and the port of arrival will be either Okata or Motomachi (decided the day of arrival). Don't worry the buses on the island and the car rentals adjust their pick ups accordingly. The same thing happens for departures from the island. You have to watch the Tokai Kisen website.

In the 2nd class the ship offers seating or laying down in Japanese style rooms. (You can rent a blanket for 100¥, pillow is provided). The chairs are very comfortable.

The ship also offers a viewing deck in the back a few chairs on the sides and on the top of the ship where you can watch the stars at night.

There is also a restaurant which has higher "ship prices" but is actually very delicious. The two men that run it seem very enthusiastic about the food they prepare. Outside of meal hours you can freely sit in the restaurant area and use it as a lobby.

The ships also has a lot of vending machines for cup ramen, ice, alcohol, snacks, necessities and merch.

Overall it was a very nice experience, the staff was very kind and helpful when we needed help and the price is reasonable for...

五十年以上前の小学生の頃に八丈島の底土港からこちらの竹芝桟橋まで東海汽船のふりいじあ丸に乗船しました。 当時は途中の寄港地は三宅島のみでしたが、往路の船の到着が遅れたために復路は三宅島には寄港せずに竹芝直行となり、到...

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