The route typically spans three days and two nights, often including a stop in on Shikoku island.
Unlike standard ferries with full restaurants, this "casual ferry" replaces traditional dining with rows of specialized vending machines. The route typically spans three days and two
Shin-Moji Port , Kitakyushu (accessible via a free shuttle bus from JR Kokura or Moji stations). Arrival: Tokyo Ariake Ferry Terminal. Distance: Approximately 1,200 km (745 miles). The Vending Machine Experience travelers can cross roughly 1
Traveling across Japan on the —famously known as the "vending machine ferry"—is a unique 36-hour slow-travel experience connecting Fukuoka (Shin-Moji) and Tokyo (Ariake) . For approximately $166 (¥22,000) , travelers can cross roughly 1,200km of the Japanese coastline while relying almost entirely on automated services for sustenance. Journey Overview The route typically spans three days and two
