4 Day First Class Trip Japan’s Amazing Overnight Ferry! | Osaka – Kagoshima 🇯🇵

《Supported by》
Kagoshima Shibushi–Osaka Route Promotion Council

MOL Ferry “Sunflower” Official Website
https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/

MOL Ferry “Sunflower” English Website
https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/en/

This journey takes us from Osaka to Kagoshima.

We travel aboard the MOL Ferry “Sunflower” Osaka–Shibushi route, which connects Osaka with the Osumi region of Kagoshima Prefecture.
After an overnight ferry journey, we arrive in Kagoshima in the morning and enjoy the experiences unique to ferry travel.

Upon arrival, we head into Kagoshima City using the free high-speed shuttle bus “Sunflower Liner.”
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, nature, and the atmosphere of the city, we explore Kagoshima — a place that is also a hidden treasure trove of great food — and enjoy local flavors unique to the region.

Starting with this Kagoshima episode, a new channel we’ve been quietly preparing — “Slow Slow Travel” — is finally about to begin.

Until now, I’ve mainly traveled solo, but on this new channel, my parents travel by camper van, slowly and comfortably, at their own pace, exploring destinations both in Japan and abroad.

The very first episode begins with this Osaka to Kagoshima journey.
Behind the scenes, they were actually traveling along a different route this time — enjoying BBQ camping, visiting a sand bath, and having a pretty good time along the way.

The video will be released soon, so feel free to check it out when it’s live.

【Travel Information】(As of February 2026)

Route: Osaka – Shibushi (Kagoshima)
Transportation:
MOL Ferry “Sunflower” (Outbound: Satsuma, Return: Kirishima) / Sunflower Liner / Train / Car

Cost:
Outbound: ¥33,000 (Suite Room)
US$210 / £160 / ₹19,000 / €180 / C$290 / A$300 / ₩310,000 / ₽16,000
Return: ¥31,000 (DX Japanese-style Room)
US$200 / £150 / ₹18,000 / €170 / C$275 / A$285 / ₩290,000 / ₽15,000
Schedule:
Outbound: Osaka 17:55 → Shibushi (Kagoshima) 08:55 (next day)
Return: Shibushi 17:55 → Osaka 07:50 (next day)

Access:
Shibushi Port → Kagoshima City (Free high-speed shuttle bus)

Accommodation in Kagoshima:
Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima
https://www.shiroyama-g.co.jp/index.html

【Chapters】

0:03 Introduction
0:29 Osaka Port – The Journey Begins
0:42 Route & Costs
2:36 Boarding the Ferry (Sunflower “Satsuma”)
3:01 Suite Room Tour (with Balcony) & Other Rooms
5:00 Departure
9:30 Dinner Buffet on Board
13:05 Exploring the Ship (Shop, Public Bath, etc.)
21:40 Morning of Day 2 & Breakfast
23:58 Arrival at Shibushi Port
24:34 Free Shuttle to Kagoshima City
26:27 Black Pork Tonkatsu (Kagoshima Gourmet)
30:40 Sengan-en (World Heritage Site)
36:02 Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima – Scenic View Room
38:12 Dinner (Restaurant with Waterfall View)
52:43 Sakurajima Ferry
56:14 Yunohira Observatory (360° Panoramic View)
58:18 Shibushi Specialty: Eel
1:00:12 Return Ferry (DX Japanese-style Room)(Sunflower “Kirishima”)
1:10:52 Thank You for Watching!