IraOnline reservations are common.
Unlike ferries to the Izu Islands, reservations close two days in advance.
There is a risk of not being able to purchase tickets on the day of travel.
I was traveling around the islands and my schedule was fluid, so I was unable to make a reservation.
suwanose jimaA summary of one-minute videos.
Seeing is believing.
おがさわら丸:Ogasawara Maru
This ferry runs from Shibaura in Tokyo to Chichijima Island, with a journey time of 24 hours.
As an exception, in 2024, when a fire broke out on the ferry “Toshima” in the Tokara Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture, rendering it unable to operate for several months, the Ogasawara Maru was temporarily loaned out as a replacement ferry.
The Tokara Islanders commented at the time, “The Ogasawara Maru is smaller than the Toshima ferry.”
KUCHINOSHIMAトカラの口之島民の感想です
To purchase a ticket on the day of departure, submit this form at the ticket window.
At Takeshiba Port in Tokyo, you fill out this paper by hand to purchase a boarding pass.
I’m curious about the name of the form, “Takeshiba Ticket Issuance Report.”
A boarding pass purchase application form is common, but a report?
IraOn the day of departure, I lined up at Takeshiba Port two hours in advance to purchase a same-day ticket. There was at least one other person besides me who did not have a reservation.
There were vacancies in rooms other than private rooms, so I reserved a berth.
Shower room on the Ogawara Maru (free of charge)
Only this amenity was provided. Judging from the color, I think the 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner is Kao’s “Merit” brand. I used my own toiletries.
Islands accessible by the Ogasawara Maru
[Direct]
1) Chichijima LINK
[Transfer at Chichijima]
2) Hahajima LINK
[Once-a-year sightseeing cruise] → See cruise experience article LINK
3) Kita-Iwoto LINK
4) Iwoto LINK
5) Minami-Iwoto LINK
kodakara jimaJune is the best season for this area.
Mifune Stamp Business
Personally, I think screenshots are sufficient for collecting. Each one sells for at least 300 yen.
Even if you have them, they won’t provide any nutritional value.
The apple pie at the Ogasawara Maru lounge costs 400 yen. It will help fill your stomach.
The ship stamp album costs approximately 2,000 yen. Prices may vary by retailer. If you aim for certification, it will cost over 70,000 yen, so please reconsider before starting to ensure it aligns with your interests and preferences.
Restaurant on the Ogasawara Maru
Food and beverages can be brought on board.
Set meals at the restaurant are cheaper than eating Japanese food in Singapore.
Side dishes are mostly frozen foods.
The regular ferry route offers the most extensive selection of set meals in Japan.
このアップルパイよりも高い御船印が販売されています。
The amount of information provided in Japanese on board is overwhelming. There is almost no information available in foreign languages, so foreign travelers have to rely heavily on translation apps. Furthermore, the internet is unavailable most of the time on board, so translation apps with camera functions cannot be used. It would be nice if the ferry company could at least provide an English version.
The Ogasawara Maru’s shop, “Dolphin”
Handmade salt from Japan, produced in the Ogasawara Islands. Approximately 400 yen.
Click here for the Iwo Jima cruise article.
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c)Have covered about 460 islands in manga
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