17,300円の船旅🚢二階建てベッドのコンパクトルームで12時間の夜行船旅|さんふらわあごーるど【神戸〜大分レトロフェリー旅】
It’s been a while since I last boarded the Sunflower. Enjoy a sea voyage filled with sunshine. October 13th, 2025. Today, I’m boarding a ferry on the final day of Expo Osaka. The ship I’ll be sailing on today is the beloved “Sunflower.” Its signature symbol is the sun. This time, it’s a 12-hour journey from Kobe to Oita. The ferry I’m boarding is called “Sunflower Gold.” The name is written entirely in hiragana—so cute! The room I reserved is a standard single cabin. The Kobe–Oita route sails across the calm Seto Inland Sea. I expected it to be crowded since it’s the last day of the Expo, but there are plenty of empty seats. Alright, let’s set off on this 412-kilometer sea journey! The entrance area is bustling with people. As soon as you board, the familiar “Sunflower” song plays endlessly throughout the ship. My cabin number is 6223. Your boarding pass also serves as the room key card. The cabin size is 6.4 square meters. It’s compact but includes a sink, table, and closet. You get slippers, a hand towel, and a toothbrush with the Sunflower logo on them. Since it’s usually for two people, there’s a bunk bed. It feels a bit like a capsule hotel inside the room. When you turn on the TV, you can check the ferry’s current location. Oh! The map looks wonderfully retro. You can adjust the volume of the ship’s announcements. Passengers mainly use decks 5 and 6 during the voyage. There are massage chairs and a scenic bath, but most of the area is for cabins. Rooms where you can stay with your pets!? There are even captain costumes for pets—adorable! There’s still time before departure, so let’s go outside. It’s neither too hot nor too cold—perfect weather for a sea trip. Ah! Those are fireworks from Expo Osaka! The final fireworks marking the end of the Expo. Six months went by so fast. There were mixed opinions, but I’m glad it ended successfully. Fifteen minutes before departure, the sound of a gong echoes throughout the ship. At 7:00 p.m., we depart Kobe Port right on time. ! The staff wave goodbye to the passengers. Thank you! See you again! I’ve come down to deck 5. There’s a promenade, a shop, and a game area—perfect for relaxing. And further inside, there’s a restaurant. Dinner is a buffet-style meal for 2,000 yen. Alcoholic drinks are extra, but everything else is all-you-can-eat. So I’ll make sure to get my money’s worth! There are many Kyushu specialties like black pork cutlets, fried chicken, and champon noodles. Roast pork, roast beef, and salmon sashimi. Steamed dumplings, simmered sardines, and beef-and-potato stew. Meatballs and chicken cooked in coconut cream. There are two kinds of rice—plain white and mixed chicken rice. And of course, curry! The dessert corner has four kinds of cakes and ice cream. There’s also plenty of fresh fruit. Here’s tonight’s dinner. I love that it’s buffet style. And to finish, the classic “Sunflower Curry.” With a black pork cutlet on top. I went with the mixed chicken rice. The curry is rich with beef—so tasty. Feeling full and happy, I head to the game corner. There are arcade machines I’ve never seen before—it looks fun. The game area is open 24 hours, so you can even stay up all night. This time, I’m playing a game where you have to catch 20 balls. Whoa! That escalated quickly! And just like that, it’s over. Didn’t reach my target of 20… Couldn’t get it at all… sigh. Even though I know I won’t win, I can’t help but play again. Tonight, the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge is lit up in different colors than usual. It’s in Myaku-Myaku colors! Maybe lights everywhere are celebrating the final day of Expo Osaka. Expo Osaka… it’s really over. It’s a little sad, but now we can look forward to the upcoming integrated resort project. October 14th is Winnie the Pooh Day. I came to the shop on the same floor as the game area. There are so many items that they can’t all fit on the shelves. They’re still selling a few Expo Osaka souvenirs. Just browsing is fun enough. Besides souvenirs, there are snacks, drinks, and ice cream. When it comes to Sunflower, their original goods are a must-buy. An exclusive Sunflower Gold umbrella marker. And I bought their new eco bag too. Tonight there’s a live magic show on board. Sunflower often hosts events and entertainment at sea. There are lots of families on board tonight, with many kids. The children are so free-spirited. The magician almost looks like a kindergarten teacher. Back in my room—it’s time for a quick souvenir haul. First, the ship’s commemorative stamp—called a “Goshuin of the Sea.” There was even an Expo Osaka version, so I got that too. My favorite is this mascot hand towel. It stretches out when you pull it! The design is just too cute. Sunflower also holds seasonal events for kids. On the walls are drawings of “Sunflower” made by children—so heart-warming. There’s also a lounge area called the “Salon,” something you don’t see on most ferries. Here, you can watch TV or enjoy a meal. Expo Osaka ended with a 280 billion-yen surplus! The water dispensers offer three temperatures—cold, hot, and room temperature. Perfect for taking medicine or making instant noodles. The scenic bath is open until 10 p.m. The dressing room and bath area are both spacious and relaxing. This photo is from Google Maps. Inside the restroom, there’s a shower room available 24 hours a day. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are all provided. And now, back to my room. The upper bunk isn’t recommended for children, for safety reasons. But since I’m an adult, I’ll take the upper bunk! Climbing up is a bit tough, but fun. It feels like I’ve grown taller. The bed comes with a pillow, a small shelf, and a fluorescent lamp. There’s no power outlet on the upper bunk. A blanket and sheets are also provided. Even though I’m alone, I’ll close the curtain anyway. Good night… I woke up too early. The ferry has already traveled far and is now sailing near Ehime. Everyone’s still asleep. Huh? What’s that— a UFO? Oh, it’s a cruise ship! So dreamy and beautiful. I’ll relax a bit on board before breakfast. Let’s grab a morning coffee from the vending machine. There are machines from many brands—it’s fun to look at them all. Alcohol sales end at 11 p.m. “Milk coffee for adults.” Black coffee… still a bit too strong for me. Even as I sip my coffee absentmindedly, the ship quietly keeps moving. I’m bored—maybe I’ll visit the game corner again. Oh! Looks like someone already won a prize. There’s one prize that looks almost within reach—let’s try for it. Got it in just three tries! (Morning play is the best!) There’s a long line for breakfast. The breakfast buffet costs just 700 yen. With this many dishes, 700 yen is such a bargain—you should definitely try it. Grilled mackerel, sausage, stir-fried burdock root, and leafy greens. Pickled plum, takuan, and Sunflower’s special fried fish cake. French fries and scrambled eggs. Besides rice and curry, they also serve porridge in the morning. Bread lovers will be happy too. So here’s the luxurious 700-yen breakfast. It’s getting brighter outside. The ferry is about to dock at Oita Port. Huh? That’s a hovercraft! Wow, that’s so cool! At 6:20 a.m., we arrive at Oita Port right on schedule. The 12-hour journey felt long but went by in a flash. Oh no, I got so into listening to the Sunflower song that I missed my disembarkation time! Oops! The bus has already left! Oh well, it’s fine. Where should I go next? Even after disembarking, I can still hear the Sunflower song… Thank you so much for watching until the end.
大阪万博最終日(2025年10月13日)に、
神戸港から大分港へ向かうフェリー 「さんふらわあ ごーるど」 に乗船。
太陽がモチーフの大型フェリーで、
夜の神戸港を出発し、瀬戸内海を12時間かけて航行する船旅を体験しました。
🚢 フェリー概要
船名:さんふらわあ ごーるど(Sunflower Gold)
区間:神戸港 → 大分港(約412km)
所要時間:約12時間
航行ルート:穏やかな瀬戸内海を通過
トレードマーク:太陽のデザインが印象的
🛏️ 客室
スタンダード1名個室(6.4㎡)に宿泊。
洗面台・テーブル・クローゼット付きで、
アメニティ(スリッパ・ハンドタオル・歯ブラシ)完備。
テレビで航行位置の確認も可能です。
🍴 食事
夕食はビュッフェ(2,000円)形式。
黒豚メンチカツ、ローストビーフ、ちゃんぽん麺、カレー、デザートなど
九州グルメ中心の船上レストランで贅沢ディナー。
朝食(700円)もお得で、
鯖の塩焼きやさんふらわあのさつま揚げなど、
和洋選べるモーニングビュッフェが人気。
🎮 夜の楽しみ
24時間営業のゲームコーナーや船上マジックショーなど、
家族連れにも人気の船内アクティビティが満載。
夜は明石海峡大橋のミャクミャクカラーライトアップを通過。
大阪万博のフィナーレを彩る夜景と花火に感動しました。
⚓ 到着
翌朝6:20、大分港に定刻到着。
さんふらわあのテーマ曲が流れる中、
静かな朝日に包まれて下船しました。
🌊 この動画でわかること
フェリーさんふらわあの最新船「ごーるど」の内部紹介
神戸〜大分フェリーの乗船体験レビュー
船内レストラン・展望浴室・個室設備の詳細
大阪万博閉幕の夜に見る瀬戸内海の絶景
0:00 オープニング
0:33 さんふらわあ神戸港到着
02:38 乗船開始ー客室紹介
06:27 大阪万博閉幕の打ち上げ花火
07:06 さんふらわあ出港
08:45 夕食ビュッフェ
11:43 24時間営業のゲームコーナー
13:14 ミャクミャクカラーの明石海峡大橋
14:23 売店紹介ー船内イベントマジックショー
19:42 展望浴室とシャワールーム紹介
20:49 部屋に戻り、二段ベッドの紹介
25:45 朝食ビュッフェ
#フェリーさんふらわあ #さんふらわあごーるど #神戸港 #大分港 #フェリー旅 #船旅 #瀬戸内海クルーズ #大阪万博 #サンフラワー #SunflowerGold #フェリー旅行 #関西旅行 #九州旅行 #夜行フェリー
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21 Comments
今回の船旅はさんふらわあが期間限定で開催しているシングルユースキャンペーンを利用しています。
https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/lp/hitoritabi/
期間限定2026年6月30日(火)発便までキャンペーン対象個室の1名様運賃に+1,000円~5,000円で2名様個室を貸切できます。
This voyage utilizes Sunflower's limited-time Single Use Campaign. https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/lp/hitoritabi/
For a limited time until departures on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, you can reserve a private cabin for two people for an additional ¥1,000 to ¥5,000 per person on eligible single-occupancy fares.
Hello again, Itsuka-san!
It seems like it was just recently that we were looking forward to the opening of Osaka Expo. Now it's over! Time flies.
Speaking of which, I think this is the first time I've ever seen you miss your connections. Was there another bus?
Thank you for the video. Stay well!💚 👋New York
Great trip. Yeah it maybe like your usual Long Distance Ferry Trip in Japan, from playing anything in game center into souvenir review, but what make it special is you are departing at same time with Closing day of Osaka Expo, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge lights up with different colours, and you missing the bus transfer, but for the last context, as long as it's morning or daytime, there are plenty of transportation options available.
Classic Sunflower episode 😄😄
Sunflower, Sunflower, 🎶 🎵
I you ever heard of solo travel japan he travels on SunFlower ferry's and the song SunFlower gets stuck in people's head. People in the comments section say that the song Sunflower gets stuck in their heads and they can't stop singing the song.
Hello my friend what wonderful ferry trip I enjoyed it thank you ❤
辛苦妳了,又沒辦法好好的睡覺💤
謝謝您的介紹、分享👍
😂沒坐到公車🤣
why need so long time ?
Can you turn the music off completely in the cabin? Personally, that would drive me crazy. The food looked very tempting again. And I always have something to read with me to keep boredom at bay. 🙂
You have disrespected your ancestors by not singing along with the sunflower song
3:43 who else is grooving to the music? 💃
17:08 어린 아이 마술쇼 결말은 어떻게 되나요? 아이가 사라졌습니까? 마술쇼 흥미진진했는데 결과를 몰라 아쉽군요
😊👍👍👍👍👍
6 months went by WAY TOO FAST. I think it’s very special that you captured the final expo fireworks from the deck of a Sunflower. ❤
Might be a stupid question, but do you get to keep the slippers and towels ?
That Sunflower jingle would drive me nuts 🙂
Hope that you got home OK, after missing the bus
そのカレーはちゃう。というツッコミ全開
sunflower!!
lol oh no did you have to walk? lol
さんふらわあのビュッフェ美味いよね