Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi ()
As many escape Japan’s scorching summer heat by heading to the beach or mountains, why not make your escape aboard a ferry boat for a cool breeze, cold drink and some hula dancing?
Tokyowan Ferry connects Kurihama (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Pref.) and Kanaya (Futtsu City, Chiba Pref.) ports with a 40-minute cruise. If you are in Yokosuka, using the ferry is a great way to explore Chiba because it gets you there quickly.
Through August 31, the Tokyowan Ferry offers a “Sunset Cruise” in the evenings departing from Kurihama at 6:15 p.m. Passengers can enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Tokyo Gulf with a view of Mt. Fuji, Cape Kannonzaki and Mt. Nokogoriyama with a refreshing beverage. On the weekends, hula dancers entertain passengers.
Although we didn’t actually participate in the Sunset Cruise, my family and I was lucky enough to come across the summertime campaign when we got on the 7:20 p.m. ferry at Kanaya Port after our one-day trip around Chiba Prefecture. The 40-minute cruise was a nice surprise to cool off from the summer heat.
Tokyowan Ferry Sunset Cruise 2022
Period: Now – August 31
Hours: 6:15 p.m. (Kurihama) – 7:20 (Kanaya) - 8:10 p.m. (Kurihama)
Charge including roundtrip fare and all you can drink at bar: adult: 3,000 yen; elementary school-age to 19: 1,700 yen
Location: Kurihama Port, 8-17-20 Kurihama, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture (a 30-minute drive from Yokosuka Naval Base)
