Feel like you're on a luxury cruise ship! Board a large passenger ship and head to Kozushima!

• Table of Contents
• Where is Kozushima?
• Where do you board the ship from?
• What kind of ship is the large passenger ship "Salvia Maru"?
• Recommended ways to spend time on board
• What are some useful items to bring on a cruise?
• For lodging on Kozushima, try Vacation House FamiliA

Where is Kozushima?

Kozushima is one of the Izu Islands, an island of Tokyo. It is only 45 minutes by plane from Tokyo and is one of the best beaches in Japan with good water quality. Maehama Beach Mountain is also one of the 100 famous mountains for flowers. The beautiful night sky has been certified as a "Dark Sky Place" and is also known as a world heritage site for starry skies. The island is full of attractive spots such as hot springs and fresh fish, and has a rich nature and unique history and culture that you would never think it was in the same Tokyo area.

Where do you board the ship from?

Takeshiba Pier, a port that provides access to Tokyo's islands, is located 8 minutes on foot from Hamamatsucho Station, which is two stations away from Tokyo Station and can also be accessed by monorail from Haneda Airport. The Large passenger ship "Salvia Maru" leaves Tokyo at night and arrives at Kozushima the next morning. (*Depending on the season, it also departs from Yokohama.)

Roughly speaking, Large passenger ship depart at 11pm in the summer and 10pm in other seasons. They arrive at Kozushima at around 9am the next morning in the summer and around 10am in the winter, making for a 10-12 hour voyage.

Make sure to arrive at Takeshiba Terminal 30 minutes before the boat departure.
While you wait for your departure, you can go and get some motion sickness medicine and snacks, but don't forget to download the tourist app "Marutto! Kozushima " to make your trip to Kozushima even more enjoyable!
The app's features include the " Kozushima Sugoroku" game, which allows you to learn a lot about Kozushima just by playing, and the "Audio Guide," which is linked to GPS and allows you to listen to a drama-style commentary of the unique stories rooted in Kozushima when you reach the points indicated on the map.
You can now play the first story, "The Dawn of the Izu Islands - Off to Kozushima" at Takeshiba Pier! (Available in both Japanese and English)
The app can be played offline, so you can spend your time playing Sugoroku game while on the boat.

Download here!

For more information, please see the official website and articles.

"All about Kozushima" official website

What kind of ship is the large passenger ship "Salvia Maru"?

If you want to fully enjoy the feeling of a cruise, we definitely recommend a Large passenger ship!
You'll be excited by the leisurely boat trip that takes you to an extraordinary world while enjoying the night view!
This ship has also appeared in scenes from popular anime and movies, so it's a must-see for fans.
Another reason we recommend it is that it is resistant to waves and wind and has a high service rate.

The inside of the ship, there is a restaurant, vending machines, and power outlets, so you can rest assured. You can choose from classes from second class to special class. Prices vary depending on the season, but a second class Japanese-style room starts from about 7,500 yen. For families with children, we recommend the special first class seats (private rooms for four people), and for adults, the special second class seats.

The special second class seats are bunk beds separated by curtains, so you can have privacy just like in a capsule hotel.

This is a first-class room. It is as comfortable as a luxury cruise ship or hotel room. The shower and toilet are also installed in the room.
It's nice to spend some elegant time gazing at the ocean from the window. It might be a good deal if you consider spending a night in Tokyo!

Recommended ways to spend time on board

Enjoy the night view of Tokyo Bay from the observation deck!

Once you've placed your large luggage on your seat, head out to the observation deck.
With Tokyo Tower behind us, shortly after departure we pass under the Rainbow Bridge.
I think the only place you can see the Rainbow Bridge from this angle is from inside a ship!

Afterwards, you can enjoy Tokyo's glittering night view from the boat, including the Skytree, the cranes over Tokyo Bay, and planes taking off and landing at Haneda Airport.

Satisfy your hunger with the extensive vending machines and onboard restaurants

In addition to the restaurant, the ship also has vending machines selling hot snacks, cup ramen, and of course drinks.

Having a toast on the observation deck or in a restaurant is also a great feeling!
Restaurants have set opening hours, so be sure to check the ship's announcements or the information desk.

Check the sunrise time at the information desk and go to bed.

The main lights on the ship are turned off at midnight.
Let's stop partying in moderation and get some sleep to prepare for the next day.

Before going to bed, it's a good idea to check the sunrise time and arrival time at each island at the information desk and prepare for the spectacular views from the boat.
However, if your guest room has many shared areas, please be considerate of those around you and make sure the volume of your alarm and conversations is not too loud.

When you wake up, the blue ocean will be waiting for you!

Check out the extensive facilities on board

You can always stop by the information desk if you need an extra blanket or would like to upgrade or change your seat on board.
Other onboard facilities include:

・Coin showers
・Rental blankets
・Refrigerated coin lockers
・Hot Water supply (for cup ramen vending machines)

Are you worried about not having an internet connection while on the water?
The Salvia Maru is currently offering Starlink internet connection services near the information desk and in the restaurants on board, so you can rest assured even if you suddenly need to contact someone.

What are some useful items to bring on a cruise?

* Reference image (generated by AI)

It would be useful to have something like,
・Sickness medicine ・Relaxing clothes ・Toothbrush and earplugs ・Towel

It might be similar to preparing for a long-haul flight.
There is a convenience store right in front of the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal, so if you forget something, you can get it before boarding the ship.

For other access to Kozushima, please also refer to this article.

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Once you finish work on Friday, or once you arrive at Haneda Airport, just hop on a boat and head to Kozushima!
We look forward to seeing you in Kozushima!

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