Wakato Ferry
A public ferry that operates out of Kitakyushu City. The ferry takes around three minutes to make the trip from Kitatorihata-machi, Tobata Ward to Honmachi, Wakamatsu Ward across Dokai Bay and from the ship you can enjoy an amazing view of Wakato Ohashi Bridge from up close. You can also board chartered cruises (with reservation) to enjoy a more relaxed view of the scenery including their Evening Factory Appreciation Cruise.
Spot details
- Address
- Fukuoka Kitakyushu-shi Tobata-ku Kitatorihatamachi 11-1 Map
- Area
- Kitakyushu Area
- Phone
- 0938610961
- Hours
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[First] 5:55
[Last] 22:30
*2-5 flights depart in 1 Hour - Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Boarding fee]One way100yen
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Very short trip
- If you go to Wakamatsu by JR train, you have to transfer at Orio, and it is a big detour. But there is a ferry service between Tobata and Wakamatsu. This shortcut is very convenient and cheap. One...
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- The Wakato Ferry (from Wakamatsu Ku to Tobata Ku) is a nice way to travel between the two sides of the port
- The Wakato Tosen has a long history because it was once part of the Japan National Railroads train system and connected the main trunk line from Wakamatsu to Kagoshima to the main trunk line from...
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- 懐かしさのあまり・・・
- 学生時代に北九州市内で4年間過ごし、たまに戸畑に来ていましたが、渡船になる機会がなかったのですが、今回博多に帰省の際に初めて体験できました。100円でも3分間大好きな若戸大橋を見上げながら渡れて良かったです。
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