Shimoda Port Cruise
Shimoda PortSightseeing Cruise
A unique journey aboard a Kurofune to explore Shimoda Port, a key site in Japan’s introduction to the West
Experience a luxurious cruise around Shimoda Port aboard the Black Ship Susquehanna pleasure boat, where the echoes of the end of the Edo period linger. Take in the stunning coastal scenery as you cruise past the historic site where Commodore Perry’s fleet anchored, explore Bentenjima, a place where Yoshida Shoin is believed to have sought refuge, and soak up the breathtaking views of Minami Izu.
Route
Timetable
| Service | Service Timetable |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9:10 |
| 2 | 9:40 |
| 3 | 10:10 |
| 4 | 10:40 |
| 5 | 11:05 |
| 6 | 11:30 |
| 7 | 12:30 |
| 8 | 13:20 |
| 9 | 14:05 |
| 10 | 14:50 |
| 11 | 15:30 |
| 12 | 16:00（Special services） |
| Fares | Adult: 1,500 JPY / Child: 750 JPY |
|---|---|
| Service days | Operates daily |
| Place for boarding | Shimoda Port Sotogaoka Pier (19, Sotogaoka, Shimoda) |
| Approximate Time | Approx. 20 min |
| Boat | Black Ship Susquehanna |
| Capacity | 240 people |
| Remarks | Special services are reserved for group bookings. |
Fares
| Ages | Fares |
|---|---|
| Adult (Junior high school students and above) | 1,500 JPY |
| Childt (Elementary school students) | 750 JPY |
| Preschooler | Up to 1 free per paying adult |
| Babies (Age 0) | Free |
| 2F VIP Cabin | Additional fees |
|---|---|
| Adult (Junior high school students and above) | 500 JPY |
| Childt (Elementary school students) | 250 JPY |
| Discounts and concessions | Discounts |
|---|---|
| Disability concession | 50% off the above fares |
| Group discount | 10% off for a group of 15 or more |
A handicap discount requires the presentation of a certificate.
If the certificate indicates “Type 1,” “Grade 1,” or “Requires Care,” the discount will apply to both the individual and one caregiver, for a total of two eligible persons.
- 1. Discounts cannot be applied after a purchase has been made. Be sure to show any discount vouchers or coupons during check-in.
- 2. Refunds for incorrect purchases will incur a handling fee of 200 JPY for each transaction. Please note that this charge applies exclusively to cash transactions.
- 3. To request a ticket refund, be sure to process it at the original location where you purchased the tickets.
Ship Guide
BLACK SHIP SUSQUEHANNA
Black Ship Susquehanna
- Date of construction
- March 1991 (127.00 t)
- Length
- 35.00m
- Width
- 07.60m
- Capacity
- 240 people
- Number of
passenger seats -
1F 48 cabin seats / 16 deck seats
2F 42 cabin seats / 33 deck seats
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Shimoda Port Cruise
