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List Of Ferry Operators In Japan
List of ferry operators in Japan lists car ferry operators in Japan. The list includes companies operating now. It also lists foreign operators that have international car ferry lines to Japan. English names might be tentative. International China *China Express Line (Yānjīng ) *China Japan International Ferry (Xīnjiànzhēn ) *Tianjin Jīn-Shén Ferry (Yānjīng ) Japan *Camellia Line *Shanghai Ferry *SHK Line Group **Kampu Ferry **Suzhou Shimonoseki Ferry *::Freight only. Plans to operate a passenger service as well. Korea, South *PanStar Ferry 팬스타페리 *Pukwan Ferry 부관페리 Russia *Sakhalin Shipping Company (SASCO) Сахалинское морское пароходство Inter-regional *A" Line *Marix Line *Miyazaki Car Ferry *MOL Group **MOL Ferry **Meimon Taiyō Ferry **Ferry Sunflower *SHK Line Group **Hankyū Ferry **Shin Nihonkai Ferry **Ocean Trans *Taiheiyō Ferry Hokkaidō *Haboro Enkai Ferry *Heart Land Ferry Hokkaid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferry
A ferry is a ship, watercraft or amphibious vehicle used to carry passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo, across a body of water. A passenger ferry with many stops, such as in Venice, Italy, is sometimes called a water bus or water taxi. Ferries form a part of the public transport systems of many waterside cities and islands, allowing direct transit between points at a capital cost much lower than bridges or tunnels. Ship connections of much larger distances (such as over long distances in water bodies like the Mediterranean Sea) may also be called ferry services, and many carry vehicles. History In ancient times The profession of the ferryman is embodied in Greek mythology in Charon, the boatman who transported souls across the River Styx to the Underworld. Speculation that a pair of oxen propelled a ship having a water wheel can be found in 4th century Roman literature "''Anonymus De Rebus Bellicis''". Though impractical, there is no reason why it could not work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsugaru Kaikyō Ferry
The is a privately owned ferry service crossing the Tsugaru Strait, which separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The ferries run two routes: Hakodate to Aomori and Hakodate to Ōma. Routes Hakodate—Aomori This route links the Port of Hakodate in Hakodate, Hokkaido with the Port of Aomori in Aomori. A trip takes three hours and twenty minutes one way, and is operated by four ships: the ''Blue Mermaid'', ''Blue Dolphin'', ''Blue Happiness'', and ''Blue Luminous''. Each ship makes two rounds trips a day. With the conversion of the Seikan Tunnel from convention trains into the Hokkaido Shinkansen, this route has seen a resurgence in ridership as the cheaper alternative. It connects Japan National Route 4 in Aomori with Japan National Route 5 in Hakodate. Hakodate—Ōma This route links Hakodate with the Port of Ōma in Ōma, Aomori. National Routes 279 and 338 run along this route as well. A trip takes ninety minutes one way, and is operated by the with two round trips a day. Histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōhoku Region
The , Northeast region, or consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures (''ken''): Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata. Tōhoku retains a reputation as a remote, scenic region with a harsh climate. In the 20th century, tourism became a major industry in the Tōhoku region. History Ancient & Classical period In mythological times, the area was known as Azuma (吾妻, あづま) and corresponded to the area of Honshu occupied by the native Emishi and Ainu. The area was historically the Dewa and the Michinoku regions, a term first recorded in (654). There is some variation in modern usage of the term "Michinoku". Tōhoku's initial historical settlement occurred between the seventh and ninth centuries, well after Japanese civilization and culture had become firmly established in central and southwestern Japan. The last stronghold of the indigenous Emishi on Honshu and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaidō
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territory that was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island, known as the Ainu people. While geographers such as Mogami Tokunai and Mamiya Rinzō explored the isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiheiyō Ferry
The is a privately-owned cruiseferry operator connecting Nagoya, Sendai, and Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Tomakomai in Japan. It is a subsidiary of the Nagoya-based Meitetsu Group, a group of companies that focuses primarily on rail transport in the Chūkyō metropolitan area. History The Taiheiyō Ferry was first founded as the in 1970, operating a line between Nagoya and Ōita (city), Ōita City with the ''Arkas'', with a stop at Nachikatsuura, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama added in May 3rd, 1975. The current route between Nagoya, Sendai, and Tomakomai soon began in 1973. In 1982, the Meitetsu Group acquired the Taiheiyō Enkai Ferry and renamed it to its current name. Routes The Taiheiyō Ferry operates a single regular route between Nagoya, Sendai, and Tomakomai. Ships operate every day between Sendai and Tomakomai, and every other day between Nagoya and Sendai. Out of the three ships the company operates, only the ''Kiso'' and ''Ishikari'' stop at Nagoya. The company also operate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
