Tokyo-Wan Ferry
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The Tokyo-Wan Ferry (東京湾フェリー Tōkyō-Wan Ferī?, "Tokyo Bay Ferry") is Japanese car ferry operator. Its line links Yokosuka, Kanagawa and Futtsu, Chiba, across Tokyo Bay in some 40 minutes. Headquartered in Yokosuka, the company started its service from 1957.
At the Port of Kanaya, connection tickets to Keihin Electric Express Railway (Keikyū) Lines are available. The single ticket comprises the ferry to the Port of Kurihama, Keikyū Bus from the port to Keikyū Kurihama Station, and Keikyū Railway Line from the station.
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[edit] Line
- Port of Kurihama (Port of Yokosuka, Yokosuka, Kanagawa) — Port of Kanaya (Futtsu, Chiba)
There is 1 service per 30 to 50 minutes, depending on seasons.
There once was a line between Yokohama and Kisarazu as well. It closed in September 1972.
[edit] Ships
| Name | Gross tonnage | Speed | Passenger capacity | In service from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanaya-maru | 3,580 t | 24 km/h 15 mph |
580 | April 1992 |
| Shirahama-maru | 3,260 t | 580 | December 1989 | |
| Kurihama-maru | 2.759 t | 570 | July 1986 |
[edit] See also
[edit] Exrernal links
- (Japanese) Official website
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