Introduction to Ogasawara Maru: Ogasawara Maru Ferry is the only means of transportation to the Ogasawara Islands, with a journey of 25.5 hours. The ship departs every six days, while the frequency increases to every three days during Golden Week and the first three weeks of August. In addition, due to the annual inspection in mid-January, sailings will be suspended for two weeks. When the waves are too strong or there is a typhoon, the shift can be delayed by a day or more. The Ogasawara Maru departs from Takeshiba Pier. Take the Yamanote Line from Hamamatsucho Station to the Yurikamome and get off at Takeshiba Station. It's a 10-minute walk to the pier.
The Ogasawara Maru Ferry has five floors and offers different categories of cabins. Prices range from 27,000 to 70,000 yen one way. The cheapest second-class fare is shared accommodation. There are also dormitories exclusively for women. The most expensive guest rooms have separate toilets and bathrooms. Ogasawara Maru's facilities also include restaurants, bars, showers, shops, vending machines, hot water dispensers, lounges, living rooms, karaoke rooms, children's rooms, smoking rooms, video rooms, public telephones, and small valuables safes, but There are no large lockers.