This Japanese Ferry Has Ridiculously Large Suite | 2.5 Hour from Niigata to Sado Island
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2023
- I'm taking a Japanese ferry from Niigata to Sado Island for lunch this time and trying Suite. The cabin is huge. The ship is operated by Sado Kisen.
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This is the kind of suite you need for those long, 2 day crossings from Hokkaido! 2.5 hours just isn’t long enough to fully enjoy such a lavish setup!
Agreed! Only, it would get more expensive depending on the length of the voyage.
This is the 3rd video of someone buying one of these large rooms with a bed for a 2-3 hour trip. I know they want to show us what is offered but it seems extreme to me.
@CherylSoergel - it’s absolutely extreme, BUT we wouldn’t know about it or be able to ask ‘why?’ or be curious and find answers if we never knew about it.
The ‘real’ question is ‘why’ they would build a room that’s basically the size of a house, on a ferry ride that only takes 2.5hrs? Especially when the room looks like a cross between a bedroom and an office.
Do people hold big business meetings and bring their families with them from one port to the next?
Do family gatherings/reunions happen on ferries?
What is the cost of the room compared to the others?
Is it worth it to the ferry line to be able to charge for this huge room once in a while, as opposed to the smaller, less expensive rooms?
Was this a fluke and they just made the most of it?
If you were insanely wealthy and automatically reserved the most expensive suite/flight/cruise/etc because the cost means nothing to you, is the ferry service making money because lots of wealthy people travel between those ports?
“Be curious. Not judgmental.”
- Walt Whitman
Asking questions is the best way to find answers and finding answers is the best way to not be wrong when you ‘guess’.
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I get it. It's 30 years old. But they could at least remodel it so it doesn't look like it's 30 years old! Even the beds look like the original beds. This is one sad old fugly suite! YUK
I think it's sponsored, so no worries on the wallet
That's a heck of a room for a 2 1/2 hour trip. The decor was a lot more 1994 than I was expecting though. Really brings back some memories.
1994 may have been the last time they found someone to rent that room for 2.5 hours.
That room was something else! It would hold all of us for the Solo-san annual fan club meeting and curry banquet. The food looked good, and it was a tranquil and comfortable trip. Thanks for taking us along. 😊
Oh boy, I sure hope that STJ Curryfest comes off! 🍛 Would love to be there! 😎✌️
@@gus473 “Curryfest” 😂 awesome
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Well, there is no point paying $100+ for a ~3 hour trip, but I could see the appeal of this room. It's bigger than my apartment in Europe, and I've got a pretty big one.
But but but.....there's curry.....
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Do you know if People can live, sign a lease or agreement on the ferry or another type? For me I can see the Appeal for some others as well.
I can think of 2 reasons for that suite.
#1 is what was mentioned in the video, corporate meetings.
#2. Floating love hotel.
The TV's turning on by themselves was a little bit spooky 👻 Thanks for always making me laugh and taking us with you on these wonderful adventures 🤘
I noticed the terminal seemed to be much louder than most of the terminals you go through. Also, as a retired US coast guardsman it did my heart good to see the Japanese coast guard cutters. ❤
Semper Paratus! 😎✌️
That suite would be great for a family with children. I was attracted to how quiet and peaceful it seemed in the suite.
I really enjoy your videos! ❤
Only one bedroom with only two beds. For the whole family with children?
@@Comrade_Tokoloshe Maybe the couches turn into beds?
I follow a lot of Japanese vlog channels but nothing beats the serenity and beauty of the videos of this channel. The first channel i ever subscribed!! Thank you Solo-san for these incredible journeys that you take us upon!!
I don’t even watch the other ones because I tend to compare with Solo-San and find the others lacking.
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We travel through Japan with you. Thank you
16:33 Boss coffee! I bought that from the vending machines almost everyday when I was in Japan. That was such a long time ago. Good to know that they are still making Boss coffee (and the Asashi Calpis water). ❤
This channel has got to be the best unintentional ASMR of all time
It was kind of eerie in that suite. You could definitely tell it was designed in the 90's but the room was much better maintained than one would imagine. I suppose it doesn't get very heavy use. I would have peeked into every door, drawer and cupboard and then wandered the private deck.
Looks like a good way for a group of business people to meet while taking the Ferry. More like a conference room with some beds than a suite hah. Love the content!
The bed is for when one of the conference’ers overindulge.
Holy crap Batman, that suite is bigger than some apartments out there!!🤯
That suite was ridiculous !!!!! It definitely needs a longer voyage to fully enjoy 😊
9m31s: I was expecting "Empty" or "Nothing"... But reading "Air" just made me laugh out loud!
🤣"Jet engine style ventilation fan"🤣
The Japanese are so modest with their separate beds, like TV shows from the 1950s. But in all seriousness, I think that suite was built for the Royal Family. It's incredible.
Thank you for your video. That luxury suite was not design for a single person. It looks like it was meant to be for a small group of businessmen or a family. Since you paid for a suite meant for at least four people, I'm glad you took all the cookies and a number of drinks.
That suite is much better for something like that one 48 hour trip you did, and best shared with others as it looks like it can sleep up to four people. I don't even really know why they bother with it unless they get a lot of groups using it to hang out for the trip.
Always comforting to see a notification that Solo San has a new video up. Thanks for another journey!
As a liminal space artist your videos are pure inspiration. Thank you so much for what you do!
I keep on being amazed about these ferries in Japan.
I like how the "Retro" Japanese toilet is like the most advanced and futuristic toilet imaginable in the US lmao
Great trip. Once Again, what a huge room for that duration of the trip. And yeah, this room vibe is 90's certified. The TV is turning on automatically, maybe the default setting is standby and can be turned on centrally, but still can be turn off by passenger. Suite and Special room definitely huge for that duration of the trip, but it's looks good if you staying in there as a couple or group.
16:40 Hheeyy, you ate another cookie!
But yes, that was a huge suite for such a short duration of time. Certainly worth more to get a cheaper option and spend your time eating and playing in the arcade.
Nice video, nonetheless.
I've never seen a suite that big, no wonder it was expensive. Good idea taking 2nd class back, not to mention the beautiful scenery. Glad you enjoyed your meal. Never saw that much seaweed in a meal before. Always learning something. Will see you in the next one. Take care, stay safe.
Seaweed is yummy. I can't get enough of it.
It's always a treat to see you've posted. Thanks so much for letting us have a chance to see the meals and cabins that are available. I personally love to travel on ferries and trains so thanks again for taking us with you ☺️
Yeah, G'day,
What an amazing meeting place onboard that ferry, I would say definitely set up for corporate functions, meetings, or celebrations. So many curry temptations before boarding but it was worth the wait till you got to the destination. All the curry was gone on your return because our fans and subscribers wanted to share in the experience.
Another interesting travel excursion with a difference. Thank you
Thanks for the great video! What a contrast in the first room and the trip back. Fun trip.
the packaging on those cookies is so cute!!
That room is super nice 😎👍
Again , Thank You for a view of the country that most would never see .
Wow! That is something else. My mind goes straight to shady dealings and nefarious activity with that suite.very cool 🙂 thsnk you for sharing 👍
Always a pleasure to join you on one of your excursions. That suite is definitely a party room. It would be nice to have something like this on a longer ride. One thing Solo-san, what was the shower like?
It's a good thing that curry was worth the wait - I was afraid you'd crack and eat on board! If it weren't for those cookies, you might have 😂! I can't imagine why they'd put such a gigantic suite on a 2.5 hour ferry, but next time you come you'll have book the special so you can see what's different about it. I imagine that it'll be a little smaller, anyway.
Man, that suite looks exquisite. I hope you had a wonderful time!
I always am glad when you get to have your beloved curry. I knew it was going to be a good video because you eat food to enjoy not just to have a meal.
honestly despite the aged look of the suite i would love that space for multiple days.
The sun setting sky is so beautiful.
Wow that was a huge suite for one and you were rattling around like a pea in a pod there! No time to even put your head down on the beds, let alone make full use of the facilities in the room. Hope your 'conference meeting' for one went well and it was agreed that curry was the best way forward 😃
The Suite would be great for a longer journey and yes 2nd class is ok for such a short journey. Lovely sunset
Thank you for always posting. I love your content. I like how you post the time at the beginning and each time you wake if it's an overnight and also at arrivals and departures. Something that I would find helpful/interesting would be if you also posted the day of the week at the same time, for example Monday 11:00 am or Thursday 22:00. Much thanks for all you do.
Wow, this Japanese ferry is absolutely incredible! The suite is ridiculously large and luxurious. I can't believe you get to enjoy a 2.5-hour journey from Niigata to Sado Island in such style. The views must be breathtaking. Definitely adding this to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing this amazing experience! 🚢🌊😍
The caption at 6:55 is something so nice attention to detail and I truly appreciate STJ’s effort in making these immersive videos! ありがとうございます！
Thanks for the detailed video! Im travelling solo very soon from niigata to sado so I was a bit nervous about the process, but having it laid out to me so clearly is very relieving!
A suite suitable for a board meeting before treating themselves to a snack of curry and rice with noodles and seaweed. (I liked how the balcony was in the lee of the ship's superstructure.) Then back home (1st class, of course) to put the board's decisions into practice. These ferry companies have got it all figured out, you know; you just skewed their reasoning a little!
I thought the entrance hall quite spartan in comparison to other ferries you have taken us on.
It is interesting to see that the ship was built in 1994 and it looks like the décor, and colors of the interior spaces haven't been updated at all in 30 years. Is that normal/usual practice?
I wish you were in this room for those long trips you make :)
That suite was defiantly channeling those 1990's vibes.
There's a good little sushi place near the port I arrived at; might be different to your port, depending on route. There was a grassy area where the Sado Taiko Festival was. It's near there, where the night buses wait for passengers. Also, there's little tiny boats you can take a trip in, ladies steer the boats. It's a fun thing to do on Sado.
that whole drawer of complimentary air shows that this room is expensive :D
if you ever have a friend who does not know what to do when they are going to japan on holiday and show them this channel and video's and they will know where to go and what to do when you go to japan so awesome
Very nice. Thank you. (... you love that curry...)(I live in San Antonio, Texas, USA and because of you, I bought the "Vermont Curry, the number-one selling brand of Japanese curry roux"... made it with stewed pork chops and rice... quite tasty!)
Wowsers!!! That room looks wider and larger. 😊
The suite is screaming 90s decor 😅 very nostalgic as a millenial
Omg my friend I love your videos this one omg is awesome I can't wait to try in travel my friend enjoy yourself have safe travels
The Boss drink said Milk Tea. I used to like hot Boss coffee from vending machines when I was travelling in Japan. It warms you up and gives you a caffeine boast. And it's cheaper than Starbucks.
9:32 I choked on my coffee 😹
I think you should get a bigger Suite next time. You hardly had any room for your long journey...🤣😂 Great video as always !
Picturing STJ sitting in that huge haunted suite eating complimentary butter cookies is too funny. My only disappointment was he didnt pair the cookies with the apple juice.
Thanks for sharing your tour. Loved it
The suite looks like it’s set up for business meetings. Maybe more passengers are allowed to go up to the room if you pay a corporate rate. It may be used as an employee or management bonus, which includes a day trip to the island.
Dang, the room comes with everything cookies, coffee, a drawer of air, and a ghost who really wants to watch TV
nice. thanks for the great videos ^_^
I loved this video. I found it funny and witty.❤
Very nice. Thank you for sharing another trip and curry meeting 🍛
Thanks for taking us along. I appreciate you and every one of your adventures. Be well STJ 😊
ThanksMuch !..yup.
Wow!! That suite was surely meant for a ferry for a longer stay/trip because there is no way 2.5 hours is enough to take full advantage of that room. It's an apartment!!! Those TV's turning on by themselves was spooky. Those cymbals (not drums) would have scared me silly. LOL That suite is waaay too much for one person. Maybe a family of 4 would be better. Or a group of business men for a meeting. That is one HUGE room ..
I think STJ should do some shirts or hats with some of his trips he as taken us on I would definitely buy some!
The suite definitely looks like a time capsule for the 90s.
6:44 That was my guess. Maybe their keiretsu needed a place for a very secret board meeting and then gave the ship to the ferry company, which doesn't quite know what to do with it.
This is another one of those suites that make you wonder why the ship even has one like it if that's the longest voyage it ever makes. Must be there in case the president of the ferry company ever needs to impress someone. :)
Great for a large group, and i love the balcony, but I’m with you, i feel unsettled in big rooms. Why is that? Fun video, as always, thank you! And i just looked it up, if you ever find yourself at the lighthouse in Shima, look East and wave! I’m almost 7,000 miles away (in the shadow of Pine Log Mountain, Georgia). Safe travels, fam! 💖🙏🕊
I like your sense of humour, Boo. As if I could ever see past Pine Log Mountain.
@@roboftherock your eyesight can't hop? Im the only one?! Somebody call the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, tell 'em I'm special! 😂 Sorry, i teld to only write TH-cam comments when my brain is fried. Thank you for seeing my weird humor. Hope you have the loveliest weekend 💚🙏🕊
@@MayimHastings right back at you, Boo.
The suite was very nice. It was great. 👍👍👍😍😍😍
Watching this advertisement and eating pork chops for dinner. Makes a very relaxing meal.
All I could think of was that that must be meant for, like, small school trips, or a family reunion, or an office outing--something big you can crowd everybody into and maybe tuck kids in the beds for naps. That was gloriously ridiculous. At least you got good curry!
This ferry had to originally be for a longer haul trip earlier in its lifecycle. I can understand the conference room set up for businessmen, but to have such an extravagant bedroom for two hours seems unnecessary.... unless it is for recreational purpos... i retract my statement, what a wonderful suite.
That suite was too big. Unless they plan to use this ferry for longer journeys. The view of the sun setting was beautiful. Curry looked good . thank you again.
this is the most funny episode in your channel
Nice trip
This is a private party space for a small corporate retreat I think. And, well, beds if someone needs to lie down. But the rest of it screams, "Team building afternoon on nearby island, drinks served in the meeting room on the way there."
It would be for a family or other group outing, not necessarily just corporate groups. A family of 4-6 would definitely find plenty of use from all that suite space, since anyone with kids of varying age can tell you that it is tough to keep everyone busy but also keep track of everyone. The price jump makes a lot more sense when you think about it from the perspective of being able to split the upgrade cost down per passenger in the group, and the various spaces mean that different people can take naps, watch tv, etc all in the suite without worrying about having to watch everyone on the large ship.
very nice!
So strange that such a big room exists for such a short journey. I wonder if it's like something a famous person would use, having the whole top floor and such, while they could sleep and relax in that bedroom while their team of producers and such, sit in the big meeting-like room where they have a bunch of drinks for everyone while they discuss things and use all of the extra space for equipment.
The suite you took would be good for a company board meeting. Otherwise, I agree with you; it's too much!
Whatever you do, don't overthink the videos. Relax and enjoy yourself.
Those drinks were so interesting
I think because the Japanese take care of almost every aspect of everything 😂 this room looks like it's out of a time capsule from the 90s it's fantastically preserved
great video, and amazing, you got free cookies, tea, free air, and your own private ghost to turn your tvs on!
I calculate on a 2.5hour journey you could spend 8 mins 48 seconds in each chair/bed they give you including one toilet.
The suite is huge!
This trip is similar to that of Hiroshima to Matsuyama by traveling time, but the car ferries serving that route are nothing compared to the "Okesa Maru"... This entire ship looks like an overkill for this trip, and the luxurious suite is indeed ridiculous (in a good way) - I think it's entire purpose is that its (huge) price makes every other price on board look affordable. :) Thanks for sharing!
this looks like a nice ship
Hopefully the yakuza boss wasn't too angry that you stole his usual room!
That is a truly impressive suite, although it does seem quite excessive to have this as an option for such short trips XD
10:10 You get first dibs on the lifeboat too, looks like! Maybe you can sell (or pitch) Curry Flavored Oreos.
What a huge suite, so relaxing to be in. Fyi I really liked the pattern on the wall paper and door. I guess this ferry must do much longer trips so you can sleep overnight? Thanks Laurie. NZ.
If I had the money I would travel in this suite for the rest of my life!
Wow that was a large suite for so short a route! Must have been for business meetings, or large families. I can understand being uncomfortable there all alone.