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Jian Zhen Hao, a new passenger-cargo liner connecting Shanghai and Japan, will officially enter service on July 19.
Operated by China-Japan International Ferry Co Ltd, the ship marks the third generation of ferry service between the two countries.
Named after Jianzhen, the Tang Dynasty (618-907) monk who helped bring Buddhism to Japan, the ship is the first and only passenger-cargo liner linking Shanghai and Japan.
Passengers can enjoy scenic views of Japan's Seto Inland Sea during the journey, including the iconic Seto Ohashi Bridge, an experience not available to larger vessels.
The liner operates on a biweekly rotating schedule, sailing one week between Shanghai and Osaka and the following week between Shanghai and Kobe.
The Japan-bound voyages depart Shanghai at noon on Saturdays and arrive around 9 am local time the following Mondays, after about 45 hours at sea.
Return trips depart Japan at 9:30 am local time on Tuesdays and arrive in Shanghai on Thursdays.
Unlike cruise ships, the Jian Zhen Hao functions primarily as a transport service. It offers more generous baggage allowances than air travel and allows passengers to ship large items, such as motorcycles, for an additional fee.
As a transportation service, the Jian Zhen Hao requires passengers to arrange their own visas before traveling to Japan.
The vessel departs from the Jungong Road port in Shanghai’s Baoshan district.
The Jian Zhen Hao offers five types of cabins:
·Deluxe Ocean-view Suite (2 adults and 2 children): 8,000 yuan ($1,100) per room
·Family Ocean-view Cabin (2 persons): 6,000 yuan ($830) per room
·Comfort Ocean-view Cabin (bunk beds for 4 persons): 6,000 yuan ($830) per room
·Leisure Ocean-view Cabin (bunk beds for 4 persons): 2,000 yuan ($275) per person
·Tatami-style Shared Room (8 tatami beds): 1,500 yuan ($205) per person