Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. “Tokyo ⇔ Shimoda direct flight trial service”

[Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd.] “Tokyo ⇔ Shimoda direct flight trial service” ​
Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. Press release: September 27, 2024 “Tokyo ⇔ Shimoda direct flight trial service” ～New route that takes 2 hours and 10 minutes one way by high-speed jet boat at 80km/h～
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Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. https://www.tokaikisen.co.jp (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Junichi Yamazaki) In order to make more customers aware of the convenience of high-speed jet ships, we are actively operating temporary routes to ports other than regular routes. Masu. In response to the favorable reception of the special cruise between Tokyo and Matsuzaki that launched in June of this year, there was a request to launch a route between Tokyo and Shimoda as well. The ship is now set to enter service on the route. This trial service will connect approximately 160km from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo Port to Shimoda Port in 2 hours and 10 minutes. This is the shortest journey compared to other public transportation. The fare is 7,500 yen one way and 13,000 yen round trip. In addition, after operating from Tokyo to Shimoda, we will carry passengers traveling to Shimoda or those living around Shimoda City from Shimoda to Tokyo. By attracting divers, anglers, and tourists, we hope to revitalize the local economy of Shimoda City and the surrounding area. [Summary] *Contents are subject to change in the future. 〇Sponsored/co-sponsored Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd., SFG Marketing Co., Ltd., MiraizuCAMPUS 〇Sponsorship Shimoda City Shimoda City Tourism Association Shimoda Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shimoda Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association Minamiizu Town Minamiizu Town Tourism Association Minamiizu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shimogamo Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association
〇Implementation date Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 〇Time/Flight route *Same for 2 days Tokyo Takeshiba Pier 8:50-11:00 Shimoda Port Shimoda Port 13:50-16:00 Tokyo Takeshiba Pier 〇Fees (tax included) One-way Adult 7,500 yen Child 3,750 yen Round trip: Adult 13,000 yen, Child 6,500 yen 〇Reservation starts Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Please check our website for details. 〇Recruitment capacity 200 people per flight 〇How to apply Telephone reservation Tokai Kisen Customer Center (9:30-18:00 every day) 03-5472-9999 〇What is a high-speed jet ship It is a “sea jet plane” that uses a jet engine to blow out seawater and obtain lift from the seawater instead of air. Since the boat uses hydrofoils to float above the sea surface while sailing, there is less seawater resistance to the hull, allowing it to sail at a high speed of approximately 80km/h.It is also unaffected by waves and hardly shakes, eliminating concerns about seasickness. .
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