STU48 One-Day Captains on Jumbo Ferry "Aoi"
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STU48 One-Day Captains on Jumbo Ferry "Aoi"

Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal and on board the Jumbo Ferry "Aoi"

location
Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal and on board the Jumbo Ferry "Aoi"
period
October 24, 2026 (Sat)
Time
On the 8:15 sailing from Kobe, arriving Takamatsu 13:00 (via Sakate Port, Shodoshima)
cost
No extra charge (a regular ticket for the sailing is required)
access
About 10 minutes by the paid shuttle bus from Sannomiya Station (¥230), or roughly 1.7 km (20–30 minutes) on foot from the Sannomiya stations.

Why You Should Visit

To mark 150 years of the Kato Kisen group, Jumbo Ferry — which links Kobe with Shodoshima and Takamatsu — is appointing STU48 members Hyodo Aoi, Fukuda Akari and trainee Fujita Ayu as one-day captains of its new ship, the Aoi. On the 8:15 sailing from Kobe on Saturday 24 October they will greet passengers at the boarding gate, make on-board announcements at departure and arrival, hold a ceremony as the ship passes under the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and walk the decks. Only passengers on this sailing can take part, and a regular ticket is all you need — a treat for fans who fancy a Seto Inland Sea crossing.

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Essentials

There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal and on board the Jumbo Ferry "Aoi", and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
You need to board the 8:15 sailing from Kobe on Saturday 24 October. Book online on the Jumbo Ferry website or by phone (from one month before sailing). Details on joining the group photo will be announced later.
NOTE

Plan for the day

  • Welcome at the boarding gate in Kobe
  • On-board announcements at Kobe departure, Sakate arrival and Takamatsu arrival
  • Ceremony passing the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
  • Walkabouts on board wearing "one-day captain" sashes
  • Group photo with passengers who wish to join (not individual photos)
  • Send-off and welcome at Sakate, send-off at Takamatsu

Not open to the public / not included

  • The appointment ceremony and bridge tour cannot be viewed
  • No singing or live performance
  • No photography of the event, handshakes, individual photos or autographs

※Plans may change or be cancelled depending on weather and sailing conditions

出典: PR TIMES(ジャンボフェリー株式会社)

FAQ

Can I watch without boarding?
No. Everything takes place during the voyage, so you need to be on the 8:15 sailing from Kobe on 24 October.
Can I take photos or get autographs?
No photography of the event, handshakes, individual photos or autographs. Only a group photo with passengers who wish to join is planned.
Is there a live performance?
No singing or live performance is planned. The focus is greetings, announcements and walkabouts on board.
Can I get off at Shodoshima?
Yes — the members plan a send-off and welcome at Sakate Port on Shodoshima, and a send-off for passengers disembarking at Takamatsu.

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