Japan's Only Private Training Sailing Ship "Miraihe" to Embark on a Month-Long International Voyage Connecting Kokura, Okinawa, and Keelung, Taiwan during Golden Week 2026

Zeri-Japan, a specified non-profit organization (NPO) that operates [Company's Business Activities] (Location: Kobe City, Representative: Yusuke Saraie), will operate the "Sailing Ship BLUE OCEAN Miraihe." From April 11 to May 11, 2026, the ship will undertake a long-term sail training voyage, departing from Kokura Port in Kitakyushu City, passing through Amami Oshima, Okinawa Main Island, Miyakojima, and Ishigaki Island, and making a round trip to Keelung, Taiwan.

"Miraihe" is Japan's only private training sailing ship that accepts general participants as "trainees" to join authentic sailing voyages. Participants will take part in sail operations and navigation watches alongside the crew, experiencing moving the ship as part of a team. No prior knowledge or experience is required, and the activities are tailored to each individual's physical ability.

This voyage features an international route, progressing southwest along Japan's islands and finally crossing national borders by sailboat to enter Keelung, Taiwan. Keelung is a port city known for its access to Jiufen and has deep historical ties with Japan. The extraordinary experience of crossing the sea by sailboat is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Furthermore, from the second leg, about 10 trainees from maritime officer training courses will join the voyage, making it a unique experience where future seafarers and general citizens cross the sea together on the same ship, providing all participants with the best voyage as "friends of the sea."

Voyage Schedule

Leg	Period	Route / Main Ports of Call
Leg 1	4/11(Sat)〜4/18(Sat) 7 nights, 8 days	Depart Kokura → Arrive/Depart Koniya (Amami Oshima) → Arrive Naha Passing through the Kanmon Strait, heading south into increasingly deep blue waters. After resting in the calm Koniya Port, proceed to Okinawa Main Island.
Leg 2	4/21(Tue)〜4/26(Sun) 5 nights, 6 days	Depart Naha → Arrive/Depart Ishigaki Island → Arrive Keelung, Taiwan Touring the Yaeyama Islands, finally crossing the border near Yonaguni Island. Arriving at the retro port town of Keelung.
Leg 3	4/29(Wed)〜5/11(Mon) 12 nights, 13 days	Depart Keelung → Arrive/Depart Miyakojima → Arrive/Depart Kikaijima → Arrive Kobe Bidding farewell to Taiwan and heading north. With the Kuroshio Current on our side, via Miyako and Kikaijima, on the final leg to our home port of Kobe.

Participation Fees (Tax Included)

Leg	General Price	Youth Price (Under 35)
Leg 1 (Kokura〜Naha 7 nights, 8 days)	¥130,900	¥104,500
Leg 2 (Naha〜Keelung 5 nights, 6 days)	¥103,400	¥82,500
Leg 3 (Keelung〜Kobe 12 nights, 13 days)	¥184,800	¥148,500
All 3 Legs Participation (20% discount)	¥335,280	¥268,000

* Fees include meals, accommodation (onboard), and program costs during the voyage.

* Multiple leg participation: 15% discount for 2 legs, 20% discount for 3 legs.

Details and Application

Please check the Sailing Ship BLUE OCEAN Miraihe website for details and to apply.

https://www.zeri.jp/miraie/voyage/20260411-taiwan/

About "Sailing Ship BLUE OCEAN Miraihe"

"Sailing Ship BLUE OCEAN Miraihe," operated by the Specified Non-Profit Organization Zeri-Japan, is Japan's only private training sailing ship that operates for the general public. With the mission of "nurturing people through the sea and connecting with society," it offers sail training that allows a wide range of people, from children to adults, to experience authentic sailing voyages. It also conducts collaborative voyages with schools, companies, and government agencies, and accepts trainees from maritime officer training courses, actively engaging in maritime education and marine environmental education.

Contact for inquiries regarding this matter

Specified Non-Profit Organization Zeri-Japan

〒650-0044 Kobe Harborland Center Building 8F, 1-3-3 Higashikawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City

TEL: 078-371-0121 (Reception 10:00〜16:00) Email: miraie-info@zeri.jp

https://www.zeri.jp/miraie/