Kyushu Region List of Participating Companies
Fukuoka Prefecture
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Camellia Line Co., Ltd.
Our ship operates between Fukuoka in Japan and Busan in South Korea.
The capacity is 522 people
It's unique to Kyushu, distance from Busan Korea Same as Hiroshima and Kagoshima
be much closer than Tokyo or Osaka
Schedule
Daytime service from Hakata to Busan
Night flight from Busan to Hakata
*Operations are operated every day except on days when the service is suspended about once a month
*It takes about 6 hours.
From Busan will depart from Busan at night and arrive in Hakata early in the morning.
Regular travel is a style of enjoying one country on a single trip.
However, our proposal is,It is a trip where you can enjoy two countries at once.
Therefore, I recommend this itinerary to inbound customers.
You can use the nightly flight from Busan as if it were a hotel.
After dinner in Busan, you can enjoy the night view of Busan on board and on board,
When you wake up in the morning, you can enjoy breakfast ramen in Fukuoka, Japan.
Also, the arrival and disembarkation of Fukuoka will start at 7:30 a.m.including immigration and customs inspections
You can enter Japan from 8:30 to 9:00.
The sightseeing on the day you arrive will go smoothly arrive.
Hakata Port has good access to JR Hakata Station and Tenjin.approximately 20 minutes by bus
Bicycles can also be brought in for an additional charge.
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Hankyu Ferry Co. Ltd.
■What type of route is it?
Long-distance ferry
■Features of the route and departure/arrival points
Long-distance ferry service connecting Shin Moji Port (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) ⇔ Kobe Rokko Island Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) and Osaka Izumiotsu Port (Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture) in 12 hours and 30 minutes
■Foreign language support
Multilingual description available
■Access to departure and arrival points
・Access to Kitakyushu Shin Moji Port
Approx. 35 minutes from JR Kokura Station by connecting bus (fare and free of charge)
・Access to Kobe Rokko Island Port
Approximately 20 minutes from JR Sumiyoshi Station by connecting bus (fare: 230 yen)
Approx. 10 minutes from Rokko Liner Island Kitaguchi Station by connecting bus (fare: free)
・Access to Osaka Izumiotsu Port
Approx. 45 minutes from JR Izumifuchu Station by liaison bus (fare: 270 yen)
15 minutes from Izumiotsu Station on the Nankai Line by bus (fare: free)
■Other Services
Credit card accepted, WIFI available
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Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co., Ltd.
・We operate ferry (RoPax) between Osaka (Nanko Port) and Kitakyushu (Shinmoji Port).
Timetables (Both "Osaka to Kitakyushu" and "Kitakyushu to Osaka")
1st sailing departs at 17:00 and arrives at 5:30 next morning
2nd sailing departs at 19:50 and arrives at 8:30 next morning
There are many good tourist spots nearby our calling ports.
Osaka Nanko port has good accessibility to Osaka, and other major cities in Kansai area such as Kyoto, Kobe and Nara.
Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port is gateway to Kyushu area. You can journey easlily throughout Kyushu. Also you can travel to Western Honshu (Chugoku) across Kanmon Bridge.
Our ferries arrive destination in the morning. So you can enjoy any activities in Kansai or Kyushu throught the day.
We hope you will go on board "Cityline" Meimon Taiyo Ferry.
Access.
Osaka Nanko Port: 5-minute walk from "Ferry Terminal Station" of New Tram line, Osaka Metro.
Shinmoji Port: Free shuttle bus from Kokura Station or Moji Station of JR Kyushu (40 minutes from Kokura station or 20 minutes from Moji Station to the port).
Reservations.
Available via the English, Chinese and Korean websites.
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Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry Co., Ltd.
This long-distance service connects Yokosuka Port (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) and Shin Moji Port (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) by large car ferry.
Rooms range from budget-priced rooms to rooms with private terraces with sea views,
There is a restaurant and a large public bath. For a limited time only, you can also enjoy BBQ.
<Access to the boarding terminal
Yokosuka Port: Approx. 6 minutes by cab from Yokosuka Chuo Station on the Keikyu Line
Shin Moji Port: Approx. 45 min. by connecting bus from JR Kokura (only one bus a day).
<Others
Credit card payment is available at the ticket counter.
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Yamasa Shippinng Co.,ltd.
・Gunkanjima Landing & Cruise (Operated by 90 gross ton class high-speed sightseeing cruise boat)
This route connects Nagasaki Port, Oohato Nagasaki City, and Hashima or Gunkanjima(Battleship Island) as it is commonly known. This island is an isolated small island 19km southwest from Nagasaki Port and is a component of a UNESCO World Heritage Site as Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution heritage.
You can enjoy landing and sightseeing on Gunkanjima (Hashima), and cruising around the island in a total round-trip time of 150 minutes.
For foreign languages support, an English-speaking guide is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and a Chinese-speaking guide is available on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The departure and arrival point is Nagasaki Port Terminal in Oohato, Nagasaki City. This terminal is located right next to the large shopping mall building, "Yumesaito". Nagasaki Port Terminal is a 15-minute walk from JR Nagasaki train station and a 5-minute walk from the "Ohato" tram stop.
We accept credit cards.
Saga Prefecture
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Yamasa Shippinng Co.,ltd.
・Gunkanjima Landing & Cruise (Operated by 90 gross ton class high-speed sightseeing cruise boat)
This route connects Nagasaki Port, Oohato Nagasaki City, and Hashima or Gunkanjima(Battleship Island) as it is commonly known. This island is an isolated small island 19km southwest from Nagasaki Port and is a component of a UNESCO World Heritage Site as Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution heritage.
You can enjoy landing and sightseeing on Gunkanjima (Hashima), and cruising around the island in a total round-trip time of 150 minutes.
For foreign languages support, an English-speaking guide is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and a Chinese-speaking guide is available on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The departure and arrival point is Nagasaki Port Terminal in Oohato, Nagasaki City. This terminal is located right next to the large shopping mall building, "Yumesaito". Nagasaki Port Terminal is a 15-minute walk from JR Nagasaki train station and a 5-minute walk from the "Ohato" tram stop.
We accept credit cards.
Nagasaki Prefecture
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KUMAMOTO FERRY CO.,LTD
Ocean Arrow travels through the Ariake Sea at a maximum speed of 30 knots (about 55 km/h). This is almost twice the speed of a regular car ferry, and the voyage between Kumamoto and Shimabara, which previously took one hour, will be reduced to about 30 minutes.
This route connects the Trans-Kyushu International Tourist Route (Oita - Beppu - Aso - Kumamoto - Unzen - Nagasaki), which is dotted with world-class tourist resources, in the shortest possible distance.
The Ocean Arrow trip covers the middle part of the Trans-Kyushu International Tourist Route, linking both sides of the Ariake Sea.
The Ariake Sea crossing from Oita to Shimabara and Nagasaki via Aso and Kumamoto will be the highlight of the trip.
Crossing the Ariake Sea by Ocean Arrow is faster and more comfortable than taking the highway.
■What type of route is it?
Short-distance ferry
■Features of the route and departure/arrival points
This is a regular short-distance service connecting Kumamoto Port (Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) and Shimabara Port (Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture) in about 30 minutes by high-speed car ferry
■Foreign language support
Multilingual signage is available.
■Access to departure and arrival points
Access to Kumamoto Port: 30 minutes by bus from JR Kumamoto Station, get off at Kumamoto Port Ferry Terminal, and walk 0 minutes.
Access to Shimabara Port: 5 minute walk from Shimabara Railway Shimabara Port Station
■Other Services
Credit card payment available, WiFi available
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Yamasa Shippinng Co.,ltd.
・Gunkanjima Landing & Cruise (Operated by 90 gross ton class high-speed sightseeing cruise boat)
This route connects Nagasaki Port, Oohato Nagasaki City, and Hashima or Gunkanjima(Battleship Island) as it is commonly known. This island is an isolated small island 19km southwest from Nagasaki Port and is a component of a UNESCO World Heritage Site as Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution heritage.
You can enjoy landing and sightseeing on Gunkanjima (Hashima), and cruising around the island in a total round-trip time of 150 minutes.
For foreign languages support, an English-speaking guide is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and a Chinese-speaking guide is available on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The departure and arrival point is Nagasaki Port Terminal in Oohato, Nagasaki City. This terminal is located right next to the large shopping mall building, "Yumesaito". Nagasaki Port Terminal is a 15-minute walk from JR Nagasaki train station and a 5-minute walk from the "Ohato" tram stop.
We accept credit cards.
Oita Prefecture
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MOL Sunflower Ltd.
Our company operates four long course ferries.
1.It connects Oarai Port (Oarai-cho, Ibaraki Prefecture) and Tomakomai Port (Tomakomai City, Hokkaido) in about 18 hours.
2.It connects Osaka Port (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) and Beppu Port (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) in about 11 hours and 30 minutes.
3.It connects Kobe Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) and Oita Port (Oita City, Oita Prefecture) in about 12 hours.
4.It connects Osaka Port (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) and Shibushi Port (Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture) in about 15 hours.
All routes are very convenient as they are close to major Japanese cities (Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto).
Not only Hokkaido and Osaka, which are popular with many people, but also OitaPrefecture, which is famous for its hot springs, can be reached just by taking a ferry, which is said to be a moving hotel.
We have a variety of room types from affordable capsule hotel types to deluxe rooms and suites with private balconies and bathrooms.
You can enjoy the buffet at the restaurant and the large bath with a view of the sea on every route.
(* There is no restaurant only on the midnight service of Hokkaido route)
< Access to the platform >
Please visit our website.
< Others >
You can make a credit card payment on the internet reservation or at the procedure counter of each port.
Each ship can enjoy other contents such as sightseeing information and movies through the dedicated communication service "SSQ."
*There is no service on the Kobe - Oita route and the Oarai - Tomakomai route (midnight ferry). External communication is not supported.
*Languages are available in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
In 2023, Japan's first environmentally friendly LNG ferry started service between Osaka and Beppu.
Ships scheduled to be introduced in 2025 will also be fueled by LNG.
By using LNG (liquefied natural gas) as a fuel, we produce almost no sulfur oxides (SOx), significantly reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and are environmentally conscious.
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Uwajima Unyu Ferry Co., Ltd.
Uwajima Unyu Ferry connects Yawatahama Port (Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture) with Beppu Port (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) and Usuki Port (Usuki City, Oita Prefecture) by car ferry in approximately 3 hours.
The Reimei Maru and Akebono Maru ferries, which have been carefully designed for interior comfort, are equipped with Wi-Fi service and a barrier-free environment.
From the windows of the ship, you can see the impressive scenery of Cape Sada and the giant windmills. You will be able to relax and enjoy the scenery that changes one after another during the voyage.
This route is ideal and convenient for sightseeing in Beppu and Usuki.
【Nearby attractions】
Beppu Onsen：Beppu Onsen is a hot spring village that flows the largest amount of hot spring water in Japan. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing at a rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous for its high therapeutic effects.This town is divided into eight major hot spring areas collectively called “Beppu Hatto,” which offers beautiful scenery and various types of waters of different qualities.
Usuki Stone Buddhas ：These are figures of Buddha carved in rock in Usuki City, Oita Prefecture that have been designated a national treasure.More than 60 figures were carved in rock face created by hardened volcanic ash and molten rock that erupted from Mt. Aso (Kumamoto Prefecture) approximately 90,000 years ago.
The Usuki Stone Buddhas have earned great international appreciation as a cultural heritage in light of the number of figures, their beauty, and remarkable carving techniques used despite the solid rock face.
【Access】
Yawatahama Port：5 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes on foot from JR Yawatahama Station.
Beppu Port：10 minutes by taxi or 40 minutes on foot from JR Beppu Station.
Usuki Port：5 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes on foot from JR Usuki Station.
Kumamoto Prefecture
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KUMAMOTO FERRY CO.,LTD
Ocean Arrow travels through the Ariake Sea at a maximum speed of 30 knots (about 55 km/h). This is almost twice the speed of a regular car ferry, and the voyage between Kumamoto and Shimabara, which previously took one hour, will be reduced to about 30 minutes.
This route connects the Trans-Kyushu International Tourist Route (Oita - Beppu - Aso - Kumamoto - Unzen - Nagasaki), which is dotted with world-class tourist resources, in the shortest possible distance.
The Ocean Arrow trip covers the middle part of the Trans-Kyushu International Tourist Route, linking both sides of the Ariake Sea.
The Ariake Sea crossing from Oita to Shimabara and Nagasaki via Aso and Kumamoto will be the highlight of the trip.
Crossing the Ariake Sea by Ocean Arrow is faster and more comfortable than taking the highway.
■What type of route is it?
Short-distance ferry
■Features of the route and departure/arrival points
This is a regular short-distance service connecting Kumamoto Port (Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) and Shimabara Port (Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture) in about 30 minutes by high-speed car ferry
■Foreign language support
Multilingual signage is available.
■Access to departure and arrival points
Access to Kumamoto Port: 30 minutes by bus from JR Kumamoto Station, get off at Kumamoto Port Ferry Terminal, and walk 0 minutes.
Access to Shimabara Port: 5 minute walk from Shimabara Railway Shimabara Port Station
■Other Services
Credit card payment available, WiFi available
Miyazaki Prefecture
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Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co., Ltd.
・We operate ferry (RoPax) between Osaka (Nanko Port) and Kitakyushu (Shinmoji Port).
Timetables (Both "Osaka to Kitakyushu" and "Kitakyushu to Osaka")
1st sailing departs at 17:00 and arrives at 5:30 next morning
2nd sailing departs at 19:50 and arrives at 8:30 next morning
There are many good tourist spots nearby our calling ports.
Osaka Nanko port has good accessibility to Osaka, and other major cities in Kansai area such as Kyoto, Kobe and Nara.
Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port is gateway to Kyushu area. You can journey easlily throughout Kyushu. Also you can travel to Western Honshu (Chugoku) across Kanmon Bridge.
Our ferries arrive destination in the morning. So you can enjoy any activities in Kansai or Kyushu throught the day.
We hope you will go on board "Cityline" Meimon Taiyo Ferry.
Access.
Osaka Nanko Port: 5-minute walk from "Ferry Terminal Station" of New Tram line, Osaka Metro.
Shinmoji Port: Free shuttle bus from Kokura Station or Moji Station of JR Kyushu (40 minutes from Kokura station or 20 minutes from Moji Station to the port).
Reservations.
Available via the English, Chinese and Korean websites.
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Miyazaki car ferry co.,Ltd
This long-distance service connects Miyazaki Port (Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture) and Kobe Sannomiya Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) in approximately 13 hours by a large car ferry (overnight service).
With a capacity of 576 passengers, 163 trucks, and 81 passenger cars, the car ferry offers an elegant cruise on the Pacific Ocean.
The rooms range from premium rooms with bathrooms and toilets to budget-friendly dormitories and tourist cabins to meet various needs. The ship is also equipped with a bathroom with a view of the sea and a buffet restaurant, allowing passengers to enjoy their cruise.
<Access to the terminal
Miyazaki Port: 10 minutes by cab from Miyazaki Station on JR Kyushu Line
Kobe Port: 10 minutes by cab from Sannomiya Station, JR West Japan.
<Others
Credit card payment is available at the ticket counter.
Kagoshima Prefecture
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A"line Ferry Co.,Ltd.
The company operates a 25-hour long-distance ferry service between Kagoshima, the Amami Islands, and Okinawa. This route includes seven ports of call, including Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, and the northern part of Okinawa, which are registered as a World Natural Heritage site, making it possible to enjoy a relaxing cruise by island hopping.
A limited number of our vessels offer a reasonable ticket of 30,000 yen for unlimited travel for 21 days.
Unlike cruise liners, the ferry is a large liner, so fares are inexpensive and easy to use.
The first port of departure, Kagoshima Shinko, is located on the opposite shore from Sakurajima, the symbol of Kagoshima, so it is easy to find.
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MARIX LINE CO.,LTD.
Kagoshima New Port (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture) - via Amami Islands
Naha Port (Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture) in 25 hours.
This is a large ferry with a capacity of approximately 600 passengers and 40 vehicles,
The route is Kagoshima New Port - Nase New Port (Amami Oshima) - Kametoku New Port (Tokunoshima) - Wadomari Port (Okinoerabu Island) - Yoron Port (Yoron Island) - Motobu Port (Okinawa Island) - Naha Port (Okinawa Island).
A total of four ferries, two operated by Malix Line Co. and two by A”line Ferry Co.
From reasonable 2nd class rooms to 1st class and special private rooms, You can reserve a room according to your purpose.
In 2021, Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima were registered as "World Natural Heritage" along with northern Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island.
The Amami Islands are rich in nature and home to many rare creatures, including endemic species. Another attraction of the islands is their unique culture, which was influenced and nurtured by the cultures of Kagoshima and Okinawa.
Please enjoy a cruise of the Amami Islands.
<Transportation Access>
・Kagoshima Airport - Kagoshima New Port: 1 hour by car
Kagoshima Chuo Station - Kagoshima Shinko Port: 10 minutes by car (15 minutes by shuttle bus, 190 yen)
・Amami Airport - Nase New Port - about 1 hour by car
Amami City - Nase New Port・・・・5 min. by car
・Tokunoshima Airport - Kametoku New Port - about 40 minutes by car
Kamezu - Kemetoku New Port・・・・5 min. by car
・Okinoerabu Airport - Wadomari Port・・・・About 15 minutes by car
Wadomari - Wadomari Port ... Approx. 2 minutes by car
・Yoron Airport - Yoron Port (Yori Port) ・・・ About 5 minutes by car
・Nago City - Motobu Port・・・・20 minutes by car
・Naha Airport - Naha Port・・・・About 15 minutes by car
Naha City - Naha Port・・・・About 10 minutes by car
<Others>
・Credit card accepted
・Onboard restaurants, stores, shower room (Queen Coral Cross), observation bathroom (Queen Coral Plus), Wi-Fi available
・Barrier-free
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MOL Sunflower Ltd.
Our company operates four long course ferries.
1.It connects Oarai Port (Oarai-cho, Ibaraki Prefecture) and Tomakomai Port (Tomakomai City, Hokkaido) in about 18 hours.
2.It connects Osaka Port (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) and Beppu Port (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) in about 11 hours and 30 minutes.
3.It connects Kobe Port (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) and Oita Port (Oita City, Oita Prefecture) in about 12 hours.
4.It connects Osaka Port (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) and Shibushi Port (Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture) in about 15 hours.
All routes are very convenient as they are close to major Japanese cities (Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto).
Not only Hokkaido and Osaka, which are popular with many people, but also OitaPrefecture, which is famous for its hot springs, can be reached just by taking a ferry, which is said to be a moving hotel.
We have a variety of room types from affordable capsule hotel types to deluxe rooms and suites with private balconies and bathrooms.
You can enjoy the buffet at the restaurant and the large bath with a view of the sea on every route.
(* There is no restaurant only on the midnight service of Hokkaido route)
< Access to the platform >
Please visit our website.
< Others >
You can make a credit card payment on the internet reservation or at the procedure counter of each port.
Each ship can enjoy other contents such as sightseeing information and movies through the dedicated communication service "SSQ."
*There is no service on the Kobe - Oita route and the Oarai - Tomakomai route (midnight ferry). External communication is not supported.
*Languages are available in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
In 2023, Japan's first environmentally friendly LNG ferry started service between Osaka and Beppu.
Ships scheduled to be introduced in 2025 will also be fueled by LNG.
By using LNG (liquefied natural gas) as a fuel, we produce almost no sulfur oxides (SOx), significantly reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and are environmentally conscious.
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Sakurajima Ferry
・Route between Satsuma Peninsula and Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture.
・Car ferry connecting Kagoshima Port (Kagoshima city center) and Sakurajima Port (Sakurajima, an active volcano) in 15 minutes.
・Service is provided 24 hours a day.
・Sakurajima Tourist Information Center (Foreign Visitors Information Center: Category 2) at Sakurajima Port Ferry Terminal has English-speaking staff.
・Multilingual information is available at both Kagoshima and Sakurajima Port Terminals.
・Access to Kagoshima Port
From JR Kagoshima Chuo Station, get off at the Kagoshima City Tram "Suizokukan-guchi" stop and walk 5 minutes.
From JR Kagoshima Station, 7 minutes walk .
・Credit card payment available（VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICANEXPRESS, DISCOVER, DINERSCLUB, etc.）
・Kagoshima City free WI-FI available at Kagoshima Port and Sakurajima Port Ferry Terminal.
・Official social networking service
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/sakurajima.ferry
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/sakurajima_ferry/
X（旧Twitter）：@sakurajimaf2525
YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/@user-er6ym3cn9x
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TaneYakuKousokusen Kabushikigaisya
We operate between Kagoshima, Ibusuki, Tanegashima and Yakushima.
The "Toppy" and "Rocket" of the Tanegashima Yakushima High Speed Boats are jetfoils, which are developed by Boeing.
They hull rises to the surface and moves forward.
Their structure can operate at high speeds to reduce the effect of waves and water resistance.
When in operation, it looks like it is floating on the surface of the sea, and looks like an aircraft.
The name "Toppy" comes from a flying fish that represents a high speed flying over the sea.
The name "Rocket" comes from there is a rocket launch site on Tanegashima.
Both adopted names related to Tanegashima and Yakushima.
They operate at speeds of up to 80 km/h and travel so fast that journey times have been significantly reduced.
Kagoshima - Tanegashima: 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Kagoshima - Yakushima: minimum 1 hour 50 minutes.
Tanegashima - Yakushima: 50 minutes.
Their structure is two stories.
They can carry more people than airplanes, as they can carry about 230 passengers.
Also there are many daily services, it is easy to make reservations.
Tickets can be purchased on the day of boarding if seats are available.
Payment methods: cash or credit card
Due to the high speed of the operation, passengers are requested to fasten their seat belts.
For the safety of the operation, please observe this rule.
Experience a different ride from other ferries :)
Access to Kagoshima Honkou Minamifuto Tane-Yaku High Speed Boat Passenger Terminal is as follows
From JR Kagoshima Chuo Station, 15 minutes by taxi or 45 minutes on walking.
From Kagoshima Airport, 60 minutes by taxi or bus
