Boat
Suda – Awashima / Awashima – Kamishinden – Shishijima – Miyanoshita
須田～粟島／粟島～上新田～志々島～宮の下 · Awashima Kisen
- Crossing
- Suda – Awashima about 15 min
- Adult
- ¥330
- Booking
- not confirmed
Car ferry Awashima Kisen 粟島汽船
Iwafune – Awashima (Niigata) 岩船 － 粟島航路（粟島汽船）
Boats to Awashima 粟島.
Checked a while agoWe last checked the official sources for this route on 2026-10-11. Prices and rules may have changed since: check the official page before you rely on it.
How often1–2 a day each way, depending on the day of the weekDetails below
Crossing1 h 35 min
Adult fare¥2,840Adult (13+), one way
BookingNo booking needed
Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.
Boats P
| Boat | How often | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Car ferry | 1–2 a day each way, depending on the day of the week (Oct–Dec); 1 a day from 29 Dec to the end of Feb (Iwafune 15:00, Awashima 8:00) | 1 h 35 min |
Foot passengers only: no cars.
Fares P
| Adult (13+), one way | ¥2,840 |
|---|---|
| Child (elementary school), one way | ¥1,420 |
| Bicycle | ¥520 |
One way, as published by the operator; fuel surcharges and seasonal fares may apply.
Tickets and booking P
No booking needed. Tickets can be bought online from 1 week before (credit card, QR ticket) until 15 minutes before departure, but the operator recommends buying on the day because sailings may change or be cancelled in bad weather. A passenger list form must be filled in at the ticket office.
Where to buy
- Ticket office at the port (fill in the passenger list form there)
- Online, from 1 week before until 15 min before departure; show the QR ticket at the gate
Paying: Cashless payment is accepted at the ticket office (methods listed on the FAQ page).
Ports
- Iwafune Port 岩船港
From JR Murakami Station: shared taxi about 20 min (700 yen, book at least 30 min ahead with Awashima Kisen), Iwafune loop bus about 20 min (200 yen) or taxi about 15 min
Show this port to staff - Awashima Port 粟島港 on Awashima
Show this port to staff
Good to know P
- The day's sailing is decided by 1 hour before departure at the latest; check the weekly outlook on the operator's home page.
- Visitors cannot take cars to the island (only islanders and people working there); use the free car park at Iwafune Port.
Other boats to Awashima
English names are the operator's own where it publishes them, otherwise romanised for this guide. Boats are often cancelled or changed in bad weather: check the operator's page on the day. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Sources and quotes checked 2026-10-11
- route:
粟島汽船運航時刻表 期間：岩船港発着となります。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/editor/upload/admina51df0c3efee039d38623cac6b08d216/files/%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E8%A1%A8R8%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%88%EF%BD%9ER9%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%88%20%282%29.pdf - frequency:
期 間 曜 日 便 岩 船 発 → 粟 島 着 粟 島 発 → 岩 船 着
— awashimakisen.co.jp/editor/upload/admina51df0c3efee039d38623cac6b08d216/files/%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E8%A1%A8R8%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%88%EF%BD%9ER9%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%88%20%282%29.pdf - frequency:
火 水 木 1 １５ : ００ → １６ : ３５ ８ : ００ → ９ : ３５
— awashimakisen.co.jp/editor/upload/admina51df0c3efee039d38623cac6b08d216/files/%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E8%A1%A8R8%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%88%EF%BD%9ER9%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%88%20%282%29.pdf - frequency:
2 １２ : ４５ → １４ : ２０ １５ : ００ → １６ : ３５
— awashimakisen.co.jp/editor/upload/admina51df0c3efee039d38623cac6b08d216/files/%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E8%A1%A8R8%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%88%EF%BD%9ER9%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%88%20%282%29.pdf - frequency:
１２月２９日（火） ▼ 月 火 水 木 金 土 日 1 １５ : ００ → １６ : ３５ ８ : ００ → ９ : ３５ ２月２８日（日）
— awashimakisen.co.jp/editor/upload/admina51df0c3efee039d38623cac6b08d216/files/%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E8%A1%A8R8%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%88%EF%BD%9ER9%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%88%20%282%29.pdf - duration:
１５ : ００ → １６ : ３５ ８ : ００ → ９ : ３５
— awashimakisen.co.jp/editor/upload/admina51df0c3efee039d38623cac6b08d216/files/%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E8%A1%A8R8%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%88%EF%BD%9ER9%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%88%20%282%29.pdf - prices:
【粟島〜岩船航路】普通船（片道料金） 運 賃 おとな（中学生以上） 2,840円 こども（小学生） 1,420円
— awashimakisen.co.jp/schedule.html - prices:
自転車・小動物 1台／匹 普通船 520円
— awashimakisen.co.jp/schedule.html - booking:
オンラインご購入は乗船日の1週間前の同時刻から各便出港前の15分前まで受け付けております。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/online.html - booking:
・気象状況やその他状況により変更・運休する場合がありますのでご利用当日の購入をお勧めいたします。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/online.html - where_to_buy:
必要です。乗船券発売所に備え付けの用紙をご利用ください。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/faq.html - where_to_buy:
このQRが表示された画面を改札端末へかざす事で乗船することができます。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/online.html - payment:
乗船券代の支払いにカードは使えますか？ 以下の決済方法にて、キャッシュレス決済がご利用可能です。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/faq.html - vehicles:
一般の方の自動車は積み込みできません。 島民及び粟島に仕事で来られる方が対象です。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/faq.html - notes:
正式決定は出航当日、出航時間の１時間前までに決定します。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/ - notes:
一般の方の自動車は積み込みできません。
— awashimakisen.co.jp/faq.html
- awashimakisen.co.jp/schedule.html · · checked 2026-10-11
- awashimakisen.co.jp/editor/upload/admina51df0c3efee039d38623cac6b08d216/files/%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E8%A1%A8R8%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%88%EF%BD%9ER9%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%88%20%282%29.pdf · · checked 2026-10-11
- awashimakisen.co.jp/online.html · · checked 2026-10-11
- awashimakisen.co.jp/faq.html · · checked 2026-10-11
- awashimakisen.co.jp/ · · checked 2026-10-11