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Car ferry Boyo Ferry 防予フェリー

Yanai – Matsuyama (Mitsuhama) 柳井港~三津浜港(防予フェリー)

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How often8 direct sailings a day each way Tuesday–FridayDetails below
CrossingAbout 2 h 30 min
Adult fare¥5,000Adult (junior high and older), one way
BookingNo booking needed

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry8 direct sailings a day each way Tuesday–Friday (Yanai dep. 1:00, 2:00, 9:00, 10:50, 14:45, 16:15, 20:25, 22:10); the two pre-dawn boats do not run on Sundays and Mondays and the last night boat not on Saturdays and Sundays (5 on Sundays). 3 more a day each way go via Ihota (Suō-Ōshima), run by Suō-Ōshima Matsuyama Ferry.About 2 h 30 min

Carries cars, motorbikes and bicycles (see the operator for vehicle fares).

Fares P

Adult (junior high and older), one way¥5,000
Child (primary school), one way¥2,500
Adult return (valid 7 days)¥9,500
Bicycle (plus the rider's fare)¥1,500
Car under 4 m incl. driver, one way¥13,000

One way, as published by the operator; fuel surcharges and seasonal fares may apply.

Tickets and booking P

No booking needed. Foot passengers cannot book (groups of 15+ must): just come to the port. Cars and motorbikes with a booking board first; book by phone (Yanai 0820-22-3311, Matsuyama 089-951-3509, 8:30–18:00) or online until 2 days before, from the 1st of the month two months ahead.

Where to buy

Paying: Cash or credit card at the windows for Yanai – Mitsuhama

Ports

  1. Yanai Port 柳井港
    5 min walk from JR Yanaiminato Station (Sanyō Line)
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  2. Mitsuhama Port (Matsuyama) 三津浜港
    Iyotetsu bus (Mitsu–Yoshida line) from Matsuyama-shi Station, about 40 min; or 10–15 min walk from Iyotetsu Mitsu Station
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Good to know P

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