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Kagoshima – Tanegashima (Nishinoomote): Ferry Princess Wakasa 鹿児島(南埠頭)- 種子島(西之表港)フェリープリンセスわかさ

Boats to Tanegashima 種子島.

Operator's page

How often1 a day each wayDetails below
CrossingAbout 3 h 30 min
Adult fare¥5,500Adult, standard (2nd class), one way, normal season, plus fuel surcharge
BookingNo booking needed

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry1 a day each way: 8:40 from Kagoshima, 13:45 from NishinoomoteAbout 3 h 30 min (8:40 → 12:10; 13:45 → 17:25)

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

Fares P

Adult, standard (2nd class), one way, normal season, plus fuel surcharge¥5,500
Child, standard, one way, normal season, plus fuel surcharge¥2,700
Adult, standard, one way, busy season, plus fuel surcharge¥6,000
Car 4–5 m incl. driver, normal season, plus fuel surcharge¥24,000

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: tickets are sold at the window on the day. Boarding starts 1 hour before departure; check in and board at least 20 minutes before. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles must be booked (from 1 month ahead) with the reservation centre; when the passenger limit is reached you may not get on, so come early.

Where to buy

Paying: Cash or credit card (single payment only). No IC transport cards or QR-code payment. Surfboards and pets: cash only.

Ports

  1. Kagoshima Main Port, South Pier 鹿児島本港南埠頭
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  2. Nishinoomote Port 西之表港 on Tanegashima
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Good to know P

Other boats to Tanegashima

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