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Car ferry Kumamoto Ferry 熊本フェリー

Kumamoto – Shimabara (Ocean Arrow) 熊本港 - 島原外港(オーシャンアロー)

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How often6 a day each way, 7:30–18:30 from KumamotoDetails below
CrossingAbout 30 min
Adult fare¥1,600Adult, one way
BookingNo booking needed

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry6 a day each way (7 on weekends and holidays from April to December), 7:30–18:30 from KumamotoAbout 30 min (high-speed car ferry Ocean Arrow)

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

Fares P

Adult, one way¥1,600
Child (primary school), one way¥800
Bicycle (adult, rider included)¥2,100
Car under 4 m (driver included)¥4,400

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

Tickets and booking P

No booking needed. Foot passengers need no reservation. Cars can be booked online or by phone from one month ahead; motorbikes and bicycles cannot be booked and board first come, first served.

Where to buy

Paying: Cash or credit card (JCB, AmEx, Diners, Discover, Visa, Mastercard) at the port ticket windows

Ports

  1. Kumamoto Port 熊本港
    Kyushu Sanko bus from Kumamoto Station (stop 5) or Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal (stop 3) to the Kumamoto Port ferry stop; taxi about 20 min from Kumamoto Station
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  2. Shimabara Port 島原外港
    Shimabara Railway bus stop Shimabarakō right next to the terminal
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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