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Car ferry Kyusho Ferry 九商フェリー

Kumamoto – Shimabara 熊本港 - 島原港

Operator's pageBook online

How often9 a day each wayDetails below
CrossingAbout 60 min
Adult fare¥1,180Adult, one way
BookingNo booking needed

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry9 a day each way (Kumamoto 8:20–17:45, Shimabara 7:00–17:45); a 10th sailing at about 19:00 only on 2–6 May, 11–16 Aug and 2–3 Jan; 5 a day during dock periods (8–19 Jun, 7–18 Dec 2026)About 60 min

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

Fares P

Adult, one way¥1,180
Child, one way¥590
Bicycle with adult rider¥1,740
Car under 3 m (driver included)¥3,000

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; check in at least 20 min before departure. Cars and bikes are not reservation-only but booking is recommended (cars online or by phone from 1 month ahead; no bookings at Golden Week). If you take the shuttle bus from JR Kumamoto Station you must book the ferry and bus together by phone.

Where to buy

Ports

  1. Kumamoto Port 熊本港
    Kumamoto Port Ferry Terminal, Shinkō 1-chōme, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto; a shuttle bus runs from JR Kumamoto Station (book together with the ferry)
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  2. Shimabara Port 島原港
    Shimabara Port Ferry Terminal, Shimokawashiri-machi, Shimabara (Nagasaki)
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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