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Car ferry MOL Sunflower 商船三井さんふらわあ

Kobe (Rokkō Island) – Ōita 神戸(六甲アイランド) - 大分

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How often1 overnight sailing a day each wayDetails below
CrossingAbout 11 h 20 min to 12 h 30 min
Adult fare¥15,390Adult, one way, Private Bed (standard fare), A period Oct–Dec 2026; B/C/D periods 17,800–22,700. Tourist (shared room) costs 5,540 less in the A period
BookingBooking recommended

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry1 overnight sailing a day each way: Kobe 19:00 (Fri and Sat 19:50), Ōita 19:20 (Fri and Sat 19:30)About 11 h 20 min to 12 h 30 min

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

Fares P

Adult, one way, Private Bed (standard fare), A period Oct–Dec 2026; B/C/D periods 17,800–22,700. Tourist (shared room) costs 5,540 less in the A period¥15,390

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

Tickets and booking P

Booking recommended. Reservations open 3 months ahead at 9:00 (phone or online; online until 12:00 on the day of sailing). You can board without one only if cabins or berths are still free on the day.

Where to buy

Paying: Online bookings are paid in advance (credit card, convenience store or Pay-easy). Phone bookings in normal periods can pay on the day at the port window in cash or by card (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners and others).

Ports

  1. Kobe Port (Rokkō Island) 神戸港(六甲アイランド)
    Kobe Port ferry connecting bus (230 yen) from Hanshin/Hankyū Mikage and JR Sumiyoshi stations; free from Rokkō Liner Island Kitaguchi station
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  2. Ōita Port (Nishi-Ōita) 大分港(西大分)
    About 10 min walk from JR Nishi-Ōita 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