Checked a while agoWe last checked the official sources for this route on 2026-10-11. Prices and rules may have changed since: check the official page before you rely on it.
How often1 overnight sailing a day each wayDetails below
CrossingAbout 14 to 15 h
Adult fare¥20,550Adult, one way, Private Bed (standard fare), A period Oct–Dec 2026; B/C/D periods 22,980–29,880. Tourist (shared room) costs 7,910 less in the A period
BookingBooking recommended
Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.
Boats P
| Boat | How often | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Car ferry | 1 overnight sailing a day each way: Osaka 17:55 (Sun 17:00), Shibushi 17:55 (Sat 18:30, Sun 17:00) | About 14 to 15 h |
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 22,980–29,880. Tourist (shared room) costs 7,910 less in the A period | ¥20,550 |
|---|
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
- Online (paid in advance) or through the reservation centre by phone (0120-56-3268)
- Phone bookings can be paid on the day at the ticket window at Sunflower Terminal Osaka (Terminal 2) or Shibushi Port
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
- Sunflower Terminal Osaka, Terminal 2 (Nankō) さんふらわあターミナル（大阪）第2ターミナル
Nearest station is Trade Center-mae on the Osaka Metro New Tram (not Ferry Terminal station); foot passengers check in at Terminal 2
Show this port to staff - Shibushi Port 志布志港
About 5 min by taxi from JR Shibushi Station (Nichinan Line); a few local buses call at the port; "Sunflower Liner" express bus to Kagoshima
Show this port to staff
Good to know P
- Fares change with the season (periods A to D) and include the fuel surcharge; children pay half. Foot passengers must check in at least 60 minutes before departure; after 30 minutes before you may be refused.
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
- route:
航路・時刻表 大阪発 志布志（鹿児島）行き（下り）
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/time/ - frequency:
航路・時刻表 大阪発 志布志（鹿児島）行き（下り） 志布志（鹿児島）発 大阪行き（上り） 月～木曜日 17:55発 翌08:55着 17:55発 翌07:40着 金曜日 17:55発 翌07:50着 土曜日 18:30発 翌08:50着 日曜日 17:00発 翌08:55着 17:00発 翌07:40着
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/time/ - frequency:
大阪第2ターミナル 月～金 土 日 下り便 出港時間 17:55 17:55 17:00
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/time/ - frequency:
志布志港 月～金 土 日 上り便 出港時間 17:55 18:30 17:00
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/time/ - duration:
月～木曜日 17:55発 翌08:55着 17:55発 翌07:40着
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/time/ - prices:
2026年10～12月 A期間 B期間 C期間 D期間 旅客基準運賃 (大人1名) 20,550 22,980 27,880 29,880
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/fee/ - prices:
ツーリスト -7,910 -3,000
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/fee/ - vehicles:
乗用車 4m未満 47,610
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/fee/ - access:
大阪発→志布志行便に徒歩にてご乗船のお客様へ 混雑緩和のため、現在、原則さんふらわあターミナル(大阪)第2ターミナルでのみ発券手続きを行っています。
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/boarding/ - access:
JR「志布志駅」からタクシーで約5分です。
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/boarding/ - booking:
予約なしでも乗船できますか？ ご乗船当日に空室（空席）がある場合、ご予約なしでもご乗船いただけます。
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/faq/ - booking:
予約受付はいつからできますか ご予約はご乗船日の3ヶ月前の朝9時から可能です。
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/faq/ - booking:
インターネット予約は、乗船当日12時までとなります。
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/faq/ - where_to_buy:
電話予約 ご乗船当日窓口でのお支払い(現金、カードでのお支払い可)、事前のお支払い、いずれも承ります。
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/faq/ - payment:
乗り場窓口で、運賃等の支払いにクレジットカードを使用できますか？ VISA・MasterCard・JCB・アメックス・ダイナースクラブ・ディスカバー・楽天カード・AEON・OCがご利用いただけます。
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/faq/ - notes:
通常期 繁忙期 徒歩 60分前
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/time/ - notes:
出港時刻30分前を過ぎますと、ご乗船頂けない場合がございますので、お時間に余裕をもってお越しください。
— www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/time/
- www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/time/ · · checked 2026-10-11
- www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/fee/ · · checked 2026-10-11
- www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/route/osaka-shibushi/boarding/ · · checked 2026-10-11
- www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/faq/ · · checked 2026-10-11