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Car ferry Passenger boat Munakata City Ferry 宗像市(市営渡船)

Kōnominato – Ōshima (Munakata) 大島航路(神湊~大島)

Boats to Ōshima (Munakata) 大島.

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How often5 a day each way, from Kōnominato 7:40–19:00Details below
CrossingAbout 25 min
Adult fare¥570Adult (12+), one way
BookingNo booking needed

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Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry5 a day each way (ferry Ōshima), from Kōnominato 7:40–19:00About 25 min
Passenger boat2 a day each way (passenger boat Shiokaze, from Kōnominato 11:15 and 15:30); all 7 sailings may be run by the ferryAbout 15 min

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

Fares P

Adult (12+), one way¥570
Child (primary school), one way¥290
Car under 3 m, one way (driver included)¥3,090
Car 4–5 m, one way (driver included)¥5,020

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

Tickets and booking P

No booking needed. Foot passengers cannot reserve: boarding is first come, first served. Cars must be booked (from one month ahead) at the Ōshima Port ferry terminal, phone 0940-72-2535 (7:00–17:00); bicycles and motorbikes need no booking.

Where to buy

Paying: Cash only

Ports

  1. Kōnominato Ferry Terminal 神湊港渡船ターミナル
    Nishitetsu bus or the Fureai bus Genkai line (BRT) from JR Tōgō Station; also the bookable shared ride "Munalink" to Tōgō Station. Car parks at Kōnominato fishing port (200–300 yen per 12 h)
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  2. Ōshima Port Ferry Terminal 大島港渡船ターミナル on Ōshima (Munakata)
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Good to know P

Other boats to Ōshima (Munakata)

Car ferry

Hagi – Ōshima

大島~萩航路 · Hagi Kaiun

How often
4 a day each way
Crossing
30 min
Adult
¥410
Booking
not confirmed

Car ferry

Hakatajima (Oura) – Ushima – Ōshima (Miyakubo)

尾浦〜鵜島〜宮窪 · Sea Seven

How often
6 round trips a day Oura – Ushima – Miyakubo – Ushima – Oura
Crossing
About 10 min Oura – Ushima, about 5 min Ushima – Miyakubo
Adult
¥270
Booking
No booking needed

High-speed boat

Imabari – Iwagi – Yuge – Habu (Innoshima)

今治 - 土生航路(今治~友浦~木浦~岩城~佐島~弓削~生名~土生) · Geiyo Kisen

How often
4 a day each way
Crossing
About 1 h 20 min Imabari – Habu
Adult
¥1,780
Booking
not confirmed

Car ferry

Kurojima – Ōshima (Niihama city ferry)

新居浜市営渡海船(黒島 - 大島) · Niihama City (municipal ferry)

How often
13 a day each way, about hourly
Crossing
About 15 min
Adult
¥60
Booking
not confirmed

Passenger boat

Ojika – Nozaki-jima / Ōshima (town boat Hamayu)

町営船はまゆう(小値賀 - 六島・野崎島/大島) · Ojika Town

How often
Nozaki-jima: normally 2 a day each way
Crossing
Ojika – Nozaki about 20–35 min
Adult
¥520
Booking
not confirmed

Passenger boat

Saiki – Ōshima (Jige, Tanoura)

佐伯~大島航路(市営定期船おおしまⅡ) · Saiki City

How often
3 a day each way
Crossing
About 30–35 min to Jige, about 45 min to Tanoura
Adult
¥1,150
Booking
not confirmed

Passenger boat

Takamatsu – Ōshima (government boat)

高松港~大島港(官有船) · National Sanatorium Oshima Seishoen

How often
5 a day each way, same times during and outside the…
Crossing
20 min
Booking
not confirmed

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