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Overnight ferry Ocean Tokyu Ferry オーシャントランス(オーシャン東九フェリー)

Shin-Moji (Kitakyushu) – Tokushima – Tokyo (Ariake) オーシャン東九フェリー(北九州(新門司)- 徳島 - 東京(有明))

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How often1 sailing a day each way, with a few rest days a monthDetails below
CrossingShin-Moji – Tokushima about 14 h 20 min
Adult fare¥11,770Adult, 2nd-class Western-style (shared bunk room), Kitakyushu – Tokushima
BookingBooking recommended

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Overnight ferry1 sailing a day each way, with a few rest days a month (mostly Sundays from Shin-Moji and Tokyo, some Mondays from Tokushima). Shin-Moji 19:00 → Tokushima 9:20 next day → Tokyo 5:30 the day after; Tokyo about 19:00 → Tokushima 13:20 → Shin-Moji 5:35Shin-Moji – Tokushima about 14 h 20 min; Shin-Moji – Tokyo about 34 h 30 min

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

Fares P

Adult, 2nd-class Western-style (shared bunk room), Kitakyushu – Tokushima¥11,770
Adult, 2nd-class shared room, Tokyo – Tokushima¥15,400
Adult, 2nd-class shared room, Tokyo – Kitakyushu¥22,330
Child, 2nd-class shared room, Tokyo – Kitakyushu¥11,220
2-person private room supplement (per room, on top of fares), Tokyo – Kitakyushu¥14,960

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

Tickets and booking P

Booking recommended. You can board without a booking if there is space on the day, but the operator recommends booking. Online bookings open at 9:00 one month before the sailing date (from Tokushima one day earlier) and close 2 days before; phone bookings (weekdays only) open at 10:00 and run until the sailing day if seats remain. No cancellation fee for phone or web bookings.

Where to buy

Ports

  1. Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) Terminal 北九州(新門司)のりば
    Shared taxi (550 yen per person) from JR Moji Station (not Mojikō) timed to departures; next to the Hankyu Ferry terminal
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  2. Tokushima (Okinosu) Terminal 徳島(沖洲)のりば
    Tokushima Bus from stop 6 in front of JR Tokushima Station (250 yen)
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  3. Tokyo (Ariake) – Tokyo Port Ferry Terminal 東京(有明)のりば(東京港フェリーターミナル)
    JR Kanto Bus route bus from Tokyo Station via Kokusai-tenjijō Station (Rinkai Line) and Tokyo Big Sight
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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