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Niihama – Kobe (Rokkō Island) 新居浜東港 － 神戸六甲港

Operator's page

How often1 a day each way on weekdays onlyDetails below
CrossingAbout 7 h to 7 h 20 min
Adult fare¥7,700Adult, one way, Single room, C (cheapest) period
Bookingnot confirmed

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry1 a day each way on weekdays only: Niihama 16:20 (not on Fri, Sat, Sun, holidays or the day before a holiday), Kobe 1:20 (not on Sat, Sun, Mon, holidays or the day after a holiday)About 7 h to 7 h 20 min

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

Fares P

Adult, one way, Single room, C (cheapest) period¥7,700
Adult, one way, Single room, A (peak) period¥9,700
Car under 4 m incl. driver¥16,600

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

Tickets and booking P

Booking: not confirmed. A freight-oriented "casual ferry" (mainly trucks). Reservations are taken from 2 months before the sailing date; children pay half.

Where to buy

Paying: Cash only (no cards).

Ports

  1. Niihama East Port 新居浜東港
    Free parking at the port
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  2. Kobe Rokkō Port 神戸六甲港
    No public transport connects with the early-morning sailings; mainly used by car. No parking at the port
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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