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How often1 a day each wayDetails below
CrossingAbout 4 h
Adult fare¥7,000Adult, 2nd class, one way (fuel surcharge included)
BookingNo booking needed
Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.
Boats P
Boat
How often
Crossing
Car ferry
1 a day each way: 8:30 from Kagoshima, 13:30 from Miyanoura (no sailings on some announced days)
About 4 h (8:30 → 12:30; 13:30 → 17:40)
Carries cars, motorbikes and bicycles (see the operator for vehicle fares).
Fares P
Adult, 2nd class, one way (fuel surcharge included)
¥7,000
Child (6 and over, primary school), one way
¥3,450
Adult, 1st class, one way
¥9,500
Bicycle (plus the 2nd-class fare)
¥1,000
One way, as published by the operator; fuel surcharges and seasonal fares may apply.
Tickets and booking P
No booking needed. Individual foot passengers (fewer than 12) do not book; tickets are sold only on the day. Come to the port 1 hour before departure to check in; you may be refused if not on board 10 minutes before sailing. Cars, motorbikes, bicycles, groups of 12+ and private rooms must be booked by phone (from 2 months ahead, 9:00).
Where to buy
Ticket window at the port on the day of travel (Kagoshima South Pier or Miyanoura Port), when you check in
Reservations for vehicles, bicycles, groups and private rooms: reservation centre by phone (099-226-0731)
Paying: Cash or credit card at the window (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, NC, UC, Discover, UnionPay); no QR-code payments or e-money. On board, cash only.