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Car ferry Suō-Ōshima Matsuyama Ferry 周防大島松山フェリー

Yanai – Suō-Ōshima (Ihota) – Matsuyama (Mitsuhama) 柳井港~伊保田港~三津浜港

Boats to Suō-Ōshima (Yashiro Island) 屋代島(周防大島).

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How often3 a day each wayDetails below
CrossingAbout 2 h 30 min Yanai – Mitsuhama
Adult fare¥2,570Adult, Ihota – Mitsuhama, one way
BookingNo booking needed

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry3 a day each way (Yanai dep. 7:00, 12:25, 17:50; Mitsuhama dep. 9:40, 15:05, 20:30)About 2 h 30 min Yanai – Mitsuhama; about 1 h 10 min Yanai – Ihota; about 1 h 15 min Ihota – Mitsuhama

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

Fares P

Adult, Ihota – Mitsuhama, one way¥2,570
Adult, Yanai – Ihota, one way¥1,640
Child, Ihota – Mitsuhama, one way¥1,290
Child, Yanai – Ihota, one way¥820

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

Tickets and booking P

No booking needed. Individual foot passengers cannot book (groups of 15+ must): just come to the port. Cars to or from Ihota must be booked (phone Yanai 0820-22-3311 or Matsuyama 089-951-3509, or online).

Where to buy

Ports

  1. Yanai Port 柳井港
    5 min walk from JR Yanaiminato Station (Sanyō Line)
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  2. Ihota Port 伊保田港 on Suō-Ōshima
    Bōchō bus to Ihota Port from JR Ōbatake Station, 70 min
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  3. Mitsuhama Port (Matsuyama) 三津浜港
    Iyotetsu bus (Mitsu–Yoshida line) from Matsuyama-shi Station, about 40 min; or 10–15 min walk from Iyotetsu Mitsu Station
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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