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Jetfoil Tane-Yaku Jetfoil (Toppy & Rocket) 種子屋久高速船

Kagoshima – Tanegashima (Nishinoomote) – Yakushima (Miyanoura, Anbō): Toppy & Rocket jetfoils 鹿児島 － 種子島（西之表）－ 屋久島（宮之浦・安房）高速船トッピー＆ロケット

Boats to Tanegashima 種子島, Yakushima 屋久島.

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How oftenKagoshima – Tanegashima, winter timetable: 6 a day each wayDetails below
CrossingAbout 1 h 35 min direct
Adult fare¥12,000Kagoshima – Tanegashima, adult one way
BookingBooking recommended

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Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
JetfoilKagoshima – Tanegashima, winter timetable (1 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027): 6 a day each way (7 from Kagoshima on Thu, Fri, Sun; 7 from Tanegashima on Fri, Sat, Mon), departing Kagoshima 7:30–14:45 (last 15:45 on Thu, Fri, Sun); 2 of them call at Yakushima on the wayAbout 1 h 35 min direct
JetfoilKagoshima – Yakushima, winter timetable: 6 a day each way; 2 go direct to Miyanoura, the others call at Nishinoomote and end at Miyanoura or AnbōAbout 1 h 50 min direct to Miyanoura, 2 h 30 min – 2 h 50 min via Tanegashima
JetfoilTanegashima – Yakushima, winter timetable: 4 a day each way (2 to/from Miyanoura, 2 to/from Anbō)About 50–55 min

Fares P

Kagoshima – Tanegashima, adult one way¥12,000
Kagoshima – Tanegashima, child one way¥6,000
Kagoshima – Yakushima, adult one way¥14,000
Kagoshima – Yakushima, child one way¥7,000
Tanegashima – Yakushima, adult one way¥6,200
Kagoshima – Yakushima, adult return (valid 7 days)¥25,900

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

Tickets and booking P

Booking recommended. Book by phone or online from 9:00 on the same day two months before travel. Without a booking you can still board if seats are left, buying at the port window on the day. Seats are assigned at the departure port window from 1 hour before sailing; check in at least 20 minutes before departure or you may not be allowed on.

Where to buy

Paying: Cash or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB) at the port windows; online bookings by card, convenience store or bank transfer.

Ports

  1. Kagoshima Main Port, South Pier (jetfoil terminal) 鹿児島本港南埠頭（高速船旅客ターミナル）
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  2. Nishinoomote Port 西之表港 on Tanegashima
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  3. Miyanoura Port 宮之浦港 on Yakushima
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  4. Anbō Port 安房港 on Yakushima
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Other boats to Tanegashima, Yakushima

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