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Car ferry Uwajima Unyu Ferry 宇和島運輸

Yawatahama – Beppu (Uwajima Unyu Ferry) 宇和島運輸フェリー 八幡浜 - 別府

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How often6 a day each way, including a night sailingDetails below
CrossingAbout 2 h 50 min
Adult fare¥5,300Adult, 2nd class, one way (including fuel surcharge, Oct–Dec 2026)
BookingNo booking needed

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry6 a day each way, including a night sailing (Yawatahama 0:20, Beppu 23:50)About 2 h 50 min

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

Fares P

Adult, 2nd class, one way (including fuel surcharge, Oct–Dec 2026)¥5,300
Child, 2nd class, one way¥2,650
Adult, 1st class¥8,500
Bicycle (plus the passenger fare)¥1,800
Car under 4 m (includes 2nd class for the driver)¥15,600

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

Tickets and booking P

No booking needed. Foot passengers in 2nd class cannot book: buy a ticket at the port window on the day, first come first served. Cars, motorbikes, bicycles and 1st/special class are booked (online for cars from 60 days ahead until 17:00 the day before, otherwise by phone); without a booking you can still board if there is space.

Where to buy

Paying: Cash or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, Discover; one-off payment only); some discounts are cash only.

Ports

  1. Yawatahama Port Ferry Terminal 八幡浜港フェリーターミナル
    About 5 min by taxi or 30 min on foot from JR Yawatahama Station; town buses also run to the port
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  2. Beppu Port Ferry Terminal 別府港フェリーターミナル
    About 10 min by taxi or 40 min on foot from JR Beppu Station; buses to JR Oita Station (about 35 min) from the Beppu Kōtsū Center, 1 min walk
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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