Ferries to Japan

Japan is an island nation with one of the best-developed ferry networks in the world.

The directory lists 64 ferry ports and 194 ferry routes for Japan. Most connections run through Kagoshima, Tokyo and Naha. From these ports, ferries sail to South Korea. A total of 160 routes run within the country itself. Tokai Kisen, Marue Ferry, Shin Nihonkai Ferry and 16 other operators sail these routes.

Route map Japan

Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Sado Kisen
Tokai Kisen
MOL Ferry
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tane Yaku Jetfoil
Marue Ferry
Kume Line
Hankyu Ferry
Jumbo Ferry
Nankai Ferry
Uwajima-Unyu Ferries
Kansai Orange Ferry
Panstar Cruise
Meimon Taiyo Ferry
Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry
Camellia Line
Setonaikai Kisen
Pukwan Ferry
Tsugarukaikyo Ferry
Seikan Ferry

Ferry ports in Japan

Ferries to Akita

Akita is a port on the north-west coast of Honshu on the Sea of Japan. Shin Nihonkai Ferry links the city with Niigata, about 7 hours away, and with Tsuruga and Tomakomai on Hokkaido on multi-day routes.

Ferries to Anbo

Anbo is one of the two main ports on Yakushima. Tane Yaku Jetfoil runs high-speed ferries to Kagoshima, and the crossing takes about 2.5 hours. Trips to the Jomonsugi cedar start from here.

Ferries to Aomori

Tsugarukaikyo Ferry links Aomori at the northern end of Honshu with Hakodate and Muroran on Hokkaido. Passengers are handled at the operator's own terminal at the ferry pier, around ten minutes by taxi from JR Aomori station.

Ferries to Atami

Atami is a popular hot-spring resort on the Izu peninsula in Japan. Ferries run to the nearby island of Hatsushima (30 minutes, about 10 times a day) and to Izu Ōshima. The port is about 15 minutes by bus from the railway station.

Ferries to Beppu

Beppu is a famous onsen spa town on Kyushu, Japan. Uwajima-Unyu Ferries takes you from here to Yawatahama on Shikoku, and the crossing takes around 2.75 hours.

Ferries to Hachijojima

Hachijojima is a subtropical island in the Izu group, 287 km south of Tokyo. Tokai Kisen night ferries from Tokyo via Miyakejima take about 10 hours. The island also has an airport with ANA flights.

Ferries to Hakata

Hakata is Fukuoka's main port, with services to the islands of Iki and Tsushima and to the Goto archipelago. Ferries leave from the domestic passenger terminal (Hakata Pier). The port handles around 1.16 million passengers a year.

Ferries to Hakodate

Hakodate ferry port is in Japan. Ferries run from here to Aomori and Oma. The port is served by Tsugarukaikyo Ferry.

Ferries to Hatoma

Hatoma is a small island north of Iriomote in Okinawa's Yaeyama archipelago, Japan. Ferries from Ishigaki mostly go via Iriomote Uehara (1-2 times a day). The island has about 50 residents and no cars.

Ferries to Hiroshima

Hiroshima ferry port is in Japan. From here you can reach 4 destinations, among them Matsuyama, Onomichi and Mihara. The port is served by Setonaikai Kisen.

Ferries to Hiroshima Prince Hotel

The ferry port of Hiroshima Prince Hotel is in Japan. From here ferries run to Onomichi, Mihara and Setoda. The port is served by Setonaikai Kisen.

Ferries to Iriomote Ohara

Ohara is one of the two main ports on the island of Iriomote in Okinawa. Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko run ferries to Ishigaki up to 12 times a day, and the crossing takes 40-55 minutes.

Ferries to Iriomote Uehara

Iriomote Uehara is one of the two ferry ports on Iriomote, the second-largest island in Okinawa's Yaeyama group. Fast ferries run regularly from Ishigaki (45-55 minutes). In bad weather, ships call at Ohara in the south instead.

Ferries to Ishigaki

Ishigaki is the main island of the Yaeyama archipelago in Okinawa, Japan. Ferries run regularly from the port to the surrounding islands such as Taketomi (10 minutes), Iriomote, Kohama and others in the Yaeyama group.

Ferries to Izu Oshima

Izu Ōshima is the largest of the Izu Islands off Tokyo and the closest to the city. Tokai Kisen runs high-speed ferries (jetfoils, about 2 hours) and overnight ferries (6-8 hours) from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo. The port used alternates between Motomachi and Okata depending on the weather.

Ferries to Kagoshima

Kagoshima on Kyushu is the gateway to the islands of southern Japan. Tane Yaku Jetfoil runs hydrofoils to Tanegashima and Yakushima, while Marue Ferry runs overnight ferries to Amami and Okinawa.

Ferries to Kametoku

Kametoku is the main port of Tokunoshima. Marue Ferry links it daily, alternating between Kagoshima (15 hrs) and Naha. Departures are usually in the evening, arrivals in the morning.

Ferries to Kobe

Kobe is a major ferry port in the Kansai region of Japan. Hankyu Ferry sails to Shinmoji near Kitakyushu, MOL Sunflower to Oita. Jumbo Ferry links Kobe with Takamatsu on Shikoku.

Ferries to Kohama

Kohama Island lies at the centre of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa, Japan. Ferries from Ishigaki take about 25-30 minutes. There are also services from Kohama to Iriomote and Taketomi. The island is known for its sugar cane fields.

Ferries to Kozushima

Kozushima is a volcanic island in the Izu group, 188 km south of Tokyo. Tokai Kisen runs high-speed ferries (about 3 hours) and overnight ferries (12 hours) from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo.

Ferries to Kume Island

Kume Island (Kumejima) lies about 100 km west of Okinawa's main island. Kume Line ferries from Naha (Tomari Port) take 3.5-4 hours. A jetfoil service (1 hour) is due to start in November 2025.

Ferries to Kure

The ferry port of Kure is in Japan. From here you can reach 4 destinations, among them Matsuyama, Onomichi and Mihara. The port is served by Setonaikai Kisen.

Ferries to Kuroshima

Kuroshima is a heart-shaped island in the Yaeyamas, Japan, known as the 'island of cows' for having more cattle than people. Ferries from Ishigaki run about every 4 hours (30 minutes' sailing time).

Ferries to Matsuyama

Matsuyama ferry port is in Japan. Ferries run from here to Hiroshima and Kure. The port is served by Setonaikai Kisen.

Ferries to Mihara

The ferry port of Mihara is in Japan. From here ferries run to Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prince Hotel and Kure. The port is served by Setonaikai Kisen.

Ferries to Mikurajima

Mikurajima is a small volcanic island in the Izu group, known for its wild dolphins. Tokai Kisen night ferries from Tokyo via Miyakejima take about 7.5 hours. There is no high-speed ferry on this route.

Ferries to Miyakejima

Miyakejima is a volcanic island in the Izu chain, about 180 km south of Tokyo. Tokai Kisen night ferries from Takeshiba (Tokyo) arrive at around 5:00. The island is known for birdwatching and diving.

Ferries to Miyanoura

Miyanoura is the main port of Yakushima, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage island in Japan. Ferries and jetfoils from Kagoshima, Ibusuki and Tanegashima run regularly. The car ferry from Kagoshima takes 4 hours.

Ferries to Motobu

Motobu is in the north of Okinawa and is the ferry port for Ie Island, a crossing of around 30 minutes. Marue Ferry also links it with Kagoshima, Naha and the Amami Islands.

Ferries to Muroran

The ferry port of Muroran is in Japan. Ferries run from here to Aomori. The port is served by Tsugarukaikyo Ferry.

Ferries to Naha

Naha (Tomari Port) is the ferry port of the Okinawan capital. Ferries run to the Kerama Islands (Zamami, Tokashiki) in 35-70 minutes and to more distant islands such as Kumejima and Tonaki.

Ferries to Naoetsu

Naoetsu is a port in Jōetsu, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Sado Kisen runs seasonal ferries from April to November to Ogi on the island of Sado, taking about 2 hours 40 minutes, twice a day. There are no sailings in winter.

Ferries to Naze

Naze is the main port of Amami Oshima. Marue Ferry (A-Line) links it with Kagoshima (10-11 hrs) and Naha on Okinawa. The ferries run every other day, usually leaving around 20:00.

Ferries to Niigata

Niigata is an important port city on Japan's west coast. Sado Kisen ferries link the city with the island of Sado (Ryotsu). International ferries run to Russia (Vladivostok) and South Korea.

Ferries to Niijima

Niijima is a volcanic island in the Izu group, about 163 km south of Tokyo. Tokai Kisen runs high-speed ferries (2.5-3.5 hours) and overnight ferries (8-9 hours) from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo. The island is known for surfing and hot springs.

Ferries to Nishinoomote

Nishinoomote is the main town of the island of Tanegashima south of Kagoshima. The Toppy and Rocket hydrofoils link the port with Kagoshima on Kyushu and with Miyanoura and Anbo on Yakushima.

Ferries to Oarai

Oarai is a port east of Tokyo in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. MOL Sunflower runs overnight ferries to Tomakomai on Hokkaido every day. The crossing over the Pacific takes about 18-20 hours.

Ferries to Ogi

Ogi is a port in the south of the island of Sado. From April to November Sado Kisen runs ferries to Naoetsu on the mainland, and the crossing takes 2 hours 40 minutes. The route is not available in winter.

Ferries to Oma

The ferry port of Oma is in Japan. Ferries run from here to Hakodate. The port is served by Tsugarukaikyo Ferry.

Ferries to Onomichi

The ferry port of Onomichi is in Japan. From here ferries run to Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prince Hotel and Kure. The port is served by Setonaikai Kisen.

Ferries to Osaka

Osaka Nanko is one of the largest ferry ports in Japan. Hankyu Ferry, Meimon Taiyo Ferry and Kansai Orange Ferry serve routes to Kitakyushu and Ehime on Shikoku, and Panstar Cruise sails to Busan.

Ferries to Otaru

Otaru is a historic port town west of Sapporo on Hokkaido, Japan. Shin Nihonkai Ferry runs overnight ferries to Niigata (16 hours) and Maizuru (21 hours). The terminal is 10 minutes by bus from Otaru-Chikko station.

Ferries to Ryotsu

Ryotsu is the main port of the island of Sado off the coast of Niigata, Japan. Sado Kisen runs jetfoils (65 minutes) and car ferries to Niigata. There are around 10 sailings a day.

Ferries to Setoda

The ferry port of Setoda is in Japan. From here ferries run to Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prince Hotel and Kure. The port is served by Setonaikai Kisen.

Ferries to Shikinejima

Shikinejima is a small island in the Izu group near Niijima. Tokai Kisen ferries link the island with Tokyo and the other Izu islands. A local ferry, the Nishiki, connects Shikinejima with Niijima in only 10 minutes.

Ferries to Shimonoseki

Shimonoseki lies at the western tip of Honshu and is the ferry port for Korea. Pukwan Ferry runs overnight ferries to Busan (10h 45min). The terminal is only 5 minutes' walk from the station.

Ferries to Shinmoji

Shinmoji is the main ferry port of Kitakyushu. Hankyu Ferry links it daily with Kobe, 12.5 hours away, and with Izumiotsu, while Meimon Taiyo sails to Osaka. Shuttle buses run from Kokura station.

Ferries to Shodo Island

Shodoshima lies in the Seto Inland Sea between Honshu and Shikoku. Jumbo Ferry links the port of Sakate in the south-east of the island with Kobe and Takamatsu, and the crossings take between 1.25 and 3.25 hours.

Ferries to Takamatsu

Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa Prefecture and the way in to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Jumbo Ferry links the port with Kobe and Shodo Island. Check-in is at the Takamatsu Higashi Ferry Terminal, around four kilometres from the JR station.

Ferries to Taketomi

Taketomi is a small island in the Yaeyama group, only 10 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki. Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko run hourly ferries. The island is known for its traditional Ryukyu village.

Ferries to Tokushima

Tokushima is on Shikoku, Japan. Nankai Ferry links the city with Wakayama (about 2 hours 15 minutes). With 8 departures a day and a connection to the Nankai railway, this is a popular route from Osaka to Shikoku.

Ferries to Tokyo

Tokyo (Takeshiba) is the main ferry port for Japan's Izu and Ogasawara islands. Tokai Kisen runs night ferries and fast ferries to the Izu islands. The Ogasawara-maru sails weekly to Chichijima (24 hours).

Ferries to Tomakomai

Tomakomai is an important industrial port on Hokkaido, Japan. MOL Ferry links Tomakomai with Oarai near Tokyo, and the crossing takes around 17.5 hours.

Ferries to Tomakomai Higashi

Tomakomai Higashi is a ferry port in the south-west of Hokkaido, Japan. MOL Sunflower ferries link the port daily with Oarai (about 18 hours) and are an alternative to the Shinkansen for travel to Hokkaido.

Ferries to Tonaki Island

Tonaki Island is a remote island west of the Kerama Islands in Okinawa, Japan. Ferries from Tomari Port in Naha serve the island several times a week. The crossing takes about 2 hours.

Ferries to Toshima

Toshima is a small, green island in the Izu group between Izu Ōshima and Niijima. Tokai Kisen ferries from Tokyo call here on their way to the islands further south. The high-speed ferry takes about 2 hours.

Ferries to Toyo

Toyo is on the east coast of Ehime on Shikoku. Orange Ferry sails daily from Osaka-Nanko (departure 22:00, 8 hours, arrival 06:00). Modern ships with baths, a sauna and a restaurant. Shuttle to the JR station.

Ferries to Tsuruga

Tsuruga is a port on the Sea of Japan coast in Fukui Prefecture. Shin Nihonkai Ferry runs night ferries to Tomakomai (Hokkaido, about 20 hours) as well as services to Niigata and Akita.

Ferries to Usuki

Usuki is on the east coast of Kyushu in Oita prefecture. Orange Ferry and Uwajima Unyu link the port with Yawatahama on Shikoku 7 times a day, and the crossing takes about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Ferries to Wadomari

Wadomari is the main port of Okinoerabu. A-Line and Marue Ferry link the island with Kagoshima (18 hrs) and Naha via the other Amami Islands. There is one ferry a day in each direction.

Ferries to Wakayama

Wakayama is on the coast of the Kii peninsula. Nankai Ferry links the port with Tokushima on Shikoku 8 times a day, and the crossing takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The ferry terminal has a direct connection to the railway station.

Ferries to Yawatahama

Yawatahama lies on the north-west coast of Shikoku. Uwajima Unyu and Orange Ferry link the port with Beppu (2h 50min) and Usuki (2h 25min) on Kyushu across the scenic Seto Inland Sea.

Ferries to Yokosuka

Yokosuka lies south of Yokohama on Tokyo Bay. Ferries run from Kurihama Port to Kanaya (40 min, every 30 to 50 min). Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry sails 6 times a week to Kitakyushu.

Ferries to Yoron Island

Yoron Island lies between Kagoshima and Okinawa. A-Line links the island daily with Kagoshima (20 hrs) and Naha/Motobu (2.5-4.5 hrs). Cars can be carried.