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Where can I go by ferry from Kagoshima?

4 ferry destinations from Kagoshima: Amami Oshima, Naha, Tanegashima and Yakushima.

All Ferries from Kagoshima

Kagoshima → Amami OshimaAbout 11h – 11h 10m (overnight) · A-Line FerryKagoshima 18:00 → Naze 05:00 next day🚗 Cars🌙 OvernightKagoshima → NahaAbout 25h · A-Line FerryNear-daily departures, alternating operators🚗 CarsKagoshima → Tanegashima1h 35m – 1h 40m (direct) · Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket)Winter timetable (1 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027): direct jetfoils from Kagoshima at 07:30, 10:00, 13:00, 14:45 (plus 15:45 Thu, Fri, Sun)🚶 Foot onlyKagoshima → Yakushima1h 50m (direct jetfoil) – 4h (ferry) · Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket), Orita Kisen (Ferry Yakushima 2)Jetfoils: six departures a day each way (winter timetable 1 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027)🚗 Cars

Car ferries from Kagoshima

Foot-passenger ferries from Kagoshima

Overnight ferries from Kagoshima

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Plan your crossing from Kagoshima

  • Kagoshima → Amami Oshima (Naze)

    Kagoshima 18:00 → Naze 05:00 next day; Naze 21:20 → Kagoshima 08:30 next day

    Source: A-Line 2026 Kagoshima route schedule (PDF), checked 2026-09-29

  • Kagoshima → Tanegashima (Nishinoomote)

    Winter timetable (1 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027): direct jetfoils from Kagoshima at 07:30, 10:00, 13:00, 14:45 (plus 15:45 Thu, Fri, Sun); two more via Yakushima

    Source: Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku timetable page, checked 2026-09-29

  • Kagoshima → Yakushima

    Jetfoils: six departures a day each way (winter timetable 1 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027); Ferry Yakushima 2: Kagoshima 08:30 → Miyanoura 12:30, Miyanoura 13:30 → Kagoshima 17:40

    Source: Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku timetable page; Ferry Yakushima 2 timetable page, checked 2026-09-29

Getting to the ferry in Kagoshima

  • Ships continue from Naze to Tokunoshima (Kametoku), Okinoerabu (Wadomari), Yoron, Motobu and Naha
  • Kagoshima Shinko is a short bus or taxi ride from Kagoshima-Chuo station
  • Jetfoils leave from Kagoshima’s Honko South Pier (Minami-futo)
  • Both the jetfoils and Ferry Yakushima 2 use Kagoshima’s Honko South Pier (6 Honko-shinmachi, Kagoshima)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Kagoshima?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Kagoshima to Amami Oshima, Naha, Tanegashima and Yakushima. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Kagoshima?
Yes, car ferries run from Kagoshima to Amami Oshima, Naha, Yakushima.
Are there overnight ferries from Kagoshima?
Yes: Kagoshima to Amami Oshima, with cabins available on board.
How long is the ferry from Kagoshima to Amami Oshima?
About 11h – 11h 10m (overnight) with A-Line Ferry.
How often is the ferry from Kagoshima to Amami Oshima?
Kagoshima 18:00 → Naze 05:00 next day (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Kagoshima to Tanegashima?
1h 35m – 1h 40m (direct) with Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket).
How often is the ferry from Kagoshima to Tanegashima?
Winter timetable (1 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027): direct jetfoils from Kagoshima at 07:30, 10:00, 13:00, 14:45 (plus 15:45 Thu, Fri, Sun) (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushima?
1h 50m (direct jetfoil) – 4h (ferry) with Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket) and Orita Kisen (Ferry Yakushima 2).
How often is the ferry from Kagoshima to Yakushima?
Jetfoils: six departures a day each way (winter timetable 1 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027) (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).