Japan
Where can I go by ferry from Tanegashima?
2 ferry destinations from Tanegashima: Kagoshima and Yakushima.
All Ferries from Tanegashima
Tanegashima → Kagoshima1h 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 onlyRoute guide written for the Kagoshima → Tanegashima (Nishinoomote) direction; sailings run both ways.Tanegashima → Yakushima45m – 55m · Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket)Winter timetable: Nishinoomote 09:30 (to Miyanoura), 11:45 (Anbo), 14:40 (Miyanoura), 16:25 (Anbo)🚶 Foot only
Plan your crossing from Tanegashima
- 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
- Tanegashima (Nishinoomote) → Yakushima
Winter timetable: Nishinoomote 09:30 (to Miyanoura), 11:45 (Anbo), 14:40 (Miyanoura), 16:25 (Anbo)
Source: Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
Getting to the ferry in Tanegashima
- Boats alternate between Miyanoura (north) and Anbo (east) on Yakushima
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Tanegashima?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Tanegashima to Kagoshima and Yakushima. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
How long is the ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushima?
45m – 55m with Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket).
How often is the ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushima?
Winter timetable: Nishinoomote 09:30 (to Miyanoura), 11:45 (Anbo), 14:40 (Miyanoura), 16:25 (Anbo) (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).