Japan
Where can I go by ferry from Yakushima?
2 ferry destinations from Yakushima: Kagoshima and Tanegashima.
All Ferries from Yakushima
Yakushima → Kagoshima1h 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)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Kagoshima → Yakushima direction; sailings run both ways.Yakushima → Tanegashima45m – 55m · Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket)Winter timetable: Nishinoomote 09:30 (to Miyanoura), 11:45 (Anbo), 14:40 (Miyanoura), 16:25 (Anbo)🚶 Foot onlyRoute guide written for the Tanegashima (Nishinoomote) → Yakushima direction; sailings run both ways.
Car ferries from Yakushima
- Kagoshima · 1h 50m (direct jetfoil) – 4h (ferry)
Foot-passenger ferries from Yakushima
- Tanegashima · 45m – 55m
Plan your crossing from Yakushima
- 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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Yakushima?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Yakushima to Kagoshima and Tanegashima. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Yakushima?
Yes, car ferries run from Yakushima to Kagoshima.