Japan
Kumamoto Ferry
Kumamoto Ferry operates the high-speed car ferry Ocean Arrow (1,674 tons) between Kumamoto Port and Shimabara in about 30 minutes, six or seven times a day each way.
Kumamoto Ferry Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto → Shimabara | About 30m | Cars & foot passengers |
Kumamoto Ferry sailing patterns
- Kumamoto → Shimabara
Ocean Arrow from Kumamoto at 07:30, 09:25, 11:10, 13:00, 14:50, 16:40 (+18:30 Sat/Sun/holidays April–December); Kyusho Ferry about eight sailings each way from 07:00
Source: Kumamoto Ferry English timetable page; Kyusho Ferry English schedule page, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: Ocean Arrow (high-speed car ferry)
Kumamoto Ferry Network Map
1 route on FerryConnect; 1 carries vehicles.
🚗 Vehicles
Cars must complete boarding procedures 30 minutes before departure.