Kyushu Shosen Ferries
Kyushu Shosen links Nagasaki with the Goto Islands (Fukue, Narao, Naru) by jetfoil and car ferry, and Sasebo with Kamigoto (Arikawa), Ojika and Uku by high-speed boat and ferry.
Kyushu Shosen Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Nagasaki → Goto Islands (Fukue) | Jetfoil 1h 25m direct (1h 45m via Narao); ferry 3h 10m – 3h 55m | Cars & foot passengers |
| Sasebo → Kamigoto (Arikawa) | High-speed boat 1h 25m; ferry 2h 35m | Cars & foot passengers |
Kyushu Shosen sailing patterns
- Nagasaki → Goto Islands (Fukue)
Jetfoil: 4–5 departures a day from Nagasaki (07:40–16:30); ferry: 3 departures a day (08:05, 12:25, 16:50)
Autumn–winter jetfoil timetable from 1 October (four departures: 07:40, 11:30, 14:00, 15:45); dock timetables in January–February
Source: Kyushu Shosen 2026.4–2027.3 all-routes timetable (PDF), checked 2026-09-29
- Sasebo → Kamigoto (Arikawa)
High-speed boat: 08:35 and 17:15 from Sasebo (16:55 from 1 Oct–28 Feb); ferry: 08:00 and 13:45 from Sasebo
High-speed boat Sea Queen docks 1–26 February; ferry dock timetables apply in May and November
Source: Kyushu Shosen 2026.4–2027.3 all-routes timetable (PDF), checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: Pegasus (jetfoil), Pegasus 2 (jetfoil), Tsubaki (ferry), Manyo (ferry), Sea Queen (high-speed boat), Ferry New Koshiki
Kyushu Shosen Network Map
2 routes on FerryConnect; 2 carry vehicles.
🚗 Vehicles
Car ferries carry vehicles; reservations open one month ahead.