Nishinoomote Port (Tanegashima)
Ferry port for Nishinoomote, Japan
Tanegashima’s main port, served by Toppy and Rocket jetfoils from Kagoshima and to Yakushima.
Ferries from Nishinoomote Port (Tanegashima)
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima | 1h 35m – 1h 40m (direct) | Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket) | Foot only |
| Yakushima | 45m – 55m | Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket) | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Nishinoomote Port (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
Ferry Operators at Nishinoomote Port (Tanegashima)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Toppy & Rocket’s Nishinoomote jetfoil terminal opens at 06:00 and closes after the last arrival; luggage storage, a nursing room and Wi-Fi are in the adjacent prefectural terminal
About 40 minutes from Tanegashima Airport by road; Toppy’s Nishinoomote sales office is at 49-1 Nishimachi, Nishinoomote
Sources: tykousoku.jp · tykousoku.jp · tykousoku.jp · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Nishinoomote Port (Tanegashima)
Kagoshima → Tanegashima (Nishinoomote)
Crossing: 1h 35m – 1h 40m (direct) · Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket)
Tanegashima (Nishinoomote) → Yakushima
Crossing: 45m – 55m · Tanegashima Yakushima Kosoku (Toppy & Rocket)
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Nishinoomote Port (Tanegashima).