Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminals
Ferry port for Osaka, Japan
Osaka’s South Port (Nanko) handles overnight ferries to Kyushu, including MOL Sunflower to Beppu and Shibushi and Meimon Taiyo Ferry to Shin-Moji.
Ferries from Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminals
5 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beppu (Kyushu) | About 11h – 12h (overnight) 🌙 | MOL Sunflower | Cars & foot |
| Busan | 17h – 17h 30m | Panstar Line | Cars & foot |
| Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) | About 12h 30m (overnight) 🌙 | Meimon Taiyo Ferry | Cars & foot |
| Shibushi (Kagoshima) | About 13h 45m – 15h 55m | MOL Sunflower | Cars & foot |
| Universal Studios Japan | About 10 minutes | Captain Line | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminals
- Osaka → Shibushi (Kagoshima)
Osaka 17:55 (Sun 17:00) → Shibushi 08:55; Shibushi 17:55 (Sat 18:30, Sun 17:00) → Osaka 07:40–08:50
Source: MOL Sunflower Osaka–Shibushi timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
- Osaka → Busan
Osaka departures Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 17:00, arriving 10:00 next day
Busan departures Tuesday and Thursday at 16:00 (arrive 09:00) and Sunday at 15:00 (arrive 08:30)
Source: Panstar Japan website, checked 2026-09-29
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan → Universal Studios Japan
Times from 12Go, check before you travel: Captain Line departures every 30 minutes, first 10:00, last 18:00
Source: 12Go route page (booking site; Captain Line’s own website could not be reached), checked 2026-10-29
Ferry Operators at Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminals
Passenger terminal: Sunflower Terminal 2: 3-1-15 Nankokita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Nearest station for the Sunflower terminals is Trade Center-mae on the Osaka Metro New Tram
A free shuttle bus links Sunflower Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (about 5 minutes)
Sources: ferry-sunflower.co.jp · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
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Ferry Routes from Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminals
Osaka → Beppu (Kyushu)
Crossing: About 11h – 12h (overnight) · MOL Sunflower
Osaka → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji)
Crossing: About 12h 30m (overnight) · Meimon Taiyo Ferry
Osaka → Shibushi (Kagoshima)
Crossing: About 13h 45m – 15h 55m · MOL Sunflower
Osaka → Busan
Crossing: 17h – 17h 30m · Panstar Line
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan → Universal Studios Japan
Crossing: About 10 minutes · Captain Line
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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