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Review of Ferry Chikushi | Kyushu Yusen | Japan’s Overnight Ferry Experience | Fukuoka – Tsushima
Ferry Chikushi (フェリーちくし) is operated by Kyushu Yusen (九州郵船) and connects Hakata Port,Fukuoka (福岡 博多港) to Ashibe Port, Iki island (壱岐 芦辺港) and Izuhara Port, Tsushima (対馬 厳原).
The Ferry Chikushi, which launched on the Hakata-Tsushima route on April 1, 1994, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2024.
This ship is popular with anglers, so fishing enthusiasts should definitely check it out!
This time, we boarded the Ferry Chikushi and took a 4 hour 55 minute voyage from Hakata Port in Fukuoka Prefecture to Izuhara Port in Tsushima.
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This article covers basic travel knowledge, how to plan your trip, and how to start your journey.
By reading this article, you’ll gain a detailed understanding of “Ferry Chikushi” and tips to enhance your travel experience.
If you are interested in sea travel or want to know how to enjoy traveling by ferry, please refer to this guide.
▼ Article on Kyushu Yusen “Umiterashi”
Ferry Chikushi Travel Costs
From Hakata Station, West Japan City Bank Front F → Hakata Wharf (Bus) | 260 yen |
Passenger Fare (Cheapest Room “2nd Class”) | ■ Iki Island 2,740 yen ★ Tsushima 5,070 yen |
Food Purchase from Vending Machines | 500 yen |
Total | ■ 3,500 yen ★ 5,830 yen |
For “Ferry Chikushi,” you will need 3,500 yen to Iki Island and 5,830 yen to Tsushima, so be sure to bring extra money for other expenses.
Daily Schedule for a Ferry Chikushi Trip
08:30 | Hakata Station |
08:50 | West Japan City Bank Front F (Bus Stop) ■Hakata Wharf (Bus Stop) – 260 yen |
09:07 | Hakata Wharf 2nd Terminal |
09:10 | Purchase Boarding Ticket |
10:00 | Departure from Hakata Port |
02:15 | Arrival at Iki Island Ashibe Port |
04:45 | Arrival at Tsushima Kunehara Port |
04:50 | First Disembarkation ※ Passengers can stay on the ship until 07:00 if desired |
06:30 | Breakfast with Cup Noodles |
07:00 | Second Disembarkation |
08:00 | Kunehara Port Terminal Building |
08:10 | Purchase ticket |
08:50 | Departure from Kunehara Port |
11:05 | Arrival at Iki Island Ashibe Port |
13:25 | Arrival at Fukuoka Hakata Port |
13:45 | Hakata Futo (Bus Stop) ■Hakata Station A (Bus Stop) ¥260 |
14:06 | Hakata Station |
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Terminal & Access Methods
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Departure Times & Duration
Duration
Hakata ⇔ Iki: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes
Hakata ⇔ Kunehara: Approximately 4 hours 40 minutes
From Hakata Port to Kunehara Port
Departure | Hakata Port | 00:05 | 10:00 | 20:35 |
↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
Arrival | Iki | 02:15 (Ashibe Port) | 12:20 (Gono Port) | 22:55 (Gono Port) |
↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | |
Departure | Iki | 02:25 (Ashibe Port) | 12:35 (Gono Port) | – |
↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | |
Arrival | Kunehara Port | 04:45 | 14:45 | – |
From Kunehara Port to Hakata Port
Departure | Kunehara Port | – | 08:50 | 15:25 |
↓ | ↓ | – | ↓ | ↓ |
Arrival | Iki | – | 11:05 (Ashibe Port) | 17:30 (Gono Port) |
↓ | ↓ | – | ↓ | ↓ |
Departure | Iki | 07:00 (Gono Port) | 11:15 (Ashibe Port) | 17:45 (Gono Port) |
↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
Arrival | Hakata Port | 09:25 | 13:25 | 20:10 |
Basic departure and arrival times are as above, but extra services may be added during busy periods.
The number of services may vary depending on the season, so please check the official site before boarding.
▼ Kyushu Yusen Official Site
https://www.kyu-you.co.jp/route/#timetable
Ferry Chikushi Night Service Lets You Sleep Until 7 AM on Tsushima!
When boarding the night ferry, the crew asked, “When we arrive at Kunehara Port on Tsushima, you can stay on board until 7 AM. How would you like to proceed?” I answered “Yes!”
Kunehara Port has a bus stop called “Kunehara Domestic Terminal,” with the first bus departing at 07:03.
Since the night ferry arrives at 04:45 at Kunehara Port, you have about 2 hours and 15 minutes, which is a considerate service.
There are two disembarkation times at Kunehara Port, so after the first disembarkation, the bridge is detached.
If you are staying on board until early morning, you cannot leave the ship until the second disembarkation.
No Sleeping Option on Temporary Ferries
During dry dock periods or peak seasons such as Golden Week, temporary ferries do not offer the option to sleep on board until morning.
This service is available on regular ferries during non-peak periods, so please be aware!
Ferry Chikushi Room Types & Boarding Fees, Costs, and Prices
Note: Prices in parentheses are adjustment fees.
Hakata ⇔ Iki
1st Class | ¥4,000 (¥440) |
2nd Class Reserved Seat | ¥3,480 (¥440) |
2nd Class | ¥2,960 (¥440) |
Hakata ⇔ Kaneda
1st Class | ¥7,580 (¥840) |
2nd Class Reserved Seat | ¥6,530 (¥840) |
2nd Class | ¥5,490 (¥840) |
Iki ⇔ Kaneda
1st Class | ¥3,890 (¥400) |
2nd Class Reserved Seat | ¥3,360 (¥400) |
2nd Class | ¥2,840 (¥400) |
Boarding fees vary by season, so please check the official website for current rates before boarding.
▼ Kyushu Yusen Official Website (Price List)
https://www.kyu-you.co.jp/price/
Differences Between 1st Class and 2nd Class on Ferry Chikushi
1st Class rooms are private, while 2nd Class rooms are shared.
I reserved a 1st Class room for this trip, but according to the booklet inside the room, it mentioned that “if there are many passengers, you might end up sharing a room.”
Indeed, despite being a private room, there were 4 sets of pillows and blankets inside the room (laughs).
If you’re going to end up sharing a room, you might question the point of paying extra for a private room! However, since the maximum capacity for a 1st Class room is 4 people, even if it becomes a shared room, you’ll be among fewer people compared to other rooms, making it a good option for those who dislike crowds.
Although there is a possibility of sharing, the late-night ferry I took had very few people, so I was able to use the private room exclusively!
Free Wi-Fi Available Onboard Ferry Chikushi
There is free Wi-Fi available on the ship.
The connection guide was issued in December 2016, and even included a guide for the PS Vita, which was popular at the time (laughs).
After trying to connect, I found that the connection was somewhat unstable.
However, once connected, it was relatively stable at times, so browsing the web was possible without major issues!
When to Load Vehicles onto Ferry Chikushi?
If you arrive right before departure, you might not be able to load vehicles even if you have a reservation.
If you wish to load a vehicle, you need to complete the boarding procedure by 1 hour and 30 minutes before departure, so make sure to arrive at the port with plenty of time to spare.
Latest Information & Operational Status of Ferry Chikushi
For the latest operational status and cancellation rates of the Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi, check the official website managed by Oki Kisen, or visit “Kyushu Transportation Info“.
▼ Check ferry operational status on “Kyushu Transportation Info”
http://www.norimono-info.com/frame_set.php?disp=group&type=ship
▼ Kyushu Yusen Official Latest Information List
https://www.kyu-you.co.jp/whatsnew/
Introduction to Ferry Chikushi
Ferry Chikushi Cabin Types & Boarding Fees
※The prices in parentheses are adjustment fees.
Hakata ⇔ Iki
First Class | ¥4,000 (¥440) |
Second Class Reserved Seat | ¥3,480 (¥440) |
Second Class | ¥2,960 (¥440) |
Hakata ⇔ Wakkanai
First Class | ¥7,580 (¥840) |
Second Class Reserved Seat | ¥6,530 (¥840) |
Second Class | ¥5,490 (¥840) |
Iki ⇔ Wakkanai
First Class | ¥3,890 (¥400) |
Second Class Reserved Seat | ¥3,360 (¥400) |
Second Class | ¥2,840 (¥400) |
Fares may vary depending on the season, so please check the official website before boarding.
▼ Kyushu Yusen Official Site (Fare Table)
https://www.kyu-you.co.jp/price/
Difference Between First Class and Second Class on Ferry Chikushi
First Class cabins are private rooms, while Second Class cabins are shared rooms.
I booked a First Class cabin this time, and according to the brochure inside the room, it mentioned that “if there are many passengers, you may end up in a shared room.”
Although it was supposed to be a private room, there were 4 sets of pillows and blankets inside (laughs).
If you’re going to end up in a shared room anyway, is it worth paying extra for a private room?! However, since the maximum capacity of a First Class room is 4 people, even if you end up in a shared room, you will be in a smaller group compared to other rooms, making it a good option for those who are not comfortable with crowds!
There is a possibility of ending up in a shared room, but the midnight ferry I boarded had few passengers, so I was able to use the private room like a chartered one!
Free Wi-Fi on Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi
There is free Wi-Fi on board.
The connection guide was issued in December 2016, and it even included Wi-Fi connection instructions for the then-popular PS Vita game console (laughs).
After actually connecting and checking the signal, the connection was somewhat unstable.
However, when it did connect, it was somewhat stable, so browsing the web was no problem!
When to Load Vehicles onto Ferry Chikushi?
If you arrive just before departure, you might not be able to load vehicles even if you have a reservation.
For those who wish to load vehicles, you need to complete the boarding procedures by 1 hour and 30 minutes before departure, so make sure to arrive at the port with plenty of time to spare.
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Latest Information & Operation Status
The operation status and cancellation rate of Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi can be checked on the [official site](https://www.kyu-you.co.jp/whatsnew/) operated by Oki Kisen, or on [Kyushu Norimono Info.com](http://www.norimono-info.com/frame_set.php?disp=group&type=ship).
▼ Kyushu Yusen Ferry Operation Status on “Kyushu Norimono Info.com”
http://www.norimono-info.com/frame_set.php?disp=group&type=ship
▼ Kyushu Yusen Official New Information List
https://www.kyu-you.co.jp/whatsnew/
Ferry Chikushi Interior Introduction
Ferry Chikushi Room Types
The First-Class cabins are equipped with one power outlet, an air purifier, hangers, shared slippers, a full-length mirror, disposable Japanese paper pillow covers, translucent sanitary bags, and a television.
Q&A About Ferry Chikushi
Internet reservations are available only for the Jetfoil. Membership registration is required to use this service.
Reservations by phone are accepted from 1 month before departure to the day before only for Second-Class reserved seats, First-Class, vehicles, and groups of 15 or more.
※First-Class and Second-Class non-reserved seats are only available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of departure. (Each port’s ticket counter opens 1 hour before departure)
There are no special discounts for phone or internet reservations.
Kyushu Yusen’s discount programs are limited to high-speed boats.
If you arrive just before departure, you might not be able to board even with a reservation.
For those wishing to load vehicles, boarding procedures must be completed by 1 hour and 30 minutes before departure, so be sure to arrive at the port with plenty of time.
Reservations by phone are accepted from 1 month before departure until the day before. When making a reservation, please check the vehicle length on your vehicle inspection certificate in advance.
Reservations for special luggage (motorcycles, bicycles, etc.) are not available.
※When reserving a vehicle, you can also book tickets for accompanying passengers regardless of the boarding class.
Small dogs and cats can be brought into the cabin if they are in a cage or bag with a closed lid.
Large dogs can only be accommodated on the ferry’s deck.
Advantages, Disadvantages, and Reviews of Ferry Chikushi
What I liked about the trip:
Things that were a bit inconvenient:
Summary of Ferry Chikushi Boarding Experience
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