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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.
This article is recommended for the following people!
・I don’t know what “Ferry Chikushi” is!
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・Please tell me everything I need to know before boarding “Ferry Chikushi”!
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
Fukuoka Hakata Port (00:05) → Tsushima Kunehara Port (04:45)
| 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 |
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Tsushima, Kunehara Port (08:50) → Fukuoka, Hakata Port (13:25)
| 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 |
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Kyushu Yusen Ferry Terminal & Access Methods
Illuminated Hakata Futo Second Terminal
Ashibe Port on Iki Island
Kunehara Port on Tsushima
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Departure Times & Duration
Departure Time List
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 |
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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
Boarding Fees List
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) |
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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
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi docked at Kaneda Port
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi onboard main entrance
Ferry Chikushi Cabin Types & Boarding Fees
Fare List
※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) |
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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
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Docked at Wakkanai Port
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Main Entrance
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Information Desk
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Vending Machines
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Passenger Bench Seats
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Outdoor Deck Fishing Tackle Box
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Game Corner
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Toilet
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Sky Lounge
Ferry Chikushi Room Types
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior First-Class Room
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Reserved Second-Class Room
Kyushu Yusen Ferry Chikushi Interior Second-Class Room
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
Can I make internet reservations for Kyushu Yusen Ferries?
Internet reservations are available only for the Jetfoil. Membership registration is required to use this service.
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How do I make a reservation for Kyushu Yusen Ferries?
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)
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Are there any discount programs for Kyushu Yusen Ferries?
There are no special discounts for phone or internet reservations.
Kyushu Yusen’s discount programs are limited to high-speed boats.
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Until when can I make a reservation for Kyushu Yusen Ferries?
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.
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How far in advance can I make a reservation for Kyushu Yusen Ferries?
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.
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Can I bring pets on Kyushu Yusen Ferries?
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.
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Advantages, Disadvantages, and Reviews of Ferry Chikushi
What I liked about the trip:
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There is a bus from Hakata Station to Hakata Port, making access to the boarding point easy
There are midnight ferries, which are convenient for fishermen aiming to catch the early morning bite
There is a fishing tackle storage area on the outdoor deck
There are hot water dispensers and cup noodle vending machines on board, so you can get a meal
The view from the Sky Lounge, which is accessible only to First-Class passengers, was great
Things that were a bit inconvenient:
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The cup noodle vending machine is on the 2nd floor, but the hot water dispensers are only on the 1st floor, so it was a hassle to get hot water
On rough days, the ship can sway so much that standing becomes difficult
Even though First-Class rooms are private, if there are many passengers, you might end up sharing the room, which makes it no different from a shared room and more expensive
Once after arriving at Tsushima, the ship’s lights were turned off, so all equipment, including the air purifier (which passengers are not allowed to touch), stopped working
Summary of Ferry Chikushi Boarding Experience
I recently took a trip on the Kyushu Yusen “Ferry Chikushi”.
Here’s a brief summary of the article!
Summary
There is a bus from Hakata Station to Hakata Port, making access to the boarding point easy
There are midnight ferries, which are convenient for fishermen aiming to catch the early morning bite
There are hot water dispensers and cup noodle vending machines on board, so you can get a meal
First-Class rooms are private, but if there are many passengers, you might end up sharing the room, making it no different from a shared room and more expensive
There is onboard Wi-Fi
The best service is that you can stay on the ship until 7 am even after the disembarkation time!
For those boarding the “Ferry Chikushi” from now on, have a safe trip and enjoy your journey \(^O^)/
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※当サイトのコンテンツは、情報提供のみを目的として作成されています。できる限り正確な情報を提供するよう努めていますが、情報が完全、正確、最新であることを保証するものではありません。情報の利用は自己責任で行ってください。
※現在の内容、プランや料金などが異なる場合がありますので、お出かけの際は必ず事前に公式サイト等で情報を再度ご確認ください。
※当サイトに掲載されている情報は、医療、法的、またはその他の専門的な助言を代替するものではありません。専門的な助言が必要な場合は、適切な専門家に相談してください。
※当サイトには、他のウェブサイトへのリンクが含まれています。リンク先のコンテンツ、プライバシーポリシー、またはその他の慣行について責任を負いません。リンク先のウェブサイトをご利用になる場合は、そのウェブサイトの利用規約とプライバシーポリシーを確認してください。
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※当サイトは、予告なしに免責事項を変更する権利を有します。変更後の免責事項は、当ブログに掲載された時点で有効となります。
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※当サイトの運営やコンテンツの提供に際し、技術的な問題や中断が生じる可能性があります。これにより利用者に損害が発生した場合でも、当ブログは一切の責任を負いません。 ※当サイトは、すべての宗教や信仰に対して敬意を払い、いかなる宗教をも差別する意図はありません。私たちの目的は、多様な視点を尊重し、全ての読者が安心して情報を得られる場を提供することです。
