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Fukuoka to Iki and Tsushima – Review of FERRY UMITERASHI! Kyushu Yusen’s Cruise
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Fukuoka to Iki and Tsushima – Review of FERRY UMITERASHI! Kyushu Yusen’s Cruise

UMITERASHI(うみてらし) is a ferry operated by Kyushu Yusen (九州郵船) that connects Fukuoka to Tsushima and Tsushima to Fukuoka, and started service on July 1, 2021 on the Fukuoka (Hakata Pier) – Tsushima (Hidakatsu) route.

The Waninoura district of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is home to Japan’s largest native population of the Hitotsubatago flower, which blooms in May each year. The 1,125-ton, 81.79-meter-long ship uses the Hitotsubatago’s alias UMITERASHI.

This time, we boarded the Kyushu Yusen UMITERASHI !
In this article, we will introduce the know-how that you should know in advance to enjoy the boat trip, as well as our impressions of the actual boarding experience.

▼Article on Kyushu Yusen FERRY CHIKUSHI

UMITERASHI : Introduction of Specifications

対馬の比田勝港に停泊する九州郵船うみてらし船体
  1. Ship Name : Kyushu Yusen – Ferry UMIRASHI
  2. Date of Launch : July 1, 2021
  3. Length : 81.79 meters
  4. Gross Tonnage : 1,125 tons
  5. Sailing Speed : 17 knots (31.48km/h)
  6. Passenger Capacity : 176 passengers (2nd class only)
  7. Cargo Capacity : Approx. 43 cars

Onboard Introduction of the UMITERASHI

Entrance on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Entrance(1F)
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Baggage storage area on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
luggage storage(1F)
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Information center on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
information desk(1F)
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Wheelchair space on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Wheelchair space(1F)
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Vending machine on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Vending machine(1F)
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Elevator on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Elevator(1F/2F)
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Stairs on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Stairs(1F/2F)
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Toilets on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Toilet(1F)
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Barrier-free restrooms on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Barrier-free toilets(1F)
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Smoking area on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Smoking Corner(1F)
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Outdoor deck on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Outdoor Deck(1F/2F)
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Fishing tackle storage area on the outdoor deck of the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Fishing tackle storage box(2F)
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Kyushu Yusen Ferry Terminal & Access

Hakata Pier Terminal 2 at night, illuminated
Fukuoka
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Hidakatsu Port Domestic Terminal
Tsushima
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UMITERASHI’s Timetable & Travel Time

比田勝港国内ターミナルの受付
Hakata → Hitakatsu22:30→03:25
Hitakatsu → Hakata16:00→20:55

How much is the fare/fee/price for boarding the UMITERASHI ?

九州郵船うみてらし乗船券

Adult: 6,380 yen

Child: 3,190 yen

All seats on the “Umiterashi” are second-class rooms, so there are no private rooms, but there are a variety of seat types available.

UMITERASHI Room Types

Seats on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Seat
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Chair Seat on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Chair Seat
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Lounge space on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Lounge Space
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Multi-purpose salon on board the Kyushu Yusen Umiterashi
Multipurpose Salon
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How do I make a reservation for UMITERASHI ?

There is no reservation system on the Umiterashi.

All seats are 2nd class, so it is first-come, first-served.

During peak season, boarding may be restricted, so it is necessary to arrive at the boarding area early (50 minutes prior to boarding for 2nd class groups with reservations) to complete boarding procedures.

About Umiterashi Discount

No special discounts were offered through Internet reservations.

Kyushu Yusen’s discount system is limited to high-speed vessels.

How many minutes in advance do I have to make a reservation for UMITERASHI?

If you arrive just before the ship departs, you may not be able to board even if you have a reservation.

If you wish to board a vehicle, you must complete the boarding procedures at least 1 hour and 30 minutes before departure, so be sure to arrive at the port well in advance.

UMITERASHI Latest Information & Operation Status

You can check the operation status and cancellation rate of Kyushu Yusen ferries on the official website operated by Kyushu Yusen or at “Kyushu Norimono Info.com”.

▼ Kyushu Norimono Info.com, where you can check the ferry operation status of Kyushu Yusen.

http://www.norimono-info.com/frame_set.php?disp=group&type=ship

▼List of official new information of Kyushu Yusen

https://www.kyu-you.co.jp/whatsnew/

Free Wi-Fi available on board UMITERASHI

九州郵船うみてらし船内で使える無料Wi-Fiの利用方法が書かれた紙

There was a free Wi-Fi “FreeSpot” on board.

We were able to connect, but the connection was strong and weak, and rather unstable, but usable.

The Wi-Fi guide (published in December 2016) posted on the Ferry Chikushi, the last time I boarded the ship, included instructions for connecting the portable game console PS Vita.

Two years later, the Wi-Fi guide (issued in June 2018) on the ferry Umiterashi “PS Vita” connection instructions had disappeared (lol)

My impression of the UMITERASHI

This time I boarded the Umiterashi from Tsushima (Hidakatsu) to Fukuoka (Hakata).

The ship was very clean and very comfortable.

It takes about 5 hours one way between Tsushima and Hakata, so if you want to go sightseeing in Tsushima, you can fly, but why not take a relaxing and inexpensive ferry “Umiterashi”?

If you are going to board the ferry “Umiterashi”, please be careful!

Have a nice cruise!

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