Ferry Yakushima 2 Trip Experience! How to Book

2025年3月4日

Ferry Terminal & Access

Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima Port

Kagoshima Port South Wharf Passenger Terminal Icon — Kagoshima Port South Wharf Passenger Terminal

■ Ferry Terminal: South Wharf Passenger Terminal
■ Address: 6 Honkō Shinmachi, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0814

Access to Kagoshima Port

■ On Foot – Kagoshima Station → Kagoshima Ekimae Station (Approx. 7 min)
■ By Train – Kagoshima Ekimae → Izurodori Station (Approx. 10 min, 170 yen)
■ On Foot – Izurodori Station → South Wharf Passenger Terminal (Approx. 17 min)
Cost – 170 yen, Time – Approx. 35 min

Yakushima, Miyano-ura Port

Miyano-ura Port Passenger Waiting Area on Yakushima Icon — Miyano-ura Port Passenger Waiting Area on Yakushima

■ Ferry Terminal: Miyano-ura Port
■ Address: 1208-1 Miyano-ura, Kamiyaku Town, Kumage District, Kagoshima Prefecture, 892-0814

Access to Miyano-ura Port

Bus: Miyano-ura Port (Bus Stop) → On Foot (Approx. 1 min)

Cabins & Room Types

Ferry Yakushima 2 2nd Class Room

photo by mitemil

Special A	Western-style, Twin Beds, with Bath & Toilet (2-4 people)
Special B	Western-style, Twin Beds (2-4 people)
Special Room	Japanese-style, 4.5 Tatami Mats (4-8 people)
Recreation Room A/B	Carpeted (6-12 people)
First-Class Cabin	Carpeted, with Blanket & Pillow
Second-Class Cabin	Carpeted, Floor Type

Fares & Ticket Prices

Ferry Yakushima 2 Fare List

Private Room Rental Fees

Type	Price per Room
Recreation Room A/B	5,000
Special Room	7,000
Special B	8,000
Special A	9,000

First-Class Fare

	Outbound	Return
Adult	8,000	–
Child	4,000	–

Second-Class Fare

The discounted fare for trips from Yakushima to Kagoshima is only available for outbound journeys.

	Outbound	Return	Total
Adult	6,000	–	–
Child	3,000	–	–
Student Discount	5,300	–	–
Disabled Adult	3,000	–	–
Disabled Child	1,500	–	–
Island Departure Adult*	6,000	3,100	9,100
Island Departure Child*	3,000	1,800	4,800
Island Departure Student Discount*	3,500	3,500	7,000
Island Resident Discount Adult*	3,900	–	–
Island Resident Discount Child*	2,000	–	–

Ferry Yakushima 2 Vehicle Transport Fees

*Includes 2nd-class fare for the driver.

Vehicle Length	Outbound	Return	Total
Under 3m	17,000	17,000	34,000
Under 4m	22,000	20,000	42,000
Under 5m	26,500	18,500	45,000
Under 6m	37,000	26,000	63,000
Under 7m	50,000	44,500	94,500
Under 8m	57,000	53,500	110,500
Under 9m	64,000	58,500	122,500
Under 10m	71,000	63,500	134,500
Under 11m	78,500	71,000	149,500
Under 12m	86,000	77,500	163,500
Per Meter	One Way 10,200

The fare may vary depending on the season, so please check the official website before boarding.

▼ Orida Kisen “Ferry Yakushima 2” Official Website Fare Page
https://ferryyakusima2.com/timetable

Timetable & Duration

Ticket Counter at Yakushima Miyano-ura Port for Orida Kisen Ferry Yakushima 2

Route	Time
Kagoshima → Yakushima	8:30 → 12:30
Yakushima → Kagoshima	13:30 → 17:40

The one-way journey takes about 4 hours. Since there is only one ferry per day departing from both Kagoshima and Yakushima, make sure not to miss your ride!

Onboard Luggage Storage

Immediately after boarding, the crew informed us to “please place your luggage behind the stairs.”

If you have reserved a private room, you can bring your luggage into the room. However, for the large dormitory-style rooms, you cannot bring in anything other than hand luggage.

Latest Information & Operational Status

The operational status and cancellation rate of the Ferry Yakushima 2 can be checked on the official website of Orita Kisen: Official Website.

▼ Latest operational status of Ferry Yakushima 2

https://ferryyakusima2.com/

Ferry Yakushima 2 Vessel Information

Ferry Yakushima 2

Ferry Yakushima 2 docked at Miyanoura Port in Yakushima

photo by mitemil

Ship Name – Ferry Yakushima 2
Length – 122.4 meters
Gross Tonnage – 3,392 tons
Speed – 21.8 knots (40.37 km/h)
Passenger Capacity – 494 people
Vehicle Capacity – 26 cars, 17 buses

Ferry Yakushima 2 Interior Map

▼ Orita Kisen “Ferry Yakushima 2” Interior Map Page
https://ferryyakusima2.com/wp-content/themes/oritakisen_wordpress/assets/pdf/ship_detail2018.pdf

Ferry Yakushima 2 Interior Introduction

Information Desk (1F)

Information desk inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

The brands of cigarettes sold at the information desk include Mevius, Seven Stars, IQOS Mint, Camel Craft, and Marlboro. They have five types of cigarettes available.

Coffee can also be purchased for 110 yen per cup.

Shop (1F)

Cash register at the shop inside Ferry Yakushima 2

Ice cream at the shop inside Ferry Yakushima 2

Keychains at the shop inside Ferry Yakushima 2

Specialty products at the shop inside Ferry Yakushima 2

Snack foods at the shop inside Ferry Yakushima 2

Cash register at the shop inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Shop Hours

	Kagoshima → Yakushima	Yakushima → Kagoshima
Shop	09:00~10:00	14:00~16:30

Udon Corner (2F)

Udon corner at Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Udon Corner Hours

To Yakushima	09:00 ~ 09:30 11:15 ~ 11:45
To Kagoshima	14:00 ~ 14:30

Udon & Soba Menu

Kake	Udon/Soba	480 yen
Wakame	Udon/Soba	520 yen
Tanuki	Udon/Soba	520 yen
Tsukimi	Udon/Soba	550 yen
Kitsune	Udon/Soba	550 yen
Meat	Udon/Soba	680 yen
Tororo	Udon/Soba	520 yen
Daily Rice		150 yen

Blanket Rental Locker (1F)

Blanket rental locker inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Blanket rental fee: 100 yen

Sea Turtle Room (1F)

Sea Turtle Room inside Ferry Yakushima 2

Baby sea turtle swimming in the Sea Turtle Room

Sea Turtle Room inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Sea Turtle Room Hours

	Kagoshima → Yakushima	Yakushima → Kagoshima
Sea Turtle Room	9:00~10:00	16:00~17:00

Smoking Area (1F)

Smoking area inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

After departure, the boarding area becomes the smoking area.

Game Corner (2F)

Game corner inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Kids Room (2F)

Kids Room inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Theater Jomon (2F)

Theater Jomon inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Tea Room (2F)

Tea room inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Observation Room (3F)

Observation room inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Observation Space (3F)

Observation space inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Restrooms (1F/2F)

Restrooms inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Bath (2F)

Sauna bath inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Vending Machines (1F/2F)

Alcohol vending machine inside Ferry Yakushima 2

Vending machines inside Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Outdoor Deck (1F/2F/3F)

Outdoor deck on the 2nd floor of Ferry Yakushima 2

Outdoor deck on the 3rd floor of Ferry Yakushima 2

Outdoor deck on the 2nd floor of Ferry Yakushima 2

photo by mitemil

Ferry Yakushima 2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can you board the ferry to Yakushima without a reservation?

Yes, you can.

The Ferry Yakushima 2 only accepts reservations for private rooms, vehicles, or groups (12 people or more). Passenger-only reservations are not accepted.

Reservation hours – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Can pets board the Ferry Yakushima 2?

Pets are allowed on board.

However, there are restrictions on areas where pets are allowed. Pets can only enter the top deck observation room, outdoor deck, and the second-class passenger room.
Additionally, there is an extra charge for bringing pets on board.

Ferry Yakushima 2 Pet Fare (One-way):
– Large breed: 2,600 yen
– Medium breed: 2,100 yen
– Small breed: 1,600 yen

Does Ferry Yakushima 2 have Wi-Fi?

There is no Wi-Fi available on board.
If you need internet access, you can use it for a few minutes after leaving port.

What is the cancellation rate for Ferry Yakushima 2?

The cancellation rate tends to be higher during the summer when typhoons are frequent.
The ferry is often canceled when the wave height near Yakushima exceeds 3-4 meters.

If the waves exceed 4 meters, even the high-speed jetfoil to Yakushima will be canceled. It’s a good idea to check the official website in advance.
▼ Latest operational status of Ferry Yakushima 2

https://ferryyakusima

How early should I arrive at the port to board the Ferry Yakushima 2?

If you’re planning to bring a vehicle, you need to arrive about one hour before the scheduled departure time.
For foot passengers, arriving about 30 minutes before departure is sufficient.

Boarding Experience & Impressions

Second-class passenger room passageway on Ferry Yakushima 2

I boarded the Orita Kisen “Ferry Yakushima 2” from Miyanoura Port to Kagoshima Port.
It departed Miyanoura Port at 1:30 PM and was scheduled to arrive at Kagoshima Port at 5:40 PM, but due to sea conditions, it was delayed by 30 minutes and arrived at 6:10 PM.

The room I reserved was the cheapest cabin, a second-class room.

The room had a fitting room in the corner for changing clothes.
There was an old CRT television showing Japanese films.

The pillows provided in each room were made of leather.
Since the pillows were torn and had some holes, I placed a towel on them to use them.

Eating meat udon at the udon corner on Ferry Yakushima 2

The udon corner opened at 2:00 PM, so I ordered the meat udon.
The noodles were like those long-cooked, soft noodles you get when you have a fever, but the broth was delicious, so I managed to eat it.

The business hours were only 30 minutes, so I had to eat quickly.

View of the sunset from the observation deck on Ferry Yakushima 2

At around 4:30 PM, I could see Mount Kaimon in Kagoshima.
I passed by the high-speed ferry to Tanegashima, which was likely the 3:45 PM departure.

The view of Kagoshima around sunset, about two hours before arrival, was beautiful, and I highly recommend it.

Advantages & Disadvantages

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The ferry is affordable for a 4-hour journey

The bus stop at Miyanoura Port offers good access to Shiratani Unsuikyo and Yakushima Airport

The view from the outdoor deck is stunning

The udon at the udon corner was delicious

The sea turtles at the Sea Turtle Corner were cute

デメリット

Traveling takes longer compared to flying

The port is more than 30 minutes away from Kagoshima Station, so it's a bit far

The motion on the ferry can cause seasickness for people sensitive to movement

There is no Wi-Fi

There is no online reservation system for regular passengers

The udon corner's operating hours are limited to 30 minutes

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