Ferries from

Tanegashima to Yakushima

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Ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushima

Tanegashima

There are 2 ferry routes.  Ferries from Nishinoomote to Anbo and Nishinoomote to Miyanoura are popular ferry trips from Tanegashima to Yakushima. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.

Ferries from Tanegashima to Yakushima sail approximately 12 times per week and are operated by Tane Yaku Jetfoil. 

How long is the ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushima? 

Tanegashima to Yakushima ferries sail in approximately 55 minutes.  

Can I travel by car on the Tanegashima to Yakushima ferry? 

No, currently you cannot travel by car on the ferry from Tanegashima to Yakushima.  

How far is it from Tanegashima to Yakushima? 

The distance between Tanegashima and Yakushima is 30 miles (48km) and 26 nautical miles. 

Tanegashima to Yakushima Ferry Prices

Tanegashima to Yakushima ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

Ferry from Nishinoomote to Anbo

The Nishinoomote to Anbo ferry ferry sails approximately 13 times weekly with a crossing time of 55 minutes.

Ferry from Nishinoomote to Miyanoura

Nishinoomote to Miyanoura ferry ferries sail about 14 times weekly with a sailing time of 50 minutes.

Tanegashima to Yakushima Ferry Offers and Discounts 

We recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our Special Offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

How to book ferry tickets from Tanegashima to Yakushima 

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Ferries from Tanegashima to Yakushima

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About Tanegashima

Tanegashima is the second largest of the Osumi Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan. For a relatively small island, Tanegashima has a significant role in the nation’s cultural heritage. It's home to the largest space centre in the country and it's where guns were first introduced to Japan in the 16th Century. There is even a fascinating display of the first Japanese gun ever made in Nishinoomote City to the north. Aside from the historical interest, visitors come to Tanegashima for its beautiful beaches and superb surfing conditions along the east coast, as well for snorkelling with turtles in crystal clear waters. The island’s main port can be found in Nishinoomote at the northern terminus of the National Route 58 highway. From there, you can sail back to a couple of ports on the mainland or to the neighbouring island of Yakushima to the southwest.

About Yakushima

Yakushima is a Japanese island, part of Kagoshima Prefecture, found just off the southeast coast of Kyushu. An island with such beautiful and awe-inspiring surroundings it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, Yakushima is one of the most enchanting places in Japan. Some of the oldest trees on the planet, the famous yakusugi species, live here alongside dramatic landscapes and climates, which is why the island is commonly regarded as one of the nation’s natural wonders. The interior is one of the wettest places in the country; a moss-covered forest which, in the centre, rises suddenly into spectacular mountains. Also, given the isolation of the island, it is home to an abundance of wildlife including wild monkeys and deer. Yakushima has ports in Miyanoura and Anbo, offering fast, frequent sailings back to the Japanese mainland and the island of Tanegashima to the northeast.

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