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Ferries to Japan

Panstar Cruise, Camellia Line, MOL Ferry, Tane Yaku Jetfoil & Uwajima-Unyu Ferries operate the ferries to Japan.

Japan Ferry Schedules

Ferries to Japan sail around 345 times daily and up to 1768 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare ticket prices.

Japan Ferry Ports

There are 55 ferry ports in Japan. The most popular port in Japan is Hakata (Fukuoka) ferry port with around 6 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka)

Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka) ferry trips run around 6 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 11 hours 30 minutes. Busan Hakata (Fukuoka) ferry price on average is around $261. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Busan to Osaka

The Busan to Osaka ferry operates approximately 3 times weekly, with a sailing time of 19 hours. The average price of a Busan Osaka ferry is around $347. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

Can I travel with a car on the ferry to Japan?

Cars are allowed on ferries to Japan. You can travel with a car on the ferry to Japan with MOL Ferry, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries, Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Nankai Ferry & Hankyu Ferry. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Prices of Ferries to Japan 

The price of a ferry to Japan can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

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Book a ferry to Japan and manage your booking online with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder and compare tickets for the best ferry ticket prices.

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