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List of Japanese ferry and cruise companies, operation status and reservation site. Major ferry companies, regular routes/car ferries. Cheap accommodation packages and car plans using ferries are on sale. Inns in remote areas that can only be reached by boat and floating inns on the sea are also popular!

Long-distance ferry routes
Honshu - Hokkaido Hokkaido - Okinawa Honshu - Shikoku and Kyushu
Medium and short distance ferry routes
Hokkaido Hokkaido to Tohoku Tohoku Kanto Izu Islands, Ogasawara Hokuriku, Shinetsu Kinki Awaji Island
Seto Inland Sea Oki Miyajima Shodoshima Shimanami Kaido Chugoku , Shikoku and Kyushu Kyushu Goto Islands Tanegashima, Yakushima, Amami Islands
Okinawa 's main island is surrounded by islands such as Kumejima and Ishigakijima, as well as the Yaeyama Islands ' Minamidaito Island and Kitadaito Island.
Ferry and cruise information
Japan's ferry and cruise information portal site
Imperial ship seal
Car ferry travel information
From the sea to the airport/Airport Line
Port Department
Cruise ship terminal
Hotels and inns offering ferry discounts
A floating inn in a remote area that can only be reached by boat
A combined ferry, bus, highway and train ticket
Pleasure boats, sightseeing boats, amphibious sightseeing buses

Overseas ships
Overseas ferry and cruise information Cruise Lines, Cheap Cruises

<Use ferries for travel>
Travel by ferry: From long-distance ferries connecting Hokkaido and Honshu to ferries that run through the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa and the Seto Inland Sea, Japan has many ferry routes.
Ferry for sightseeing: After a night's sleep, you arrive at your destination and when you get off the boat, you can go on a road trip in your own car! On a sightseeing boat, you can enjoy scenery that you can't see from land.
There are also ferry tickets available at discounted rates when purchased in a package with a hotel or inn!

Long-distance ferries: From various parts of Honshu to Hokkaido

Shin Nihonkai Ferry: Maizuru - Otaru, Tsuruga - Tomakomai East Port, Tsuruga - Tomakomai East Port (via Niigata and Akita), Niigata - Otaru, Niigata - Tomakomai East Port (via Akita), Akita - Tomakomai East, Tsuruga - Niigata, Niigata - Akita, Tsuruga - Akita (via Niigata)
SHK Group
Car Ferry; Shin Nihonkai Ferry Timetable and Reservation [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Shin Nihonkai Ferry | Ferry reservations, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Pacific Ferry: Tomakomai - Sendai - Nagoya; The 1,330km route is operated by three ships: the Kiso, Ishikari, and Kitakami.
Car Ferry; Pacific Ferry Timetables and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Sunflower (Tokyo metropolitan area - Hokkaido): Oarai - Tomakomai
Car Ferry; February 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the first "Sunflower" / Discounted ferry and express bus ticket (Tokyo to Sapporo); Naming and launching ceremony held for LNG-fueled ferry "Sunflower Pirika" for Oarai-Tomakomai route September 4, 2024; Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Sunflower Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ferry | Ferry reservations, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Long-distance ferry: Hokkaido to Okinawa

Coastal Mail Shipping: Hitachinaka - Tomakomai, Tsuruga - Tomakomai, Tsuruga - Hakata, Tokyo - Osaka - Naha

Long-distance ferries: From various parts of Honshu to Shikoku and Kyushu

Tokyo Kyushu Ferry: Connects Yokosuka (Kanagawa) and Shin-Moji in approximately 21 hours
Car Ferry; The "Hamayu" and "Soreiyu" ships are in service. SHK Group; Tokyo Kyushu Ferry Timetable and Reservation [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Tokyo Kyushu Ferry | Ferry booking, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

CITY LINE Prestigious Taiyo Ferry: Osaka South Port to Kitakyushu Shinmoji Port
Car Ferry; Introducing the My Car Family Plan; Meimon Taiyo Ferry timetable and reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

Hankyu Ferry: Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) - Osaka (Izumiotsu)
Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji) - Kobe (Rokko Island); The guardian deity of Hankyu Ferry, Funeko; Hankyu Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Hankyu Ferry | Ferry reservations, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Sunflower (Kansai-Kyushu route): Osaka - Beppu, Kobe - Oita, Osaka - Shibushi; The new ships "Kurenai" and "Murasaki" are launched on the Osaka-Beppu route. They are Japan's first LNG (liquefied natural gas) fueled ferries. They are equipped with a "With Pet" room where you can bring your pets and a dog run.; Let's go to Universal Studios Japan on the Ferry Sunflower!
There is a plan for a 0-night stay on the spot called "Dangan Ferry" (R) (Dangan Discount), as well as a plan with accommodation included.; Take a ferry trip to Hokkaido with your car and children for the first time on the "Sunflower"! Information on the "Spring Discount" fare discount available from April to May [Rurubu Kids]; Recommended cruise trips, ferry and hotel booking set discounts | Best One Cruise, a travel agency specializing in cruise trips

Shikoku Orange Ferry: Osaka/Kobe - Niihama/Toyo

Ocean Tokyu Ferry: Kitakyushu, Tokushima, Tokyo; Introduction of cabins and facilities

Miyazaki Car Ferry: Kobe to Miyazaki
Car Ferry; "The ship departing from Kobe will sail south through the Kii Channel and into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Kochi, while the ship departing from Miyazaki will sail from Hyuga-Nada to the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Kochi." The new ship is called "Ferry Takachiho."

List of Hokkaido routes and ferry companies

Hokkaido Cruises and Pleasure Boat Guide: Hokkaido Passenger Ship Association. Hokkaido passenger ships sailing with the romance of Hokkaido.
Hokkaido: Otaru, Hokkaido, Hokkaido Passenger Ship Association. Ocean sightseeing boats, lake sightseeing boats, drift ice icebreakers, remote island routes, Honshu routes
Go to Hokkaido by Ferry: Hokkaido Tourism Organization. List of routes to Hokkaido, terminal information within Hokkaido, and model sightseeing courses

Heartland Ferry: Rishiri Island, Rebun Island - Wakkanai, Okushiri Island - Esashi; "Amapola Soya" and others

Haboro Coastal Ferry: Haboro - Yagishiri Island and Teuri Island; Ferry "Ororon 2" and high-speed boat "Sunlight 2"
Car Ferry

List of routes and ferry companies between Hokkaido and Tohoku

Silver Ferry: Hachinohe - Tomakomai; Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen
Car Ferry

Seikan Ferry: Hakodate to Aomori
Car Ferry

Tsugaru Straits Ferry: Hakodate - Aomori (Tsugaru Straits Route)
Hakodate - Oma (Nostalgic Route); From October 2, 2023, the Muroran-Aomori ferry route "Blue Mermaid" will open. The crossing time is about 7 hours.
Car Ferry; Super Sea Discount is recommended for those with their own car and small groups; Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

List of shipping routes and ferry companies in Tohoku

Mutsu Bay Ferry: Kanita, Tsugaru Peninsula to Wakinosawa, Shimokita Peninsula; It connects the two peninsulas in 60 minutes. You can access the Shinkansen "Okutsugaru-Imabetu Station" from Kanita Station. Dolphin watching in early summer
Car Ferry

Sea Line: Aomori - Wakinosawa, Ushitaki, Fukuura, Sai; View the national natural monument and scenic spot "Hotokegaura" from the boat

Ajishima Line: Ishinomaki - "Cat Island" Tashirojima and Ajishima

List of routes and ferry companies in the Kanto region

Kanto Passenger Boat Association: Introducing passenger ships in the Kanto region (ferries, water buses, sightseeing boats)

Tokyo Bay Ferry: Kurihama Port (Kanagawa Prefecture) - Kanaya Port (Chiba Prefecture)

Tokyo Boat Trip: Toyosu-Nihonbashi commuter route "Boat Trip Commuting", Tokyo Waterfront Line "Daily Swaying Trip", Hydrogen ship boarding experience, Harumi night view cruise

List of routes and ferry companies to the Izu Islands and Ogasawara

Tokai Kisen: Departing from Tokyo, Yokohama, Kurihama, Atami, and Ito. Izu Seven Islands Package Tours and Island Play Plans
Tokyo Bay Summer Cruise: A Summer Tradition in Tokyo Bay
Moving to the Tokyo Islands | Tokai Kisen: We transport your belongings when moving to Oshima, Toshima, Niijima, Shikinejima, Kozushima, Miyakejima, Mikurajima, Hachijojima, and Aogashima.; Popular on Big Holidays! Hachijojima and Oshima
[Hachijojima] Using ANA to Reed Park Hachijojima, [Oshima] Using a ship to Hotel Shiraiwa and other package tours; Tokai Kisen | Ferry reservations, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Ogasawara Shipping: Ogasawara-Maru fare table and timetable / Ogasawara Tourism Information

Shinshin Kisen: Shimoda - Kozushima - Shikinejima - Niijima - Toshima; Ferry Azalia

Izu Islands Development: Hachijojima - Aogashima, Chichijima - Hahajima

Kyoshomaru: Tokyo - Chichijima - Hahajima; (A non-scheduled cargo ship. It seems that general passengers can also board. Please inquire.)

Fuji-Q Marine Resort: Atami to Hatsushima; Ile de Vacances Premier Ile de Vacances III
New high-speed ferry "Kinpa Ginpa" to enter service in 2025

Fujisan Suruga Bay Ferry: A high-speed ferry from Shimizu Port to Toi Port. You can see the majestic Mt. Fuji from the coastline to the summit. Live cameras are available at both ports.
Car Ferry; [Suruga Bay Ferry departing from Shimizu Port] Suruga Bay Cruising Course [Jalan.net]

List of Hokuriku/Shinetsu routes and ferry companies

Hokuriku-Shinetsu Passenger Ship Association: Passenger ships and sightseeing boats in Niigata, Nagano, Toyama, and Ishikawa

Shinano River Water Shuttle: Minatopia (- Toki Messe - West end of Bandai Bridge - Bandai City - Prefectural Office) - Furusato Mura

Awashima Kisen: Niigata Prefecture. Iwafune to Awashima

Sado Kisen: Jetfoil and car ferry passenger and car ferry fares and timetables. The car ferry "Kogane Maru" will enter service on the Ogi-Naoetsu route from March 29, 2024.
Car Ferry; Sado Project | Pathfinder | Tokiea
"Toki Air" launches new service! Get a great deal with a round-trip flight + hotel + Sado Kisen ferry package! [AirTrip]; Sado Kisen | Ferry booking, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Hegura route: Wajima to Hegurajima

Meitetsu Maritime Tourist Boat: Regular high-speed ferry: Shizaki - Shinojima/Himakajima, Kawawa - (via Himakajima/Shinojima) - Irago, etc.
Car Ferry

Isewan Ferry: The Shiosai Kaido connects Ise-Shima, Toba and Cape Irago on the Atsumi Peninsula; "Recent Dolphin Spotting Information" posted
Car Ferry; Isewan Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

List of shipping routes and ferry companies in Kinki

Kinki Passenger Boat Association: Let's have fun with the ship! Learn about and enjoy the ships of the Kinki region with Friend Ship
Osaka Port Car Ferry Revitalization Council: Access to Sunflower Terminal and Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal. Cross the sea by motorcycle or bicycle! Includes "West Japan Touring Map"
Kobe Passenger Ship Association: Includes ship names, fares, and reservation information for each ferry company; Recommendations for using ferries
Ferry Sunflower: A ferry trip after work
Hankyu Ferry: Mojiko sightseeing with your own car plan
Jumbo Ferry: A two-day, one-night trip to try all the delicious delicacies of Kagawa
Shodoshima Jumbo Ferry: A short day trip, a day on Shodoshima
Miyazaki Car Ferry: A bicycle trip through nature in Miyazaki

Nankai Ferry: Wakayama Port - Tokushima Port; Many great deals are available, including the "Sukippu" plan, which includes ferry fares and Nankai Railway fares.
Car Ferry; Get up to 20% off your boarding fee when you book a stay at a participating hotel![Jalan.net]; [Up to 20% off one-way ferry fare!] Nankai Ferry (Wakayama ⇔ Tokushima) tie-up plan [Rakuten Travel]; Nankai Ferry | Ferry booking, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Osaka Nanko Car Ferry: Osaka Nanko to Toyo, Osaka Nanko to Shin Moji, Osaka Nanko to Beppu, Osaka Nanko to Shibushi; Cross the sea to Shikoku and Kyushu by motorbike or bicycle!
Car Ferry

List of routes and ferry companies to Awajishima

Deep-Sun Sumoto Liner: Fuke (Misaki Town, Osaka Prefecture) - Sumoto (Awaji Island); Town development project utilizing wide-area cycle tourism; [A 55-minute one-way boat trip on the Fuka Sumoto Liner!] From Misaki-cho, Osaka to Sumoto, Awaji Island! Sports bicycles are also allowed on board! [Jalan.net]

Awaji Genoa Line: Akashi - Awaji Island (Iwaya)

List of routes and ferry companies in the Seto Inland Sea

Maejima Ferry: Maejima to Ushimado (Okayama Prefecture)

Setouchi Central Tourist Cruise: Kasaoka - Shiraishi Island - Kitagi Island; Kanafuromaru Ferry

Setonaikai Steamship: Hiroshima, Miyajima, Etajima, Kure, Matsuyama; August 2020: "Sea Paseo 2" launched

Setouchi High-Speed Sightseeing Cruiser "SEA SPICA": The Setouchi Shimatabi Line runs between Hiroshima Port and Mihara Port in about half a day.; Equipping stairs with elevators for barrier-free access

Ferry to Oki

Oki Kisen: From Sakaiminato (Sakaiminato City) and Nanari (Matsue City) to Dozen and Dogo; Oki Islands Global Geopark

Oki Tourism: Kuniga Coast on Nishinoshima Island, Oki; Island coastal ships, regular sightseeing ships, and regular sightseeing buses

Ferry to Miyajima

JR West Miyajima Ferry: Connects JR Miyajimaguchi Pier and the World Heritage Site "Aki no Miyajima"; Approaching the Great Torii Gate

Miyajima Matsudai Shipping: It connects the World Heritage Site, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots, "Aki no Miyajima" with Miyajimaguchi on the opposite shore.; Hiroshima Electric Railway Miyajimaguchi Station is directly connected to the passenger terminal.
Car Ferry

Setonaikai Steamship: Miyajima to Kure high-speed ferry

List of routes and ferry companies to Shodoshima

Jumbo Ferry: Kobe - Takamatsu, Kobe - Shodoshima, Takamatsu - Shodoshima
Car Ferry; Let's stay at Aoi! We have started a new type of "boat stay."
After a boat stay, head to Shodoshima and Takamatsu! "Boat Stay 1.5" & "Boat Stay 2.0"
Stay overnight on the sea. A plan that allows you to use the Kobe-departing ferry "Aoi" instead of a business hotel or internet cafe.; Jumbo Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; New terminal at Shodoshima Sakate Port, "Shodoshima Sakate Port Terminal Sakaterrace" opens

Jumbo Ferry Naoshima Line: From Osaka and Kobe to Naoshima, Shodoshima, Ogijima and Oshima

Shodoshima Teshima Ferry: Uno (Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture) - Ieura/Karabitsu (Teshima) - Tonosho (Shodoshima)

Meojima Shipping: Meon 2 is the only ferry bound for Ogijima and Megijima.; Megijima, floating in front of Takamatsu Port, is the Onigashima Island of the Momotaro legend. Beyond that is Ogijima, where you can enjoy art works in maze-like alleys and lunch at cafes.

International Ryobi Ferry: Takamatsu Port - Shodoshima Ikeda Port, Shin-Okayama Port - Shodoshima Tonosho Port, Okayama Hinase Port - Shodoshima Obe Port; International Ryobi Ferry (Okayama) timetable and reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; International Ryobi Ferry (Takamatsu) timetable and reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

Setouchi Sightseeing Steamship: Hinase Port, Okayama ~ Obe Port, Shodoshima
Car Ferry; Setouchi Tourist Cruise Ship Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

Shikoku Kisen: Takamatsu - Naoshima (Miyanoura) - Uno - Naoshima (Miyanoura) - Uno - Naoshima (Honmura) - Naoshima (Miyanoura) - Teshima (Ieura) - Inujima; "Artistic Cruise"
Car Ferry

Shodoshima Ferry: Himeji - Shodoshima Fukuda, Takamatsu - Shodoshima Tonosho, Takamatsu - Shodoshima Tonosho (high-speed boat), Okayama - Shodoshima Tonosho; Shikoku Ferry Group. Operates the "Yadon Ferry"
Car Ferry; Shikoku Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

List of routes and ferry companies for the Shimanami Kaido, Yumeshima Kaido, and Akinada Tobishima Kaido

Route map for the Shimanami Kaido area: Imabari Regional Tourism Association
Shimanami Kaido: Honshu-Shikoku Expressway. A cycling road that connects the islands of the Seto Inland Sea with 10 bridges from Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.
Dream Island Highway: Onomichi Machikado Public Relations Office. A cycling road that connects Iwaki Island, Ikina Island, Sashima Island, and Yuge Island in Kamijima Town.
Akinada Tobishima Kaido: Seven bridges connect Shimokamagari Island, located southeast of Kure City, to Okamura Island in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.

Sanko Steamship: Ikuchi Island - Iwaki Island, Innoshima - Ikuchi Island; A ferry connecting the Shimanami Kaido and the Yumeshima Kaido

Setouchi Cruising: Onomichi - Ikuchijima (Setoda), Onomichi - Tomonoura

Habu Shipping Group: Habu Shosen, Shimanami Kaiun, Yuba Kisen. Innoshima - Ikina - Sakishima - Mihara, Ikuchijima - Mihara, Ikuchijima - Sakishima - Mihara, Takehara - Osakikamijima - Osakishimojima, Osakikamijima - Osakishimojima; "Rabbit Line" Mihara to Okunoshima (Rabbit Island); Rabbit Line (Mihara - Okunoshima route) reservation plan list [Jalan.net]

Maruto Steamship: Mihara - Osakishima - Osakishima (Mukaida) - Ikuchishima (Setoda. Kosanji Temple and Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art)

Sanyo Shipping: Takehara Port (Takehara City) - Osakikamijima (Tarumi/Shirasu)

Osaki Kisen: Takehara Port (Takehara City) - Osakikamijima (Shirasu)

Akitsu Ferry: Akitsu Port (Higashihiroshima City) - Osakikamijima (Onishi)

Omishima Ferry: Tadanoumi Port (Takehara City) - Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) - Omishima

Geiyo Kisen: Imabari - Oshima - Hakata Island - Iwaki Island - Innoshima (Habu)

Iwaki Kisen: Shimanami Kaido Cruise (private charter operation)

Times B: The daytime average (hourly parking) is 210-330 yen/60 minutes, and there are many parking lots with maximum fees scattered around Onomichi Station. If you want to enjoy cycling on the "Shimanami Kaido" that crosses the islands, choose a parking lot with a fixed daily rate so you can park for a long time without worry. When the parking lots are crowded in summer and autumn, we recommend the hourly parking lots and reservation-based parking lots around Onomichi Station.; Parking available for reservation near the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido (Onomichi) [Times B]

List of routes and ferry companies to the Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions

Shikoku Passenger Ship Association: Cruises between Kagawa, Tokushima, Ehime and Kochi. Routes between Shikoku and Honshu/Kyushu, routes within the prefecture

Defense Ferry: Yanai to Matsuyama

Hagi Shipping: Mishima, Ainoshima, and Oshima

Ushijima Shipping: Ushijima to Murozumi (Yamaguchi Prefecture)

Suonada Ferry Suonada Ferry: Chikkocho, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (Tokuyama Port) to Taketazu, Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture

Kanmon Steamship: Kanmon Ferry and Ganryujima Ferry

Ishizaki Kisen: Connecting Matsuyama with various parts of Chugoku and Shikoku, including Kure and Hiroshima; High-speed ferry Superjet and cruise ferry

Nakajima Kisen: Matsuyama (Mitsuhama, Matsuyama Tourist Port, etc.) to Nakajima
Car Ferry

Sukumo Ferry: Saiki (Oita) - Sukumo (Kochi)

Route 94 Ferry: Saganoseki, Oita Prefecture - Misaki, Ehime Prefecture; Route 94 Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

Uwajima Transport Ferry: Yawatahama - Beppu (convenient for travelling to northern Kyushu), Yawatahama - Usuki (convenient for travelling to southern Oita and Miyazaki); Uwajima Transport Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Uwajima Transport Ferry | Ferry reservations, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site; [Jalan.net exclusive] ★ Uwajima Transport Ferry (Oita⇔Ehime) tie-up plan <Fugu Kaiseki> The most popular Japanese-style room overlooking Usuki Bay [Jalan.net]

List of Kyushu routes and ferry companies

Kyushu Vehicle Info.com: Kyushu public transport, railway, bus, ferry and airline operation information
Kyushu Passenger Boat Association: Route search, sightseeing spots, passenger ship news

Kyushu Yusen: Hakata, Iki, and Tsushima

Iki-Tsushima Ferry: Connecting Fukuoka, Iki and Tsushima

Yasuda Industrial Steamship: Omura Bay Inner Sea Route: Togitsu ~ Nagasaki Airport Route / Nagasaki Airport ~ Huis Ten Bosch Route
Hakata Bay Inner Sea Route (Uminaka Line): Momochi - Uminonakamichi (Uminaka Line) / Hakata Pier - Uminonakamichi (Uminaka Line)

Nomo Shipping Group: Nomo Commercial Ship and Tsuyoshi Commercial Ship
Nomo Shipping: Nomo Shipping Group. Nagasaki-Iojima-Takashima, Hakata-Goto route "Taiko"; Nomo Shipping Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]
Tsuyoshi Commercial Ship: Nomo Shipping Group. Sasebo - Ainoura - Tsuyoshi

Shimatetsu Group: Shimatetsu Ferry (Kuchinotsu - Amakusa Oniike Port) Shimatetsu High-Speed Ferry (Omuta - Shimabara)

Miike Shimabara Line: The high-speed catamaran passenger ship "Shimabara Maru" connects Fukuoka, Omuta (Miike Port) to Nagasaki, Shimabara (Shimabara Port) in about 50 minutes.

Segawa Kisen: Sasebo - Yorifune - Yokoze Nishi - Ogori - Hatashita - Kawauchi

Sea Cruise: Operates the regular ferry "Amakusa Takarajima Line" that connects Hondo, Matsushima and Misumi, as well as dolphin watching and Amakusa Five Bridges cruises.; Sea cruise timetable and reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Amakusa Treasure Island Line | Ferry booking, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Ariake Ferry: Tabira Port, Nagasaki Prefecture - Nagasu Port, Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Ferry: Kumamoto - Shimabara Outer Port
Car Ferry; Kumamoto Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

Ferry to Goto

Misaki Ferry: Sasebo-Kamigoto route

Kyushu Commercial Ship: Goto, Shimabara, and Tanegashima; Goto Tourism Information

Goto Industrial Steamship: Kamigoto (Tainoura) - Nagasaki; World Cultural Heritage "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Regions"

Tencho Ferry: Kagoshima Prefecture, Nagashima (Moroura) - Kumamoto Prefecture, Amakusa (Nakata Port); Ferry Rosario

Sanwa Ferry: Kumamoto Prefecture, Amakusa (Ushibuka) - Kagoshima Prefecture, Nagashima (Kuranomoto); Sanwa Ferry - Shuttle Bus - JR Kyushu Shinkansen

Sakurajima Ferry: Regular route (Kagoshima - Sakurajima) - Short cruise "Detour Cruise"
Car Ferry; [☆ Detour Cruise] Perfect for sightseeing on Sakurajima or as a date course! One-way cruise from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Port (50-minute course) [Jalan.net]

Kamoike-Tarumi Ferry: Kamoike Port (Kagoshima City) - Tarumi Port (Osumi Peninsula); Iwasaki Corporation. The view of Sakurajima from the boat is spectacular and their specialty is "Nankai Udon"
Car Ferry

Kagoshima's remote islands: List of routes and ferry companies to Tanegashima, Yakushima, and the Amami Islands

Koshikijima Merchant Ship: Ichikikushikino to the Koshikijima Islands; Ferry New Koshiki / High-speed ferry Koshikijima
Car Ferry; “Koshiki Ohashi” opened in 2020

Regular Ferry Mishima: Kagoshima Port - Mishima Village's "Takeshima", "Iwo Jima" and "Kuroshima"

Marix Line: Kagoshima New Port - Amami Oshima - Tokunoshima - Okinoerabujima - Yoronjima - Okinawa (Motobu/Naha Port)
Car Ferry

ALINE Maruei Ferry Amami Kaiun: Kagoshima Route (Kagoshima - Naze - Kametoku - Wadomari - Yoron - Motobu - Naha) / Amami Kaiun (Kagoshima - Kikai - Chinen)
Car Ferry; Maruei Ferry Timetable and Reservation [Sky Ticket Ferry]

Tanegashima High Speed Ferry: From Kagoshima and Ibusuki to Tanegashima and Yakushima; High-speed ferry Toppy Rocket; Tanegashima High Speed Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Tanegashima Yaku High Speed Ferry | Ferry reservations, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Cosmo Line: Kagoshima (South Pier) - Tanegashima (Nishinoomote Port); "Princess Wakasa"
Car Ferry

Ferry Yakushima 2: Kagoshima to Yakushima (Miyanoura); Orita Kisen: A ferry where you can see sea turtles
Car Ferry

Ferry "Hibiscus": A lifeline connecting Kagoshima (Taniyama Port) with Tanegashima (Nishinoomote Port) and Yakushima (Miyanoura Port)

Toshima Village Office Official Website: Kagoshima - Tokara Islands - Amami Oshima; Ferry Toshima 2
Car Ferry

Ferry Kakeroma and Ferry Setonami: Setouchi Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture Municipal regular ferry

List of Okinawa routes and ferry companies

List of routes and ferry companies for remote islands around Okinawa Island

Okinawa Passenger Ship Association: Okinawa Prefecture remote island routes, sightseeing boats, and mainland ships
Ferry to Iheya Island: Unten Port (Nakijin Village) - Iheya Island
Car Ferry

Daiichi Marine Service: The Churashima high-speed ferry "Jinbei Marine" operates between Naha Tomari Pier, Nago Port, and Motobu Toguchi Port.

Car ferry (Ieshima Gusuku): Ie Port to Motobu Port; Access to Ie Island
Car Ferry

Ferry Kugani, high-speed boat: 30 minutes by ferry from Okinawa (Hashikiya Port) to Tsuken Island
Car Ferry

Kudaka Island Ferry: Okinawa main island (Azama) to Kudaka Island; Kudaka Shipping. Operated by high-speed boats and ferries

Tokashiki Ferry Portal Site: Naha Tomari Port - Tokashiki Port (Kerama Islands); Tokashiki Ferry and Marine Liner Tokashiki

Ferry Zamami and Queen Zamami (high-speed boat): Naha Tomari Port - Aka Island - Zamami Island (Kerama Islands)

New Ferry Aguni: Naha Tomari Port - Aguni Island

List of routes and ferry companies to Okinawa's Yaeyama Islands, including Kumejima and Ishigakijima

Ishigaki Dream Tourism: Tour of remote islands including Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island; Ishigaki Dream Tourism | Ferry reservations, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site
Island-hopping ferry Kariyushi 3-day pass: The Island Hopping Ferry Kariyushi 3-Day Pass is available on routes connecting Ishigaki Island with Taketomi Island, Kohama Island, Kuro Island, Hatoma Island, and Iriomote Island. [kkday] Full of local optional tours including hidden spots, day trips, tickets, and airport transfers

Kumejima Ocean Jet: Naha-Kumejima, Naha-Motobu. The jetfoil's nickname is "Tsumugi"

Kume Shipping: Naha Tomari Port - Tonaki Island - Kume Island; Kume Shipping Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Kume Shosen | Ferry booking, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site

Yaeyama Sightseeing Ferry: Regular ferry routes and remote island tours between Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island, Kohama Island, Kuro Island, Iriomote Island, and Hatoma Island; Yaeyama Tourist Ferry Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Yaeyama Sightseeing Ferry | Ferry reservations, prices and timetables [Direct Ferries] Direct Ferries - the world's largest ferry booking site; Tours include island-hopping tours around the three islands of Iriomote, Yubu, and Taketomi, as well as tours of Taketomi Island's water buffalo carts and other activity experience tours. [Jalan.net]

Anei Tourism: Ishigaki to the Yaeyama Islands (Taketomi Island, Kuroshima Island, Kohama Island, Iriomote Island, Hatoma Island, Hateruma Island)
Car Ferry; Anei Kanko Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]; Anei Kanko Ishigaki Island - Yaeyama Islands High Speed Ferry Round Trip Ticket[kkday] Full of local optional tours including hidden spots, day trips, tickets, and airport transfers

Ferry Yonakuni: Ishigaki to Yonaguni

Ship Floating Shipping: Regular ferry service operates from Funauki Port in the western area of Iriomote Island to Shirahama Port.; Funauki, where the Iriomote cat was discovered, can only be reached by boat.

List of routes and ferry companies to Minamidaito Island and Kitadaito Island in Okinawa

Daito Shipping: Regular ferry route between Naha (Tomari Wharf, Naha Shinko Wharf) and the North and South Daito Islands

The popular "Gofune-in"

Collecting Gosenin (Seals of Ships) from all over Japan: Officially recognized by the Japan Passenger Ship Association

Car ferry travel information

What is car ferry travel?: Best One Cruise. Car ferry routes and car ferry fares
Car Ferry Travel Guide: With your car, motorcycle, family and pets

Airport Access/Airport Line List

Tsu Airport Line: Chubu Centrair International Airport - Tsu Nagisamachi (Airport access port in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture). There is a connecting ticket for Mie Kotsu and Tsu Airport Line.
Tsu Nagisamachi: Sea access route port to Chubu Centrair International Airport

Nankai Ferry: Tokushima - Wakayama (Ferry) - Kansai International Airport/Namba (Nankai Railway)

Kobe-Kansai Bay Shuttle: High-speed ferry. Kobe Airport Terminal - Marine Access Terminal - Kansai International Airport Pier - Kansai International Airport. You can board the ferry with facial recognition.; Kobe-Kansai Bay Shuttle Timetable and Reservations [Sky Ticket Ferry]

Yasuda Industrial Steamship: Togitsu ~ Nagasaki Airport Route / Nagasaki Airport ~ Huis Ten Bosch Route

Oita First Hover Drive: Oita Airport ⇔ Oita City. Approximately 30 minutes one way

Japan Ferry Cruise Information

Japan Passenger Ship Association: You can search for regular ships, sightseeing boats, etc. nationwide by departure point and destination.
Japan Long Distance Ferry Association: Information on medium and long distance ferry routes of member companies, how to enjoy on board, etc.
Kaiji Press: Maritime Press/CRUISE Magazine
Japan Maritime News: A nationwide daily newspaper about maritime and general logistics. You can read the news.
Ship's website: Ferry and cruise ship portal
Ferry Live Camera List | Live Camera DB: Live cameras of ferries and ferry terminals/harbours

List of ports in each region

Hakodate City Port and Airport Department: Cruise ship departure schedule, lectures and events
Shiogama Port and Airport Development Office: Sendai Shiogama Port and Sendai Airport
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Port and Harbor: Introducing beautiful scenery and places to enjoy boats, and cruise ship information
Onomichi City Port Promotion Division: Introduction to Onomichi Itozaki Port facilities, route information, operation information, event calendar, etc.

List of passenger ship terminals

Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal: Boarding method, floor map, shops, restaurants, access
Tokyo Port Passenger Ship Terminal: Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal, Ariake Passenger Ship Terminal, Tokyo Port Ferry Terminal, Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Tokyo International Cruise Terminal: Opening in Tokyo Port in 2020
Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal: Access, cruise ship arrival schedule, shop guide
Kobe Ferry Guide: Ferry information departing and arriving at Kobe Port Operation information, boarding location information, and boarding procedure
CRUISE KOBE: Kobe City Port Bureau. Kobe Port Cruise Ship Portal Site
Port of KITAKYUSHU: #Umimachi Emotion Kitakyushu・Recommended seaside spots

Hotels and inns offering ferry discounts

Nankai Ferry: [Up to 20% off one-way ferry fare!] Nankai Ferry (Wakayama ⇔ Tokushima) tie-up plan [Rakuten Travel]

Uwajima Transport Ferry: Get a great deal on the Uwajima Transport Ferry! Discount campaign for round trip Uwajima Transport Ferry (Oita⇔Ehime) 2[Jalan.net]; [For those thinking of traveling to Yufuin by ferry from Shikoku☆] A tie-up plan with Uwajima Transport Ferry (Oita⇔Ehime)!
All rooms have open-air baths, Onyado Sakuratei
Yufuin Onsen [Jalan.net]; [Oita <=> Ehime tie-up plan!] Uwajima ferry plan, natural hot springs and freshly baked bread breakfast buffet included
Super Hotel Ehime Ozu Inter Natural Hot Spring "Asagiri no Yu"
[Information provided by Yahoo! Travel]; Beppu accommodation plan with ferry travel deals [Rakuten Travel]; Miyazaki accommodation plan with ferry travel deals [Rakuten Travel]

Tomakomai (Tomakomai West Port/Tomakomai East Port): Beppu accommodation plan with ferry travel deals [Rakuten Travel]

Akita Port: [Ferry boarding only] Go by Ferry! Plan *For those travelling by ferry from Akita Port*
Route Inn Akita Tsuchizaki is the closest hotel to the ferry terminal.
[Information provided by Yahoo! Travel]

A floating lodge on the Seto Inland Sea

Guntû Guntû: A small inn with 19 rooms floating on the Seto Inland Sea. Based at Bella Vista Marina in Onomichi City, it slowly sails along the Seto Inland Sea.; Guntsu [IKYU.com]