Motobu & Naha to Kagoshima Ferry Information｜Island-hopping voyage through Yoron and the Amami Islands
The ferry journey from Okinawa’s Motobu or Naha ports to Kagoshima is a long sea route that visits several islands along the way. For travelers, it’s a unique chance to experience the culture of Yoron and the Amami Islands. For locals, it is an essential transport link connecting daily life with the Kyushu mainland.
Departure & Arrival
- Departure: Okinawa Prefecture – Motobu Port / Naha Port
- Arrival: Kagoshima Prefecture – Kagoshima Port
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- Departure: Motobu Port / Naha Port
- Arrival: Kagoshima Port
Route
Motobu / Naha → Yoron → Okinoerabu → Tokunoshima → Amami Oshima (Naze Port) → Kagoshima
Ferry Type & Passenger Availability
This is a passenger ferry route. Onboard facilities include restaurants and shops, making the long voyage more comfortable. Showers are available in certain classes, and some sailings allow pets to travel under specific conditions.
Vehicle Transport (Cars & Motorbikes)
- Cars: Allowed
- Motorbikes: Allowed
Schedule & Duration
- Motobu Port 07:00 → Naha 09:00 → Yoron 13:00 → Okinoerabu 16:00 → Tokunoshima 20:00 → Amami Oshima (Naze) next day 02:00 → Kagoshima Port next day 19:00 (Approx. 36h)
- Naha Port 19:00 → Yoron next day 07:00 → Okinoerabu 10:00 → Tokunoshima 14:00 → Amami Oshima 20:00 → Kagoshima Port next day 12:00 (Approx. 41h)
Schedules vary depending on season and vessel.
Ferry Names
- Ferry Akebono
- Ferry Naminoue
- Operated by Marix Line / A-Line Ferry
Fare Table (One-way, sample)
| Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| Adult (2nd Class) | ~¥18,000 |
| Child (2nd Class) | ~¥9,000 |
| Car (<4m) | ~¥28,000 |
| Car (<6m) | ~¥38,000 |
| Motorbike (≤125cc) | ~¥8,000 |
| Motorbike (≤250cc) | ~¥11,000 |
| Motorbike (≥400cc) | ~¥16,000 |
Please confirm the latest fares and schedules on the official ferry operators’ websites.
Fare Simulations (One-way)
- 2 adults Motobu → Kagoshima: approx. ¥36,000
- 2 adults + 1 child + car (<4m): approx. ¥65,000
- 2 adults + 1 child + car (<6m): approx. ¥75,000
- 1 adult + motorbike (≤125cc): approx. ¥26,000
- 1 adult + motorbike (250cc): approx. ¥29,000
Stopping at Yoron and the Amami Islands along the way makes the journey itself part of the adventure. Once in Kagoshima, local specialties like black pork dishes and hot springs await to welcome you back to mainland Japan.
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