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Uwajima Unyu Ferries A convenient link between Shikoku and Kyushu

There are two routes: Beppu and Usuki in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, to Yawatahama in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku. The accommodation on the boat is simple but comfortable for the 3-hour journey. A private room is available for special occasions. The route beside the Sadamisaki Peninsula and across the Bungo Channel is scenic, and you can see many seabirds and occasionally dolphins. A short ferry trip is a good opportunity to relax and perhaps strike up a conversation with your fellow travellers. The boats all have Wi-Fi too, so you won’t be out of touch.

Uwajima Unyu Ferries links the islands of Shikoku and Kyushu, with numerous sailings a day across the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. This service is ideal for independent travellers who want to experience parts of Japan that are off the beaten track.

Yawatahama has flourished in maritime trade since ancient times, and in the mid-Meiji period was so prosperous that it was nicknamed "Iyo's Osaka." It has attractive streets of old houses, factories and sake breweries. Japan’s first aeroplane was invented here.

Beppu is known as one of Japan’s premiere onsen towns. The whole town steams with vapour from the hot springs. Even if you’re not interested in bathing with strangers, the spa town atmosphere and sights are well worth the visit.

Usuki is a castle town with streets of samurai residences that you can visit. Today only the walls of the castle, and some impressive gates and watchtowers remain. The unusual stone Buddhas of Usuki are celebrated as national treasures.

TIMETABLES

Yawatahama – Beppu

Yawatahama Beppu Beppu Yawatahama
00:20 03:10 06:25 09:10
06:20 09:10 09:45 12:30
10:15 13:05 14:00 16:45
13:00 15:50 16:45 19:30
17:25 20:15 20:50 23:35
20:30 23:20 23:50 02:35
  • You can stay on the ship until 05:30.
  • At the time of booking, please tell us if you plan to stay.
  • If you have expressed the intention to stay, you cannot leave with your car until 5:00 am.
  • This service may not be available during peak periods.
  • Pets may not be brought into the passenger rooms.

Yawatahama – Usuki

Yawatahama Usuki Usuki Yawatahama
05:50 08:15 00:55 03:15
09:40 12:05 02:40 05:00
11:45 14:10 08:50 11:10
15:35 18:00 12:40 15:00
17:40 20:05 14:40 17:00
22:00 00:25 18:30 20:45
23:50 02:15 20:40 23:00

FARES

01. Oct. 2024 - 31. Dec. 2024

Passengers

Yawatahama to Beppu Yawatahama to Usuki
adult Second-class ¥4,200 ¥3,200
First-class ¥7,100 ¥5,400
Special class ¥10,600 ¥8,100
Under
age 5		 Second-class ¥2,100 ¥1,600
First-class ¥3,550 ¥2,700
Special class ¥5,300 ¥4,050
  • One infant under age 5 accompanied by an adult in second-class accommodation travels free of charge. However, this does not apply to groups.
  • For private use of the special class by a single individual, an additional fee of ¥5,000 is charged on the Beppu route, and ¥3,750 on the Usuki route.

Cars

Yawatahama to Beppu Yawatahama to Usuki
Less than 3m ¥10,300 ¥9,300
Less than 4m ¥13,000 ¥11,700
Less than 5m ¥15,500 ¥14,000
Less than 6m ¥18,300 ¥16,400
Less than 7m ¥22,300 ¥20,000
Less than 8m ¥25,000 ¥22,600
Less than 9m ¥27,600 ¥24,900

The fare includes a second-class passenger fare for a single driver.

Motorcycles and bicycles

Yawatahama to Beppu Yawatahama to Usuki
Bicycle ¥1,600 ¥1,100
Less than 125 cc ¥3,500 ¥2,800
Less than 750 cc ¥4,800 ¥3,900
More than 750 cc ¥6,000 ¥5,000

The passenger fare applies in addition to the motorcycle fare.

01. Jan. 2025 - 31. Mar. 2025

Passengers

Yawatahama to Beppu Yawatahama to Usuki
adult Second-class ¥4,200 ¥3,200
First-class ¥7,100 ¥5,400
Special class ¥10,600 ¥8,100
Under
age 5		 Second-class ¥2,100 ¥1,600
First-class ¥3,550 ¥2,700
Special class ¥5,300 ¥4,050
  • One infant under age 5 accompanied by an adult in second-class accommodation travels free of charge. However, this does not apply to groups.
  • For private use of the special class by a single individual, an additional fee of ¥5,000 is charged on the Beppu route, and ¥3,750 on the Usuki route.

Cars

Yawatahama to Beppu Yawatahama to Usuki
Less than 3m ¥10,300 ¥9,300
Less than 4m ¥13,000 ¥11,700
Less than 5m ¥15,500 ¥14,000
Less than 6m ¥18,300 ¥16,400
Less than 7m ¥22,300 ¥20,000
Less than 8m ¥25,000 ¥22,600
Less than 9m ¥27,600 ¥24,900

The fare includes a second-class passenger fare for a single driver.

Motorcycles and bicycles

Yawatahama to Beppu Yawatahama to Usuki
Bicycle ¥1,600 ¥1,100
Less than 125 cc ¥3,500 ¥2,800
Less than 750 cc ¥4,800 ¥3,900
More than 750 cc ¥6,000 ¥5,000

The passenger fare applies in addition to the motorcycle fare.

BOOKINGS

A booking isn’t required for foot passengers in the standard second-class accommodation.

If you have a car or motorcycle, call one of the following numbers to make a reservation.

Yawatahama Port Tel: 0894-22-2100
Beppu Port Tel: 0977-21-2364
Usuki Port Tel: 0972-63-5118

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