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Ferries to Japan

Ferries to Japan are operated by Panstar Cruise, Camellia Line, MOL Ferry, Tane Yaku Jetfoil, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries, JR Kyushu Beetle Jet Ferry (Queen Beetle), Tokai Kisen, Yaeyama Kanko Ferry, Ishigaki Dream Tours, Kume Line, Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Nankai Ferry, Hankyu Ferry, Sado Kisen, Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry, Panstar Tsushima Link, Jumbo Ferry & Marue Ferry.

Japan Ferry Times

There are about 334 daily sailings and up to 1711 weekly sailings to Japan. Ferry schedules can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare tickets.

Japan Ferry Ports

Japan has 50 ferry ports and Hakata (Fukuoka) ferry port is the most popular with 12 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka)

The Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka) ferry sails approximately 12 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 5 hours 45 minutes. On average the price of a ferry from Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka) is $98.86.Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Busan to Osaka

The Busan Osaka ferry takes approximately 19 hours with 3 weekly sailings. Busan Osaka ferries cost about $ 216.02. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated November 01.

Can you take a car ferry to Japan?

There are car ferries to Japan, this my vary by route. MOL Ferry, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries, Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Nankai Ferry, Hankyu Ferry, Sado Kisen, Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry, Jumbo Ferry & Marue Ferry offer car ferries to Japan.

Japan Ferry Prices and Offers

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 online with Direct Ferries, using our Deal Finder and compare tickets.

Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Japan?

Ferries to Japan:
  • Izu Oshima
  • Tokyo (Takeshiba)
  • Atami
  • Ito
  • Kozushima
  • Otaru
  • Tomakomai Higashi
  • Akita
  • Niigata
  • Tsuruga
  • Ryotsu

What is the cheapest ferry to Japan?

The cheapest ferry to Japan is 93 € on average via the Ryotsu to Niigata route. Ferry prices for Japan can vary depending on what season you decide to travel. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Japan?

Japan Ferry Ports:
  • Kurihama
  • Ito
  • Atami
  • Niigata
  • Akita

Can you take pets on the ferry to Japan?

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