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Ferry to Japan

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

Japan Ferry Times

There are about 345 daily sailings and up to 1768 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

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

Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka) Ferry

Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka) ferries sail approximately 6 times weekly, with a sailing time of 11 hours 30 minutes. Busan Hakata (Fukuoka) ferries cost around $240 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Busan to Osaka Ferry

Busan to Osaka ferries sail approximately 3 times weekly, with a crossing time of 19 hours. Busan Osaka ferry is around $318 on average. 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 take a car on the ferry to Japan?

Yes, cars are allowed on ferries to Japan. MOL Ferry, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries, Shin Nihonkai Ferry, Nankai Ferry & Hankyu Ferry offer car ferries to Japan. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Ferry Prices and Offers for 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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