Ibusuki – Miyanoura
Ferry to Yakushima
Ibusuki – Miyanoura
Ferry to Yakushima
Tane Yaku Jetfoil provides the ferry from Ibusuki to Miyanoura. Ibusuki Miyanoura ferries cost between £96 and £237, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Ibusuki Miyanoura ferries.
Ibusuki Miyanoura ferries typically depart at 08:30.
The Ibusuki Miyanoura ferry trip can take around 1 hour 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 7 weekly sailings from Ibusuki to Miyanoura provided by Tane Yaku Jetfoil. Timetables can change from season to season.
Ibusuki Miyanoura ferry prices typically range between £96* and £237*. The average price is typically £191*. The cheapest Ibusuki Miyanoura ferry prices start from £96*. The average price for a foot passenger is £191*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.
The distance between Ibusuki to Miyanoura is approximately 36.8 miles (59.2km) or 32 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Ibusuki and Miyanoura.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Tane Yaku Jetfoil ferries between Ibusuki and Miyanoura.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Ibusuki to Miyanoura.
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| Ibusuki - Miyanoura Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Kyushu | |
| Destination | Yakushima | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Tane Yaku Jetfoil | |
| Average Price | £191 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Distance | 32 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
On the island of Kyushu forming part of the mosaic of southern Japan the coastal city of Ibusuki. The city is nestled deep within volcanic country and is surrounded by a steeply undulating landscape of verdant hills that pale in comparison to the hulking peak of the Kaimondake volcano on the western outskirts. Ibusuki is also famed for its black-sand spas and hot springs warmed by the underground flow of magma. Every year visitors flock to the city to don towelling robes, bury themselves up to their necks in the sand, and let the curative warmth knead the aches and pains away. The area around Ibusuki is a wonderland of natural beauty. Upon the fertile hills of the countryside are found a multi-coloured motley of deep woodland and flowers; among them the emblematic hibiscus plant whose blossoms are resplendent in a mix of crimsons, golds and pinks. With such a diverse range of flora on the doorstep, it is little wonder that the city has gained a reputation as an important wildlife sanctuary. The Ibusuki Experimental Botanical Garden; where students can study rare, tropical plants and genetic conservation; is just one of the many local facilities dedicated to protecting Mother Earth. The port in Ibusuki is found in the Minato district of the city, on the eastern side of the spine of hills that splits the city in two. It consists of a wide pier that extends into a section of the warm Kagoshima Bay sheltered by a breakwater. A single, palm-lined road leads from the residential streets that trace the city shore to the ferry terminal at the tip of the pier. The small facility, painted in baby-pink, is home to a ticket office, a small car-park, a few vending machines selling food and drink, and an indoor waiting room. The easiest way to travel to the port is to catch the Ibusukimakurazaki Line train to Ibusuki Station and then walk the short distance to the port. Those driving can make use of the number 226 motorway that cuts through the heart of the city before curving north along the coast of the peninsula towards the city of Kagoshima. This route is regularly traversed by buses that leave from a stop just outside the train station to whisk passengers to Kagoshima airport. Three ferry routes currently operate from the port in Ibusuki throughout the week. Services hosted by Tane Yaku Jetfoil zip to various destinations in the southern reaches of Japan. They include short island-hopping trips to Miyanoura on the island of Yakushima and Nishinoomote on Tanegashima, as well as a slightly longer trip north through Kagoshima Bay to the mainland city of Kagoshima.
Miyanoura Port lies to the west of the island of Naoshima, and is one of two ports used to connect passengers with other areas of Japan. There are three ferry routes heading out of Miyanoura, all relatively quick crossings to other Japanese coastal resorts. Famed for its thriving art scene, Naoshima has both outdoor and indoor art shows; art museums are dotted around the south coast, showcasing all genres, and oftentimes the city will display art productions outside for passers-by. For those who prefer their museums to be filled with artefacts as opposed to art, the Yakusugi Museum is a popular attraction amongst tourists. To continue the cultural experience, head to the World Heritage Conservation Centre, especially on the occasion when shows and exhibitions are taking place. After the overload of art and culture, tourists may long for the chance to spend time in the great outdoors. For a spectacular highlight, the waterfalls are breathtaking and are worth the trip to the island alone, especially for anyone hoping for enviable photos. After the excitement and rush of the waterfall, the Yakushima Fruit Garden is a leisurely change of pace, perfect for a family day out. Active travellers will relish the chance to travel around Miyanoura; the landscape is fairly hilly and mountainous, but is easy enough to get around. There is also a bus service in operation around the island and taxis are readily available for quick and convenient transport.
