Access to Yakushima Island

Yakushima is a remote island located about 130km south of Kagoshima City.
There are three ways to get to Yakushima: by plane, by high-speed boat, or by ferry.

You can reach Yakushima Island by ferry, jetfoil or airplane from Kagoshima.

Notice
The ferry terminals in Kagoshima are more than 1 hour's travel away from Kagoshima Airport. Please plan your travels accordingly.

Japan Air Commuter (JAL) (tel: 0570-025-071)
Website

Shinkansen bullet trains (tel: 050-3786-3489)  
Website  /  Timetable

Jetfoil (tel: 099-226-0128) 
Website  /  Timetable

Ferry Yakushima 2 (tel: 099-226-0731)
E-mail  /  Website  /  Timetable
*Ferry Yakushima 2 has been cancelled from October 5, 2024 until further notice due to engine trouble.

Ferry Hibiscus (tel: 099-261-7000)　＊via Tanegashima​​​​​​＊
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You can reach Yakushima Island by airplane from Fukuoka, or by Shinkansen bullet train to Kagoshima and transfering to a ferry, jetfoil, or airplane.

Notice
The ferry terminals in Kagoshima are more than 1 hour's travel away from Kagoshima Airport. Please plan your travels accordingly.

Japan Air Commuter (JAL) (tel: 0570-025-071)
Website

Shinkansen bullet trains (tel: 050-3786-3489)  
Website  /  Timetable

Express bus (tel: 0570-00-1010)
Website  /  Timetable

Jetfoil (tel: 099-226-0128) 
Website  /  Timetable

Ferry Yakushima 2 (tel: 099-226-0731)
E-mail  /  Website  /  Timetable
*Ferry Yakushima 2 has been cancelled from October 5, 2024 until further notice due to engine trouble.

Ferry Hibiscus (tel: 099-261-7000)　＊via Tanegashima​​​​​​＊
Website 
 

You can reach Yakushima Island by airplane from Osaka, or by Shinkansen bullet train to Kagoshima and then transfering to a ferry, jetfoil, or airplane.

Notice
The ferry terminals in Kagoshima are more than 1 hour's travel away from Kagoshima Airport. Please plan your travels accordingly.

Japan Air Commuter (JAL) (tel: 0570-025-071)
Website

Shinkansen bullet trains (tel: 0570-00-2486)
Website  /  Timetable

Express bus (tel: 06-6772-1631)
Website  /  Timetable

Ferry Yakushima 2 (tel: 099-226-0731)
E-mail  /  Website  /  Timetable
*Ferry Yakushima 2 has been cancelled from October 5, 2024 until further notice due to engine trouble.

Ferry Hibiscus (tel: 099-261-7000)　＊via Tanegashima​​​​​​＊
Website 

Ferry Sunflower (tel: 0120-3268-56)
Website  /  Timetable

You can reach Yakushima Island by airplane or Shinkansen bullet train to Kagoshima and then transfering to a ferry, jetfoil, or airplane.

Notice
The ferry terminals in Kagoshima are more than 1 hour's travel away from Kagoshima Airport. Please plan your travels accordingly.

Japan Air Commuter (JAL) (tel: 0570-025-071)
Website

Shinkansen bullet trains (tel: 050-2016-1600)
Website  /  Timetable

Jetfoil (tel: 099-226-0128) 
Website  /  Timetable

Ferry Yakushima 2 (tel: 099-226-0731)
E-mail  /  Website  /  Timetable
*Ferry Yakushima 2 has been cancelled from October 5, 2024 until further notice due to engine trouble.

Ferry Hibiscus (tel: 099-261-7000)　＊via Tanegashima​​​​​​＊
Website