Kagoshima – Anbo
Ferries to Yakushima
Kagoshima – Anbo
Ferries to Yakushima
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 14 weekly sailings between Kagoshima and Anbo. Tane Yaku Jetfoil provides the ferry from Kagoshima to Anbo. Kagoshima Anbo ferries cost between $253 and $755, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Kagoshima Anbo ferry typically departs Kagoshima at about 10:10 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:00.
Ferries from Kagoshima to Anbo sail in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 14 weekly sailings from Kagoshima to Anbo provided by Tane Yaku Jetfoil. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Kagoshima to Anbo typically range between $252* and $749*. On average the Kagoshima Anbo ferry is $508*. The cheapest Kagoshima Anbo ferry prices start from $252*. The average price for a foot passenger is $508*.
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 July 25.
The distance between Kagoshima to Anbo is approximately 58 miles (93km) or 50 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Kagoshima and Anbo.
Tane Yaku Jetfoil allow foot passengers on Kagoshima Anbo ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Kagoshima to Anbo.
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| Kagoshima - Anbo Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Kyushu | |
| Destination Country | Yakushima | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Tane Yaku Jetfoil | |
| Average Price | $508 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 40 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 35 m | |
| First Ferry | 10:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 50 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Shadowed by the rugged slopes of the monumental Sakurajima stratovolcano, its active peak still spewing great clouds of ash and smoke, is the seaside city of Kagoshima. Though ranked as the rainiest region in all of Japan, this sprawling city on the southernmost tip of the country’s Kyushu island more than makes up for it with its heady mix of culture and history. Once the most powerful Japanese province under the name of Satsuma, the region was rocked in 1877 by an armed uprising of embittered samurai warriors who were angry at having their military status stripped by the Empire. After months of fighting, the rebellion was crushed and the samurai class never recovered. The locals of Kagoshima are also known for their use of a unique dialect (known as the Satsugu dialect), that is unlike any other across Japan. The twang is so distinctive that even people of neighbouring regions struggle to decipher the peculiar words and phrases. The cuisine in Kagoshima is also defined by its uniqueness. Deep fried fish cakes known as Satsuma age are commonly eaten dipped in ginger-infused soy sauce, and a variety of locally caught fish- from Amberjack to Sashimi herring - are prepared in restaurants throughout the city. The port in Kagoshima is located on the banks of the deep-blue waters of Kagoshima bay, just opposite the island that plays host to the iconic Mount Sakurajima. Though the piers teem with vessels and the air is filled with the clatter and clang of the nearby shipyards, the harbour is surrounded by stretches of green parkland and broad-leafed palm trees that give the area a scenic front. The ferry terminal in Kagoshima, discerned by its triangular, green roof, is found on a wide pier just south of the Dolphin Port shopping centre. The terminal is supported by a multitude of transport links that allow passengers to head back and forth to Kagoshima City and beyond. Local taxis and coaches operate from bays just outside the entrance to the port, regularly whisking passengers both downtown and towards the mountainous back-country. One of the best ways to traverse the urban maze of bustling shopping malls and modern apartment blocks is by catching a city tram from Asahidori station just a ten-minute walk from the ferry terminal. Those looking to travel further afield can hop on a train from Kagoshima station and follow the Satsuma peninsula coastline along the Nippo Main Line; a route that shoots east to the cities of Miyakonojo and Miyazaki. A number of ferry routes currently operate from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Tane Yaku Jetfoil lines sail across Kagoshima Bay to the islands that pepper the sea to the south; destinations including the district of Nishinoomote on Tanegashima Island, and the towns of Anbo and Miyanoura on the island of Yakushima. Another route makes a beeline for the tip of the Satsuma peninsula and the city of Ibusuki.
The port of Anbo is on the east coast of Yakushima Island in the Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Anbo is one of the main gateways into the island, with frequent high-speed ferries connecting Yakushima with Nishinoomote to the east and Kagoshima to the north. You can rent kayaks nearby the terminal to explore the Anbo River and the island’s magnificent scenery. Anbo is also a great starting point for excursions to the Jomonsugi tree and Miyanoura Mountain.
