The ferry runs between Kagoshima CIty and Sakurajima in every 15 minutes for 24 hours. It is convenient to take the ferry to go to Sakurajima Island or Osumi Peninsula. Sometimes I take the ferry to enjoy driving at Osumi Peninsula at weekends, but many people use the ferry to go to their workplacs.
CONTENTS
Departure
We got on the ferry at 08:30.
Fee
Following table shows the fee of Sakurajima Ferry. You pay the fee at Sakurajima.
|
Passenger |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
Adult |
160 yen |
|
Child（1 year old – Primary School） |
80円 |
Following table shows the fee of vehicles. Fee includes the fee of 1 driver.
|
Vehicle |
Fee |
|---|---|
| less than ３ｍ | 880 yen |
|
4m～5m |
1,600 yen |
|
5m～6m |
1,970 yen |
|
6m～7m |
2,200 yen |
|
7m～8m |
2,910 yen |
|
8m～9m |
3,690 yen |
|
9m～10m |
4,510 yen |
|
10m～11m |
5,330 yen |
|
11m～12m |
6,110 yen |
|
Every 1m |
710 yen |
|
Bicycle |
110 yen |
| Motorized Bicycle | 220 yen |
| Bike （less than） | 330円 |
You can get a discount if you buy books of tickets. Also, the ticket is 10 yen cheaper than normal ticket if you buy it by a ticket machine at convenience stores.
We were happy that We could take the wife’s dog onto the ferry. The poodle looks happy, too!
Inside of Ferry
The travel map of Sakurajima. We are excited about our trip!
Famous Noodles
It takes about only 15 minutes to arrive at the port. I recommend you to enjoy Udon or Soba noodles on the ferry during the ferry trip.
The place of noodle shops are different according to each ferry. Some shops are outside but others are inside the passenger room.
Menu is as follows :
| MENU | Price(including tax) |
| Tempura Udon | 550 yen |
| Tempura Soba | 550 yen |
| Tsukimi Udon | 500 yen |
| Tsukimi Soba | 500円 |
| Kake Udon | 450 yen |
| Kake Soba | 450 yen |
| Inari | 200 yen |
| Onigiri (Rice Ball) | 200 yen |
Memorial photo at the shop
The noodles are cooked up very quickly. I ordered Tsukimi Soba on the left of the following picture while my wife’s sister ordered Kake Soba on the right. (Kake Soba has Satsuma-age inside)
The taste is simple but I like it and eat it every time I take the ferry.
Following photo is the Onigiri and Inari. Please eat those rice balls if the amount of the noodles is not enough for you.
Broth soup of noodles are sold at the store. (150 yen for 1 pack).
I am satisfied!
I had noodles at the outside deck on a different day.
You can also buy some snacks and souvenirs at the shop of the Sakurajima Ferry. 🙂
Scenery from Top Deck
It is also nice to go up to the top deck of the ferry and enjoy watching great scenery. The ocean wind over the deck is really comfortable.
I am waving hands toward another Sakurajima ferry at the top deck.
View of Mt. Sakurajima from the top deck.
Sunset View
We took the ferry at the sunset time.
Beautiful sunset is going down to the horizon over Kagoshima City.
Sunset was very beautiful. I felt like smoking a cigarette but gave up my mind, because my wife disliked the smell of smoke.
Actress
My wife’s sister was watching the sunset over Kagoshima City.
Ferry at Night
Sakurajima ferry is coming from the opposite direction with the night view of Kagoshima City as its background.
Information of Sakurajima Ferry
Access
- Get off city tram at “Suizokukan-guchi” and walk 5 minutes.
- Take Kagoshima City View Bus (Shiroyama / Iso course or Waterfront course) and get off at “Kagoshima Aquarium”.
Home Page
Map
Sakurajima Ferry
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