Kumamoto Ferry Co.,Ltd.

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Experience the fastest way to travel between Nagasaki (Shimabara) and Kumamoto aboard the Ocean Arrow high-speed car ferry. This vessel is Japan's first 70-meter class Super Slender Twin Hull (SSTH) car ferry, boasting a gross tonnage of 1,674 tons and a cruising speed of 30 knots. It completes the journey between Nagasaki (Shimabara) and Kumamoto in approximately 30 minutes, offering unparalleled speed and convenience.

1-2 Shinko, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto, 861-5274

Board Directly: No Exchange Voucher Required

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Ferry Routes

Bookings are available from 2 months up to 4 days before departure.

How to book　

Bus Tickets Available for Kumamoto Port

Kumamoto Station / Sakura-machi Bus Terminal
⇒ Kumamoto Port: From 540 yen

Kumamoto Port
⇒ Kumamoto Station / Sakura-machi Bus Terminal: From540yen

Timetable

Route Name	Service Number	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Operating Days
Kumamoto Port⇒Shimabara Port	Service 1	7:30	8:02
	Service 2	9:25	9:57
	Service 3	11:10	11:42
	Service 4	13:00	13:32
	Service 5	14:50	15:22
	Service 6	16:40	17:12
	Service 7	18:30	19:02	Operates only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from April to December.
Shimabara Port⇒Kumamoto Port	Service 1	8:25	8:59
	Service 2	10:15	10:49
	Service 3	12:05	12:39
	Service 4	13:50	14:24
	Service 5	15:45	16:19
	Service 6	17:30	18:04
	Service 7	19:20	19:54	Operates only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from April to December.

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