SakurajimaFerryNow

About SakurajimaFerryNow

SakurajimaFerryNow is a free web service that shows how many minutes until the next ferry departs from Kagoshima Port and Sakurajima Port. No installation is required; it works right away in your smartphone or PC browser. Times are based on the timetable published by Kagoshima City.

About the Sakurajima Ferry

The Sakurajima Ferry is a municipal route connecting Kagoshima Port and Sakurajima Port, with a crossing time of about 15 minutes (up to 20 depending on weather and sea conditions). It operates from 4:00 to 23:30 — about every 20 minutes during the day on weekdays, and about every 15 minutes on weekend and holiday afternoons — and vehicles can board along with passengers. There are separate weekday and weekend/holiday schedules.

Fares & vehicles

A one-way passenger fare is ¥250 for adults and ¥130 for children, paid at Sakurajima Port. Cars, buses, and motorcycles can also board. Car and bus fares vary by vehicle length and include one driver’s passenger fare; motorcycles use separate fare categories based on engine size and vehicle type. Check the official fare information for vehicle eligibility, discounts, and detailed fares.

What you can do

• See the next two departures from each port, or tomorrow’s first sailing after service ends, in Japan Standard Time
• Browse the full weekday / weekend-holiday timetable and tap a port’s card to jump to its next departure hour
• View registered special schedules on their dates and notices during their display period
• Adjust departure display text size and switch between Japanese and English
• Share a link or QR code, or use your device’s share sheet where supported
• Add to your home screen to use it like an app
• Use saved timetables, the guide, and the FAQ offline in supported browsers after downloading them online

Learn more

• User guide
• FAQ