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Jumbo Ferry Schedules 2026
Kobe to Takamatsu and Shodoshima — with udon on board
Est. 1969Kobe, Japan
Photo: Jumbo Ferry Aoi departing Takamatsu — Nozomi-N700 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)- 0
- Routes
- 2
- Ports
- 2
- Vessels
- 1969
- Founded
Jumbo Ferry is a ferry operator, founded in 1969 and based in Kobe, Japan. It operates 0 ferry routes serving 2 ports.
Timetables
Which routes does Jumbo Ferry operate?
0 routes with live schedules.
No routes listed yet.
Network
Where does Jumbo Ferry sail?
Jumbo Ferry sails to 2 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Onboard café serving udon
- Set tickets across the three legs
- Ships Ritsurin 2 and Aoi
- Kobe–Takamatsu, Kobe–Shodoshima and Takamatsu–Shodoshima
- Udon served on board — a Kagawa arrival ritual
- Temporary timetable 2–11 September and 23 September–3 October for inspection
- Single-ship operation during maintenance means likely delays
- 8–16 August expected busy; terminal road access congests too
About
About Jumbo Ferry
Jumbo Ferry links Kobe with Takamatsu on Shikoku and with Shodoshima, the olive island in the Seto Inland Sea, plus a Takamatsu–Shodoshima leg. It markets itself to travellers from the Osaka direction as the easy way to Shikoku, and its two ships are the Ritsurin 2 and the newer Aoi.
Udon at sea
The onboard café serves udon — which is not a throwaway detail on a route into Kagawa, the prefecture that treats udon as a regional identity. Arriving at Takamatsu having already eaten a bowl on the crossing is part of how the company sells the trip. Facility opening hours are published separately for each ship.
Set tickets
Combination tickets cover Kobe–Takamatsu, Kobe–Shodoshima and Takamatsu–Shodoshima, which makes island-hopping between the two cheaper than buying legs individually.
Planning around maintenance
Periodic inspection puts the fleet on a temporary timetable from 2–11 September and 23 September–3 October, and the company warns plainly that with a single ship operating, delays are likely. Separately, 8–16 August is expected to be busy: book early, and allow extra time because the roads around the terminals congest too.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was Jumbo Ferry founded?
Jumbo Ferry was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.
Where does Jumbo Ferry sail?
Jumbo Ferry operates 0 ferry routes and serves 2 ports in Japan, including Kobe, Takamatsu.
How do I contact Jumbo Ferry?
You can reach Jumbo Ferry via their official booking site.
What facilities are available on Jumbo Ferry ferries?
Jumbo Ferry ferries typically offer Onboard café serving udon, Set tickets across the three legs, Ships Ritsurin 2 and Aoi. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Jumbo Ferry ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Jumbo Ferry departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Jumbo Ferry.
How do I find Jumbo Ferry ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Jumbo Ferry route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Jumbo Ferry before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
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