Kyushu, Japan
Ferries from Kumamoto
Ferry departures from Kumamoto will be listed here as schedules are published.
Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Kumamoto?
No ferry routes are listed for this port yet.
Location
Where is Kumamoto?
- Region
- Kyushu
- Coordinates
- 32.803° N, 130.708° E
About
About Kumamoto
From Japan's Kyushu island, the port in Kumamoto provides a direct ferry link across the Ariake Sea. It handles one domestic route, connecting exclusively with the port of Shimabara on the Shimabara Peninsula.
The sole operator for this crossing is Kumamoto Ferry. Their vessel completes the journey to Shimabara in approximately 30 minutes. This service creates a useful transport connection between Kumamoto and Nagasaki prefectures.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 8, 2026.
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