You reach Fukashima by boat from Kamae. The passenger boat from Kamae takes 32 min and costs ¥710 one way for an adult.
A gourd-shaped island about 4 km around, reached from Kamae in Saiki by a city-run boat that calls at Yakatajima. It has 11 residents and is known for its many cats.
Every way to get there
- Travel time
- 32 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥710
- First boat
- 08:00
- Last boat there
- 16:00
- Last boat back
- 16:38
- Cars
- Not allowed
Sailings3 round trips a day (plus a 7:08 school-boat sailing from Fukashima to Kamae)
More details
Calls at Yakatajima. Times are from the timetable in effect since Apr 1, 2023 (from Kamae at 8:00, 11:50 and 16:00; from Fukashima at 7:08, 8:38, 12:28 and 16:38). The 7:08 from Fukashima is a school-boat sailing and does not run on school holidays. No service on Jan 1 and 2 or during dry dock. The adult fare is ¥710 one way and ¥1,350 return (valid for 2 days). The boat is the Ebaagurin (50 passengers). Park at the lot for island-route passengers (3283-1 Kamae-ura, Kamae, Saiki; the former Kamae branch office site). There is no service status page; call the Kamae–Fukashima Route Office at 0972-42-1188 (the timetable also points to Instagram @kamaekouro).
Sources (3 pages): www.city.saiki.oita.jp
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Common questions
How do I get to Fukashima?
You reach Fukashima by boat from Kamae. The passenger boat from Kamae takes 32 min and costs ¥710 one way for an adult.
Can I take my car to Fukashima?
No. None of the boats to Fukashima carry cars. Leave your car near the departure port.
What time is the last boat to and from Fukashima?
Kamae: last boat to the island 16:00, last boat back 16:38. Times change by season, so check the official timetable.
Can I visit Fukashima as a day trip?
On the timetable, yes. Take the 08:00 from Kamae, arrive around 08:32, and the last boat back leaves at 16:38: up to about 8 hours on the island. Some days have fewer sailings.