You reach Fukuejima by boat from Nagasaki Port or Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2). The fastest is the high-speed boat from Nagasaki Port (1 h 25 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥4,560 from Nagasaki Port. You can also fly from Nagasaki Airport or Fukuoka Airport.
An island of Goto City in the southwest of the Goto Islands, about 100 km west of Nagasaki. Its western coast is lined with sea cliffs battered by the East China Sea, the cliffs of Osezaki being the best known. It has a group of volcanoes including scoria cones, and most of it lies within Saikai National Park.
Every way to get there
- Travel time
- 1 h 25 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥9,810
- Sailings
- 4 sailings a day
- First boat
- 07:40
- Last boat there
- 15:45
- Last boat back
- 15:45
- Cars
- Not allowed
Jetfoil (Pegasus / Pegasus 2). Times are Autumn-Winter schedule A (Oct 1-31, 2026). Nagasaki departures 7:40, 11:30, 14:00, 15:45 (the 15:45 goes via Narao and arrives at Fukue at 17:30); Fukue departures 7:30, 9:20 (via Narao), 13:40, 15:45 (via Narao). Autumn-Winter schedule B runs Nov 1 to Jan 6. The fare includes the 2nd-class fare, seat reservation fee, express fee and fuel surcharge (zone 17 for Oct-Nov 2026); the surcharge drops to zone 15 in December.
Sources (9 pages): kyusho.co.jp
- Travel time
- 3 h 10 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥4,560
- Sailings
- 3 sailings a day
- First boat
- 08:05
- Last boat there
- 16:50
- Last boat back
- 16:50
- Cars
- Allowed
Tsubaki / Manyo. Times are the regular schedule (from Oct 19). Nagasaki departures 8:05 (arriving Fukue 11:15), 12:25 (via Narao, arriving Fukue 16:20) and 16:50 (arriving Fukue 20:00); Fukue departures 8:00 (via Narao), 11:45 (via Naru and Narao) and 16:50 (direct, arriving Nagasaki 20:00). From Oct 5 to 18, while the Tsubaki is in dock (planned), the Manyo alone runs a dock schedule with fewer sailings (Nagasaki 12:25 and 20:20; Fukue 7:20 and 16:50). 2nd-class fare plus fuel surcharge (zone 17 for Oct-Nov 2026). A reserved 2nd-class room costs 1,040 yen extra. All cars and motorcycles must be reserved (0570-017-510, from 9:00 one month before).
Sources (10 pages): kyusho.co.jp
- Travel time
- 8 h 30 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥5,920
- Sailings
- 1 sailing a day (overnight; some days off)
- First boat
- 23:45
- Last boat there
- 23:45
- Last boat back
- 10:10
- Cars
- Allowed
Ferry Taiko. Hakata 23:45 → calls at Uku, Ojika, Aokata and Naru → Fukue 8:15; Fukue 10:10 → Aokata, Ojika, Uku → Hakata 17:50 (the northbound trip does not call at Naru). No sailings from Hakata on Oct 25 and Nov 15, or from Fukue on Oct 26 and Nov 16. The fare is the Standard (2nd class) one-way fare revised from the Hakata 23:45 sailing on Sep 30, 2026; payment is cash only. Cars and special baggage must be reserved; cars leaving Hakata for Naru and Fukue are loaded between 21:00 and 21:30.
Sources (5 pages): www.nomo.co.jp
- Travel time
- 30 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥16,610
- Sailings
- 2-3 flights a day (varies by date)
- First boat
- 09:50
- Last boat there
- 13:20
- Last boat back
- 17:00
Aircraft type 42R. Times are from the timetable for Mar 29 to Oct 24, 2026, using the pattern for Oct 15 (Nagasaki departures 9:50 and 13:20; Fukue departures 13:40 and 17:00). On some days, such as Oct 16-18 and 23-24, there are 3 flights with an extra 14:45 from Nagasaki and 15:45 from Fukue. A winter timetable starts Oct 25. Fare is the FLEX one-way fare (May 19 to Oct 24, 2026); the ORC Sale fare is 9,680 yen. The flights are also sold by ANA as codeshare flights (NH4673-4678).
Sources (5 pages): www.orc-air.co.jp・www.ana.co.jp・nagasaki-airport.jp
- Travel time
- 45 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥25,630
- Sailings
- 3 flights a day
- First boat
- 12:10
- Last boat there
- 16:40
- Last boat back
- 17:55
Aircraft types 42R and Dash8-400. Times are from the timetable for Mar 29 to Oct 24, 2026 (October). Fukuoka departures 12:10, 15:40, 16:40; Fukue departures 10:50, 14:20, 17:55. Flight time is 45-50 min depending on the flight. ANA (ANA Wings) runs a separate flight on the same route. A winter timetable starts Oct 25. Fare is the FLEX one-way fare (May 19 to Oct 24, 2026), plus a Fukuoka Airport passenger facility charge of 110 yen. The ORC Sale fare is 11,880 yen. The flights are also sold by ANA as codeshare flights.
Sources (4 pages): www.orc-air.co.jp・www.ana.co.jp・www.fukuoka-airport.jp
- Travel time
- 40 min
- Adult one-way
- —
- Sailings
- 1 flight a day
- First boat
- 08:25
- Last boat there
- 08:25
- Last boat back
- 09:35
ANA Wings flight in the ANA domestic timetable (Jul 1 to Oct 24, 2026, as of Mar 30). Fukuoka 8:25 → Fukue 9:05; Fukue 9:35 → Fukuoka 10:20. ANA fares vary with booking date and seat availability, so no single fare is shown (check the Standard fare chart). A winter timetable starts Oct 25.
Sources (4 pages): www.ana.co.jp
Common questions
How do I get to Fukuejima?
You reach Fukuejima by boat from Nagasaki Port or Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2). The fastest is the high-speed boat from Nagasaki Port (1 h 25 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥4,560 from Nagasaki Port. You can also fly from Nagasaki Airport or Fukuoka Airport.
Can I take my car to Fukuejima?
The ferry from Nagasaki Port or Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2) carries cars. Whether you can drive on the island itself depends on local rules, so check the island’s guidance.
What time is the last boat to and from Fukuejima?
Nagasaki Port (high-speed boat, Kyushu Shosen): last boat to the island 15:45, last boat back 15:45. Nagasaki Port (car ferry, Kyushu Shosen): last boat to the island 16:50, last boat back 16:50. Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2): last boat to the island 23:45, last boat back 10:10. Times change by season, so check the official timetable.
Can I visit Fukuejima as a day trip?
On the timetable, yes. Take the 07:40 from Nagasaki Port, arrive around 09:05, and the last boat back leaves at 15:45: up to about 6 hours on the island. Some days have fewer sailings.