You reach Tsushima by boat from Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 1) or Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2). The fastest is the high-speed boat from Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 1) (2 h 15 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥6,280 from Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2). You can also fly from Fukuoka Airport or Nagasaki Airport.
A border island at the northern tip of Kyushu, 138 km by sea from Fukuoka and only 49.5 km from Busan. At 82 km north to south and 18 km east to west it is Japan's third-largest island, and about 90% of its area is mountains. Thanks to the warm current, it hardly ever snows even in winter.
Every way to get there
- Travel time
- 2 h 15 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥10,870
- Sailings
- 1 sailing a day (via Ashibe, Iki)
- First boat
- 10:45
- Last boat there
- 10:45
- Last boat back
- 13:15
- Cars
- Not allowed
Jetfoil (Venus / Venus 2). Times are the October schedule (operating calendar C) of the timetable for Jul 1 to Oct 31, 2026. Hakata 10:45 → Ashibe 11:50/11:55 → Izuhara 13:00; Izuhara 13:15 → Ashibe 14:20/14:25 → Hakata 15:30. Online booking is available for the jetfoil only. Fares are from the fare table for Apr 1 to Oct 31, 2026 (including a fuel surcharge of 0 yen, zone 0). From November 2026 to January 2027 the surcharge is zone 4 and a different fare table applies.
Sources (6 pages): www.kyu-you.co.jp
- Travel time
- 4 h 40 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥6,280
- Sailings
- 2 sailings a day (via Iki)
- First boat
- 00:05
- Last boat there
- 10:00
- Last boat back
- 15:25
- Cars
- Allowed
Ferry Kizuna / Ferry Chikushi. Times are the basic schedule (Oct 1-24) of the timetable for Jul 1 to Oct 31, 2026. Hakata 0:05 → Ashibe → Izuhara 4:45 (at Izuhara you get off either on arrival or at 7:00; no getting off partway), Hakata 10:00 → Gonoura → Izuhara 14:45 (285 min). From Izuhara: 8:50 (via Ashibe) and 15:25 (via Gonoura). Oct 25 runs special schedule H, and Oct 26-31 runs schedule J (the 0:05 sailing becomes a 23:30 departure by the Emerald Karatsu). 2nd-class fare (2nd class is first come, first served). Vehicles are reserved by phone (from 1 month before the sailing date). Vehicle check-in closes 50 minutes before departure for Hakata to Iki and Izuhara to Hakata, and 30 minutes before for other sections. Fares are from the fare table for Apr 1 to Oct 31, 2026 (including a fuel surcharge of 0 yen, zone 0). From November 2026 to January 2027 the surcharge is zone 4 and a different fare table applies.
Sources (6 pages): www.kyu-you.co.jp
- Travel time
- 4 h 55 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥7,540
- Sailings
- 1 sailing a day (direct, overnight)
- First boat
- 22:30
- Last boat there
- 22:30
- Last boat back
- 16:00
- Cars
- Allowed
Umiterashi (2nd class only). Times are the basic schedule of the timetable for Jul 1 to Oct 31, 2026. Hakata 22:30 → Hitakatsu 3:25; Hitakatsu 16:00 → Hakata 20:55. At Hitakatsu you may get off on arrival or at 7:00 until Oct 31; from the sailing leaving Hakata on Nov 1 you must get off on arrival (you can then wait inside the terminal). Vehicles are reserved by phone (from 1 month before the sailing date). Vehicle check-in closes 50 minutes before departure for Hakata to Iki and Izuhara to Hakata, and 30 minutes before for other sections. Fares are from the fare table for Apr 1 to Oct 31, 2026 (including a fuel surcharge of 0 yen, zone 0). From November 2026 to January 2027 the surcharge is zone 4 and a different fare table applies.
Sources (7 pages): www.kyu-you.co.jp
- Travel time
- 35 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥20,020
- Sailings
- 2 flights a day
- First boat
- 07:45
- Last boat there
- 09:55
- Last boat back
- 11:00
Dash8-400. Times are from the timetable for Mar 29 to Oct 24, 2026. A winter timetable starts Oct 25. ANA (ANA Wings) runs separate flights on the same route. 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 9,350 yen. The flights are also sold by ANA as codeshare flights (NH4679-4682).
Sources (5 pages): www.orc-air.co.jp・www.ana.co.jp・www.city.tsushima.nagasaki.jp・www.fukuoka-airport.jp
- Travel time
- 35 min
- Adult one-way
- —
- Sailings
- 3 flights a day
- First boat
- 14:05
- Last boat there
- 18:30
- Last boat back
- 19:40
ANA Wings flights in the ANA domestic timetable (Jul 1 to Oct 24, 2026, as of Mar 30). Fukuoka departures 14:05, 16:15, 18:30; Tsushima departures 15:10, 17:20, 19:40. The 2 morning flights operated by ORC (7:45 and 9:55) are also sold under ANA flight numbers. 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
- Travel time
- 35 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥20,460
- Sailings
- 2-3 flights a day (3 flights every day Oct 1-24)
- First boat
- 07:30
- Last boat there
- 19:00
- Last boat back
- 20:05
Aircraft type 42R. Times are from the timetable for Mar 29 to Oct 24, 2026. Nagasaki departures 7:30, 11:00, 19:00; Tsushima departures 8:35, 12:05, 20:05 (the 11:00 and 12:05 flights do not run in some periods). A winter timetable starts Oct 25. Fare is the FLEX one-way fare (May 19 to Oct 24, 2026); the ORC Sale fare is 10,670 yen. The flights are also sold by ANA as codeshare flights (NH4651-4662).
Sources (4 pages): www.orc-air.co.jp・www.ana.co.jp・nagasaki-airport.jp
Common questions
How do I get to Tsushima?
You reach Tsushima by boat from Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 1) or Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2). The fastest is the high-speed boat from Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 1) (2 h 15 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥6,280 from Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2). You can also fly from Fukuoka Airport or Nagasaki Airport.
Can I take my car to Tsushima?
The ferry from 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 Tsushima?
Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 1): last boat to the island 10:45, last boat back 13:15. Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2) (car ferry, Kyushu Yusen): last boat to the island 10:00, last boat back 15:25. Hakata Port (Hakata Pier Terminal 2) (car ferry, Kyushu Yusen): last boat to the island 22:30, last boat back 16:00. Times change by season, so check the official timetable.
Can I visit Tsushima as a day trip?
On the timetable, yes. Take the 07:30 from Nagasaki Airport, arrive around 08:05, and the last boat back leaves at 20:05: up to about 12 hours on the island. Some days have fewer sailings.