{"id":6558,"date":"2026-09-21T23:08:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/kagoshima-sakurajima-ferry-drive\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T23:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:08:08","slug":"kagoshima-sakurajima-ferry-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/kagoshima-sakurajima-ferry-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Sakurajima Ferry by Rental Car: Fares & 2-Hour Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sakurajima Ferry by Car \u2014 A 15-Minute Crossing to a Volcano Drive<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Sakurajima Ferry is a practical way to take a rental car from central Kagoshima to Sakurajima. The crossing normally takes about 15 minutes<\/strong>, vehicles can board, and the fare is paid at Sakurajima Port.<\/p>\n

My route search showed more than two hours for the drive around the bay, so I chose the ferry instead. I waited almost an hour during Silver Week, but the shorter drive saved energy and gave me a clear view of Sakurajima from the water.<\/p>\n

For the same road trip, start by checking Kagoshima rental car options<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Why Take the Ferry Instead of Driving Around the Bay?<\/h3>\n
\"Kagoshima
Leaving Kagoshima Port with the city waterfront behind.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The land route loops around the southern side of the bay, while the ferry crosses directly from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Port. The sailing is short, although holiday traffic can add a substantial queue before boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Planning item<\/th>\nWhat to expect<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Crossing<\/td>\nAbout 15 minutes; around 20 minutes in some sea conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service<\/td>\nFrequent, but intervals vary by time and special timetable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boarding<\/td>\nI joined the vehicle queue without a reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Holiday wait<\/td>\nAlmost one hour during my Silver Week visit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating span<\/td>\n4:00 a.m.\u201311:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Check the official Sakurajima Ferry timetable<\/a> before departure. A frequent service does not guarantee a short vehicle queue on busy days.<\/p>\n

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Vehicle Boarding, Fares and Payment<\/h3>\n
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Cars parked on the vehicle deck after staff directed them aboard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At Kagoshima Port, follow the vehicle boarding lane and staff directions. Once parked on the deck, apply the parking brake and follow all onboard announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vehicle length<\/th>\nOne-way fare<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Under 3 m<\/td>\n\u00a51,280<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3 m to under 4 m<\/td>\n\u00a51,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 m to under 5 m<\/td>\n\u00a52,350<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5 m to under 6 m<\/td>\n\u00a52,630<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extra passengers<\/td>\nAdult \u00a5250; child \u00a5130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The vehicle fare includes one driver<\/strong>. Every additional passenger pays the regular passenger fare. Rental car model names are not enough to determine the price, so check the vehicle\u2019s overall length.<\/p>\n

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The payment booths reached after driving off the ferry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Payment is not collected before boarding at Kagoshima Port. After arriving, drive off the ferry and pay at the booths at Sakurajima Port. Following the vehicle lane makes the process straightforward.<\/p>\n