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From Matsuyama, the Gogoshima ferry leaves Takahama Port 14 times a day for each of the island’s two ports, costs ¥300 for an adult and takes 10 to 13 minutes. Nakajima is ¥910 by ferry from Mitsuhama, and Aoshima, the cat island off Nagahama, is ¥700 with only two round trips and 34 places a day. This page compares eight routes from Matsuyama, Hojo, Nagahama and Imabari by adult fare, sailings, crossing time and whether a car can come aboard. The official fare and timetable pages cited below are in Japanese.
A ferry here carries cars as well as people; a passenger boat takes people only. Oshima, Hakatajima and Omishima are joined to the mainland by the Shimanami Kaido bridges, so you can reach them without a boat and they are not covered on this page.
In short
- Nearest to Matsuyama: Takahama Port to Gogoshima island is ¥300 for an adult and takes 10 to 13 minutes, with 14 departures a day to each of its two ports (section 1).
- Nakajima: the Nakajima Steamship ferry from Mitsuhama Port to Oura Port is ¥910 and takes 55 to 85 minutes (section 3).
- Aoshima: from Nagahama, ¥700, two round trips a day, and a daily limit of 34 people across both sailings (section 4).
- Cars: Gogoshima, Nakajima, Okamura, Yuge to Innoshima and Iwagi to Ikuchijima take cars. The Imabari to Yuge boat does not (sections 6 to 8). Only Nakajima Steamship takes reservations, and only for vehicles.
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Which route goes where, and what does it cost?
| Route | Adult fare | Sailings and time | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takahama → Gogoshima | ¥300 | 14 a day to each of 2 ports, 10 to 13 min | Under 3 m: ¥1,280 |
| Hojo → Kashima | ¥230 round trip | Mostly every 20 min in daytime, April to November | Parking only |
| Mitsuhama → Nakajima | ¥910 | 5 round trips a day, 55 to 85 min | Under 3 m: ¥3,310 |
| Nagahama → Aoshima | ¥700 | 2 round trips a day, 35 min | Passenger boat |
| Imabari → Okamura | ¥870 | Ferry: 4 round trips (none Mon and Thu); passenger boat: 4. About 1 hour | Under 3 m: ¥2,100 (ferry) |
| Imabari → Yuge | ¥1,680 | 4 round trips on weekdays, about 1 hour | Not carried |
| Yuge → Innoshima | ¥100 | Every 20 min at morning and evening peaks | 2 to 3 m: ¥700 |
| Iwagi → Ikuchijima | ¥150 | Every 20 min in the morning | Under 3 m: ¥850 |
Fares are the adult one-way fare, except Kashima, which is a round-trip fare. Nakajima is the Mitsuhama to Oura ferry. Car fares include the driver.
1. Gogoshima: 10 to 13 minutes from Takahama, ¥300
Set by Gogoshima Co., Ltd.
From Takahama Port in Matsuyama to Gogoshima, it takes about 10 minutes to Tomari Port and about 13 minutes to Yura Port. The fare is ¥300 for an adult and ¥150 for a child. The company runs the ferry “Misora” to Yura and the ferry “Shitorasu” to Tomari, 14 departures a day from Takahama on each. The first boat leaves Yura at 5:55, and the last boats leave Takahama at 20:10 (to Yura) and 20:25 (to Tomari). The last round trip on each route (19:50 from Yura, 20:10 from Tomari and the last boats from Takahama) does not run from December 31 to January 3. See the timetable and fares (Japanese).
Tickets are sold on board. You can also pay a one-way fare in advance by credit card through the company’s online prepayment form (Japanese), where you choose the sailing. A car is ¥1,280 under 3 m and ¥1,890 from 4 m to under 5 m, a bicycle is ¥160 and a motorbike up to 125 cc is ¥310, each including the driver. Very long cars and very low cars may be refused. Cars line up in lane 1. From the third Sunday of July to the third Sunday of August, the 15:25 boat from Takahama to Tomari calls at Funakoshi Port before Tomari. Phone: Gogoshima, 089-961-2034.
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2. Kashima: the Matsuyama City ferry from Hojo, ¥230 round trip
Set by Matsuyama City
The ferry between the Kashima Park ferry waiting room in Hojo and Kashima is ¥230 round trip for an adult and ¥120 for a child or a person aged 65 or over. All fares are round-trip amounts. From April to November, boats leave Kashima at :00, :20 and :40 and leave Hojo at :03, :23 and :43 in the 7:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00 hours; in the 14:00 hour there is only one boat each way (14:00 from Kashima, 14:03 from Hojo). In the 18:00 and 19:00 hours they leave Kashima at :00 and :30 and Hojo at :03 and :33, and the last boat leaves Kashima at 20:00. From December to March, boats run from 7:00 to 18:00 at :00 and :30 from Kashima and :03 and :33 from Hojo, and the last boat leaves Kashima at 19:00. Sailings are suspended at short notice in strong wind or high waves. See the ferry, excursion boat and parking page (Matsuyama City, Japanese).
If you come by car, park at the waiting room. Parking for a standard car or a kei car is ¥570 from 7:00 to 22:00, and it includes the ferry fare for one driver. From April to November there is also an excursion boat, “Ai no Koro” (愛の航路), at ¥410 for an adult. It leaves Kashima at 14:15, runs with two or more passengers and needs no booking. The ferry and the parking accept cashless payment, but the excursion boat on the Kashima side takes cash only. Phone: Kashima Park ferry waiting room, 089-992-1375.
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3. Nakajima and the Kutsuna Islands: 55 to 85 minutes from Mitsuhama
Set by Nakajima Steamship
Nakajima Steamship runs an east line and a west line of ferries from Mitsuhama Port and Takahama Port in Matsuyama to Nakajima, Mutsuki, Nogunajima, Tsurishima, Nuwajima, Tsuwajijima and Futagamijima. The east-line ferry to Oura Port on Nakajima leaves Mitsuhama at 6:55 and arrives at 8:15, for ¥910 for an adult and ¥460 for a child. Boats to Nakajima leave Mitsuhama at 6:55, 10:10, 13:00, 15:50 and 19:10 (five sailings), and boats back leave Oura at 5:40, 8:35, 11:40, 14:10 and 17:30 (five sailings). See the timetable (Japanese).
The west-line ferry leaves Mitsuhama at 9:10 and 16:40 (two sailings). It calls at Tsurishima, Kamiura Port on Nakajima, Futagamijima, Tsuwajijima and Nuwajima before reaching Nishinaka Port on Nakajima. From Mitsuhama, the adult fare is ¥910 to Kamiura, ¥520 to Tsurishima and ¥1,240 to Futagamijima, Tsuwajijima or Nuwajima. The fast boats use Takahama Port, and the Takahama to Oura fare on the east line is ¥1,620 for an adult and ¥820 for a child. Some fast-boat sailings have been suspended since February 2025, so check which sailings are marked as running on the timetable. See the fare table (Japanese).
On the Matsuyama side, cars, motorbikes and bicycles can board only at Mitsuhama Port. On the east line, Mitsuhama to Oura is ¥3,310 for a car under 3 m, ¥5,470 for 4 m to under 5 m and ¥260 for a bicycle. Reservations are taken for vehicles only, and not at Mitsuhama or Kamiura. At other ports, a reservation lapses if you are not at the port 30 minutes before departure. At some ports the tide level can stop cars from boarding or leaving, so ask Oura Port (089-997-1221).
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4. Aoshima: 35 minutes from Nagahama, two round trips and 34 seats
Set by Ozu City and Aoshima Kaiun
The boat from Nagahama Port in Ozu City to Aoshima is ¥700 for an adult and ¥350 for a child, with two round trips a day: it leaves Nagahama at 8:00 and 14:30. It leaves Aoshima at 8:45 and 16:15, the trip takes about 35 minutes each way, and the operator is Aoshima Kaiun (0893-52-2700). It runs every day of the year, but it may be cancelled or retimed without notice in bad weather. See the timetable and access page for the passenger boat “Aoshima” (Ozu City, Japanese).
The two sailings together take at most 34 people a day, and ticket sales end when the limit is reached. Because it is an island service, island residents have priority, and you may not get on during holidays and spring and summer breaks. Tickets are sold on board on a first-come basis. The island has no shop or vending machine, so bring drinks with you. The city’s requests for visitors (PDF, Japanese and English) ask you to feed the island’s cats only at the set place and not too much, and not to waste water. The city also offers its boarding notice in English, Chinese and Korean (PDF, linked from the timetable page).
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5. Okamura and Oshita: about 1 hour from Imabari, the city-run Sekizen ferry
Set by Imabari City
The Sekizen ferry service, run by Imabari City, links Imabari Port with Oshita, Ko-Oshita and Okamura using two boats. From Imabari to Oshita, Ko-Oshita or Okamura the adult fare is ¥870, and a child pays half. The car ferry “Dai-ni Sekizen” leaves Imabari at 8:25, 12:00, 14:45 and 17:50 and leaves Okamura at 6:50, 9:35, 13:30 and 16:15; Imabari to Okamura takes about 1 hour, and some sailings skip Oshita and Ko-Oshita. Since April 1, 2026, and for the time being, the ferry does not run at all on Mondays and Thursdays. The passenger boat “Tobishima” runs as usual and also calls at Munakata on Oshima (¥760 from Imabari). It leaves Imabari at 7:20, 9:30, 15:30 and 19:00 and leaves Okamura at 6:20, 8:30, 12:30 and 17:35, also about 1 hour. See the Sekizen ferry page (Imabari City, Japanese).
A car from Imabari to Okamura, Oshita or Ko-Oshita is ¥2,100 under 3 m and ¥3,980 from 4 m to under 5 m, and a bicycle is ¥190. Boarding is first come, first served, and you cannot reserve. When the car parks at Imabari Port and Okamura Port are full, cars may not be able to board at Oshita and Ko-Oshita, so on holidays the city advises you to park near the port and go aboard on foot. Latest service news appears on the city’s official X account (@sekizentosen). See the fare table (Imabari City, PDF, Japanese). Phone: Okamura Port office, 0897-88-2252.
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6. Yuge and Iwagi: about 1 hour from Imabari with Geiyo Kisen
Set by Geiyo Kisen, listed by Kamijima Town
From Imabari Port to Yuge Island in Kamijima Town, the Geiyo Kisen passenger boat takes about 1 hour and costs ¥1,680 for an adult and ¥840 for a child. It is ¥1,360 to Iwagi Island and ¥1,570 to Sajima, and the boat goes on through Ikina Island to Habu on Innoshima. On weekdays it leaves Imabari at 6:00, 8:00, 14:30 and 17:20, and on weekends and holidays at 6:20, 9:15, 14:30 and 17:20. The 6:00 boat reaches Yuge at 7:00 and the 8:00 boat at 9:07. See the Geiyo Kisen, Imabari Port to Habu Port (Kamijima Town, Japanese).
This route no longer has a ferry sailing, so cars cannot come aboard. A bicycle costs the passenger fare plus ¥580 (¥680 for an electric bicycle), and some sailings cannot take bicycles or luggage. Round-trip discount tickets are sold only at the automatic ticket machines. On August 12 to 16 and from December 29 to January 4, the boats follow the weekend and holiday timetable. Phone: Geiyo Kisen, 0898-32-6712. See the Geiyo Kisen website (Japanese).
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7. Yuge to Innoshima: ¥100 from Kamiyuge to Karoto, cars welcome
Set by Karoto Ferry Kisen
Between Kamiyuge Port on Yuge Island and Karoto Port on Innoshima, Karoto Ferry Kisen runs a ferry that takes cars. The fare is ¥100 for an adult and ¥50 for a child. Boats leave every 20 minutes in the 7:00 and 8:00 hours and in the 17:00 and 18:00 hours, and once an hour during the day, with no sailing in the 12:00 hour. There are no sailings on Sundays or while the boat is in dock. See the Karoto ferry, Karoto Port to Kamiyuge Port (Kamijima Town, Japanese).
A car is ¥700 for 2 to 3 m, ¥900 for 3 to 4 m and ¥1,100 for 4 to 5 m. A bicycle is ¥180 and a motorbike up to 250 cc is ¥250. Phone: Karoto Ferry Kisen, 0845-22-4463.
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8. Iwagi to Ikuchijima: ¥150 from Okogi to Sunoe, every 20 minutes in the morning
Set by Sanko Kisen
A Sanko Kisen ferry links Okogi Port on Iwagi Island with Sunoe Port on Ikuchijima. The fare is ¥150 for an adult and ¥80 for a child. The crossing takes 5 minutes. Boats leave every 20 minutes in the morning, then there is a gap (none from Okogi between 12:10 and 13:30, or from Sunoe between 12:00 and 13:15), and every 30 minutes in the afternoon. The 7:20 boat from Sunoe carries passengers only. On Sundays the last boats are 18:15 from Sunoe and 18:30 from Okogi, and there is no service from December 31 to January 3. See the Sanko Kisen, Sunoe Port to Okogi Port (Kamijima Town, Japanese).
A car is ¥850 under 3 m, ¥1,000 from 3 m to under 4 m and ¥1,280 from 4 m to under 5 m. A bicycle is ¥300 for an adult and a moped (原付) is ¥450. Phone: Sanko Kisen, 0845-28-0035.
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9. Parking and getting to the port
| Port | Parking | Getting there |
|---|---|---|
| Takahama Port | Paid parking at the port | About 20 min and ¥410 from Matsuyama City Station on the Iyotetsu Takahama Line |
| Mitsuhama Port | Paid car parks nearby (terminal guide below) | About 13 min on foot from Mitsu Station (Iyotetsu Takahama Line) |
| Hojo Port | ¥570 for a standard car | Kashima Park ferry waiting room (Hojo Tsuji) |
| Nagahama Port | Free dedicated parking | About 2 min on foot from Iyo-Nagahama Station |
| Imabari Port | City car park (paid) | Boarding point for the Sekizen ferry and Geiyo Kisen |
| Okamura Port | Open space in front of the Sekizen Development Center | Boarding point for the Sekizen ferry |
For car parks near Mitsuhama Port and Takahama Port, see the terminal guide (Nakajima Steamship, Japanese).
10. Choosing a route
For a day trip from Matsuyama, Gogoshima is the closest: it takes 10 to 13 minutes, with 14 departures a day to each port from morning to night. If you are driving, you can take the car from Mitsuhama to Nakajima, from Imabari to Okamura, or on the Yuge to Innoshima ferry. Aoshima has only two sailings a day and 34 places, so plan to take the morning boat out and the afternoon boat back.
Delays and cancellations are not only about the weather. The Sekizen ferry stops completely on Mondays and Thursdays because of staff shortages, and some Nakajima Steamship fast-boat sailings have been suspended since February 2025. The day before, check the company or city page, the Sekizen ferry X account and the Nakajima Steamship service status.
Only Nakajima Steamship takes reservations, and only for vehicles (not at Mitsuhama or Kamiura). The Sekizen ferry and the Aoshima boat state first come, first served. The Imabari to Yuge and Iwagi boat of Geiyo Kisen does not carry cars, so if you drive, park on the Imabari side and go on foot, or use the bridges. If you stay on an island, booking a hotel on the Matsuyama or Imabari side the night before makes the morning boat easier to catch.
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Common questions
Do I need to book?
On most routes, no. You buy a ticket on board or at the counter. Only Nakajima Steamship takes reservations, and only for vehicles (not at Mitsuhama or Kamiura). Gogoshima lets you prepay online by credit card.
Can I take a bicycle?
Yes on most routes: ¥160 to Gogoshima, ¥260 on the Nakajima east line (Mitsuhama to Oura), ¥190 to Okamura, ¥180 on the Yuge to Innoshima ferry and ¥300 on the Iwagi to Ikuchijima ferry. On Geiyo Kisen from Imabari to Yuge, it is the passenger fare plus ¥580, and some sailings cannot take one. The Kashima ferry does not take bicycles, except folded in a bike bag as hand luggage.
What if the weather is bad?
The Aoshima boat may be cancelled or retimed without notice in bad weather. The Kashima ferry is suspended at short notice in strong wind or high waves, and the Sekizen ferry can be cancelled or retimed in rough weather.
Whom do I call?
Gogoshima: 089-961-2034. Kashima Park ferry waiting room: 089-992-1375. Nakajima Steamship, Nakajima branch: 089-997-1221. Aoshima Kaiun: 0893-52-2700. Sekizen ferry, Okamura Port office: 0897-88-2252. Geiyo Kisen: 0898-32-6712.
Next steps
- To get to Takahama Port by tram or train, see Matsuyama Tram and Bus Fares (2026).
- For the bridge side of the islands, see Shimanami Kaido Rental Bikes on the Ehime Side.
Sources (checked October 2026)
7 pages we checked
- Gogoshima (Japanese): timetable and fares, boarding guide, online prepayment
- Kashima Park ferry, excursion boat and parking (Matsuyama City, Japanese)
- Nakajima Steamship (Japanese): timetable, fares, terminal guide
- Ozu City (Japanese): Aoshima timetable and access, requests for visitors (PDF)
- Imabari City (Japanese): Sekizen ferry, timetable from April 1, 2026 (PDF), fares (PDF), notice for car users at Oshita and Ko-Oshita (PDF)
- Kamijima Town (Japanese): access guide, Geiyo Kisen, Karoto ferry, Sanko Kisen; Geiyo Kisen website; Sanko Kisen timetable
- Shimanami Kaido (Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company, Japanese)
Photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC0 except where noted).
