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One of the most popular ways to get to Yakushima is by the Toppy & Rocket hydrofoil service. There are around five round trips daily between Kagoshima’s high speed ferry terminal and Yakushima (Miyanoura or Anbo Port). Some travel directly to the island, but others go via the neighboring Tanegashima Island or Ibusuki. Voyages take between 2 – 3 hours depending on the number of stops.

A one-way fare costs 12,700 yen and a round trip ticket costs 23,300 yen and the return journey must be used within seven days.  Children between 6 – 12 years are 50% and children less than 5 years are free, but are not allocated a seat.  Standard tickets allow for multiple changes between the time of reservation and the day of departure. As travel arrangements often change then we recommend the standard tickets.

Passengers with luggage over 15kg are required to pay a flat fee of 1,500 yen per luggage.

If travelling during the high season, at the weekend or during national holidays such as Golden Week or Obon, then pre-booking your tickets is strongly recommended.

Guests booking accommodation with YES are entitled to our jet foil ferry reservation service. For guests interested in transferring their current accommodation booking to YES so that you can benefit from this ferry reservation service then please contact YES.  We reserve ferry tickets, but YES do not cover the cost of the tickets.

In the case of typhoons or very high waves then the service may be delayed or cancelled. If you are concerned whether your scheduled jet foil will depart or not then check this link. A circle next to the timetable means it will depart on time; a triangle means it may be delayed or cancelled and 欠 means that the ferry is cancelled.