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Yakushima
1.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
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What to expect
Packages
Packages
Yaskushima ⇒ Tanegashima
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Tanegashima ⇒ Yakushima
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Overview
Schedule
Meet at Anbo Port (Yakushima)
Before boarding, you are required to pick up your boarding ticket at the ticket counter. Please present your VELTRA voucher and exchange it for a ticket. (Ticket exchange is only available on the day of boarding.)
The ferry service may be canceled due to weather conditions, etc. Check the latest operational status on the Seed & Yakushima High-Speed Ferry Co., Ltd. website.
https://www.tykousoku.jp/
For refund inquiries, please contact VELTRA via VELTRA HP > My Page > Activity Booking History > Inquiries.

Departing for Tanegashima! The 50 minute (shortest) ferry journey begins.
Arrival at Nishinoomote Port (Tanegashima)
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Children who have not yet entered elementary school travel free of charge (one child per paying adult) if they do not occupy a seat. If a seat is required, the child's fare is half the adult fare.
- Please complete boarding procedures at least 20 minutes before departure. Boarding may be denied after this time.
- Pregnant passengers: Consult your doctor before boarding. Specific documents required based on weeks until due date (see below). Boarding may be refused due to health or rough seas; please contact us beforehand.
- 1 month prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note
- 14 days prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note, accompanying passenger
- 7 days prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note, accompanying doctor or nurse - Wheelchair boarding/disembarking is possible. Onboard, please transfer to a seat and fasten your seatbelt.
Additional notes
- Seat assignments are available at the port ticket window starting 1 hour before departure.
- Mobile phone use is permitted onboard, but please be considerate of other passengers. There are no phone charging services available on the ferry.
- Whether the ferry operates depends on the weather and sea conditions that day. The final decision for each departure is made 1 hour before its scheduled time. For the latest updates on operations, please check the Tanegayaku High-Speed Ferry Co., Ltd. website, inquire at the ticket window, or call the navigation dial.
https://www.tykousoku.jp/ - Regarding refunds for cancellations:
Please contact VELTRA via the "Inquiry" form on the VELTRA website: My Page > Activity Booking History. - Please note that Wi-Fi service is not currently available on board the high-speed ferry.
- Boarding certificates, delay certificates, and cancellation certificates can be issued at the ticket window.
- <Important Notes on COVID-19 Positive Cases>
If the ticket holder tests positive for COVID-19, please contact VELTRA via the "Inquiry" form on the VELTRA website: My Page > Activity Booking History.
For refund requests, a full refund without any fees will be issued for this booking only if you can provide official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) confirming the ticket holder's positive test result. (Note: Positive test result notifications are not accepted.) - <Important Notes on COVID-19 Positive Cases>
Please be aware that any costs associated with obtaining the official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) are the responsibility of the customer.
*Standard cancellation policies will apply if official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) confirming the positive result cannot be provided.
*This applies only to bookings that have not yet departed and have not been refunded. Please note that already canceled bookings are not eligible.
Overview
Schedule
Meet at Tanegashima (Nishinoomote Port)
Before boarding, you are required to pick up your boarding ticket at the ticket counter. Please present your VELTRA voucher and exchange it for a ticket. (Ticket exchange is only available on the day of boarding.)
The ferry service may be canceled due to weather conditions, etc. Check the latest operational status on the Seed & Yakushima High-Speed Ferry Co., Ltd. website.
https://www.tykousoku.jp/
For refund inquiries, please contact VELTRA via VELTRA HP > My Page > Activity Booking History > Inquiries.

Departing for Yakushima! The 50 minute (shortest) ferry journey begins.

★Jomon Sugi Day Hiking Tour
If you go to Yakushima, Jomon Sugi is a must-see! Please enjoy the beautiful scenery and the magnificent Jomon Sugi with commentary from a guide.

★Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo (Moss Forest & Taiko Rock) 2-Day Hiking Tour
This tour includes both Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo. Perfect for those who want to visit both when in Yakushima! Shiratani Unsuikyo also offers an early morning option, making it a great choice for last day.
Arrived at Yakushima (Miyanoura Port)
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Children who have not yet entered elementary school travel free of charge (one child per paying adult) if they do not occupy a seat. If a seat is required, the child's fare is half the adult fare.
- Please complete boarding procedures at least 20 minutes before departure. Boarding may be denied after this time.
- Pregnant passengers: Consult your doctor before boarding. Specific documents required based on weeks until due date (see below). Boarding may be refused due to health or rough seas; please contact us beforehand.
- 1 month prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note
- 14 days prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note, accompanying passenger
- 7 days prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note, accompanying doctor or nurse - Wheelchair boarding/disembarking is possible. Onboard, please transfer to a seat and fasten your seatbelt.
Additional notes
- Seat assignments are available at the port ticket window starting 1 hour before departure.
- Mobile phone use is permitted onboard, but please be considerate of other passengers. There are no phone charging services available on the ferry.
- Whether the ferry operates depends on the weather and sea conditions that day. The final decision for each departure is made 1 hour before its scheduled time. For the latest updates on operations, please check the Tanegayaku High-Speed Ferry Co., Ltd. website, inquire at the ticket window, or call the navigation dial.
https://www.tykousoku.jp/ - Regarding refunds for cancellations:
Please contact VELTRA via the "Inquiry" form on the VELTRA website: My Page > Activity Booking History. - Please note that Wi-Fi service is not currently available on board the high-speed ferry.
- Boarding certificates, delay certificates, and cancellation certificates can be issued at the ticket window.
- <Important Notes on COVID-19 Positive Cases>
If the ticket holder tests positive for COVID-19, please contact VELTRA via the "Inquiry" form on the VELTRA website: My Page > Activity Booking History.
For refund requests, a full refund without any fees will be issued for this booking only if you can provide official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) confirming the ticket holder's positive test result. (Note: Positive test result notifications are not accepted.) - <Important Notes on COVID-19 Positive Cases>
Please be aware that any costs associated with obtaining the official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) are the responsibility of the customer.
*Standard cancellation policies will apply if official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) confirming the positive result cannot be provided.
*This applies only to bookings that have not yet departed and have not been refunded. Please note that already canceled bookings are not eligible.
Activity Provider Taneyaku Kosokusen Co.
Activity Provider
FAQ
Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made between the booking confirmation date to 00:00 local time, 6 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of JPY 200.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 6 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 10% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Changes are accepted subject to seat availability on the revised service.
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- Children who have not yet entered elementary school travel free of charge (one child per paying adult) if they do not occupy a seat. If a seat is required, the child's fare is half the adult fare.
- Please complete boarding procedures at least 20 minutes before departure. Boarding may be denied after this time.
- Pregnant passengers: Consult your doctor before boarding. Specific documents required based on weeks until due date (see below). Boarding may be refused due to health or rough seas; please contact us beforehand.
- 1 month prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note
- 14 days prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note, accompanying passenger
- 7 days prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note, accompanying doctor or nurse - Wheelchair boarding/disembarking is possible. Onboard, please transfer to a seat and fasten your seatbelt.
- Seat assignments are available at the port ticket window starting 1 hour before departure.
- Mobile phone use is permitted onboard, but please be considerate of other passengers. There are no phone charging services available on the ferry.
- Whether the ferry operates depends on the weather and sea conditions that day. The final decision for each departure is made 1 hour before its scheduled time. For the latest updates on operations, please check the Tanegayaku High-Speed Ferry Co., Ltd. website, inquire at the ticket window, or call the navigation dial.
https://www.tykousoku.jp/ - Regarding refunds for cancellations:
Please contact VELTRA via the "Inquiry" form on the VELTRA website: My Page > Activity Booking History. - Please note that Wi-Fi service is not currently available on board the high-speed ferry.
- Boarding certificates, delay certificates, and cancellation certificates can be issued at the ticket window.
- <Important Notes on COVID-19 Positive Cases>
If the ticket holder tests positive for COVID-19, please contact VELTRA via the "Inquiry" form on the VELTRA website: My Page > Activity Booking History.
For refund requests, a full refund without any fees will be issued for this booking only if you can provide official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) confirming the ticket holder's positive test result. (Note: Positive test result notifications are not accepted.) - <Important Notes on COVID-19 Positive Cases>
Please be aware that any costs associated with obtaining the official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) are the responsibility of the customer.
*Standard cancellation policies will apply if official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) confirming the positive result cannot be provided.
*This applies only to bookings that have not yet departed and have not been refunded. Please note that already canceled bookings are not eligible.
- Children who have not yet entered elementary school travel free of charge (one child per paying adult) if they do not occupy a seat. If a seat is required, the child's fare is half the adult fare.
- Please complete boarding procedures at least 20 minutes before departure. Boarding may be denied after this time.
- Pregnant passengers: Consult your doctor before boarding. Specific documents required based on weeks until due date (see below). Boarding may be refused due to health or rough seas; please contact us beforehand.
- 1 month prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note
- 14 days prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note, accompanying passenger
- 7 days prior to expected due date: Consent form, doctor's note, accompanying doctor or nurse - Wheelchair boarding/disembarking is possible. Onboard, please transfer to a seat and fasten your seatbelt.
- Seat assignments are available at the port ticket window starting 1 hour before departure.
- Mobile phone use is permitted onboard, but please be considerate of other passengers. There are no phone charging services available on the ferry.
- Whether the ferry operates depends on the weather and sea conditions that day. The final decision for each departure is made 1 hour before its scheduled time. For the latest updates on operations, please check the Tanegayaku High-Speed Ferry Co., Ltd. website, inquire at the ticket window, or call the navigation dial.
https://www.tykousoku.jp/ - Regarding refunds for cancellations:
Please contact VELTRA via the "Inquiry" form on the VELTRA website: My Page > Activity Booking History. - Please note that Wi-Fi service is not currently available on board the high-speed ferry.
- Boarding certificates, delay certificates, and cancellation certificates can be issued at the ticket window.
- <Important Notes on COVID-19 Positive Cases>
If the ticket holder tests positive for COVID-19, please contact VELTRA via the "Inquiry" form on the VELTRA website: My Page > Activity Booking History.
For refund requests, a full refund without any fees will be issued for this booking only if you can provide official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) confirming the ticket holder's positive test result. (Note: Positive test result notifications are not accepted.) - <Important Notes on COVID-19 Positive Cases>
Please be aware that any costs associated with obtaining the official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) are the responsibility of the customer.
*Standard cancellation policies will apply if official documentation (doctor's note/diagnosis) confirming the positive result cannot be provided.
*This applies only to bookings that have not yet departed and have not been refunded. Please note that already canceled bookings are not eligible.