Kyushu Route
Ehime~Oita

Our two ferries ‘Orange Shikoku’ and ‘Orange Kyushu’ each set sail 7 times daily
to ferry passengers and cargo between Yawatahama Port in Ehime (Shikoku) and Usuki Port in Oita (Kyushu).
Enjoy a relaxing journey by sea!
Read on to discover the unique experience our ferries have to offer…

All onboard purchases must be made in cash only.
Please have adequate cash (Japanese yen) to use on board as we do not accept cashless or credit card payments on board.
No currency exchange services are available onboard, in or around the ports.

Timetable

Yawatahama (Shikoku)  → Usuki (Kyushu) arrivaldeparture           arrival
Vessel No.101
01:15
03:40
Vessel No.※102
02:50
05:15
Vessel No.103
08:40
11:05
Vessel No.104
12:45
15:10
Vessel No.105
14:35
17:00
Vessel No.106
18:45
21:10
Vessel No.107
21:00
23:25
Usuki (Kyushu)  →  Yawatahama (Shikoku)
departure            arrival
Vessel No.☆201
04:45
07:05
Vessel No.202
07:45
10:00
Vessel No.203
11:35
13:55
Vessel No.204
15:40
18:00
Vessel No.205
17:30
19:50
Vessel No.206
22:20
00:40
Vessel No.☆207
23:55
02:15
  • Passengers on Vessel 102 can rest (sleep) aboard the ferry until 7:00 a.m.
  • ※However, all vehicles must be removed from the ferry upon arrival in Usuki at 05:15.
    Drivers can rest inside the ferry until 7:00 a.m. after moving their vehicles.
    During peak season you may be asked to disembark by 6:45.
Due to weather and sea conditions the ferry may be delayed or cancelled.
Before departure please confirm the schedule and make sure to complete boarding procedures and paperwork 20 minutes before the departure time.
The Ticket Counter at each port is open daily one hour prior to the vessel departure times.
Have ticketing and boarding-related procedures completed 20 minutes prior to departure time.
The Ticket Counter accepts payments by cash or credit card, but not cashless payments.
YAWATAHAMA TICKET COUNTER → 1st FLOOR of the Yawatahama Port Ferry Terminal Building.
Boarding Gate → 1st FLOOR of Ferry Terminal Building.
YAWATAHAMA PORT does not have a parking lot. Please use the PAID PARKING lot located near the port.
USUKI TICKET COUNTER → 1st FLOOR of the Usuki Port Ferry Terminal Building.
Boarding Gate → 1st FLOOR of Ferry Terminal Building.
Free Parking spaces at Usuki Port are limited.

Access (Boarding Locations)

  • Yawatahama Port (Ehime Shikoku)

    Address:
    1581-26 Okishinden, Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture
    Tel.:
    81-894-29-1259
    googlemap
    Approx. 25min walk from JR Yawatahama Station.
    Approx 5min by ※bus/taxi from JR Yawatahama Station.
    Approx 25min (about 20 km) by car from Ozu IC. YAWATAHAMA PORT does not have a parking lot. Please use the PAID PARKING lot located near the port.
    ※A local bus runs between Yawatahama Port and JR Yawatahama Station.
    PLEASE NOTE - this bus does not operate on weekends and public holidays.
    Information on bus times and fares are available at the following websites.
    Uwajima Bus timetables (external link to Uwajima Bus website)
    Iyotetsu Nanyo Bus timetables (external link to Iyotetsu website)
  • Usuki Port (Oita)

    Address:
    1257-7 Itachiya, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture
    Tel.:
    81-972-64-0631
    googlemap

Fares (per passenger)

<One-way Fares>
Friday, July 1, 2022 – Friday, September 30, 2022

Room types SECOND CLASS
Public Space/Seating Space
FIRST CLASS
Private Room
DELUXE CLASS
Private Room
no. of passengers Orange Shikoku 411 passengers
Orange Kyushu 415 passengers
Max. 6 passengers Max.2 passengers
no. of rooms Japanese 2 Western 2 1
Adult ¥3,300 ¥9,200

Second Class fare
per passenger
¥11,400

Second Class fare
per passenger
Child ¥1,650
Furnishings etc carpeted or tatami mat areas /
passenger seats
tatami mats / TV sofas / tables / TV sofas / table / bed / desk / chair /
TV / wash basin /
toilet / shower / towel / toothbrush/ comb
Electrical Outlet   3 outlets 3 outlets 2 outlets

Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Saturday, December 31, 2022

Room types SECOND CLASS
Public Space/Seating Space
FIRST CLASS
Private Room
DELUXE CLASS
Private Room
no. of passengers Orange Shikoku 411 passengers
Orange Kyushu 415 passengers
Max. 6 passengers Max.2 passengers
no. of rooms Japanese 2 Western 2 1
Adult ¥3,400 ¥9,200

Second Class fare
per passenger
¥11,400

Second Class fare
per passenger
Child ¥1,700
Furnishings etc carpeted or tatami mat areas /
passenger seats
tatami mats / TV sofas / tables / TV sofas / table / bed / desk / chair /
TV / wash basin /
toilet / shower / towel / toothbrush/ comb
Electrical Outlet   3 outlets 3 outlets 2 outlets
Preschooler Fares : 1 Child 6 years or under per accompanying adult is free.
Children between 7 years and 12 years are charged the ‘Child’ Fare
Important Information
  • Reservations may be made by phone or online 2 months in advance of the planned departure date. For groups, 1 year in advance. (eg. For a departure date of July 1, a reservation may be made on May 1.)
  • Reservations must be made at least 4 hours prior to departure times online and at least 1hour 30minutes prior to departure times by phone.
  • Reservations may not be changed or canceled after the reserved vessel’s departure.
  • The Ticket Counter accepts payments by cash or credit card, but not cashless payments.
Cancellations
  • A fee of \200 per person per vessel applies for cancellations up to 1 week in advance of the departure date
  • A fee of 10% of the reservation amount applies for cancellations made up to 2 days in advance of the departure date
  • A fee of 30% of the reservation amount applies for other cancellations made in advance of vessel's departure
  • No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after the reserved vessel's departure
  • The first reservation change is free of charge; a fee of \200 per reservation applies for any changes thereafter.

Automobile Transport Fees

Automobiles
The automobile transport fare includes the vehicle transporting fee and fee for SECOND CLASS passage for one driver.

<One-way Fares>
Friday, July 1, 2022 – Friday, September 30, 2022
 

Under 3 m in length ¥9,500
Under 4 m in length ¥11,900
Under 5 m in length ¥14,200
Under 6 m in length ¥16,600

<One-way Fares>
Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Saturday, December 31, 2022

Under 3 m in length ¥9,700
Under 4 m in length ¥12,100
Under 5 m in length ¥14,400
Under 6 m in length ¥16,800
Trucks and Buses
The Truck and Bus transport fare includes the vehicle transporting fee and fee for SECOND CLASS passage for one driver.

<One-way Fares>
Friday, July 1, 2022 – Friday, September 30, 2022
 

Under 7 m in length ¥20,400
Under 8 m in length ¥23,000
Under 9 m in length ¥25,300
Under 10 m in length ¥27,700
Under 11 m in length ¥30,100
Under 12 m in length ¥32,500
Per additional 1 m ¥2,400

<One-way Fares>
Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Saturday, December 31, 2022

Under 7 m in length ¥20,800
Under 8 m in length ¥23,400
Under 9 m in length ¥25,700
Under 10 m in length ¥28,100
Under 11 m in length ¥30,500
Under 12 m in length ¥32,900
Per additional 1 m ¥2,400

Baggage Check Fees (Motorcycles, Personal Luggage)

Motorcycles and Bicycles
The Motorcycle and Bicycle transporting fare does not include a passenger fare.
Please purchase a passenger fare separately. 

<One-way Fares>
Friday, July 1, 2022 – Friday, September 30, 2022
 

Bicycles ¥1,100
Mopeds (under 125 cc) ¥2,900
Motorcycles (under 750 cc) ¥4,000
Motorcycles (750 cc or higher) ¥5,100

<One-way Fares>
Saturday, October 1, 2022 – Saturday, December 31, 2022

Bicycles ¥1,100
Mopeds (under 125 cc) ¥3,000
Motorcycles (under 750 cc) ¥4,100
Motorcycles (750 cc or higher) ¥5,200
Checked Baggage (Personal Baggage)
Personal baggage that you will not need while onboard, may be transported to and stored in the ferry hold if arranged in advance.
Unaccompanied baggage costs vary on the baggage weight. Be sure to arrange to have the baggage collected at the destination port.
The sum of all three dimensions for checked baggage must be 200cm or less, and maximum weight is 30kg.
Please inform staff at the Terminal Ticket Counter when purchasing departure tickets and leave the checked baggage with them.
Baggage can be retrieved at the port of arrival Terminal Ticket Counter.

<One-way Fares>

Checked Personal Baggage ¥470
Unaccompanied Baggage 10 kg or less ¥930
Unaccompanied Baggage 10-20kg or less ¥1,380
Unaccompanied Baggage 20-30kg or less ¥2,070

Our Ships

Room Types

Our Room Types
  • Deluxe Class Private Room

    (1 room, 2 passengers/room)

  • First Class Private Room – Western

    (2 rooms, max. 6 passengers/room)

  • First Class Private Room - Japanese

    (2 rooms, max. 6 passengers/room)

  • Second Class Public Space
  • Second Class Seating Space

    (wheelchair accessible)

  • Pet Room

    (pets in pet-cages may travel in the Pet Room for free)

Onboard Facilities

Onboard Facilities - Relax in the Sky Lounge, enjoy a delicious local meal at the Restaurant, have a bite to eat at the Snack Corner or shop for souvenirs. We have a Game Corner, Massage Chair Corner and Smoking Areas where you can relax. And of course you can simply enjoy the scenery out on the deck…and you may be lucky enough to see some dolphins!!!
‘ORANGE SHIKOKU’ FERRY
  • Sky Lounge
  • Snack Corner

    (drink vending machines)

  • Information Desk / Souvenir Shop
  • Smoking Area
  • Pet Room

    (pets may travel for free in cages in this room)

  • Game Corner

    (a change dispenser is available)

  • Massage Corner

    (¥200 for 15 minutes)

  • Easy-access
    Multi-use Restroom
  • Flat Easy Access Priority Area
  • Wheel Chair Area
  • ※We have 1 wheel chair per vessel, free for use on a first come first serve basis.
Onboard Facilities- Relax in the Sky Lounge, enjoy a delicious local meal at the Restaurant, have a bite to eat at the Snack Corner or shop for souvenirs. We have a Game Corner, Massage Chair Corner and Smoking Areas where you can relax. And of course you can simply enjoy the scenery out on the deck…and you may be lucky enough to see some dolphins!!!
ORANGE KYUSHU FERRY
  • Sky Lounge
  • Snack Corner

    (drink vending machines)

  • Information Desk / Souvenir Shop
  • Smoking Area
  • Pet Room

    (pets may travel for free in cages in this room)

  • Game Corner

    (a change dispenser is available)

  • Massage Corner

    (¥200 for 15 minutes)

  • Easy-access
    Multi-use Restroom
  • Flat Easy Access Priority Area
  • Wheel Chair Area
  • ※We have 1 wheel chair per vessel, free for use on a first come first serve basis.

Restaurant Menu

RESTAURANT
Our restaurant meals all feature local cuisine!
Enjoy selected traditional local specialties made of fresh seasonal ingredients from the local sea, mountains and plains.
Yawatahama ~ Usuki Route ORANGE SHIKOKU / ORANGE KYUSHU
RESTAURANT OPEN HOURS
  • Yawatahama (Shikoku)
    Departure
    Vessel No. 101 01:15 open for 30 mins after departure
    Vessel No. 102 02:50 open for 30 mins after departure
    Vessel No. 103 08:40 open for1 hr 30 mins after departure
    Vessel No. 104 12:45 open for1 hr 30 mins after departure
    Vessel No. 105 14:35 open for 1 hr after departure
    Vessel No. 106 18:45 open for 1 hr after departure
    Vessel No. 107 21:00 open for 30 mins after departure
  • Usuki (Kyushu)
    Departure
    Vessel No. 101 01:15 open for 30 mins after departure
    Vessel No. 102 02:50 open for 30 mins after departure
    Vessel No. 103 08:40 open for1 hr 30 mins after departure
    Vessel No. 104 12:45 open for1 hr 30 mins after departure
    Vessel No. 105 14:35 open for 1 hr after departure
    Vessel No. 106 18:45 open for 1 hr after departure
    Vessel No. 107 21:00 open for 30 mins after departure
HIGH QUALITY SAKE COLLECTION
We frequently update our collection of Sake, Shochu, Wine etc to keep our passengers satisfied with delicious and even rare hard-to-find brews. Availability may vary.
All onboard purchases must be made in cash only.
Please have adequate cash (Japanese yen) to use on board as we do not accept cashless or credit card payments on board.
No currency exchange services are available onboard, in or around the ports.

Reservations, Ticketing, Boarding

Reservations, Ticketing and Boarding
RESERVATIONS
We recommend making a reservation in advance before using our ferries.
Customers without reservations may not be permitted to board in some cases.
Reservation Center business hours are from 9:00 ~ 17:30 seven days a week.

Yawatahama Tel.:81-894-22-5094

Usuki Tel.:81-972-62-5844

Advance Reservations

Reservations may be made starting 2 months in advance on the same calendar date as the planned departure date.

Please contact the reservation center by phone to make a reservation. Or make an online reservation.

  • Reservations must be made at least 4 hours prior to departure times online and at least 1hour 30minutes prior to departure times by phone.
    As our staff’s English-speaking ability is limited, rather than telephone reservations, we recommend you make online reservations.
    For discounts, boarding with a pet or vehicle and for pregnant passengers please inform the staff when making the reservations.
Online Reservations

Online reservations must be made by 4 hours prior to vessel departure times from the homepage and are in Japanese only,
so we recommend you get assistance from a Japanese native for online reservations.
On completing your reservation, you will get an instant automatic reply with your reservation details.

Please contact the reservation center by phone to make reservations or change/cancel existing reservations.

E-MAIL RESERVATIONS

To make a reservation in English, please send an e-mail with the RESERVATION INFORMATION listed below (1-13) to the following address: info@orange-ferry.co.jp

RESERVATION INFORMATION-
fill in /delete the information below to inform us of your reservation details
1. Date you will board the ferry. Year _ _ _ _ Month _ _ Day
2. Port where you will board. Usuki Yawatahama   Time _ _ :_ _ Vessel No. _ _ _
3. Whether a Return Ticket is necessary. ○ Return Ticket Necessary × Return Ticket Unnecessary
Date for Return Trip Boarding.
Year _ _ _ _ Month _ _ Day _ _  Usuki  
Yawatahama   Time _ _ :_ _ Vessel No. _ _ _
4. How many people will board. Adults ____  
1 Child 6 years or under per accompanying adult is free.
Children ____  
Children between 7 years and 12 years are half price
5. What Fare Type you would like. SECOND CLASS  
FIRST CLASS Priv. Rm. Jpn / Wstn  
DELUXE CLASS Priv. Rm.
6. Whether boarding with a vehicle or pet. ○bicycle 〇motorcycle(_ _ _cc)  
○automobile (length ___m)  
○bus/truck(length ___m)
○ with pet Vehicle Reg. (Plate) No. __ __ __ __
7. Representative's Name, Age and Date of Birth. Name Family name_____________________________First Name________________________
Age ______ D.O.B. Year _ _ _ _ Month _ _ Day _ _
8. Representative’s address and phone number. Address
__________________________________________
Ph. No.
__________________________________________
9. Representative’s e-mail address. E-mail address ________________________________________
10. What country you are from. _________________________________
11. The purpose of your trip. Business  Sightseeing  Visiting Family
12. How you found out about the Orange Ferry. _______________________________________

Please show your RESERVATION NUMBER/DETAILS at the Terminal TICKET COUNTER and pay for your tickets before boarding the ferry.

 

The Terminal Ticket Counter is open one hour prior to the vessel departure times.
You CAN pay by CASH or CREDIT CARD at the TERMINAL TICKET COUNTER.
You CANNOT use CREDIT CARDs while ONBOARD the ferry. CASHLESS PAYMENTS are not accepted.

TICKETING AND BOARDING

Go to the Ferry Terminal Ticket Counter at your port of departure. The Counter is open one hour prior to departure times.
Boarding starts 20 minutes prior to departure.

Purchase tickets (for those with reservations please show your reservation number and then pay for your tickets).

  • 1. We advise arriving at the port Terminal about 30 minutes or more prior to departure time.
  • 2. It is required that you fill in a BOARDING LIST.
    (for those with reservations please fill your reservation number in the LIST.)
    We recommend you print out and fill in the BOARDING LIST before coming to the Terminal for smooth boarding.
  • 3. Bring the filled in BOARDING LIST to the Ticket Counter and then purchase tickets.→
    When bringing a vehicle onboard (as per reservations) please show your Vehicle Inspection
    Certificate.

- passengers boarding on foot (without an automobile) must take their own luggage onboard by hand and board from the Terminal.
- passengers boarding with a vehicle(automobile, motorcycle, bicycle), please following the procedures below.

BOARDING WITH A VEHICLE

Vehicle Boarding begins an hour before departure after Ticketing and Boarding paperwork/payment is complete.

Automobile - follow staff instructions and drive your car into the Pre-Boarding Automobile Waiting Area, then follow further staff instructions as per how to board. Boarding begins 1 hour before departure after Ticketing and Boarding paperwork/ payment is complete.
Onboard make sure that your hand-break is secure, and to take necessary baggage with you into the passenger area. You will not be permitted to return to your car until arrival at destination.

Motorcycles or Bicycles - follow staff instructions and drive your two wheeler into the Pre-Boarding Two-Wheeler Waiting Area, then follow further staff instructions as per how to board.

DISEMBARKING

Before arriving at destination ports there will be announcements onboard, so please get ready to disembark and then do so as instructed.
For passengers with Vehicles, please standby and follow staff instructions about when it is safe to return to your vehicle, and drive your vehicle off the ferry slowly and with caution.

YAWATAHAMA PORT FERRY TERMINAL
USUKI PORT FERRY TERMINAL

Telephone Reservations and Departure-day Reservation Changes/Cancellations

Kansai Route
+81-898-64-4121
Kyushu Route
+81-894-22-5094

(Reservation Center Business Hours 9:00~17:30)