There are 2 ways to get from Yakushima (Island) to Shimama by car ferry or plane
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Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Tanegashima (TNE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Shimama is to fly which costs ¥50000 - ¥160000 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Shimama is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥50000 - ¥160000.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Miyanoura Port and arriving at Shimama Port. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Yakushima (Island) and Shimama is 31 km.
The best way to get from Yakushima (Island) to Shimama without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 33m and costs .
The car ferry from Miyanoura Port to Shimama Port takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs once daily.
There are eight+ hotels available in Shimama.
What companies run services between Yakushima (Island), Japan and Shimama, Japan?
Ferry Taiyou operates a car ferry from Miyanoura Port to Shimama Port once daily, and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines flies from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Tanegashima (TNE) 4 times a day.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Yakushima Airport to Tanegashima via Kagoshima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥44,000–150,000
- Phone
- 0997-42-0100
Car ferry from Miyanoura Port to Shimama Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- town.yakushima.kagoshima.jp
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