Usuki – Yawatahama
Ferry to Ehime
Usuki – Yawatahama
Ferry to Ehime
The Usuki Yawatahama ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Uwajima-Unyu Ferries & Kyushi Orange Ferry. Usuki Yawatahama ferries take around 2 hours 20 minutes. The ferry costs between £33 and £243, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Usuki to Yawatahama.
The first Usuki Yawatahama ferry typically departs from Usuki at around 00:55. The last ferry usually departs at 23:55.
The Usuki Yawatahama ferry trip can take around 2 hours 20 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 15 minutes with Uwajima-Unyu Ferries & Kyushi Orange Ferry. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 65 weekly sailings from Usuki to Yawatahama provided by Uwajima-Unyu Ferries & Kyushi Orange Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
Uwajima-Unyu Ferries provide 44 sailings weekly. Kyushi Orange Ferry provide 43 sailings weekly.
Usuki Yawatahama ferry prices typically range between £33* and £243*. The average price is typically £130*. The cheapest Usuki Yawatahama ferry prices start from £33*. The average price for a foot passenger is £35*. The average price for a car is £138*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Usuki to Yawatahama is approximately 44.6 miles (71.8km) or 39 nautical miles.
Yes, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries & Kyushi Orange Ferry ferries allow cars on board ferries between Usuki and Yawatahama. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Usuki and Yawatahama.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Uwajima-Unyu Ferries & Kyushi Orange Ferry ferries between Usuki and Yawatahama.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Usuki to Yawatahama.
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| Usuki - Yawatahama Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Japan | |
| Destination Country | Japan | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Uwajima-Unyu Ferries | |
| Average Price | £121* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 39 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 19m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 00:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:40 | |
| Distance | 38 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Famous for adorning several buddha statues, beautiful temples and traditional houses, Usuki is a mecca of historical architecture. The entire city is drenched in interesting structures and mesmerising designs, especially the downtown area which is lined with quaint wooden homes and charming shops selling local products. Usuki Castle Ruin is arguably the standout attraction amid a wave of history and culture, presenting a captivating insight into the city’s past. Bordering the castle, Nioza is a picturesque street graced by white stone walls, leading to relics and statues unveiling Japanese history. Aside from the abundance of stone buddhas, Usuki has also gained relative fame around Japan for its production of Soy Sauce. Understandably some of the most authentic and traditional Japanese dishes can be found in the city, offering sushi as one of the popular specialties. Part of the charm of dining in Usuki is the warm, welcoming atmosphere that engulfs the archaic buildings – locals often encourage visitors to immerse themselves into the culture.
Hiring a car is a smart option as public transport can oftentimes prove to be quite unreliable. The more active sometimes choose to grab a bike and explore the city on two wheels.
Often overlooked by visitors to Japan hoping to explore the more famous tourist destinations, Yawatahama utilises its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere with its array of natural beauty and attracts anyone longing for a quiet break away from the stresses of the modern world. The city has enjoyed relative fame with its ever-growing fish market, and keen fishermen will be pleased to find out that the harbour is the ideal setting for a relaxing few hours with a fishing rod. Yawatahama’s primary appeal is the abundance of verdant scenery; Heikedana Nature Park being the most prominent example of the its naturally stunning aesthetics. After traversing the endless forestry and foliage, it is worthwhile looking into the city’s history, especially the transport industry which has overseen some huge changes across the past decades.
The city is fairly small and compact, so the notable landmarks can be reached easily on foot.
