- Fastest
- A day
- 4
- Operator
- 1
- on some sailings
- Cars
Kyūshū Shōsen sails from Uku, in the Goto Islands, to Sasebo, in Kyushu, four times a day, all year round. Twice a day, the ferry goes direct and takes 1 hour 25 minutes; the other two sailings call at Ojika on the way and take about 3 hours 25 minutes. Some sailings take cars, others foot passengers only.
Operators
11h 25m–3h 25m- From OjikaHigh speedDaily1h 25m
Late December to early December: daily around 07:25.
- Round trip from SaseboHigh speedDaily1h 25m
Late December to early December: daily around 14:10.
- Via OjikaCarsDaily3h 20m
Daily at 07:00.
- Round trip from Sasebo, via OjikaCarsDaily3h 25m
June to early November and December to early May: daily around 13:15.
- Seats and cabins
- Seats on Sea Lady · Shared rooms on Inori
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access · Kids' area on Inori
- Pets
Pets travel in a basket or carrier; on the car ferries one too big for a carrier is tied up on deck for an extra fee.+
Pets travel in a basket or carrier; on the car ferries one too big for a carrier is tied up on deck for an extra fee.
Questions
How long is the ferry from Uku to Sasebo?+
1 hour 25 minutes direct; about 3 hours 25 minutes when the ferry calls on the way.
How often does the ferry from Uku to Sasebo run?+
Four times a day, all year round.
Is there a direct ferry from Uku to Sasebo?+
Yes. Direct sailings run twice a day, in 1 hour 25 minutes. Other sailings go via Ojika and take about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Can I take my car on the ferry from Uku to Sasebo?+
Partly. The sailings that take cars run twice a day; the others are for foot passengers only.
Can I get a cabin on the ferry from Uku to Sasebo?+
Which ferries from Uku to Sasebo take cars?+
Inori takes cars; Sea Lady carries foot passengers only.