The ferries operating between the various prefectures in Kyushu are a reminder that you are living on an island, making them a relaxing way to travel between the towns the dot the coast between Kumamoto and Kagoshima. From Ushibuka it is also quicker than backtracking through Amakusa to get to Kagoshima prefecture. There are ten ferries a day between Ushibuka and Kuranomoto, and if you happen to miss one, take your time at the restaurant or follow the swimming fish at Ushibuka Ferry Terminal
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Shimo Amakusa Ferry
Take a trip overseas between Kumamoto & Kagoshima

By Bonson Lam
Community writer

Relax and take in the breeze on the one of the many decks of the ferry.

Old buildings at Ushibuka Port in Shimoshima, part of the Amakusa Islands.

The ferry being reflected on the glass windows of the ferry terminal

The first ferry departs at 640 am from the Kumamoto side, with a ferry every 80 minutes.

Ushibuka Haiya Bridge

The peaceful trip takes about 30 minutes

Pass through green islands on the way to Kagoshima Prefecture
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Yui Yamaguchi
9 years ago
I recommend that you should drop in michi no eki just after ferry terminal in Nagashima-cho (Kagoshima) as you can purchase a lot of sea foods!
I can imagine the variety of fresh seafood there, being close to the ocean. Do they have sweets as well, like sweet potato chips?
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