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Ferries & access
Ogasawara Islands

Twenty-four hours at sea from Tokyo: the journey begins as soon as you board at Takeshiba.

⚠️ Opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, establishments or local authorities). Before each trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

⛴️Boats2 options
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Ogasawara-maru (Ogasawara Kaiun)
Tokyo (Takeshiba) ↔ Chichijima (Futami port)

The only scheduled link: departs Takeshiba at 11 am, arrives the next day around 11 am, and usually returns at 3 pm three days later, i.e. about one rotation every 6 days. In October 2026, a one-way 2nd-class ticket costs Β₯28,610, with tickets on sale about 2 months ahead.

24-hour crossingOne rotation every 6 daysBook early
🌐Official websiteogasawarakaiun.co.jpβ†’
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Hahajima-maru (Izu Shotō Kaihatsu)
Chichijima ↔ Hahajima (Oki port)

Shuttle of about 2 hours between Chichijima and Hahajima, with 4 to 5 return trips a week, leaving about an hour after the Ogasawara-maru on the days it arrives. A one-way ticket costs Β₯5,020 in October 2026, and tickets are sold on the day only, at the Chichijima waiting room.

2-hour crossingTickets on the dayConnection
🌐Official websiteogasawarakaiun.co.jpβ†’
πŸš‰Departing from Tokyo1 option
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Takeshiba Passenger Terminal
Minato-ku, Tokyo

Departure point of the Ogasawara-maru, a 1-minute walk from Takeshiba station (Yurikamome), about 7 minutes from the north exit of JR Hamamatsuchō station and 8 minutes from Daimon station. Shoe-cleaning mats are installed to combat invasive species.

Departing from TokyoAccess by trainBiosecurity
🌐Official listingogasawaramura.comβ†’
πŸ’‘Practical tips2 options
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Planning your trip around the boat
Before booking

Book your accommodation first, then the boat: it is very hard to find a room on arrival, and camping is forbidden. Also leave a margin before your international flight, as typhoons can shift a rotation, and if you miss a return, the next boat leaves about a week later.

Accommodation firstTyphoonsReturn margin
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Visit Japan Web
Online

Official service for preparing your arrival in Japan (immigration and customs) before you leave.

Entry requirementsBefore you leave
🌐Official websitevjw.digital.go.jpβ†’