Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic

Tokai Kisen

Trip Details

Departure
Takeshiba Terminal, Tokyo
Schedule
Nightly departures year-round at 22:30; return trip arrives Tokyo around 20:00
Price
JPY 9000–25000 per person one-way (second class to cabin)

About This Trip

The Tokai Kisen overnight ferry from Tokyo to the Izu Islands is one of Japan's great self-guided pelagic birding opportunities, threading through the Sagami Sea and western Pacific en route to Miyake-jima and Hachijo-jima. The crossing regularly produces Short-tailed Albatrosses (October–May), Black-footed and Laysan Albatrosses, Streaked Shearwaters in enormous flocks, Tristram's Storm-petrel, Providence Petrel, and Japanese Murrelets visible at sea off Miyake-jima. Spring and autumn crossings are especially productive for migrating seabirds, and the route offers one of the most accessible encounters with Short-tailed Albatross anywhere in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic depart from?

The Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic departs from Takeshiba Terminal, Tokyo, Japan.

When does the Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic run?

Nightly departures year-round at 22:30; return trip arrives Tokyo around 20:00

How much does the Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic cost?

JPY 9000–25000 per person one-way (second class to cabin).

Who operates the Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic?

The Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic is operated by Tokai Kisen.

How do I book the Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic?

You can book the Tokyo–Izu Islands Overnight Ferry Pelagic directly through Tokai Kisen using the operator link on this page to check availability and reserve a seat.