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Ocean Tokyu Ferry · long-distance coastal ferry

Tokushima - Shinmoji ferry rules

Booking, arrival, vehicles, baggage and both terminals in one official-source guide.

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The 30-second answer

Book if you can. Walk-up depends on remaining space.

Walk-up boarding is possible only if space remains. Arrive 30 minutes early on foot or 60 minutes with a vehicle, and distinguish this Shinmoji terminal from neighboring operators.

Booking approachRecommended
Foot deadline30 min early
Vehicle deadline60 min early
Online bookingAvailable

What can travel

Passenger, vehicle and baggage rules

“Yes” means the operator publishes a carriage category. Space and vessel restrictions still apply.

Foot passenger Yes

Advance booking is recommended. Walk-up boarding is possible only if space remains.

Car Yes

Cars can be reserved online or by phone; walk-up carriage is possible only if vehicle-deck space remains.

Motorcycle Yes

Motorcycles can be reserved online or by phone and are carried on the vehicle deck.

Bicycle Yes

Bicycles can be reserved online or by phone and are carried on the vehicle deck.

Pet Conditional

Pet rooms and pet cages are available. Dogs may require proof of rabies vaccination, and animals must be controlled during boarding.

Large baggage Check the rule

Confirm unusually large items with the operator before travel; vehicle dimensions include anything projecting from the vehicle.

Use the right terminal

Both ends of the route

Before boarding

Four checks at the port

  1. Confirm today’s operating route and vessel on the operator site.
  2. Bring any booking or ticket reference; drivers should also bring the vehicle registration document when required.
  3. Finish check-in at least 30 minutes before departure on foot or 60 minutes before departure with a vehicle.
  4. At Tokushima Okinosu or the Ocean Tokyu terminal in Shinmoji, arrive 30 minutes before departure on foot or 60 minutes before with a vehicle; allow 90 minutes with a vehicle in peak periods. Issue a boarding ticket at the machine or counter.

In one paragraph

Tokushima - Shinmoji boarding summary

Walk-up boarding is possible only if space remains. Arrive 30 minutes early on foot or 60 minutes with a vehicle, and distinguish this Shinmoji terminal from neighboring operators.