Shikinejima Ferry

Shikinejima ferry port in Izu Islands is served by a number of ferry routes with crossings to Tokyo (Takeshiba), Izu Oshima, Toshima, Niijima & Kozushima available. With a selection of up to 15 Sailings Weekly, the port of Shikinejima connects Izu Islands with Japan.

Sailing durations range from 10 minutes on the Niijima service to 3 hours 5 minutes on the Tokyo (Takeshiba) service.

Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Shikinejima fare search.

Shikinejima

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Shikinejima Ferry Services

  • Tokai Kisen
    • 3 Sailings Weekly 3 hr 5 min
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  • Tokai Kisen
    • 3 Sailings Weekly 1 hr 20 min
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  • Tokai Kisen
    • 3 Sailings Weekly 39 min
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  • Tokai Kisen
    • 3 Sailings Weekly 10 min
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  • Tokai Kisen
    • 3 Sailings Weekly 25 min
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Shikinejima Guide

Shikinejima is a volcanic island resting in the Philippine Sea, laying just off the east coast of Japan. Many ferry routes depart the port, crossing to neighbouring islands as well as popular cities on the Japanese mainland, including a 2 hour 40 minute crossing to Tokyo.

What is there to do in Tokyo?

Looking out across the beautiful landscape of Shikinejima, you’ll find it hard to believe you’re only a few miles from Tokyo. Luxurious beaches interspersed by natural hot springs decorate the shoreline – the island has become a mecca of idyllic water and stunning surroundings. It’s rare for such a beautiful island to have an attraction outside of the golden sands of the beach, but the hot springs are the jewel in Shikinejima’s crown; many travel to the island purely to bathe in the warm water whilst overlooking the endless stretch of blue sea that descends into the horizon. The temperature fluctuates greatly and can become extremely hot amidst the peak of the summer sun – for a reliably tranquil experience, head there in the evening and bask in the starry skied beauty.

The hot springs may bogart the limelight, but the beaches are still an ideal way to while away a pleasant afternoon. Tomari Beach, towards the north of the island, is the most popular; the surrounding rocky mountainside and desolate coves provide an alluring setting, and the neighbouring beach of O-ura is a haven for snorkelling around the calm waters.

How do you get around Shikinejima?

The island is very small, covering 3.9 square kilometres in total, so it is possible to cover the entirety of it by foot.