Did you know that Miyajima Island, located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is actually not only a tourist destination, but also a camping spot?
There are more than a few people who camp on Miyajima and would really like to bring a car.
However, some of you may not know how to bring a car.
In this issue, we will introduce how to bring a car to Miyajima and the fees!
Why don’t you take this opportunity to master how to take the ferry by car and enjoy visiting Miyajima by car?
What is a Miyajima ferry anyway?
There are two ferries that can go to Miyajima: JR Nishinippon Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Ferry!
The features of the ferries and how to get there without a car are listed on a separate site, so please check here!
How to take the Miyajima Ferry by car
You can drive from either JR West Japan Miyajima Ferry or Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Ferry, but there are differences in where to board and how to pay the fare, so we will explain each!
For JR West Miyajima Ferry
How to get on the JR Nishi-Nippon Miyajima Ferry by car
(1) Wait for the arrow around the front of the Miyajima Ferry Terminal.
(2) Proceed in the direction of the arrow on the white line.
(3) Proceed in the direction of travel and follow the directions.
(4) Proceed to where the stop is located.
(5) Proceed from the stop position to the waiting area.
(6) Board the boat when the attendant gives you a signal from the waiting area.
■Precautions!
For JR West Japan Miyajima Ferry, the fare is purchased from a ticket machine or at the reception desk!
We recommend that you pay attention to the size of your car and purchase it!
For Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Ferry
How to take the Miyajima Matsudai Kisen ferry by car
The location will be different if you are getting on Miyajima Matsudai Kisen by car, so the explanation is given assuming that you are driving along Route 2 along the national highway toward Otake.
(1) From JR Miyajima-guchi Station, turn left at the first street.
(2) Follow the directions.
(3) There is another sign, so follow the same directions as in (2).
(4) Cross the railroad crossing.
(5) Purchase a ticket at the ticket office. (Follow the instructions of the attendant.)
(6) Wait at the waiting area.
■Precautions!
There are two things to keep in mind when using the Miyajima Matsudai Kisen ferry. They are as follows.
1.The ferry terminal for Miyajima by car is located a short distance from the front of Miyajima Ferry!
2.Pay the fare to the attendant!
Know the car operation fee of Miyajima Ferry!
■Car Operation Fees
*Carriage rates are based on the length of the vehicle as indicated on the Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
In some cases, they may check the vehicle inspection certificate.
*The height of the vehicle must be less than 2.2m.
| Cars under 3m | 790 yen (one way) |
| Cars over 3m and under 4m | 1,210 yen (one way) |
| Cars over 4m and under 5m | 1,690 yen (one way) |
| Cars over 5m and under 6m | 2,210 yen (one way) |
Summary of how to take the Miyajima Ferry by car
In this issue, we introduced how to get to Miyajima Ferry by car!
First, there were two ferry operators! The location of the ferry terminal and the method of paying the fare were different, although the fare remained the same. They are as follows
■Points of JR West Miyajima Ferry
・Ferry terminal (for cars) is near the main gate.
・Payment can be made at the ticket vending machine or at the reception desk.
■Miyajima Matsudai Kisen’s ferry points
・Ferry terminal (for cars) is located a short distance away.
・To pay the fare, there is a ticket office and you communicate with the attendant.
Why don’t you take this opportunity to master how to take the ferry by car and enjoy visiting Miyajima by car?
