Ferry from Japan
| Information on Ferry Services between Korea and Japan A 24 hour trip by sea is possible between Japan and Korea due to their close geographical distance. Information regarding the ferry tour is as follows: |
| Departure Procedure |
| 1) Checking in Departure processing starts no earlier than 2.5 hours before departure and ends 1 hour before departure. Therefore, travelers should be at the ferry check-in counter (located on the first floor of the Busan International Ferry Terminal) no later than two hours before departure to fill out a boarding pass form and a departure card for departure procedures. Necessary travel fees are 1,100 won for terminal use and 1,000 won for the departure tax (tourism promotional fund). 2) Completing the Arrival/Departure Cards While arrival cards required to enter Japan are available on the ferry, it is more convenient to fill it out at the same time as the Korean departure card before boarding. The departure card (from Korea) must be filled out in Korean, while the arrival card for entry into Japan must be written either in Chinese characters or English. For contact information on the arrival card, you can enter the name and telephone number of the place you will stay at on your first night. 3) Customs Declaration Customs declaration areas are located on either side of the departure inspection counter. All travelers carrying expensive merchandise or valuables (cameras, watches, jewelry, fur products) are required to make a declaration. When declaring, enter the name of the item, quantity, and price on the customs form and present both the item and customs form together. After the declaration is approved, hold on to the document for your return trip. If you depart without a customs declaration, your valuables may be subject to taxation upon return, as they will be considered as overseas purchases. Travelers with nothing to declare can go straight to the inspection counter. 4) Immigration Departure Wait in line behind the yellow line of the departure inspection counter. When it is your turn, present your passport, boarding pass, and departure card. As long as your visa is valid, the inspector will simply stamp your passport and wave you through. The departure card will be stamped and retained by the inspector, and the arrival card will be stapled onto your passport. Keep the arrival card for when you return and go through the immigration arrival process. 5) Departure Once you pass inspections, you can enter the duty free area to purchase alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, and camera film. Food purchased on the ferry is priced in Japanese yen, so stock up on snacks before boarding to avoid paying higher prices. The public phone on the Beatle Ferry connects to the Japanese phone system, but not to Korea’s. |
| Ferry Route |
The ferry serves the following cities between Korea and Japan: |
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* For more information on the Busan International Ferry Terminal, click here! |
| Ticket Reservations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| - In general, reservations can be made up to three months before the date of departure. Foreign travelers can only make reservations by phone. - For reservations, give your English name as it appears on your passport and your date of birth. Reservations will only be complete if payment is made by the date designated by the respective ferry companies. - Foreign language services: Most ferries between Korea and Japan offer Japanese services. However, other foreign languages such as English are not readily available. For translation assistance, call the Tourist Information Phone (+82-2-1330) or contact the nation-wide Tourist Information Center.
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