Transport Guide
From Matsuyama City Station to Hiroshima and Kure (Ships from Matsuyama Tourist Port)
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High-speed boat “Linear Jet” (Matsuyama Tourist Port - Kure - Hiroshima)
Pros
- ✓ Matsuyama to Hiroshima is 9,000 yen one way for adults (6,000 yen fare plus 3,000 yen express charge). To Kure it is 7,100 yen
- ✓ The Hiroshima terminal is Hiroshima (Ujina)
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Bookings open two months ahead, and fares were revised on September 1, 2026
- ⚠ Temporary timetables apply on Oct 31-Nov 13, Nov 16-20, and Nov 30-Dec 5 for periodic inspection
Cruise ferry (Matsuyama Tourist Port - Kure - Hiroshima)
Pros
- ✓ A ferry that carries vehicles; it takes longer than the high-speed boat but is more relaxed
- ✓ Regular timetable on weekends and holidays in October and November
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ The official fare page shows old and new tables side by side, so this guide cannot give a fare
- ⚠ A reduced temporary timetable applies on weekdays from December 1 to 25, 2026
Getting to the port (Iyotetsu Takahama Line + connecting bus)
Pros
- ✓ A reliable route to the port even while the limousine bus is suspended
- ✓ You can also walk from Takahama Station in about 10 minutes (about 800 m)
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ We could not confirm the train fare or the connecting bus fare (check Iyotetsu’s official site)
- ⚠ There is no limousine bus to the port from Matsuyama City Station
Times and fares are approximate (last verified: July 2026). They are subject to change, so please check each operator's official information for current timetables and fares.
TipsLocal tips
Ishizaki Kisen runs high-speed boats and cruise ferries from Matsuyama Tourist Port to Hiroshima and Kure (checked on the Ishizaki Kisen official pages, 2026-10-13). The high-speed boat is now called “Linear Jet” in the official wording (it was formerly called “Super Jet”). The Setonaikai Kisen official site also lists the same route as the “Hiroshima/Kure-Matsuyama route.”
Buses to the port (as of 2026-10-12): The Tourist Port Limousine Bus is suspended. According to Iyotetsu’s official PDF, the only service is one departure from Matsuyama Tourist Port at 22:22, timed to the arrival of the ferry from Hiroshima. To get from the city to the port, take the Iyotetsu Takahama Line from Matsuyama City Station to Takahama Station, then the connecting bus from Takahama Station.
Reservations: Ishizaki Kisen takes bookings from two months before boarding, by phone (089-953-1003) or online. Setonaikai Kisen takes bookings from two months before the travel date, by phone (082-253-1212) and other means. Seating is unreserved and limited to capacity.
Fares and timetables change with revisions and temporary schedules, so check the Ishizaki Kisen official pages before you travel. You can also combine highway buses and ships to reach Hiroshima (see “From Matsuyama City Station to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Tokyo, and Fukuoka”).