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Family-friendly hotels near Yamakawa Port
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Yamakawa Port
Yamakawa Port sits on Yamakawa Bay in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is the departure and arrival port for the Ferry Nankyu, which connects Yamakawa with Nejime in the town of Minamiosumi. The bay is separated from the open sea by a sand spit, so waves rarely reach it, and it has been used as a harbor since long ago. It also serves as a refuge port when a typhoon approaches. The port is a working fishing harbor too, and the roadside station Michi-no-Eki Yamakawako "Katsuo Kaido" (a rest stop with shops and food) is nearby. It is also the place where Saigo Takamori, a leading figure of Japan's 19th-century political upheaval, waited for his ship on each of his two exiles to remote islands. The port is a bit of a distance from the nearest station, JR Yamakawa Station.
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Hotels within 5 km of Yamakawa Port (5, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 5 are within 5 km of Yamakawa Port. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Phoenix Hotel
Ibusuki Royal Hotel
Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Kaijo Hotel
Ibusuki Onsen Ginshou
Ibusuki Onsen Hotel Shougetsu
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Getting there
It is about a 35-minute walk from Yamakawa Station on the JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, or about 15 minutes by car from Ibusuki IC.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | 38-1 Yamakawa Kinseicho, Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| trainNearest station | About a 35-minute walk from Yamakawa Station on the JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line |
| callPhone | 0993-22-3252(指宿市観光協会) |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/guide/52878 |
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FAQ
Where do the boats from here go?
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Ferry Nankyu departs from Yamakawa Port for Nejime Port in the town of Minamiosumi. The route connects Yamakawa and Nejime. Please check the official website for schedules and cancellations.
Can I walk to the port from the station?
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It takes about 35 minutes on foot from JR Yamakawa Station to the port. By car, it is about 15 minutes from Ibusuki IC.
Can I shop or eat near the port?
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Michi-no-Eki Yamakawako "Katsuo Kaido" (a roadside station with shops and food) has opened near Yamakawa Fishing Port. Since it is right by the port, you can stop in before or after boarding.
Are there places to stay nearby?
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There are 5 family-friendly accommodations within 5 km. The closest is Ibusuki Onsen Ibusuki Phoenix Hotel, about 1.9 km away, and Ibusuki Royal Hotel is about 2.3 km away.