ACCESS
THE BASE KUROSHIMA is on Kuroshima,
an island off Sasebo in Nagasaki.
Cross the sea by ferry from Ainoura Port.
ROUTE
Sasebo
Ainoura Port
Ferry Kuroshima
Ainoura Port to Kuroshima Port About 50 minutes.
Kuroshima Port
TO AINOURA PORT
Travel from the Sasebo Station area to Ainoura Port.
From Sasebo Station, take a Saihi bus towards Ainoura Sanbashi via Hino; allow about 40–45 minutes.
Get off at Ainoura Sanbashi, close to the ferry terminal.
Times depend on the service and traffic; check the official journey planner.
There are two free parking areas near Ainoura Port.
You may leave your car during your stay; use an available space.
They may be full.
Follow local signs for entrances and permitted areas.
Port pins identify the ferry office or waiting room. Follow signs and staff instructions for the actual boarding point and vehicle entrance.
FERRY
Allow about 50 minutes. Always check the operator’s latest information before departure. Weather, extra sailings and replacement vessels may affect the timetable.
Reserve by phone in advance, from one month before sailing. Have the vehicle length on your registration certificate ready and report to the counter at least 30 minutes before departure. Confirm vehicle fares and availability with the operator.
Kuroshima Ferry — Kuroshima Office (Head Office) · 0956-56-2516Official information checked: 20 October 2026. Follow the links for current times and fares.
This notice is updated manually. Check the official source for today’s service status.
WELCOME HOUSE · VISITOR INFORMATION
A visitor information centre and local shop right beside the port.
The counter handles activities and bicycle rentals and provides island sightseeing information.
For help with transport, sightseeing or places to eat, feel free to ask at the counter.
8-4 Kuroshima-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki
09:00–17:00 (shop 10:00–16:00) / irregular closing days
Opening days and available services may change. Shiosai-go phone bookings are accepted 09:30–15:00.
Official information checked: 19 October 2026
ON THE ISLAND
From Kuroshima Port, allow about 20–30 minutes on foot or 4–5 minutes by car.
The accommodation does not provide a shuttle.
The house is down the slope to the right of Store Fujimura.
If arriving by car, you may use an empty space in front of the house, as shown in the photo below.
There are no assigned parking positions. Please keep access clear and avoid obstructing the shop.
Shop-related vehicles may also be parked here; use an available space.
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Port pins identify the ferry office or waiting room. Follow signs and staff instructions for the actual boarding point and vehicle entrance.
SHIOSAI-GO
A pre-booked service covering all of Kuroshima, available to visitors as well as residents.
Daily, except 29 December–1 January
Per ride: adults (junior high school and older) ¥350; children aged 3 through elementary school ¥180; under 3 free.
| Ride time (Japan time) | Booking deadline |
|---|---|
| 06:00–09:59 | By 12:00 noon the previous day |
| 10:00–15:29 | At least 30 minutes before the ride |
| 15:30–18:30 | By 12:00 noon the same day |
Please also observe the phone booking hours. Arrive at your pickup point five minutes before your booking.
Shiosai-go is a pre-booked transport service; green slow mobility describes a type of vehicle. Such vehicles are also used by Shiosai-go, but the vehicle pictured is not guaranteed.
Official Sasebo City guide (Japanese)Checked: 20 October 2026 / City guide updated: 15 July 2026
Shiosai-go is a pre-booked island transport service open to visitors.
You ride in a vehicle operated by a driver. Vehicles and available seats depend on bookings.
Contact Kuroshima Welcome House for reservations and how to use the service.
Green slow mobility is a self-drive rental service for exploring the island in a low-speed electric vehicle with a roof and open sides.
Kuroshima Welcome House currently offers this as a rental-only service.
Rental fee: ¥2,500 per hour
A valid ordinary car driving licence is required. Only one vehicle is available, so advance booking is recommended.
Electric-assist bicycles are available through Welcome House. Book by the previous day and bring identification.
Children’s bicycles also have electric assist and are suitable for children at least 120 cm tall.
Rental fee: ¥300 per hour for all types
Electric scooters are available through Welcome House. You need a valid licence permitting moped use and must complete a vehicle check and test ride. Rentals may be declined based on weather or the test ride. Ask the counter about availability.
Rental fee: ¥1,000 per hour
Shiosai-go is a pre-booked transport service; green slow mobility describes a type of vehicle. Such vehicles are also used by Shiosai-go, but the vehicle pictured is not guaranteed.
For rental reservations and enquiries at Kuroshima Welcome House, we recommend calling.
Email reservations may currently fail to arrive.
As our property is on a remote island, we review each request to confirm that we can accommodate your stay. An application is not a confirmed reservation. After approval, we provide payment instructions. Your booking is established when we send the reservation confirmation after verifying payment.