Routes & Operators
Hankyu Ferry keeps Yamato off Shinmoji–Kobe through 6 June 2027
Hankyu Ferry’s English notice of 2 November 2026 extends the maintenance suspension of Yamato on the Shinmoji–Kobe route from 6 October 2026 through 6 June 2027. The schedule after 7 June 2027 is undecided. Cancellation fees are waived for reservations made until 7 December 2026.
Source: Hankyu Ferry (opens in a new tab)
Hankyu Ferry’s English notice, dated 2026/11/02, says Yamato is suspended for maintenance and that restoration is expected to take a considerable amount of time. The suspension period is 6 October 2026 to 6 June 2027. The affected vessel is Yamato, on the Shinmoji–Kobe route.
For boarding reservations made until 7 December 2026, the cancellation fee will be waived. The schedule for operations after 7 June 2027 is undecided. The company said it will post that schedule on its website once it is set.