🚢 July Fare Reorganization Notice, How to Use Fukuoka Ferries Economically (July Fukuoka Ferry Guide)
Hello. This is TRAVELWING . We would like to inform customers planning a summer vacation using the Busan-Fukuoka ferry about the tax and fuel surcharge increases applicable starting with departures in July 2026.
Starting with itineraries departing on July 1st, local departure taxes in Japan and ship FUEL SURCHARGE have changed simultaneously. This Tax & Fuel Surcharge Update applies equally to all customers departing in July. Please be sure to check the details of the revised fuel surcharges and port taxes in the summary box below and the main notice to prepare for your enjoyable trip to Fukuoka.
🚢 July Fukuoka Ferry Summary
✔️ Monthly Rate Restructuring Applied: departure tax and FUEL SURCHARGE Increased taxes and fuel costs applied per port of boarding due to changes in
✔️Check Fuel Surcharge & Port Tax (TAX): Round-trip from Busan: Ages 12 and older 74,000 KRW / Ages 11 and younger 70,500 KRW / Ages 5 and younger 62,000 KRW
✔️Check exact costs: Tax amounts may vary depending on the ticketing date and exchange rate fluctuations, so it is essential to verify the final amount when booking‼️
📌 Terminal Tax & Surcharge Details by Port
The increased taxes and fuel charges effective from July are categorized as follows, depending on the port of boarding and the one-way/round-trip itinerary. Please be sure to check the final reservation amount, as it is subject to slight fluctuations depending on the time of ticketing and exchange rates.
1. Tax and Fuel Cost Increase Busan Departure: Round Trip Total
This is the total tax and fuel cost per person for a round trip from Busan Port to Fukuoka.
- Ages 12 and up: 74,000 won
- Ages 11 and under: 70,500 won
- Ages 5 and under: 62,000 won
2. Tax and Fuel Cost Increase (Busan Port Departure: One-Way)
This is an item charged for a one-way journey departing from Busan.
- Ages 12 and up: 24,000 won
- Ages 11 and under: 23,000 won
- Ages 5 and under: 17,000 won
3. Tax and Fuel Cost Increase (Hakata Port Departure: One-Way)
This is an item charged for the one-way journey returning from Fukuoka (Hakata Port), Japan.
- Ages 12 and up: 50,000 won
- Ages 11 and under: 47,500 won
- Ages 5 and under: 45,000 won
📊 Quick Summary Table of Tax and Fuel Cost Increases at a Glance
| Classification (per person) | Ages 12 and up | Ages 11 and under | 5 years old and under |
| Round-trip total fare (Busan↔Hakata) | 74,000 won | 70,500 won | 62,000 won |
| Departure from Busan Port (one-way) | 24,000 won | 23,000 won | 17,000 won |
| Departure from Hakata Port (one-way) | 50,000 won | 47,500 won | 45,000 won |
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→🔗[Complete Guide to the Latest 2026 NEW CAMELLIA FERRY Lowest Price Bookings and Booking Methods]
❤️ Japan National Tax Agency (Official Information Page)👉 →🔗[Direct Link to Official Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tax Increase Notice]
✈️ Notice for Foreign Travelers: New Camellia Ferry Booking Guide
TRAVELWING supports special benefits exclusively for foreign independent travelers and a smart, simple payment system that allows you to use our services conveniently without the need for Korean mobile phone identity verification or adding our KakaoTalk channel. Please check the information below and start a more affordable trip to Fukuoka by booking NEW CAMELLIA FERRY !
🎁 Special Benefits & Events (Benefits Exclusive to International Customers)
✅ Official Website Sign-up Points: You can easily sign up with just your email address without any complex verification process, and immediately upon signing up NEW CAMELLIA FERRY 3,000 KRW discount points that can be used right away at the payment stage when booking.
✅ AI Photo Contest (AI Photo Contest Payback): a great photo or travel review TRAVELWING official website review board after boarding the ship. Foreign customers selected as top reviewers will be generously awarded large payback points that can be used like cash for their next trip.
💳 Easy Payment & Local Port Taxes (Foreign currency card ALL-INCLUSIVE ONE-STOP PAYMENT )
✅ All-Inclusive One-Stop Payment (Zero On-Site Payment Burden): TRAVELWING using an overseas credit card, covering the total amount including the Busan-Fukuoka round-trip BOARDING PASS, FUEL SURCHARGE, and port tax ALL-INCLUSIVE ONE-STOP PAYMENTmake
✅ No Cash Required at Hakata Port: There is no need to panic about running out of cash in front of the Yen-only ticket machines at Hakata Port Terminal in Japan. Complete all tax payments in advance and simply present your passport at the terminal counter on the day to quickly receive your boarding pass.
🛂 Checklist for International Passengers (Essential Pre-Board Checklist)
✅ Mandatory and Accurate Passport Information: TRAVELWING official website requires customers to manually enter their passport information when making a reservation . You must accurately enter your passport information when making a payment . Please check carefully, as boarding may be denied if the entered information does not match your actual passport details
✅ Email Confirmation Ticket: Once your reservation and payment are complete, a reservation confirmation (E-Ticket) will be sent to the email address you provided. You can conveniently check your inbox for presentation at the terminal counter and to verify your itinerary.
✅Mandatory Visit Japan Web (VJW) Registration: We strongly recommend registering your Visit Japan Web QR code in advance to streamline entry procedures in Japan in accordance with the latest standards as of 2026. By utilizing your waiting time at Busan Port to prepare ahead, you can significantly reduce the time required for immigration clearance upon arrival in Japan.
✍️ Editor's Travel Tip
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