Busan ferry terminal

Busan to Shimonoseki Ferry: Cabins, Costs, and Everything Nobody Tells You

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Busan port skyline and terminal buildings at night viewed from the Seonghee ferry deck

Flying from Busan to Japan takes about an hour. But when you are traveling with a baby and more luggage than most airlines allow, that hour starts to feel like a gamble. I took the Busan to Shimonoseki ferry instead — an overnight crossing that leaves South Korea at 9:00 PM and pulls into western … Read more

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Time at Busan Ferry Terminal

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Busan Port International Passenger Terminal exterior with outdoor parking lot and a Fukuoka-bound ferry visible at the berth

If you are planning to travel from South Korea to Japan without flying, the ferry from Busan is one of the best ways to do it. Three overnight routes connect Busan directly to Shimonoseki, Fukuoka, and Osaka, and they all depart from one place: Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, commonly known as the Busan ferry … Read more