Experience a serene and heartfelt farewell on the beautiful sea of Miyazaki.
At Matau Marine Service, we are dedicated to helping families fulfill their loved ones’ wishes with sincerity and care.
We will safely and comfortably guide you to the designated scattering point, ensuring a meaningful and memorable ceremony.
PLAN
Plan List
Charter Ocean Scattering Cruise
With Passenger Boarding
A private plan for families and close friends to participate together.
You can select your preferred date, time, and scattering location.
A Certificate of Scattering will be issued afterward.
Capacity: Up to 12 passengers
Proxy Ocean Scattering
Without Passenger Boarding
Our professional staff will respectfully conduct the scattering on your behalf.
This plan is ideal for those who cannot board due to physical conditions, travel distance, or other reasons.
A Certificate of Scattering will also be issued after completion.
Pet Ocean Scattering
With Passenger Boarding
We offer ocean scattering services for beloved pets—precious members of your family.
More families are now choosing this natural and peaceful farewell.
We sincerely accommodate such wishes with the same level of care as for human ceremonies.
Available as either a Charter or Proxy Scattering Plan.
FLOW
Process of Ocean Scattering
Inquiry ~ Crushed Bone
Please contact us by phone to inquire or apply for our services.
We will discuss details such as the number and condition of the remains, preferred scattering point, and specific requests.
After confirming all details, we provide a quotation tailored to your needs.
For Charter Scattering
We will arrange a tentative date and time based on your preferences.
For Proxy Scattering
The date is determined by our schedule; please understand this in advance.
After the consultation, we will prepare a detailed quotation based on the discussed contents.
Once you agree to the proposal, the contract will be finalized upon submission of documents and payment.
We will then arrange the transfer and preparation of the remains (including powdering).
On the Day of the Ceremony
Meeting Point：Aburatsu Port, Nichinan City, Miyazaki
Meeting Time：15 minutes before departure
＊If the location is difficult to find, we will meet you and escort you to the site.
Attire：
・Casual clothing (formal wear is not allowed).
・Comfortable shoes such as sneakers (heels or dress shoes are prohibited for safety reasons).
※If weather or sea conditions change suddenly, the cruise may be suspended for safety.
※No additional fee will be charged if the ceremony continues on another day.
The vessel will anchor at your requested location.
If seasickness or weather conditions pose risks, the captain may decide to return for safety reasons.
- Opening bell (three chimes)
- Words from the officiant
- Prayer for the sea
- Scattering, floral offering, and pouring of sake or favorite drinks
- Moment of silence (two chimes)
- “Ceremony of the Sea” — three ceremonial ship circles and a long horn blast
- Closing words by the officiant
- 水葬の儀（葬送式）は船乗りが行う儀式を基に執り行います。内容はお客様のご要望に合わせて変更できます。
- 献酒につきましては日本酒に限らず、飲料であればなんでも可能です。故人様のお好きだった飲み物をお故人様にてご自由にお持ち込み下さい。
- 宗教者（僧侶様、斎主様、神父様、牧師様など）をご同行していただくことも可能です。（お客様にてご手配をお願い致します）
The ceremony is based on maritime memorial traditions and can be customized to your wishes.
You may bring any beverage—not limited to sake—for the offering.
Religious leaders (monks, priests, pastors, etc.) may accompany the ceremony upon your arrangement.(Please make the necessary arrangements on your own.)
After returning, the ceremony concludes at the port.
You will receive a Certificate of Scattering, memorial photos, and a digital backup CD.
Scattering Points
Boarding Locations
Aburatsu Port – Matau Marine Service Boarding Point
〒887-0001 11 Aburatsu, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
PRICE
Plan Prices
Charter Scattering Plan Prices
Private Cruise with Passenger Boarding
- Fishing Boat: Up to 7 or 9 guests
- Children under 12 years old are counted as two children for one adult.Infants under 1 year old are not included in the total passenger count.
| Scattering Points | Price | Number of people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MY1 | Off the coast of Aburatsu Port | ¥240,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY2 | Off the coast of Sotourazaki | ¥240,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY3 | Off the coast of Mizushima | ¥245,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY4 | Off the coast of Tsukishima | ¥247,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY5 | Off the coast of Kojima | ¥250,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY6 | Off the coast of Udo Shrine | ¥255,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY7 | Off the coast of Toi Cape | ¥259,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY8 | Off the coast of Moai Cape | ¥260,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY9 | Off the coast of Uchi-umi | ¥262,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY10 | Off the coast of Aoshima | ¥264,000 | Up to 9 people |
| MY11 | Off the coast of Miyazaki Airport | ¥267,000 | Up to 7 people |
| MY12 | Off the coast of Sata Cape | ¥416,000 | Up to 7 people |
| MY13 | Off the coast of Tanegashima (North) | ¥482,000 | Up to 7 people |
| MY14 | Off the coast of Magejima | ¥537,000 | Up to 7 people |
Proxy Scattering Plan Prices
Without Passenger Boarding / Private Service
| Scattering Points | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| MY1 | Off the coast of Aburatsu Port | ¥53,000 |
| MY2 | Off the coast of Sotourazaki | ¥103,000 |
| MY3 | Off the coast of Mizushima | ¥108,000 |
| MY4 | Off the coast of Tsukishima | ¥114,000 |
| MY5 | Off the coast of Kojima | ¥116,000 |
| MY6 | Off the coast of Udo Shrine | ¥127,000 |
| MY7 | Off the coast of Toi Cape | ¥129,000 |
| MY8 | Off the coast of Moai Cape | ¥131,000 |
| MY9 | Off the coast of Uchi-umi | ¥137,000 |
| MY10 | Off the coast of Aoshima | ¥142,000 |
| MY11 | Off the coast of Miyazaki Airport | ¥146,000 |
| MY12 | Off the coast of Sata Cape | ¥284,000 |
| MY13 | Off the coast of Tanegashima (North) | Price negotiable |
| MY14 | Off the coast of Magejima | Price negotiable |
Items Included in the Plan Price
| Bone Pulverization Fee | Cremated remains are processed into fine powder using a specialized bone pulverization machine. (Includes hexavalent chromium neutralization and safe environmental treatment for one set of remains.) |
| Accompaniment by Professional Staff | A licensed captain familiar with the designated sea area and a marine scattering ceremony producer will be on board. We provide full support to ensure a safe and heartfelt sea scattering experience. |
| Offering Flowers | Includes flower petals for offerings — approximately enough for three passengers. |
| Sea Scattering Ceremony – “Water Funeral Ritual” | Our sea scattering service places great importance on honoring the deceased. We perform a non-religious ceremony that respects all faiths and traditions. |
| Vessel Usage Fee | Includes fuel and vessel operation costs. |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | Includes insurance, essential equipment (life jackets, ceremonial tools, etc.), operation-related documents, and preparation work such as sealing ashes in water-soluble bags. |
| Disposal of Used Urns and Containers | Covers disposal fees for empty urns and containers. If preferred, these can be returned to the family. |
| Sea Scattering Record ※1 | Includes GPS location data of the vessel and photographs taken during the ceremony. |
| Certificate of Sea Scattering ※2 | Indicates the exact coordinates of the scattering point. You may visit the same point later for a memorial cruise. |
| Data Backup CD | Contains all original digital data (photos, GPS information, etc.) for viewing or printing on your computer.※1※2 |
Items Not Included in the Plan Price
Additional fees will be charged in the following cases:
| When the cremated remains contain moisture and drying treatment is required for pulverization (For example, ashes that were previously interred in a grave or have been stored for a long period after cremation) | ¥2,200 per set of remains |
| When there are multiple sets of remains to be processed | ¥22,000 per additional set |
| When the cremated remains contain foreign materials that must be removed before pulverization (For example, ashes containing stones or remains from exhumed burials) | ¥5,500 to ¥11,000 per set of remains |
As a full member of the Japan Marine Scattering Association (JMSA),
we strictly adhere to the official guidelines for sea scattering ceremonies.
Through respectful and well-managed operations, we are committed to providing a safe and memorable farewell for our clients and their loved ones.
All cremated remains handled by our company for scattering or pulverization undergo proper heavy metal neutralization and environmental safety processing.
This ensures full compliance with environmental standards, allowing us to perform sea scattering ceremonies that are both dignified and environmentally responsible.
CONTACT
Reservations & Inquiries
For reservations or inquiries about ocean scattering, cruising, or fishing, please contact us by phone.
Feel free to reach out — we’re happy to assist you.
Inquiries by Phone
TEL : 0987-55-1666
Phone Hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Open year-round)