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Ferries Between Islands
Ferries are a scenic and enjoyable way to travel between the islands of Okinawa
A vast network of ferries connects the many beautiful islands that make up Okinawa. Flights serve some of the larger islands, but for many of the smaller islands, access is by boat. Most major routes have both regular and express services, and fares are typically cheaper than flying (when flying is an option). Note that not all services operate daily, and service frequency can vary from season to season, so always check timetables in advance. It is also important to bear in mind that weather conditions can have a strong impact on ferry services and travel times. Treat all travel times as estimates and check for schedule changes during poor weather.
*As of September 2024
From Okinawa’s main island
Ports on the main island
Tomari Wharf Passenger Terminal (Tomarin), Naha City MAP
Naha Wharf, Naha City MAP
Heshikiya Port, Uruma City MAP
Azama Port, Nanjo City MAP
Motobu Port, Motobu Town MAP
Toguchi Port, Motobu Town MAP
Unten Port, Nakijin Village MAP
Naha (“Tomarin” Tomari Wharf Passenger Terminal)
| Island | Port | Service Type & Travel Time | More Information |
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| Tokashiki Port |
Express ferry: 40 min Regular ferry: 1 hr 10 min |
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| Zamami Port (via Aka Island) |
Express ferry: 50 min–1 hr 10 min Regular ferry: 2 hr |
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| Aka Port |
Express ferry: 50 min Regular ferry: 1 hr 30 min |
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| Kanegusuku Port |
Regular ferry: 3 hr *3 hr 30 min if calling at Tonaki Island |
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| Tonaki Port | Regular ferry: 1 hr 55 min | ||
| Aguni Port | Regular ferry: 2 hr | ||
| N/A |
Regular ferry: 15 hr *Between Kita-Daito Island and Minami-Daito Island: 1 hr |
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Uruma (Heshikiya Port) to Tsuken Island (Tsuken Port)
Express ferry: 30 min
Regular ferry: 1 hr
View fees and schedule *only in Japanese
*Click here for Tsuken Island area Information.
Nanjo (Azama Port) to Kudaka Island (Kudaka Port)
Express ferry: 15 min
Regular ferry: 25 min
*Click here for Kudaka Island area Information.
Motobu (Motobu Port) to Ie Island (Ie Port)
Regular ferry: 30 min
*Click here for Ie Island area Information.
Motobu (Toguchi Port) to Minna Island (Minna Port)
Express ferry: 15 min
View fees and schedule *only in Japanese
*Click here for Minna Island area Information.
Nakijin (Unten Port)
| Island | Port | Service Type & Travel Time | More Information |
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| Maedomari Port | Regular ferry: 1 hr 20 min | ||
| Nakata Port | Regular ferry: 55 min |
From Miyako Island
Hirara Port to Tarama Island (Tarama Port)
Regular ferry: 2 hr 5 min
View fees and schedule *only in Japanese
*Click here for Tarama Island area Information.
Shimajiri Port to Ogami Island (Ogami Port)
Regular ferry: 15 min
View fees and schedule *only in Japanese
*Click here for Ogami Island area Information.
From Ishigaki Island
Ishigaki Port
| Island | Port | Service Type & Travel Time | More Information |
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| Taketomi Port | Express ferry: 15 min |
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| Kohama Port | Express ferry: 30 min |
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| Kuroshima Port | Express ferry: 30 min |
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| Hateruma Port | Express ferry: 1hr | ||
| Hatoma Port | Express ferry: 45 min |
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| Ohara Port | Express ferry: 40 min |
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| Uehara Port | Express ferry: 50 min |
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| N/A | N/A | Tours to Aragusuku Island depart from Ishigaki Port, but no regular ferry service serves the island. | |
| Kubura Port | Regular ferry: 4hr |
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