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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 2018
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 Island
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Tokashiki Port |
Express ferry: 40 min Regular ferry: 1 hr 10 min |
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Zamami Island
|
Zamami Port (via Aka Island) |
Express ferry: 50 min–1 hr 10 min Regular ferry: 2 hr |
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Aka Island
|
Aka Port |
Express ferry: 50 min Regular ferry: 1 hr 30 min |
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Kume Island
|
Kanegusuku Port |
Regular ferry: 3 hr *3 hr 30 min if calling at Tonaki Island |
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Tonaki Island
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Tonaki Port | Regular ferry: 1 hr 55 min | |
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Aguni Island
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Aguni Port | Regular ferry: 2 hr | |
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Minami-Daito Island/Kita-Daito Island
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N/A |
Regular ferry: 15 hr *Between Kita-Daito Island and Minami-Daito Island: 1 hr |
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*View fees and schedules for travel Between Tokashiki Island, Zamami Island, and Aka Island here
Naha (Naha Wharf)
Ferries operate between Naha and Kagoshima from this port. Services call at Motobu, Yoron, Okinoerabu (Wadomari Port), Tokunoshima (Kametoku Port), and Amami (Naze Port). The total travel time is 25 hours.
A''LINE *only in Japanese
MARIX LINE *only in Japanese
Uruma (Heshikiya Port) to Tsuken Island (Tsuken Port)
Express ferry: 30 min
Regular ferry: 1 hr
View fees and schedule *only in Japanese
Nanjo (Azama Port) to Kudaka Island (Kudaka Port)
Express ferry: 15 min
Regular ferry: 25 min
Motobu (Toguchi Port) to Minna Island (Minna Port)
Express ferry: 15 min
View fees and schedule *only in Japanese
Nakijin (Unten Port)
| Island | Port | Service Type & Travel Time | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
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Iheya Island
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Maedomari Port | Regular ferry: 1 hr 20 min | |
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Izena Island
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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
Shimajiri Port to Ogami Island (Ogami Port)
Regular ferry: 15 min
View fees and schedule *only in Japanese
From Ishigaki Island
Ishigaki Port
| Island | Port | Service Type & Travel Time | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
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Taketomi Island
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Taketomi Port | Express ferry: 15 min |
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Kohama Island
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Kohama Port | Express ferry: 30 min |
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Kuroshima Island
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Kuroshima Port | Express ferry: 30 min |
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Hateruma Island
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Hateruma Port | Express ferry: 1hr | |
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Hatoma Island
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Hatoma Port | Express ferry: 45 min |
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Iriomote Island
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Ohara Port | Express ferry: 40 min |
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Iriomote Island
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Uehara Port | Express ferry: 50 min |
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Aragusuku Island
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N/A | N/A | Tours to Aragusuku Island depart from Ishigaki Port, but no regular ferry service serves the island. |
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Yonaguni Island
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Kubura Port | Regular ferry: 4hr |
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