Yaeyama Islands: Getting there and around

From/To:

ANA, JAL and Solaseed operate frequent flights between Naha Airport on Okinawa Honto and New Ishigaki Airport on Ishigaki Island, the transportation hub of the Yaeyama Islands. Flight duration is one hour. Regular one way fares are around 30,000 yen; however, discount tickets are usually available for around 10,000 to 19,000 yen.

Airfares from Okinawa to Ishigaki over the next 30 days July 15, 2025 - August 13, 2025

Airline	Lowest fare	Average lowest fare
JTA (JAL)	9,714 yen	12,430 yen
ANA Wings	11,680 yen	12,859 yen
Solaseed	8,840 yen	11,723 yen
JAL	11,680 yen	14,296 yen

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Ferry operation between Naha and Ishigaki was discontinued in 2008.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Ferries connect Ishigaki Island to the other Yaeyama Islands, with Yonaguni and Hateruma also enjoying air connections. Please visit our Ishigaki, Iriomote, Taketomi and Yonaguni island pages for information on how to get to and around the respective islands. Below are access details for some other islands in the Yaeyama island group. Prices refer to one way journeys:

To Kohama Island:
30 minutes, 1,560 yen by high speed boat from Ishigaki, every 1-2 hours

To Kuro Island:
30 minutes, 1,680 yen by high speed boat from Ishigaki, every 4 hours

To Hateruma Island:
60 minutes, 4,530 yen by high speed boat from Ishigaki, 2-3 per day

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English

New Ishigaki Airport
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Japanese

Budget:

- Seven Colors Ishigakijima
  Luxury
  
  Located in Ishigaki Island, 14 km from Tamatorizaki Observation Point, Seven Colors Ishigakijima provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy sea views. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a balcony. Each room comes with a coffee machine, while certain rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave and a stovetop. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Yaeyama Museum is 39 km from Seven Colors Ishigakijima, while Sangosho no Umi Kara is 18 km away. New Ishigaki Airport is 27 km from the property.
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- Lulaliya
  Budget-friendly
  
  Set in Ishigaki Island, 300 metres from Kabira Bay, Lulaliya features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. The bed and breakfast has a barbecue and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Lulaliya features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a shared lounge at the property. Sukuji Beach is 1.9 km from Lulaliya, while Yonehara Beach is 5 km away. The nearest airport is New Ishigaki Airport, 13 km from Lulaliya.
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- Joya
  Mid-range
  
  Set in Ishigaki Island in the Ishigaki Region, 200 metres from Kabira Bay, Joya features a sun terrace. Free private parking is available on site. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath. Joya features free WiFi. There is a shared lounge at the property. Sukuji Beach is 1.9 km from Joya, while Yonehara Beach is 5 km away. New Ishigaki Airport is 13 km from the property.
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- Hotel Patina Ishigakijima
  Mid-range
  
  A 7-minute walk from Ishigaki Port Ricoh Ferry Terminal and a 3-minute drive from the beach, Hotel Patina Ishigakijima offers cosy rooms with hardwood floors, free internet and a private balcony. Free parking is available on site. The air-conditioned rooms at Patina Hotel include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Guests can enjoy watching the flat-screen TV with a fresh cup of tea. A free-use washing machine and coin-operated dryer are provided, as are free-use bicycles. Free wireless internet and 2 computers with free internet access are offered in the lobby. Massages can be requested for an extra cost. Ishigakijima Patina Hotel�fs restaurant serves breakfast daily.
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- Ishigaki Sunset Cove
  Luxury
  
  Situated on the secluded West Coast of Central Ishigaki Island, 18km from Ishigaki City, 5km from Yonehara Beach, Ishigaki Sunset Cove is set along the beach and rooms with free WiFi access. Among the various facilities of this property are an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. At the resort, the rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. The units at Ishigaki Sunset Cove come with a seating area. An alternating Western or Japanese breakfast is available daily at the property. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and a limited number of rental cars are available at Ishigaki Sunset Cove. Tamatorizaki Observation Point is 5 km from the resort, while Kabira Bay is 10 km away. The nearest airport is New Ishigaki Airport, 10 km from Ishigaki Sunset Cove. A Western breakfast is available daily at the property. A rental car is essential for mobility on the island. We have rentals available at the hotel, please inquire.
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- Glamping Resort Yokabushi
  Luxury
  
  Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Glamping Resort Yokabushi offers accommodation in Ishigaki Island, 400 metres from Tamatorizaki Observation Point. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV is offered. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the mountain or pool. Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include slippers and a hairdryer. The resort also offers free use of bicycles. Ishigaki Sunset Beach is 9 km from Glamping Resort Yokabushi, while Yonehara Beach is 10 km from the property. New Ishigaki Airport is 11 km away.
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- Guest House Suntoru
  Budget-friendly
  
  Guest House Suntoru, a property with a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge, is set in Ishigaki Island, 7.8 km from Yaeyama Museum, 20 km from Tamatorizaki Observation Point, as well as 7 km from Maezato Park. This 1-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, units come with a desk and a shared bathroom. Ishigaki Dam is 7.2 km from the guest house, while Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave is 7.7 km from the property. New Ishigaki Airport is 7 km away.
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- FUSAKI BEACH RESORT HOTEL & VILLAS
  Luxury
  
  Just a minute's walk from Fusaki Beach, FUSAKI BEACH RESORT HOTEL & VILLAS features pools, 4 restaurants and aroma healing spa treatments. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The resort provides yoga lessons and various marine activities, such as snorkelling and canoeing, at a surcharge. An on-site gift shop and market is available for guest's convenience. The hotel offers airport shuttle service to and from New Ishigaki Airport free of charge, while free public parking is available at the resort. Rooms at FUSAKI BEACH RESORT HOTEL & VILLAS come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, toothbrush sets and free toiletries. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and electric kettle. Restaurant ISHIGAKI BOLD KITCHEN serves buffet dishes including local specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ryukyu SHINTENCHI is a fusion restaurant that combines the roots of the traditional Ryukyu (Okinawa) cuisine with a fresh new feeling. BEACHSIDE GRILL Kachi-bai offers all-you-can-eat American style barbeque. All items will be brought out to you one after another. Ishigaki Airport is a 35-minute drive from the property, while Ishigaki Harbour is located within a 15-minute driving distance. Kannonzaki Lighthouse can be found within a 6-minute walk.
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- HOSTEL SunTerrace Ishigaki
  Budget-friendly
  
  Situated in Ishigaki Island, 1.3 km from Painuhama Artificial Beach, HOSTEL SunTerrace Ishigaki features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Yaeyama Museum. A shared bathroom is provided in the rooms, while certain rooms are equipped with a game console. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Nantominzoku Museum, Euglena Mall and 730 Monument. New Ishigaki Airport is 13 km from the property.
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- Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima
  Budget-friendly
  
  Situated within 2.4 km of Painuhama Artificial Beach and less than 1 km of Yaeyama Museum, Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Ishigaki Island. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hostel features some rooms that have a safety deposit box, and rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima include 730 Monument, Euglena Mall and Nantominzoku Museum. New Ishigaki Airport is 15 km from the property.
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