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Getting to Yaeyama Islands

By air
  • 3 h
  • ¥ 5,000 - 12,000

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 over 20,000 yen; however, discount tickets are almost always available for around or under 10,000 yen.

By ferry

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.

Getting around

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, 1,240 yen by high speed boat from Ishigaki, every 1-2 hours

To Kuro Island:
30 minutes, 1,340 yen by high speed boat from Ishigaki, every 4 hours

To Hateruma Island:
60 minutes, 3,610 yen by high speed boat from Ishigaki, every 3 hours

Hotels around Yaeyama Islands

Top rated on the Yaeyama Islands
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    • Little Mermaid Hotel Ishigakijima
      Mid-range
      Situated in Ishigaki Island and within 400 metres of Fusaki Beach, Little Mermaid Hotel Ishigakijima has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Built in 2019, this 3-star hotel is within 2.3 km of Shanishani Beach and 7.2 km of Yaeyama Museum. Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory is 5.5 km away and Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave is 6.5 km from the hotel. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Little Mermaid Hotel Ishigakijima features some rooms with sea views, and each room has a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for fishing, and car hire is available at this 3-star hotel. Tamatorizaki Observation Point is 27 km from Little Mermaid Hotel Ishigakijima, while Ishigaki Yaima Village is 5.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is New Ishigaki Airport, 18 km from the hotel.
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    • Guest House Yun Terrace
      Budget-friendly
      Located 1.1 km from Painuhama Artificial Beach, Guest House Yun Terrace offers 2-star accommodation in Ishigaki Island and features a terrace. With a shared lounge, the 2-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking is available on site. Tadahama Beach is 2.2 km from the guest house, while Maezato Beach is 3 km away. The nearest airport is New Ishigaki Airport, 13 km from Guest House Yun Terrace.
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    • Alaise De Bale Ishigaki
      Luxury
      Situated in Ishigaki Island, 90 metres from Idona Beach, Alaise De Bale Ishigaki features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at Alaise De Bale Ishigaki have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Alaise De Bale Ishigaki can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ishigaki Island, like hiking. Tamatorizaki Observation Point is 11 km from Alaise De Bale Ishigaki, while Yaeyama Museum is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is New Ishigaki Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.
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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 shared lounge, private parking and a terrace. With a garden, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. A safety deposit box is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are equipped with a game console. The rooms have bed linen. Tadahama Beach is 2.7 km from the hostel, while Yaeyama Museum is 300 metres from the property. The nearest airport is New Ishigaki Airport, 13 km from HOSTEL SunTerrace Ishigaki.
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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.
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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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    • 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 Hotelfs restaurant serves breakfast daily.
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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 specialities for breakfast, lunch and dinner. RYUKYU SHINTENCHI offers Okinawan-style Chinese dinner, while dinners at seasonal restaurant BEACHSIDE GRILL Kachi-bai features Ishigaki beef. Guests can also enjoy a drink at THE STAR BAR. 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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    • Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima
      Budget-friendly
      Situated in Ishigaki Island, 2.3 km from Painuhama Artificial Beach, Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is set less than 1 km from Yaeyama Museum, 26 km from Tamatorizaki Observation Point and 2.6 km from Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi. At Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Banna Park is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory is 5.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is New Ishigaki Airport, 15 km from Guest House Chura Cucule Ishigakijima.
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    • Minshuku Irayoi
      Budget-friendly
      Located in Ishigaki Island, 80 metres from Shiraho Beach, Minshuku Irayoi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 18 km from Tamatorizaki Observation Point, the ryokan with free WiFi is also 10 km away from Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Yaeyama Museum. Guest rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a TV. At Minshuku Irayoi, each room is fitted with air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Banna Park is 11 km from Minshuku Irayoi, while Ishigaki Yaima Village is 15 km away. The nearest airport is New Ishigaki Airport, 4 km from the ryokan.
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