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Hateruma Island Port Guide [2026] — Japan’s Southernmost Inhabited Island & Southern Cross
Hateruma Port is the only port on Hateruma Island, Japan's southernmost inhabited island. High-speed boats from Ishigaki take 60-80 min (¥4,070, Anei Kankou only, 2-3 sailings/day). Ferry Hateruma 2 operates on Tue/Thu/Sat (~2hr, ¥2,950,... -
Tokashiki Port Guide [2026] — Naha’s Closest Kerama Island, Aharen Beach Access
Tokashiki Port is the gateway to Tokashiki Island, the largest of the Kerama Islands. Ferry Tokashiki (~82 min, ¥1,690) and Marine Liner Tokashiki (~35 min, ¥2,530) depart from Naha Tomari Port. Village bus runs to Aharen Beach (~20 min)... -
Zamami Port Guide [2026] — Gateway to Furuzamami Beach & Whale Watching
Zamami Port is the main port of Zamami Island in the Kerama Islands. Ferry Zamami (~90-120 min, ¥2,900) and Queen Zamami high-speed boat (~50-82 min, ¥3,950) depart from Naha Tomari Port. Fares updated January 2026. Furuzamami Beach (Mic... -
Ie Island Ferry Guide [2026] — 30 Minutes from Motobu Port, Lily Festival & Mt. Gusuku
Ie Island is a 30-minute ferry ride from Toguchi Port in northern Okinawa. Ie Village operates 2 ferries (Ferry Gusuku / Ferry Ieshima, capacity 626-700) with 4 daily sailings (up to 8-10 during Lily Festival and summer). One-way fare ¥7... -
How to Get to Kerama Islands from Naha [2026] — Ferry & High-Speed Boat Guide
The Kerama Islands (Tokashiki, Zamami, Aka) are reachable from Naha's Tomari Port. Tokashiki: Ferry ~70min ¥1,690 or Marine Liner ~35min ¥2,530. Zamami/Aka: Ferry Zamami ~90-120min ¥2,900 or Queen Zamami ~50-70min ¥3,950 (fares updated J... -
Okinawa Ferry & High-Speed Boat Complete Route Guide [2026] — All 16 Routes with Fares
Okinawa has 16 passenger ferry and high-speed boat routes connecting the main island to remote islands. Major routes include Naha-Kumejima (Ferry 3.5hr ¥3,450 / KOJ Jetfoil 70min from May 2026), Naha-Kerama (ferry 90-120min / high-speed ... -
Ishigaki Port Ritō Terminal Guide [2026] — All 7 Island Routes, Fares & Access
Ishigaki Port Ritō Terminal (Euglena Ishigaki Port Ritō Terminal) is the ferry hub for the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa. High-speed boats operated by Anei Kankou and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry connect Ishigaki to Taketomi (10 min, ¥790), Kohama (... -
Tomarin Terminal Guide [2026] — Naha’s Ferry Terminal for Kerama, Kumejima & All Okinawa Islands
Tomarin is the passenger terminal building at Naha's Tomari Wharf — your starting point for all island ferries in Okinawa. This guide covers floor layout, ticket counters, the critical difference between South Pier and North Pier boardin... -
Naha to Kagoshima Ferry Guide [2026] — A-Line & Marix Line Routes, Fares & Amami Island Stops
The Naha-Kagoshima ferry is a 25-hour ocean voyage connecting Okinawa with mainland Japan via the Amami Islands. Two companies — A-Line (Marue Ferry) and Marix Line — alternate daily, stopping at Yoron, Okinoerabu, Tokunoshima, and Amami... -
Kerama Islands Complete Guide [2026] — Tokashiki, Zamami & Aka Island Access, Diving & Beaches
The Kerama Islands, designated as a National Park in 2014, are famous for "Kerama Blue" — some of the clearest waters in the world. Located just 40-82 minutes by high-speed boat from Naha, these islands offer world-class diving, snorkeli...
