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Okinawa Ferry Timetable Guide [2026] — Where to Check Schedules for All 16 Routes
Complete guide to checking Okinawa ferry and high-speed boat timetables for all 16 passenger routes. Yaeyama: Anei Kankou (aneikankou.co.jp) and YKF (yaeyama.co.jp) — seasonal schedules change April and October. Kerama: Zamami Village we... -
Okinawa Ferry Pet Guide [2026] — Bringing Dogs & Cats to the Islands, Route-by-Route Rules
Guide to bringing pets on Okinawa ferries and high-speed boats. Maruei Ferry (Kagoshima-Naha) has pet room (¥1,570, small dogs/cats/birds, air-conditioned). Yaeyama high-speed boats allow small pets in carriers on deck. Kerama ferries al... -
Yaeyama Island Hopping Guide [2026] — 7 Islands from Ishigaki, Model Courses & Ticket Strategy
Yaeyama Islands island hopping guide from Ishigaki. 7 islands accessible by high-speed boat: Taketomi (10 min ¥790), Kohama (25 min ¥1,400), Kuroshima (25 min ¥1,510), Iriomote Ohara (35 min ¥2,060), Iriomote Uehara (40 min ¥2,690), Hato... -
Okinawa Day Trip Islands Guide [2026] — Every Island Rated for Day-Trip Feasibility
Complete guide to day-trippable islands from Okinawa. From Naha: Tokashiki (35 min, 6hr stay), Zamami (60 min, 5-6hr), Aka (60 min), Kudaka (15 min from Azama, 6 sailings/day — easiest). From Ishigaki: Taketomi (10 min, 2-3hr, easiest), ... -
Okinawa Ferry Seasickness Guide [2026] — Route Roughness Ranking & 7 Proven Tips
Okinawa ferry seasickness guide with route-by-route roughness ranking. Roughest: Hateruma route (Level 5, open ocean 60-80 min), Daito route (Level 5, 13-15hr Pacific). Calmest: Taketomi (Level 1, 10 min sheltered), Ie Island (Level 1, 3... -
Okinawa Ferry Cancellation Guide [2026] — Route-by-Route Risk Ratings, Typhoon Tips & Backup Plans
Complete guide to Okinawa ferry cancellations by route. Hateruma route has the highest cancellation rate in Yaeyama. Wave height above 2-3m and wind speed above 15-20m/s typically trigger cancellations. High-speed boats cancel before fer... -
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...
