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 website (vill.zamami.okinawa.jp) for Queen Zamami and Ferry Zamami. Tokashiki Village website for Marine Liner and Ferry Tokashiki. Kumejima: Kume Shosen (kumeline.com). Ie Island: Iejima Village (iejima.org). KOJ jetfoil from May 2026 at ko-jet.com. Schedules change 2-4 times per year. Always check 1 week before and the day before travel.
Okinawa’s ferry timetables are scattered across dozens of operator websites, each with different formats and update cycles. This guide collects every timetable source for all 16 passenger routes in one place.
Yaeyama Islands (from Ishigaki Port)
Anei Kankou (aneikankou.co.jp): Taketomi, Kohama, Kuroshima, Iriomote Ohara/Uehara, Hatoma, Hateruma. Timetable on homepage. Seasonal schedule changes in April and October. Winter: Uehara route significantly reduced.
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry / YKF (yaeyama.co.jp): Same routes except Hateruma (Anei only). Compare both operators for the most convenient departure time.
Kerama Islands (from Naha Tomari Port)
Zamami/Aka route: Zamami Village website (vill.zamami.okinawa.jp) — “Access” page. Queen Zamami (fast) and Ferry Zamami have separate schedules. Dock maintenance periods affect availability.
Tokashiki route: Tokashiki Village website (vill.tokashiki.okinawa.jp). Marine Liner (fast) and Ferry Tokashiki.
Kumejima
Kume Shosen (kumeline.com): Ferry Ryukyu and New Kumeshima alternate. Some sailings stop at Tonaki Island. Check for direct vs stopping services.
Kumejima Ocean Jet (KOJ): Launching May 1, 2026. Naha-Kumejima in 82 min. Timetable at ko-jet.com.
Northern Routes
Ie Island: Iejima Village (iejima.org). Toguchi Port, 4 daily sailings (more during Lily Festival in late April).
Minna Island: Minna Kaien. Toguchi Port. Summer: up to 10+ sailings. Winter: reduced, possible dock maintenance with tiny substitute boat.
Iheya / Izena: Village websites. From Unten Port.
Other Routes
Tarama: Tarama Kaiun. Hirara Port (Miyako), 1 daily (no Sunday service).
Aguni: Aguni Village website. 1 daily round trip.
Daito Islands: Daito Kaiun. Irregular monthly schedule (4-5 round trips/month).
Kagoshima-Okinawa: Maruei Ferry (aline-ferry.com) and Marix Line (marixline.com). Alternating daily, ~25 hours.
Tips for Checking Timetables
Schedules change 2-4 times per year. Always check one week before and the day before your trip. For real-time cancellation updates, follow operators on X (Twitter) — Anei Kankou posts by 6-7 AM daily.
- Q. Do I need to book in advance?
Yaeyama high-speed boats: no reservation needed — buy at the counter. Kerama fast boats: reservation recommended (essential during GW/summer). Kumejima ferry: reservations possible.
- Q. Are timetable PDFs available?
Anei Kankou and Kume Shosen publish PDFs on their websites. Zamami Village also distributes PDFs.
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