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 ¥730. No reservation needed for passengers (walk-on). Cars require online reservation at ferryyoyaku.iejima.org.
Ie Island, recognizable by its iconic flat-topped mountain “Tatchū” (Mt. Gusuku), is one of Okinawa’s easiest day trips. Just 30 minutes by ferry from Toguchi Port — the same area as Churaumi Aquarium — with affordable fares and frequent sailings.
Ferry Information
Operator: Ie Village Municipal Ferry
Vessels: Ferry Gusuku / Ferry Ieshima (626-700 passengers)
Journey: ~30 minutes
Fare: ¥730 one-way (adult)
Sailings: 4/day (up to 8-10 during Lily Festival in late April and summer)
Passengers: No reservation needed, first-come-first-served
Cars: Online reservation required (ferryyoyaku.iejima.org)
Lily Festival
The Ie Island Lily Festival (late April – early May) features approximately 1 million Easter lilies in bloom. Extra ferry sailings are added during this period.
- Q. Can I rent a bicycle on Ie Island?
Yes, rental bicycles and electric scooters are available at the port. The island can be explored in 2-3 hours by bicycle.
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Ie Island Ferry operates between Toguchi Port and Ie Port, connecting Okinawa’s main island to Ie Island in just 30 minutes. The Ie Village Municipal Ferry runs approximately 4 round trips daily, with additional services during the Lily Festival season (April–May) when the island attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to see one million Easter lilies in bloom.
Fares are very affordable at ¥720 one-way for adults, making Ie Island one of the most budget-friendly day trip destinations from Okinawa’s main island. Vehicles can also be transported on the ferry, though reservations are recommended during peak periods. The island’s iconic landmark, Mt. Gusuku (Ie Island Tacchu), is visible from the ferry as you approach, rising 172 meters above the flat island terrain.
