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 35-70min), Ishigaki-Yaeyama Islands (7 routes), Motobu-Ie Island (30min ¥730), and Miyako-Tarama (2hr ¥2,510).
Okinawa Prefecture’s 16 passenger ferry routes connect the main island and remote islands across a vast oceanic territory. This guide covers every route with current fares, journey times, and booking information for 2026.
From Naha (Tomari Port)
Naha → Kumejima: Kumejima Ferry ~3.5hr, ¥3,450 | KOJ Jetfoil ~70min (launching May 2026)
Naha → Tokashiki: Ferry ~70min ¥1,690 | Marine Liner ~35min ¥2,530
Naha → Zamami/Aka: Ferry ~90-120min ¥2,900 | Queen Zamami ~50-70min ¥3,950
Naha → Aguni: New Ferry Aguni ~2hr, ¥3,470
Naha → Minami/Kita Daito: Cargo-passenger ship ~13-15hr, ¥5,790 (monthly schedule)
From Motobu
Motobu → Ie Island: Village ferry ~30min, ¥730 (no reservation needed, 4 sailings/day)
From Ishigaki
7 high-speed boat routes to Yaeyama Islands (see Ishigaki Port Guide for details).
FAQ
- Q. Which islands can I visit as a day trip from Naha?
Tokashiki, Zamami, Aka (Kerama Islands) and Ie Island (from Motobu) are the best day-trip options. Kumejima will become feasible with KOJ’s 70-minute jetfoil from May 2026.
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