Iriomote Uehara – Ishigaki
Ferries to Okinawa
Iriomote Uehara – Ishigaki
Ferries to Okinawa
There are around 4 daily and 26 weekly sailings from Iriomote Uehara to Ishigaki. This ferry crossing is available with
The earliest Iriomote Uehara Ishigaki ferry sailings typically depart Iriomote Uehara at around 09:00. The last ferry usually departs at 16:50.
The average duration of a Iriomote Uehara Ishigaki ferry is around 50m. The fastest sailings are approximately 50m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 4 daily sailings and up to 26 weekly ferry sailings from Iriomote Uehara to Ishigaki. These sailings are provided by Yaeyama Kanko Ferry. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Iriomote Uehara Ishigaki ferry prices typically range between $27.32* and $105.47*. The average price is typically $54.56*. The cheapest Iriomote Uehara Ishigaki ferry prices start from $27.1*. The average price for a foot passenger is $54.56*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Iriomote Uehara and Ishigaki is approximately 24.7 miles (39.8km) or 21.5 nautical miles.
Currently, cars are not allowed on ferries between Iriomote Uehara and Ishigaki.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Iriomote Uehara and Ishigaki with Yaeyama Kanko Ferry. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Iriomote Uehara Ishigaki ferries with Yaeyama Kanko Ferry. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Iriomote Uehara - Ishigaki Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Japan | |
| Destination Country | Japan | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Yaeyama Kanko Ferry | |
| Average Price | A$53* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 26 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 50m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:50 | |
| Distance | 21 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Surrounded on all sides by the baby-blue surf of the East China Sea, Ishigaki is the very definition of a paradise island. The second-largest of the volcanic Yaeyama islands in the southernmost reaches of Japan, Ishigaki is blessed with a rear-round warmth, rolling hills covered in lush swathes of tropical woodland, and broad stretches of gold-sand beaches that skirt along the coast. Despite its undeniable appeal, the island has managed to preserve its peaceful and laid-back atmosphere away from the bustle of tourism; it’s soothing soundtrack composed of nothing more than the hum of wildlife and the gentle lapping of waves upon the shore. The island’s rough-shaped coastline is pitted with bays perfect for watersports, with diving, snorkelling and surfing the most popular forms of recreational activity. With much of the surrounding sea protected by a national park, the stunning world beneath the waves thrives with rare marine life. Those who want to view the underwater scene without getting their feet wet can hop on a glass-bottomed boat in Kabira Bay instead. The region’s port is found in Ishigaki city on the south-western coast of the island. It is a lively facility of small jetties and piers neatly separated into small, square inlets that stretch across the seafront. The ferry terminal can be found on the edge of the city’s Misakicho district. It is a relatively large facility with plenty of passenger amenities including an indoor waiting hall; a pay-phone; vending machines selling food and drink; and a busy, on-site taxi-rank. Due to its central city location, travelling to and from the port is simple. Buses and coaches leave from stops directly outside the terminal and whisk passengers to the island’s main sightseeing spots, including the various beach-lined bays and the verdant slopes of Bannadake mountain. Though there are plenty of narrow, rural roads that weave across the heart of the island, the most accessible route for motorists unfamiliar with the local surroundings is the 390 highway. This long roadway passes by the island’s regional airport as it traces Ishigaki’s undulating southern coast. A host of ferry routes currently leave from the city port on a daily basis. Services hosted by Yaeyama Kanko Ferry and Ishigaki Dream Tours sail short journeys west to the ports of Ohara and Uehara on Iriomote Island, as well as to the islands of Taketomi, Kohama, Kuroshima and Hatoma.
