Ishigaki – Taketomi
Ferry to Okinawa
Ishigaki – Taketomi
Ferry to Okinawa
The Ishigaki Taketomi ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Yaeyama Kanko Ferry & Ishigaki Dream Tours. Ishigaki Taketomi ferries take around 15 minutes. The ferry costs between £9 and £45, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ishigaki to Taketomi.
The first Ishigaki Taketomi ferry typically departs from Ishigaki at around 07:30. The last ferry usually departs at 17:30.
The Ishigaki Taketomi ferry trip can take around 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 69 weekly sailings from Ishigaki to Taketomi provided by Yaeyama Kanko Ferry & Ishigaki Dream Tours. Timetables can change from season to season.
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry provide 65 sailings weekly. Ishigaki Dream Tours provide 7 sailings weekly.
Ishigaki Taketomi ferry prices typically range between £9* and £45*. The average price is typically £18*. The cheapest Ishigaki Taketomi ferry prices start from £9*. The average price for a foot passenger is £18*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Ishigaki to Taketomi is approximately 4.3 miles (6.9km) or 4 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Ishigaki and Taketomi.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Yaeyama Kanko Ferry & Ishigaki Dream Tours ferries between Ishigaki and Taketomi.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ishigaki to Taketomi 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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| Ishigaki - Taketomi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Japan | |
| Destination Country | Japan | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Ishigaki Dream Tours & Yaeyama Kanko Ferry | |
| Average Price | £16* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 10 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 69 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 15m | |
| First Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:30 | |
| Distance | 3 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.
Taketomi Island is a mecca of natural bliss; Kondoi Beach and Kajii Beach afford an endless stretch of natural beauty, maintaining their glorious aesthetics without the demands of modern tourism inflecting the landscape. Even at the height of summer the beaches remain fairly quiet – there is always room to put your towel and the cafes and shops lining the shore are rarely too busy. Away from the coastline, Taketomi Village offers an insight into the history of the island and Japan’s authentic architectural structures, exemplified by the narrow streets hosting single story houses. For further education into Taketomi’s past, Nagomi Tower is an impressive landmark, surrounded by unique rock formations and verdant foliage, creating an image that’s idiosyncratic to the region.
The island is fairly small so it can be covered almost entirely by foot.
