Question 1

Which ferry companies sail in the Yaeyama Islands?

Accepted Answer

Anei Kanko: Ishigaki, Ohara (Iriomote), Kohama, Uehara (Iriomote), Taketomi, Hateruma, Kuroshima and Hatoma. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry: Ishigaki, Ohara (Iriomote), Kohama, Uehara (Iriomote), Taketomi, Kuroshima and Hatoma. Fukuyama Kaiun: Ishigaki and Yonaguni.

Question 2

Can I take my car on a ferry in the Yaeyama Islands?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Some sailings take cars, others foot passengers only. Ohara (Iriomote) to Taketomi, Taketomi to Kuroshima and Taketomi to Ishigaki are for foot passengers only.

Question 3

Do ferries in the Yaeyama Islands run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anei Kanko, Yaeyama Kanko Ferry and Fukuyama Kaiun sail all year round; some lines are seasonal. Taketomi to Kuroshima runs mid-May to mid-June.