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Ishigaki to Hateruma ferry: timetable, fares, last boat

Anei Kanko runs this route. The crossing takes 60 to 90 minutes. The first boat leaves Ishigaki at 08:00; the last boat back leaves Hateruma at 16:20.

08:00first boat from Ishigaki

16:20last boat back

¥4,990adult one way

6 h 40 minlongest day on the island

Only Anei Kanko runs scheduled boats to Hateruma. Anei says the route is open ocean and cancels in high waves, sometimes for several days. Anei asks you to book the 08:00 sailing online by 18:00 the day before; on the large boat Paiji-ma 2 the trip can take 90 to 100 minutes.

Next boats

Ishigaki → Hateruma
08:00	Anei
14:30	Anei LAST

Hateruma → Ishigaki
09:50	Anei
16:20	Anei LAST

Highlighted: the next departure in Japan time. Tickets work only on the operator that sold them.

Each operator's tickets work only on its own boats; the shared ticket ended on 30 September 2020 (Anei Q&A, YKF Q&A). If you buy a return, come back with the same company. More on buying tickets.

Fares

Operator	Adult one way	Adult return	Child one way	Child return
Anei	¥4,990	¥9,670	¥2,500	¥4,850

Yen, incl. fuel surcharge. Adult = junior high school and up; child = elementary school. Infants ride free on an adult's lap (one per adult). The fuel surcharge changes, so check the operator before you travel.

How long you get on Hateruma

Take the 08:00 boat and, assuming the longest printed crossing, you arrive by 09:40. The last boat back leaves at 16:20, so a day trip gives you up to 6 h 40 min. To combine islands in one day, use the island-hopping planner; for a ready-made day see the itineraries.

Hateruma island guide
A recommended day, getting around, where to eat, tours

Day tours to Hateruma

Prefer not to plan the boats yourself? Some of these tours include the crossing; check each listing.

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Prices and inclusions are as the seller publishes them on its booking page; they change by date and season.

By operator

Anei Kanko valid 2026-10-01 to 2027-03-31

Ishigaki to Hateruma: 08:00, 14:30
Hateruma to Ishigaki: 09:50, 16:20

Anei prints 60 to 90 minutes. On the large high-speed boat Paiji-ma 2, it can take about 90 to 100 minutes.

Before you go

Allow at least 30 minutes for connections at Ishigaki Port and on each island (Anei).
Times can change within the period because of sea conditions. Check the operators' status pages on the day.
Coming from the airport? See airport to ferry terminal: ferries do not wait for late flights.
Tickets, returns and luggage rules: Ishigaki ferry tickets.

Sources, checked 3 Nov 2026

Anei Kanko: timetable, fares, today's sailing status

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Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Nishihama Beach, Hateruma Island: Paipateroma, CC BY-SA 4.0.