Ishigaki to Iriomote ferry, Ohara Port: timetable, fares, last boat
Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF) run this route. The crossing takes 40 to 45 minutes. The first boat leaves Ishigaki at 07:30; the last boat back leaves Ohara at 17:10.
Next boats
| 07:30 | Anei backup sailing, runs only if Uehara is cancelled |
| 07:30 | YKF |
| 08:30 | Anei |
| 09:00 | YKF |
| 10:30 | YKF |
| 13:00 | Anei |
| 14:00 | YKF |
| 15:30 | YKF |
| 16:00 | Anei connecting bus Ohara to Uehara when the Uehara route is cancelled |
| 16:10 | YKF LAST |
| 08:30 | Anei backup sailing, runs only if Uehara is cancelled |
| 08:30 | YKF |
| 09:30 | Anei |
| 10:00 | YKF |
| 11:30 | YKF |
| 14:00 | Anei calls at Taketomi |
| 15:00 | YKF |
| 16:30 | YKF |
| 17:00 | Anei connecting bus Uehara to Ohara when the Uehara route is cancelled |
| 17:10 | YKF 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 | ¥2,520 | ¥4,880 | ¥1,290 | ¥2,500 |
| YKF | ¥2,520 | ¥4,880 | ¥1,290 | ¥2,500 |
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 Iriomote
Take the 07:30 boat and, assuming the longest printed crossing, you arrive by 08:15. The last boat back leaves at 17:10, so a day trip gives you up to 8 h 55 min. To combine islands in one day, use the island-hopping planner; for a ready-made day see the itineraries.
Day tours to Iriomote
Prefer not to plan the boats yourself? Some of these tours include the crossing; check each listing.
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 Ohara: 07:30 (runs only when the Uehara route is cancelled; connecting bus Ohara to Uehara), 08:30, 13:00, 16:00 (connecting bus Ohara to Uehara when the Uehara route is cancelled)
Ohara to Ishigaki: 08:30 (runs only when the Uehara route is cancelled; connecting bus Uehara to Ohara), 09:30, 14:00 (calls at Taketomi), 17:00 (connecting bus Uehara to Ohara when the Uehara route is cancelled)
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF) valid 2026-10-01 to 2027-02-28
Ishigaki to Ohara: 07:30, 09:00, 10:30, 14:00, 15:30, 16:10
Ohara to Ishigaki: 08:30, 10:00, 11:30, 15:00, 16:30, 17:10
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.
- Anei Kanko: timetable, fares, today's sailing status
- Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF): timetable, fares, today's sailing status
Other routes
Taketomi · Kohama · Kuroshima · Iriomote (Uehara Port) · Hatoma · Hateruma · Iriomote: Ohara or Uehara?
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Hoshizuna-no-hama (Star Sand Beach), Iriomote Island: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
