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Ishigaki to Iriomote ferry, Uehara Port: timetable, fares, last boat

Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF) run this route. The crossing takes 45 to 55 minutes. The first boat leaves Ishigaki at 07:30; the last boat back leaves Uehara at 17:15.

07:30first boat from Ishigaki

17:15last boat back

¥3,290adult one way

8 h 50 minlongest day on the island

Rough sea. Both operators say the Uehara and Hatoma routes run on open sea and are cancelled more often, especially with north winds in winter. On those days both run replacements through Ohara with a connecting bus to Uehara. See rough sea and typhoons and the Iriomote ferry overview.

Next boats

Ishigaki → Uehara
07:30	Anei
08:00	YKF
08:30	Anei
11:00	YKF
13:30	Anei
13:30	YKF
15:45	YKF via Hatoma
16:00	Anei LAST via Hatoma

Uehara → Ishigaki
08:30	Anei
09:00	YKF via Hatoma
09:30	Anei via Hatoma
12:00	YKF
14:30	Anei
14:30	YKF
17:05	YKF
17:15	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	¥3,290	¥6,370	¥1,650	¥3,200
YKF	¥3,290	¥6,370	¥1,650	¥3,200

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 08:25. The last boat back leaves at 17:15, so a day trip gives you up to 8 h 50 min. To combine islands in one day, use the island-hopping planner; for a ready-made day see the itineraries.

Hoshizuna-no-hama (Star Sand Beach), Iriomote Island

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

Day tours to Iriomote

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

GetYourGuideBarasu Island snorkeling and Yubu Island day trip from IshigakiDay trip from Ishigaki: Barasu Island snorkel and Yubu Island; check whether the ferry is included.from US$82 · 6 hoursSee dates and price on GetYourGuide →GetYourGuideIriomote mangrove SUP or canoe plus Yubu IslandMangrove paddle plus the Yubu Island buffalo cart in one day.from US$83 · 6 hoursSee dates and price on GetYourGuide →GetYourGuideIriomote mangrove river SUP or canoe tourPaddle a mangrove river by SUP or canoe with a guide.from US$50 · 2.5 hoursSee dates and price on GetYourGuide →

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 Uehara: 07:30, 08:30, 13:30, 16:00 (via Hatoma)
Uehara to Ishigaki: 08:30, 09:30 (via Hatoma), 14:30, 17:15

Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF) valid 2026-10-01 to 2027-02-28

Ishigaki to Uehara: 08:00, 11:00, 13:30, 15:45 (via Hatoma)
Uehara to Ishigaki: 09:00 (via Hatoma), 12:00, 14:30, 17:05

YKF prints 45 to 50 minutes direct, and 70 to 80 minutes on sailings via Hatoma.

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
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF): timetable, fares, today's sailing status

Other routes

Taketomi · Kohama · Kuroshima · Iriomote (Ohara Port) · Hatoma · Hateruma · Iriomote: Ohara or Uehara?

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Hoshizuna-no-hama (Star Sand Beach), Iriomote Island: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.