Ishigaki to Kohama ferry: timetable, fares, last boat
Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF) run this route. The crossing takes 25 to 30 minutes. The first boat leaves Ishigaki at 07:30; the last boat back leaves Kohama at 17:40.
Next boats
| 07:30 | YKF |
| 09:00 | YKF |
| 09:40 | Anei |
| 10:15 | YKF |
| 11:00 | Anei |
| 14:00 | YKF |
| 14:50 | Anei |
| 16:00 | YKF |
| 16:20 | Anei |
| 17:00 | YKF LAST |
| 08:10 | YKF |
| 09:40 | YKF |
| 10:20 | Anei |
| 10:55 | YKF |
| 11:40 | Anei |
| 14:40 | YKF |
| 15:30 | Anei |
| 16:40 | YKF |
| 17:00 | Anei |
| 17:40 | 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.
Fares
| Operator | Adult one way | Adult return | Child one way | Child return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anei | ¥1,720 | ¥3,340 | ¥870 | ¥1,680 |
| YKF | ¥1,720 | ¥3,340 | ¥870 | ¥1,680 |
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 Kohama
Take the 07:30 boat and, assuming the longest printed crossing, you arrive by 08:00. The last boat back leaves at 17:40, so a day trip gives you up to 9 h 40 min. To combine islands in one day, use the island-hopping planner.
Day tours to Kohama
Prefer not to plan the boats yourself? Some of these tours include the crossing; check each listing.
By operator
Anei Kanko valid 2026-10-01 to 2027-03-31
Ishigaki to Kohama: 09:40, 11:00, 14:50, 16:20
Kohama to Ishigaki: 10:20, 11:40, 15:30, 17:00
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF) valid 2026-10-01 to 2027-02-28
Ishigaki to Kohama: 07:30, 09:00, 10:15, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00
Kohama to Ishigaki: 08:10, 09:40, 10:55, 14:40, 16:40, 17:40
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.
- Anei Kanko: timetable, fares, today's sailing status
- Yaeyama Kanko Ferry (YKF): timetable, fares, today's sailing status
Other routes
Taketomi · Kuroshima · Iriomote (Ohara Port) · Iriomote (Uehara Port) · Hatoma · Hateruma · Iriomote: Ohara or Uehara?