Ishigaki to Kuroshima 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 08:00; the last boat back leaves Kuroshima at 17:10.

Next boats

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

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 Kuroshima

Take the 08:00 boat and, assuming the longest printed crossing, you arrive by 08:30. The last boat back leaves at 17:10, so a day trip gives you up to 8 h 40 min. To combine islands in one day, use the island-hopping planner; for a ready-made day see the itineraries.

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

By operator

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

Ishigaki to Kuroshima: 08:00, 13:30, 16:00
Kuroshima to Ishigaki: 08:40, 14:10, 16:40

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

Ishigaki to Kuroshima: 08:30, 11:45, 16:30
Kuroshima to Ishigaki: 09:10, 12:25, 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.

Other routes

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

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Iko Pier, Kuroshima: Paipateroma, CC BY-SA 4.0.