The distance between Hachinohe and Yaeyama Islands is around 2,630km (1,635 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Yaeyama Islands by plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yaeyama Islands → Hachinohe if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
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Take the train to Shin-Aomori then fly from Aomori (AOJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
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Take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
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Take the train to Morioka and then to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
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Take the train to Shin-Aomori and then to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
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There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Yaeyama Islands by plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥53,115 ($390) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥184,405 ($1,345).
The distance between Hachinohe and Yaeyama Islands is around 2,630km (1,635 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,435km (1,513 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Hachinohe and Yaeyama Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx ¥184,405 ($1,345).
The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥53,115 ($390) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 6h 60m.
The closest major airport to Yaeyama Islands is Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG) (ISG) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Yaeyama Islands. Shimojishima Airport (SHI) (SHI) and Miyako Airport (MMY) (MMY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around ¥184,405 ($1,345).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 6h 60m | ¥184,405($1,345) | 4 times a day | 2,630km (1,635 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 45m | ¥69,955($510) | 4 times a day | 2,699km (1,677 miles) |
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane and ferry | 8h 40m | ¥63,660($465) | once daily | 3,278km (2,037 miles) |
Train to Morioka, plane and ferry | 8h 60m | ¥53,115($390) | 4 times a day | 2,713km (1,686 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane and ferry | 8h 25m | ¥57,085($415) | every 20 mins | 2,718km (1,689 miles) |
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Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
The following major airports near Yaeyama Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.