How to travel from Matsumoto to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Matsumoto and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,976km (1,228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yaeyama Islands → Matsumoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥34,225($250)
Multiple operators
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane and ferry
Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥54,075($395)
Multiple operators
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration8h 30m
- Flight time6h 25m
- Typical cost¥69,135($505)
Multiple operators
Train to Nagano, plane and ferry
Take the train to Nagano and then to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥49,010($360)
Multiple operators
Train to Nagano, plane and ferry
Take the train to Nagano then Ueno and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥42,300($310)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥34,225 ($250) and will take around 7h 20m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,976km (1,228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,890km (1,175 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Matsumoto and Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx ¥34,225 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥34,225 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 7h 20m.
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.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥34,225 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 20m | ¥34,225($250) | 4 times a day | 1,976km (1,228 miles) |
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane and ferry | 7h 55m | ¥54,075($395) | 4 times a day | 2,255km (1,401 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 8h 30m | ¥69,135($505) | 4 times a day | 3,642km (2,263 miles) |
Train to Nagano, plane and ferry | 8hrs | ¥49,010($360) | 4 times a day | 2,524km (1,568 miles) |
Train to Nagano, plane and ferry | 8h 25m | ¥42,300($310) | 4 times a day | 2,412km (1,499 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsumoto and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Airports near Yaeyama Islands
The following major airports near Yaeyama Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Painushima Ishigaki Airport (ISG)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Yaeyama Islands
Shimojishima Airport (SHI)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yaeyama Islands
Miyako Airport (MMY)
- Distance
- 155km (96 miles) from Yaeyama Islands