How to travel from Niseko to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Yaeyama Islands is around 2,880km (1,790 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 9h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Niseko 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 → Niseko if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration9h 25m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost¥32,035($235)
Multiple operators
Train to Oshamambe, plane and ferry
Take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration9h 30m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost¥55,170($405)
Multiple operators
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and ferry
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa then fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration11h 15m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical cost¥48,050($350)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko 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 ¥32,035 ($235) and will take around 9h 25m.
The distance between Niseko and Yaeyama Islands is around 2,880km (1,790 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,568km (1,596 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Niseko and Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx ¥32,035 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥32,035 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 9h 25m.
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 Niseko to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around ¥32,035 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 9h 25m | ¥32,035($235) | once daily | 2,880km (1,790 miles) |
Train to Oshamambe, plane and ferry | 9h 30m | ¥55,170($405) | 4 times a day | 2,896km (1,800 miles) |
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and ferry | 11h 15m | ¥48,050($350) | once daily | 3,204km (1,991 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niseko and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Train operators
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