How to travel from Osaka to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Osaka and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,660km (1,031 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Osaka 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 → Osaka if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Kansai Airport then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥30,390($220)
Multiple operators
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥43,670($320)
Multiple operators
Fly to New Ishigaki (ISG), Ferry
Fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥31,625($230)
Multiple operators
Train to Nagoya, 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.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥34,500($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osaka and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Osaka 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 ¥30,390 ($220) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Osaka and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,660km (1,031 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,609km (1,000 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Osaka and Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Osaka to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥30,390 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osaka to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Kansai Airport then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 5h 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 Osaka to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥30,390 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 20m | ¥30,390($220) | 4 times a day | 1,660km (1,031 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 5h 40m | ¥43,670($320) | 4 times a day | 1,694km (1,052 miles) |
Fly to New Ishigaki (ISG), Ferry | 5h 45m | ¥31,625($230) | 4 times a day | 1,692km (1,052 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane and ferry | 6h 10m | ¥34,500($250) | 4 times a day | 1,968km (1,223 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Osaka and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Train operators
Nankai 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