How to travel from Tamano to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Tamano and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,636km (1,016 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tamano to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yaeyama Islands → Tamano if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kansai Airport then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥36,415($265)
Multiple operators
Train to Shin-Kobe, plane and ferry
Take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥36,690($270)
Multiple operators
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥39,565($290)
Multiple operators
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), bus, plane and ferry
Take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then take the bus to Matsushige then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical cost¥52,705($385)
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.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥38,880($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tamano to Yaeyama Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,860 ($165) and will take around 6h 15m.
The distance between Tamano and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,636km (1,016 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,492km (927 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Tamano and Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tamano to Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥22,860 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,860 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 6h 45m.
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 Tamano to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥34,090 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 45m | ¥34,090($250) | 4 times a day | 1,636km (1,016 miles) |
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and ferry | 7hrs | ¥36,415($265) | 4 times a day | 1,853km (1,151 miles) |
Train to Shin-Kobe, plane and ferry | 6h 45m | ¥36,690($270) | 4 times a day | 1,822km (1,132 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 6h 15m | ¥22,860($165) | 4 times a day | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 10m | ¥39,565($290) | 4 times a day | 1,737km (1,079 miles) |
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), bus, plane and ferry | 8h 35m | ¥52,705($385) | 4 times a day | 2,652km (1,648 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane and ferry | 7h 35m | ¥38,880($285) | 4 times a day | 2,151km (1,336 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tamano and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Tokushima Bus Co
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