How to travel from Tanabe to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Tanabe and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,743km (1,083 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tanabe 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 → Tanabe if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥33,405($245)
Multiple operators
Train to Tennoji, plane and ferry
Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥48,600($355)
Multiple operators
Train to Tennoji, plane and ferry
Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥36,690($270)
Multiple operators
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost¥47,365($345)
Multiple operators
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥39,015($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanabe 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 ¥33,405 ($245) and will take around 6h 10m.
The distance between Tanabe and Yaeyama Islands is around 1,743km (1,083 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,530km (951 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Tanabe and Yaeyama Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ¥33,405 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥33,405 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hineno then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 6h 10m.
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 Tanabe to Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥33,405 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 10m | ¥33,405($245) | 4 times a day | 1,743km (1,083 miles) |
Train to Tennoji, plane and ferry | 7h 35m | ¥48,600($355) | 4 times a day | 1,854km (1,152 miles) |
Train to Tennoji, plane and ferry | 8hrs | ¥36,690($270) | 4 times a day | 1,857km (1,154 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 6h 30m | ¥47,365($345) | 4 times a day | 2,482km (1,542 miles) |
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and ferry | 8h 20m | ¥39,015($285) | 4 times a day | 2,132km (1,325 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanabe and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
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