How to travel from Tokyo to Yaeyama Islands, Japan
The distance between Tokyo and Yaeyama Islands is around 2,031km (1,262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tokyo to Yaeyama Islands by plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yaeyama Islands → Tokyo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥47,780($350)
Multiple operators
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train 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.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥33,950($250)
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 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥38,330($280)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Yaeyama Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Yaeyama Islands by plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥33,950 ($250) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,780 ($350).
The distance between Tokyo and Yaeyama Islands is around 2,031km (1,262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,980km (1,230 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Tokyo and Yaeyama Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥47,780 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Yaeyama Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥33,950 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Yaeyama Islands. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Ishigaki (ISG) then take a ferry to 上原港. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Tokyo to Yaeyama Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥47,780 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Yaeyama Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 5h 15m | ¥47,780($350) | 4 times a day | 2,031km (1,262 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 20m | ¥33,950($250) | 4 times a day | 2,145km (1,333 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane and ferry | 6h 50m | ¥38,330($280) | 4 times a day | 2,132km (1,325 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tokyo and Yaeyama Islands
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
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