How to travel from Yaeyama Islands to Koyasan, Japan
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Koyasan is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Yaeyama Islands to Koyasan by bus, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Koyasan → Yaeyama Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Plane
Take the bus to 上原 then take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Osaka Kansai (KIX).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥20,400($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama).
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥33,265($245)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama).
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥25,325($185)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Hashimoto(Wakayama).
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥30,665($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yaeyama Islands and Koyasan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yaeyama Islands to Koyasan by bus, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which costs around ¥20,400 ($150) and will take around 5h 55m.
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Koyasan is around 1,675km (1,041 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,580km (982 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Yaeyama Islands and Koyasan by bus, ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Koyasan is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥20,400 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Yaeyama Islands and Koyasan is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around ¥20,400 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yaeyama Islands to Koyasan. We recommend that you take the bus to 上原 then take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Osaka Kansai (KIX). instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Koyasan is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Yaeyama Islands to Koyasan is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥20,400 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yaeyama Islands and Koyasan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥20,400($150) | once daily | 1,675km (1,041 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 8h 10m | ¥33,265($245) | 4 times a day | 1,775km (1,103 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 8hrs | ¥25,325($185) | 4 times a day | 1,768km (1,098 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 8h 25m | ¥30,665($225) | 4 times a day | 2,040km (1,267 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yaeyama Islands and Koyasan
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Iriomote Island Transportation
Airports near Koyasan
The following major airports near Koyasan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Koyasan
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Koyasan
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Koyasan