How to travel from Yaeyama Islands to Maniwa, Japan
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Maniwa is around 1,686km (1,047 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Yaeyama Islands to Maniwa by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Maniwa → Yaeyama Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥23,410($170)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration7h 60m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥24,640($180)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane, train and bus
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥39,155($285)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane, train and bus
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane, train and bus
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥34,360($250)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Niimi.
- Duration9h 5m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical cost¥55,720($405)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yaeyama Islands and Maniwa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yaeyama Islands to Maniwa by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥23,410 ($170) and will take around 6h 45m.
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Maniwa is around 1,686km (1,047 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,528km (949 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Yaeyama Islands and Maniwa by ferry, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Maniwa is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥23,410 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Yaeyama Islands and Maniwa is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,410 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yaeyama Islands to Maniwa. We recommend that you take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Maniwa is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Maniwa is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥23,410 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yaeyama Islands and Maniwa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | ¥23,410($170) | twice daily | 1,686km (1,047 miles) |
Ferry, Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 60m | ¥24,640($180) | twice daily | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane, train and bus | 7h 45m | ¥29,025($210) | twice daily | 1,874km (1,164 miles) |
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train | 7h 45m | ¥39,155($285) | twice daily | 1,785km (1,109 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane, train and bus | 7h 15m | ¥32,580($240) | twice daily | 1,732km (1,076 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane, train and bus | 8h 10m | ¥34,360($250) | twice daily | 2,201km (1,367 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 9h 5m | ¥55,720($405) | twice daily | 2,805km (1,743 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yaeyama Islands and Maniwa
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
China Airlines
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airports near Maniwa
The following major airports near Maniwa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Maniwa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 279km (173 miles) from Maniwa