How to travel from Yaeyama Islands to Morioka, Japan
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Morioka is around 2,530km (1,572 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yaeyama Islands to Morioka by ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Morioka → Yaeyama Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Morioka (HNA).
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time5h 20m
- Typical cost¥55,990($410)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Misawa (MSJ) then take the train to Morioka.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost¥55,580($405)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Morioka.
- Duration8h 5m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥51,610($375)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Aomori (AOJ) then take the train to Morioka.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost¥51,750($380)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Odate Noshiro (ONJ) then take the train to Shin-Aomori and then to Morioka.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥55,305($405)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the bus to Ōmiya Station then take the train to Morioka.
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥54,210($395)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Shonai (SYO) then take the train to Akita and then to Morioka.
- Duration9h 35m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost¥49,285($360)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane, bus and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) then take the bus to Ōmiya Station then take the train to Morioka.
- Duration9hrs
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost¥40,385($295)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yaeyama Islands and Morioka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yaeyama Islands to Morioka by ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥40,385 ($295) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥55,580 ($405).
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Morioka is around 2,530km (1,572 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,354km (1,462 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Yaeyama Islands and Morioka by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Morioka is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ¥55,580 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Yaeyama Islands and Morioka is to take a ferry, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥40,385 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yaeyama Islands to Morioka. We recommend that you take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Morioka (HNA). instead which will take 8hrs.
The closest major airport to Morioka is Hanamaki Airport (HNA) (HNA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Morioka. Akita Airport (AXT) (AXT) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Morioka is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around ¥55,990 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yaeyama Islands and Morioka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 8hrs | ¥55,990($410) | 4 times a day | 3,165km (1,967 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 7hrs | ¥55,580($405) | 4 times a day | 2,721km (1,691 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 8h 5m | ¥51,610($375) | 4 times a day | 2,609km (1,621 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 7h 55m | ¥51,750($380) | 4 times a day | 2,789km (1,733 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 8h 20m | ¥55,305($405) | every 20 mins | 2,809km (1,745 miles) |
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train | 7h 50m | ¥54,210($395) | 4 times a day | 2,530km (1,572 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 9h 35m | ¥49,285($360) | 4 times a day | 2,623km (1,630 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane, bus and train | 9hrs | ¥40,385($295) | 4 times a day | 2,639km (1,640 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yaeyama Islands and Morioka
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Bus companies
Airport Limousine
Keisei bus
Airports near Morioka
The following major airports near Morioka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hanamaki Airport (HNA)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Morioka
Akita Airport (AXT)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Morioka
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 346km (215 miles) from Morioka