Ishigaki to Hateruma
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Anei Kanko alone sails from Ishigaki to Hateruma, twice a day each way in winter 2026/27; the open-sea crossing takes 60–90 minutes for ¥4,990 one way and cancels often in winter north wind.
Hateruma's crossing is open ocean, and Anei Kanko is the only company that sails it. The winter 2026/27 timetable has boats at 8:00 and 14:30 from Ishigaki and 9:50 and 16:20 from Hateruma. When the big boat Paijima 2 takes the run, Anei allows 90–100 minutes.
Anei is plain about the weather: this route faces open ocean, and a spell of high seas can cancel it for days. Ishigaki TripAssist puts the odds of a winter cancellation at about even. Build a spare day around a Hateruma visit, and look at Daiichi Koku's small flights from Ishigaki on the dates they run.
Riders can bring a non-electric bike on the high-speed boat if Anei has room, and an e-bike only on Ferry Hateruma 2, three days a week. The cargo ferry leaves Hateruma again at 13:30 in winter, so a bike sent over that way stays at least a night.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anei Kanko high-speed | 90 min | 2 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)8:00 and 14:30 from Ishigaki; 9:50 and 16:20 from Hateruma | – |
| Anei Kanko cargo ferry Ferry Hateruma 2 | 120 min | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays9:00 from Ishigaki (11:00 at Hateruma); 13:30 from Hateruma (15:30 at Ishigaki) from October to March | From April to September the return leaves Hateruma at 14:00. |
Fares
- Adult one-wayAnei Kanko from 1 April 2026, including ¥1,840 fuel adjustment¥4,990
- Adult returnAnei Kanko from 1 April 2026¥9,670
- Child one-wayElementary school age¥2,500
- Adult one-way, Ferry Hateruma 2Anei Kanko cargo ferry¥3,410
- Bicycle, Ferry Hateruma 2One way¥630
Weather and cancellations
Anei Kanko says the Hateruma route crosses open ocean where waves build easily, and when high seas last several days every sailing can be cancelled for several days running; it asks passengers to check the forecast before travelling. The independent travel site Ishigaki TripAssist puts the chance of cancellation on the Hateruma and Uehara routes in winter at about 50%, without citing a source.
Worth knowing
- Book the 8:00 online by 18:00 the day before; Anei says it fills up.
- Leave a buffer day before any onward flight from Ishigaki.
- Bring cash or PayPay for the return ticket; Anei's Hateruma window takes nothing else.
FAQ
Quick answers about Ishigaki to Haterumaよくある質問
How long is the ferry from Ishigaki to Hateruma?
60 to 90 minutes on Anei Kanko's high-speed boats, and 90 to 100 minutes when the larger Paijima 2 runs. There are two sailings a day each way in winter 2026/27.
Is the Hateruma ferry often cancelled in winter?
Yes. Anei Kanko says the open-ocean route cancels in high seas and can stay closed for several days in a row. The independent site Ishigaki TripAssist estimates about a 50% chance of cancellation in winter.
Can you take a bike to Hateruma?
Yes. Anei Kanko loads non-electric bicycles on its high-speed boats for an extra charge when there's room, and its cargo ferry Ferry Hateruma 2 carries bikes and e-bikes for ¥630 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
How much is the ferry to Hateruma?
¥4,990 one way and ¥9,670 return for an adult on Anei Kanko's high-speed boats, including the fuel adjustment, from April 2026. The cargo ferry costs ¥3,410.
How long does Ishigaki to Hateruma take?
Anei Kanko high-speed takes about 90 minutes, 2 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027).
Does weather cancel Ishigaki to Hateruma?
Anei Kanko says the Hateruma route crosses open ocean where waves build easily, and when high seas last several days every sailing can be cancelled for several days running; it asks passengers to check the forecast before travelling. The independent travel site Ishigaki TripAssist puts the chance of cancellation on the Hateruma and Uehara routes in winter at about 50%, without citing a source.
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