Ishigaki to Hatoma
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Hatoma is reached by Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry boats from Ishigaki in 45–75 minutes for ¥3,290 one way, twice a day with each company in winter 2026/27, and the sailings stop whenever the Uehara route is cancelled.
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Hatoma is a tiny island off Iriomote's north coast, served as an extension of the Uehara run. Each company has two boats a day, one direct and one via Uehara, and a short hop from Uehara costs ¥1,230. In winter north wind, a closed Uehara route means no boat to Hatoma either.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaeyama Kanko Ferry high-speed | 50 min | 2 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027)8:00 (via Uehara) and 15:45 from Ishigaki; 9:20 and 16:40 (via Uehara) from Hatoma | – |
| Anei Kanko high-speed | 75 min | 2 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)8:30 (via Uehara) and 16:00 from Ishigaki; 9:45 and 16:55 (via Uehara) from Hatoma | – |
| Uehara–Hatoma (both companies) | 15 min | Once a day each way per companyYaeyama Kanko Ferry 9:00 from Uehara, 16:40 from Hatoma; Anei 9:30 from Uehara, 16:55 from Hatoma | – |
Fares
- Adult one-way, Ishigaki–HatomaAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥3,290
- Adult return, Ishigaki–HatomaAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥6,370
- Adult one-way, Uehara–HatomaAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥1,230
- Bicycle, Anei cargo ferryOne way, Ishigaki–Uehara or Hatoma¥730
Weather and cancellations
Anei Kanko runs Hatoma as part of the Uehara route, so Hatoma sailings are cancelled whenever Uehara is. Both companies cancelled every Hatoma sailing on 9 October 2026 for rough seas.
Worth knowing
- Don't plan a tight connection out of Hatoma in winter; the boats stop whenever the Uehara route is cancelled.
FAQ
Quick answers about Ishigaki to Hatomaよくある質問
How do you get to Hatoma Island?
By high-speed boat from Ishigaki with Anei Kanko or Yaeyama Kanko Ferry, twice a day each in winter 2026/27, for ¥3,290 one way. Some sailings call at Uehara on Iriomote on the way, and the boats don't run when the Uehara route is cancelled.
Can you take a bike on Ishigaki to Hatoma?
Yes. Anei Kanko carries non-electric bicycles on its high-speed boats for an extra charge it doesn't publish, and can refuse one when the boat is crowded or the vessel can't take it; it warns that spray and knocks can mark the bike. E-bikes and motorbikes go only on Anei's cargo ferry. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry's high-speed boats have no space for bicycles and take one only taken apart and packed in a rinko bag as hand luggage, and it can still refuse one by size.
How long does Ishigaki to Hatoma take?
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry high-speed takes about 50 minutes, 2 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027).
How much is Ishigaki to Hatoma?
Adult one-way, Ishigaki–Hatoma on Ishigaki to Hatoma costs ¥3,290.
Does weather cancel Ishigaki to Hatoma?
Anei Kanko runs Hatoma as part of the Uehara route, so Hatoma sailings are cancelled whenever Uehara is. Both companies cancelled every Hatoma sailing on 9 October 2026 for rough seas.
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