Ishigaki to Kohama
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Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry run high-speed boats from Ishigaki to Kohama in 25–30 minutes for ¥1,720 one way, 10 departures a day between them in winter 2026/27.
Kohama sits between Ishigaki and Iriomote, and both companies cover it. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry has six boats a day in winter 2026/27 and Anei four, with the last back to Ishigaki at 17:40 and 17:00. The fare is ¥1,720 one way either way.
Anei's high-speed boats take a non-electric bike for an extra charge when there's room, and its cargo ferry Paikaji carries bikes and e-bikes for ¥490 on Wednesday and Friday mornings in winter.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaeyama Kanko Ferry high-speed | 30 min | 6 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027)7:30, 9:00, 10:15, 14:00, 16:00 and 17:00 from Ishigaki; 8:10, 9:40, 10:55, 14:40, 16:40 and 17:40 from Kohama | – |
| Anei Kanko high-speed | 30 min | 4 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)9:40, 11:00, 14:50 and 16:20 from Ishigaki; 10:20, 11:40, 15:30 and 17:00 from Kohama | – |
| Anei Kanko cargo ferry Paikaji | 60 min | Wednesdays and Fridays, plus Sundays8:30 from Ishigaki, 9:50 from Kohama | These morning times apply January–April and September–December; Sunday sailings run August–December and January–April. Summer sailings are in the afternoon. |
Fares
- Adult one-wayAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥1,720
- Adult returnAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥3,340
- Child one-wayElementary school age¥870
- Adult one-way, Anei cargo ferryAnei Kanko¥1,390
- Bicycle, Anei cargo ferryOne way¥490
Weather and cancellations
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry stops sailing at 15 m/s of wind, 3.0 m waves or visibility under 500 m, and says it otherwise sails unless a typhoon or warning-level weather is near. It notes that forecast wave heights describe the open sea around Ishigaki, and its routes run through reef-sheltered water between the islands.
Worth knowing
- If you're sending an e-bike, Anei says it travels only on its cargo ferry. In winter that boat leaves Ishigaki at 8:30 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
FAQ
Quick answers about Ishigaki to Kohamaよくある質問
How long is the ferry from Ishigaki to Kohama?
25 to 30 minutes on the high-speed boats of Anei Kanko or Yaeyama Kanko Ferry. They run 10 departures a day between them from Ishigaki in winter 2026/27.
Can you take a bike on the Kohama ferry?
Yes, with Anei Kanko. Its high-speed boats take non-electric bikes for an extra charge when there's space, and its cargo ferry carries bikes for ¥490. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry takes a bike only dismantled in a rinko bag.
How long does Ishigaki to Kohama take?
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry high-speed takes about 30 minutes, 6 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027).
How much is Ishigaki to Kohama?
Adult one-way on Ishigaki to Kohama costs ¥1,720.
Does weather cancel Ishigaki to Kohama?
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry stops sailing at 15 m/s of wind, 3.0 m waves or visibility under 500 m, and says it otherwise sails unless a typhoon or warning-level weather is near. It notes that forecast wave heights describe the open sea around Ishigaki, and its routes run through reef-sheltered water between the islands.
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