Ishigaki to Kuroshima
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Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry each run three high-speed boats a day from Ishigaki to Kuroshima in winter 2026/27, and the 25–30 minute crossing costs ¥1,850 one way.
Kuroshima has a thin timetable. Each company runs three boats a day in winter 2026/27, and between them there's a departure from Ishigaki at 8:00, 8:30, 11:45, 13:30, 16:00 and 16:30. Pick your return before you go, because the two companies' tickets aren't interchangeable.
Anei's high-speed boats take a non-electric bike when there's room, and its cargo ferry runs on Monday mornings in winter and Thursday afternoons all year for ¥490.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaeyama Kanko Ferry high-speed | 30 min | 3 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027)8:30, 11:45 and 16:30 from Ishigaki; 9:10, 12:25 and 17:10 from Kuroshima | – |
| Anei Kanko high-speed | 30 min | 3 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)8:00, 13:30 and 16:00 from Ishigaki; 8:40, 14:10 and 16:40 from Kuroshima | – |
| Anei Kanko cargo ferry Paikaji | 60 min | Mondays (morning) and Thursdays (afternoon)Monday 8:30 from Ishigaki, 10:00 from Kuroshima (January–April, September–December); Thursday 14:30 from Ishigaki, 16:00 from Kuroshima (all year) | – |
Fares
- Adult one-wayAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥1,850
- Adult returnAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥3,590
- Child one-wayElementary school age¥950
- Adult one-way, Anei cargo ferryAnei Kanko¥1,520
- 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
- Match your outbound and return companies: Anei's last boat back leaves at 16:40 and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry's at 17:10.
FAQ
Quick answers about Ishigaki to Kuroshimaよくある質問
How long is the ferry from Ishigaki to Kuroshima?
25 to 30 minutes. Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry each run three high-speed boats a day in winter 2026/27, for ¥1,850 one way.
Can you take a bike to Kuroshima?
Yes, with Anei Kanko. Its high-speed boats take non-electric bikes for an extra charge when there's room, and its cargo ferry carries bikes for ¥490 on Mondays and Thursdays. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry accepts only a bike dismantled in a rinko bag.
How long does Ishigaki to Kuroshima take?
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry high-speed takes about 30 minutes, 3 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027).
How much is Ishigaki to Kuroshima?
Adult one-way on Ishigaki to Kuroshima costs ¥1,850.
Does weather cancel Ishigaki to Kuroshima?
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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