Ishigaki to Ohara (Iriomote)
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Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry run high-speed boats from Ishigaki to Ohara on Iriomote's south-east coast in 40–45 minutes for ¥2,520 one way, nine departures a day between them in winter 2026/27, and Ohara keeps sailing when the north-coast Uehara route closes.
Ohara is the Iriomote port that keeps running more often in winter, by Anei Kanko's account. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry runs six boats a day and Anei three, and both add buses to Uehara when the north route shuts. The 14:00 from Ohara with Anei calls at Taketomi on the way back to Ishigaki.
Anei's cargo ferry Paikaji runs to Ohara on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings and comes back at 11:30. It carries a bike or an e-bike for ¥730. Its high-speed boats take a non-electric bike when there's room.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaeyama Kanko Ferry high-speed | 45 min | 6 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027)7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 14:00, 15:30 and 16:10 from Ishigaki; 8:30, 10:00, 11:30, 15:00, 16:30 and 17:10 from Ohara | – |
| Anei Kanko high-speed | 45 min | 3 a day each way, plus an extra run when Uehara is cancelled (1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)8:30, 13:00 and 16:00 from Ishigaki; 9:30, 14:00 (via Taketomi) and 17:00 from Ohara | A 7:30 from Ishigaki and 8:30 from Ohara run only when the Uehara route is cancelled. |
| Anei Kanko cargo ferry Paikaji | 80 min | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays9:30 from Ishigaki (10:50 at Ohara); 11:30 from Ohara (12:50 at Ishigaki) | – |
Fares
- Adult one-wayAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥2,520
- Adult returnAnei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry charge the same; Anei's table from 1 April 2026 includes the fuel adjustment¥4,880
- Child one-wayElementary school age¥1,290
- Adult one-way, Anei cargo ferryAnei Kanko¥2,040
- Bicycle, Anei cargo ferryOne way¥730
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. Anei Kanko explains that the Ohara route runs more often than Uehara in north wind, and Ohara takes Uehara's passengers when the north route is cancelled.
Worth knowing
- Use Anei's 14:00 from Ohara to reach Taketomi without going back through Ishigaki.
FAQ
Quick answers about Ishigaki to Ohara (Iriomote)よくある質問
How long is the ferry from Ishigaki to Ohara?
40 to 45 minutes. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry runs six boats a day and Anei Kanko three in winter 2026/27, for ¥2,520 one way.
Does the Ohara ferry run when Uehara is cancelled?
Usually, yes. Anei Kanko says Ohara's route runs more often than Uehara's in north wind, and both companies carry Uehara passengers to Ohara and bus them across the island when the north route is closed.
Can you take a bike on Ishigaki to Ohara (Iriomote)?
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. Anei's cargo ferry Paikaji charges ¥730 for a bicycle to Ohara on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
How long does Ishigaki to Ohara (Iriomote) take?
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry high-speed takes about 45 minutes, 6 a day each way (1 October 2026 to 28 February 2027).
How much is Ishigaki to Ohara (Iriomote)?
Adult one-way on Ishigaki to Ohara (Iriomote) costs ¥2,520.
Does weather cancel Ishigaki to Ohara (Iriomote)?
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. Anei Kanko explains that the Ohara route runs more often than Uehara in north wind, and Ohara takes Uehara's passengers when the north route is cancelled.
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