Ishigaki to Yonaguni
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Fukuyama Kaiun's Ferry Yonakuni sails between Ishigaki and Yonaguni twice a week each way in about 4 hours for ¥3,610, from Ishigaki on Mondays and Thursdays and from Yonaguni on Tuesdays and Fridays, and it carries a bicycle for ¥1,200 without a booking.
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Since March 2026 it leaves Ishigaki at 10:00 on Mondays and Thursdays and Yonaguni at 9:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays, and weekends have no sailing. It docks at Ishigaki's Yashima ferry terminal. The terminal has no car park of its own, so arrive on foot or by taxi.
For a rider it's the cheap way to get a bike to Yonaguni without a flight, at ¥1,200 with no box and no booking. The crossing takes about four hours of open sea, and the twice-weekly schedule keeps you on the island for at least a day.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Yonakuni | 240 min | Twice a week each way10:00 from Ishigaki on Mondays and Thursdays (about 14:00 at Kubura); 9:00 from Yonaguni on Tuesdays and Fridays (about 13:00 at Ishigaki) | Fukuyama Kaiun changed the sailing days in March 2026 for the first time in about 20 years. The ship stops for about two weeks of dry dock each July or August. |
Fares
- Adult one-wayFukuyama Kaiun, as of February 2026¥3,610
- Adult returnValid two weeks; as of February 2026¥6,860
- Child one-wayAs of February 2026¥1,810
- Student one-wayAs of February 2026¥2,890
- BicycleOne way, as of February 2026¥1,200
- MopedOne way, as of February 2026¥1,820
- MotorcycleOne way, as of February 2026¥3,630
Weather and cancellations
Fukuyama Kaiun says weather and sea conditions can cancel or delay sailings and asks passengers to check its website or LINE before setting out.
Worth knowing
- Go to the Yashima ferry terminal in Yashima-cho, not the Ritou Terminal used by the other island boats.
- Bring cash for the fare and the bike.
- Check Fukuyama Kaiun's LINE or website the morning of sailing.
FAQ
Quick answers about Ishigaki to Yonaguniよくある質問
Is there a ferry to Yonaguni?
Yes. Fukuyama Kaiun's Ferry Yonakuni sails from Ishigaki at 10:00 on Mondays and Thursdays and from Yonaguni at 9:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays. The crossing takes about 4 hours. An adult one-way ticket costs ¥3,610.
Can you take a bike on the Yonaguni ferry?
Yes. Ferry Yonakuni carries a bicycle for ¥1,200 one way, and no booking is needed. Pay cash at the window and check in 30 minutes before departure.
Where does the Yonaguni ferry leave from in Ishigaki?
From the Yashima ferry terminal at Yashima-cho 1-14, not the Ritou Terminal. It has no parking, so come on foot or by taxi.
How long does Ishigaki to Yonaguni take?
Ferry Yonakuni takes about 240 minutes, twice a week each way.
How much is Ishigaki to Yonaguni?
Adult one-way on Ishigaki to Yonaguni costs ¥3,610.
Does weather cancel Ishigaki to Yonaguni?
Fukuyama Kaiun says weather and sea conditions can cancel or delay sailings and asks passengers to check its website or LINE before setting out.
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