Motobu to Ie-jima
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Ie Village's ferries cross from Motobu Port to Ie-jima in 30 minutes for ¥730 one way, four round trips a day on the normal timetable, and carry a bicycle for ¥600.
This is one of the easiest island hops with a bike. The village's two car ferries make four round trips a day, and a bicycle costs ¥600 each way with no booking.
Over New Year 2026/27 the village runs eight boats a day. In Golden Week the village says the morning boats out of Motobu and the late-afternoon boats back are the busiest, and it turns people away when a boat reaches its limit.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ie Village car ferry | 30 min | Four round trips a day on the normal timetable9:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00 from Motobu; 8:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 from Ie | Eight round trips a day over New Year (31 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and in Golden Week; five in summer. |
Fares
- Adult one-wayIe Village fare table, 12 and over¥730
- Adult return from Motobu¥1,390
- Adult return from Ie¥1,250
- Child one-wayAges 6–11¥370
- BicycleOne way; ¥1,200 return; passenger fare extra¥600
- Moped under 50 ccOne way¥780
- Motorcycle 125 cc and overOne way¥1,260
Weather and cancellations
Ie Village warns that bad weather can cancel or retime sailings at short notice and asks passengers to check its home page first.
Worth knowing
- Buy the ¥1,390 return at Motobu; by our sums it saves ¥70 on two singles.
- Book any car well ahead; bikes need no booking.
FAQ
Quick answers about Motobu to Ie-jimaよくある質問
Can you take a bike to Ie Island?
Yes. Ie Village's ferries carry a bicycle for ¥600 one way or ¥1,200 return, on top of the passenger fare, with no booking needed.
How long is the ferry to Ie Island?
30 minutes from Motobu Port. The normal timetable has four round trips a day, and boats leave Motobu at 9:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00.
How much is the Ie Island ferry?
¥730 one way for an adult and ¥1,390 return from Motobu, on Ie Village's fare table. Children aged 6–11 pay ¥370.
How long does Motobu to Ie-jima take?
Ie Village car ferry takes about 30 minutes, four round trips a day on the normal timetable.
Does weather cancel Motobu to Ie-jima?
Ie Village warns that bad weather can cancel or retime sailings at short notice and asks passengers to check its home page first.
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