Naha to Kume-jima by sea
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Kume Shosen's ferries take 3 hours from Naha's Tomari Port to Kume-jima direct, or 3 hours 30 minutes via Tonaki, for ¥3,970 one way and ¥1,400 for a bicycle (fares from 1 October 2026), and the Kumejima Ocean Jet's Tsumugi does the run from Naha Port in about 1 hour 32 minutes.
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Kume Shosen sails twice a day from Tomarin except on Mondays, when only the 9:00 runs. The morning boat calls at Tonaki and reaches Kanegusuku at 12:30. The 14:00 goes direct and arrives at 17:00. The company swaps its two ships, Ferry Ryukyu and Ferry Kaiho, from day to day and won't sell a ticket for a particular one.
Fares rose about 15% on 1 October 2026, and it was the first rise in passenger fares since 2012. An adult one-way is now ¥3,970 and a bike ¥1,400, so by our sums a return with a bike comes to ¥10,340 on the ¥7,540 return fare. Flights from Naha take about 35–40 minutes by Kumejima Airport's figures, so the boat suits riders who'd rather not box a bike.
The Kumejima Ocean Jet's high-speed Tsumugi began sailing from Naha Port in 2026 and runs in about 1 hour 32 minutes. It leaves from the Naha Port terminal in Tsudo-cho. That's a different harbour from Tomari. We couldn't find an operator website with its fares or luggage rules in October 2026, so the figures here come from the Skyticket booking site.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kume Shosen ferry, morning sailing via Tonaki | 210 min | Daily9:00 from Tomari, Tonaki 10:55, Kume-jima 12:30; 9:00 from Kume-jima, Tonaki 10:20, Tomari 12:30 | Runs all year. |
| Kume Shosen ferry, afternoon sailing | 180 min | Daily except Mondays14:00 from Tomari, Kume-jima 17:00; 14:00 from Kume-jima, Tomari 17:00 | From November to March the afternoon boat runs direct. From April to October 2026 the 14:00 from Kume-jima called at Tonaki on Fridays and Saturdays and reached Tomari at 17:30. |
| Kumejima Ocean Jet Tsumugi (high-speed) | 92 min | Twice a day on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and once on other days, as listed for July to November 20268:00 and 13:10 from Naha Port; 10:10 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun), 15:30 (Tue, Thu, Sat) and 16:00 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun) from Kume-jima | Skyticket listed the July to November 2026 timetable only; no winter timetable was published when we checked. |
Fares
- Adult one-way, Kume Shosen, Naha–Kume-jimaFrom 1 October 2026, about 15% up on the earlier ¥3,450¥3,970
- Adult return, Kume Shosen, Naha–Kume-jimaFrom 1 October 2026; valid one month¥7,540
- Child one-way, Kume Shosen, Naha–Kume-jimaAges 6–11; from 1 October 2026¥1,990
- Adult one-way, Kume Shosen, Naha–TonakiFrom 1 October 2026¥3,160
- Adult one-way, Kume Shosen, Tonaki–Kume-jimaFrom 1 October 2026¥1,330
- Bicycle, Kume Shosen, Naha–Kume-jimaOne way, from 1 October 2026; ¥950 Naha–Tonaki, ¥550 Tonaki–Kume-jima¥1,400
- Moped up to 50 cc, Kume Shosen, Naha–Kume-jimaOne way, from 1 October 2026¥2,750
- Motorcycle over 50 cc, Kume Shosen, Naha–Kume-jimaOne way, from 1 October 2026¥4,150
- Lowest fare shown, Kumejima Ocean Jet, Naha–Kume-jimaSkyticket booking site, October 2026; not an operator fare table¥7,000
Weather and cancellations
Kume Shosen decides on weather cancellations at about 7:30 on the day and posts the status on its home page. Some sailings are marked as subject to a judgement at Tonaki. On those, the captain decides after leaving port whether the sea allows a call there. The Kumejima Ocean Jet's high-speed boat went back into service on 1 July 2026 after an accident, according to the Ryukyu Shimpo, and Skyticket notes it can cancel in strong wind.
Worth knowing
- Mondays have only the morning boat in each direction, so a Monday arrival on Kume-jima means the 9:00 from Tomari.
- A ferry day trip to Kume-jima works on any day except Monday, with about an hour ashore by Kume Shosen's reckoning.
- Buy a return to save on the second leg: ¥7,540 against ¥7,940 for two singles, by our sums.
- If you take the Ocean Jet, go to the Naha Port terminal in Tsudo-cho, about 10–15 minutes' walk from Asahibashi station, not to Tomarin.
FAQ
Quick answers about Naha to Kume-jima by seaよくある質問
How long is the ferry from Naha to Kume Island?
Kume Shosen's ferry takes 3 hours from Tomari Port to Kanegusuku direct and 3 hours 30 minutes when it calls at Tonaki. The Kumejima Ocean Jet's high-speed Tsumugi takes about 1 hour 32 minutes from Naha Port.
Can you take a bike on the Kume Island ferry?
Yes. Kume Shosen carries a bicycle for ¥1,400 one way between Naha and Kume-jima from 1 October 2026, handled through its cargo office. We found no bicycle rule for the Kumejima Ocean Jet.
How much is the ferry to Kume Island?
An adult one-way ticket on Kume Shosen costs ¥3,970 and a return ¥7,540, from 1 October 2026. The Skyticket booking site showed ¥7,000 as the lowest one-way fare on the Kumejima Ocean Jet.
Does the Kume Island ferry run every day?
Yes, with fewer boats on Mondays. Kume Shosen sails at 9:00 every day and at 14:00 every day except Monday, in both directions.
How long does Naha to Kume-jima by sea take?
Kume Shosen ferry, morning sailing via Tonaki takes about 210 minutes, daily.
Does weather cancel Naha to Kume-jima by sea?
Kume Shosen decides on weather cancellations at about 7:30 on the day and posts the status on its home page. Some sailings are marked as subject to a judgement at Tonaki. On those, the captain decides after leaving port whether the sea allows a call there. The Kumejima Ocean Jet's high-speed boat went back into service on 1 July 2026 after an accident, according to the Ryukyu Shimpo, and Skyticket notes it can cancel in strong wind.
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