Zamami to Aka (village boat Mitsushima)
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The Mitsushima is Zamami Village's own boat between Zamami and Aka; it crosses in 15 minutes four times a day for ¥500, and on request it runs on to Aharen on Tokashiki in 35 minutes for ¥1,100.
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This little boat makes the Keramas work as a set. It crosses between Zamami and Aka four times a day, with the first run at 7:45 from Zamami and the last at 17:20 in winter. Twice a day it can carry on to Aharen Beach on Tokashiki when somebody has booked by 17:00 the day before, and it takes 12 people at most.
The village accepts a folding bike once it's folded and bagged, and suitcases are fine. A full-size bike can't go.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsushima, Zamami–Aka | 15 min | Four round trips a dayFirst 7:45 from Zamami; last 17:20 from Zamami from November to February, 17:30 from March to October | Only the fourth sailing changes with the season. Departures from Aka come 15 minutes after each Zamami departure. |
| Mitsushima to Aharen on Tokashiki (on demand) | 35 min | Two runs a day, only when booked8:30 from Zamami, Aka 8:45, Aharen 9:05, back via Aka 9:25 to Zamami 9:40; 15:30 from Zamami, Aka 15:45, Aharen 16:05, back via Aka 16:25 to Zamami 16:40 | A run happens only if someone books by 17:00 the day before. Aka to Aharen takes 20 minutes. |
Fares
- Adult one-way, Zamami–AkaZamami Village, page published November 2025¥500
- Child one-way, Zamami–Aka¥250
- Adult one-way, Zamami or Aka to Aharen¥1,000 fare plus ¥100 environmental tax for high school age and older¥1,100
Weather and cancellations
Zamami Village publishes no separate weather limits for the Mitsushima and asks passengers to check its website on the day for the Aharen runs.
Worth knowing
- Book the Aharen run the day before by 17:00; with no booking the boat doesn't go.
- Bring cash for the return from Aharen, where the village takes nothing else.
FAQ
Quick answers about Zamami to Aka (village boat Mitsushima)よくある質問
Is there a boat between Zamami and Tokashiki?
Yes, on request. Zamami Village's boat Mitsushima runs to Aharen on Tokashiki at 8:30 and 15:30 from Zamami if someone books by 17:00 the day before. The trip takes 35 minutes and costs ¥1,100. Book by phone on 098-987-2614.
Can you take a bike on the Mitsushima between Zamami and Aka?
Only a folding bike. Zamami Village allows folding bicycles that are folded and packed in a bag, and lists no fee for them.
How long does Zamami to Aka (village boat Mitsushima) take?
Mitsushima, Zamami–Aka takes about 15 minutes, four round trips a day.
How much is Zamami to Aka (village boat Mitsushima)?
Adult one-way, Zamami–Aka on Zamami to Aka (village boat Mitsushima) costs ¥500.
Does weather cancel Zamami to Aka (village boat Mitsushima)?
Zamami Village publishes no separate weather limits for the Mitsushima and asks passengers to check its website on the day for the Aharen runs.
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