Ishigaki Island - Kohama Island Ferry Information [Timetables, Fares, and Web Reservations! Also, a thorough explanation of the attractions of Kohama Island sightseeing!
Table of Contents
- 1 It takes about 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island! What kind of island is Kohama Island?
- 2 How to get to Kohama Island
- 3 Ferry tickets must be purchased in advance!
- 4 Advantages of Purchasing Ferry Tickets in Advance
- 5 Be sure to check it out before your trip! What to Expect When Going to Kohama Island
- 6 Recommended by local staff! 4 activities to experience on Kohama Island
- 7 summary
It takes about 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island!
What kind of island is Kohama Island?
Kohama Island, with a population of about 700, is a peaceful island with endless expanses of old-fashioned sugar cane fields.
On the other hand, there is a beach resort called "Haimurubushi" in the southeast of the island, which is the southernmost beach resort in Japan, and about one-fifth of the entire island is occupied by resort facilities, making it a tourism-oriented island.
It became famous in 2001 when it became the setting for the NHK television series "Churasan.
Located almost in the center of the Yaeyama Archipelago, it is also called the "navel of the Yaeyama Archipelago." From Ufudaki, the highest point on the island, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the islands of the Yaeyama Archipelago.
A tranquil island of sugar cane fields
You can relax and enjoy the tropical air.
♦High number of flights per day.
One of the best resort spots in Yaeyama
○Ocean with excellent transparency
How to get to Kohama Island
There is no airport on Kohama Island, so you must first go to Shin-Ishigaki Airport.
Then head to Ishigaki Port Terminal from Shin-Ishigaki Airport (about 30 minutes) and take a ferry (about 25 minutes) to Kohama Island.
(2) Purchase a ferry ticket to Kohama Island
➡︎Click here to purchase
(3) Approximately 25 minutes by ferry
The latest timetable is also available at
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Kohama Island Ferry Price List
| one-way (trip) | round-trip ticket | |
| adult | 1,560 yen | 3,020 yen |
| child | 790 yen | 1,520 yen |
(*Including fuel oil price fluctuation adjustment)
The fee schedule is as of 8/7/2025.
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Ferry tickets must be purchased in advance!
In recent years, with the spread of the new coronavirus, ferry tickets have shifted from paper tickets toElectronic tickets (QR codes) are the mainstreamThe company is now in the process of
Please refer to the online reservation system, which is easy even for first-time visitors!
(2) Select a departure location
Press [View Reservation Availability].
Date and time selection
(5) You will receive a reservation completion e-mail (QR code)
(6) Show the completion e-mail (QR code) on the day and board the ship.
*Please open the QR code just before boarding.
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Advantages of Purchasing Ferry Tickets in Advance
Here are some of the advantages of purchasing ferry tickets in advance. Be sure to check them out before your trip!
Advantages of Purchasing Ferry Tickets in Advance
Avoid congestion at the ticket purchase counter
《《 View of the ferry ticket window in GW 2023 》
On the day of boarding, the ferry ticket counter in Ishigaki Port Terminal is very crowded.
While I was waiting in line to buy, the ship left..."
It's a hassle to get to the terminal dozens of minutes in advance..."
Some people have actually voiced their opinions, such as
With advance purchase, there is no need to go to the counter on the day of purchase.
It is safe to avoid contact with people as much as possible!
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What if the ferry tickets are full?
Measures to know before you travel
Advantages of Purchasing Ferry Tickets in Advance
No need to worry about losing your ticket
With paper tickets, there is a concern that they may be lost between purchase and boarding.
I often see people rushing to find the boat just before boarding, "Where is it? and "Where is it?" just before boarding.
For ticketless boarding, you can check your reservation completion e-mail.As long as you have your phone, you're good to go.Oh my god!!!
Be sure to check before you travel!
Points to note when going to Kohama Island
Those who are going to Kohama Island for the first time may be thrilled and excited, but also anxious. ....
We will introduce some precautions in advance so that you will not be rushed after arriving at Kohama Island. Please refer to them.
(1) Heat stroke and sunburn protection are essential.
The heat and ultraviolet rays are incomparably more intense than on the mainland.Be careful to avoid dehydration and burns from ultraviolet rays!
(2) No supermarkets or convenience stores on the island.
There is not a single supermarket or convenience store on Kohama Island that we use on a daily basis.There is only one store on the island that mainly deals with daily sundries.
Water, which is always needed especially in tropical countries, is available at hotel stores and vending machines, but it is very expensive, for example, a PET bottle that cost 100 yen on Ishigaki Island costs 160 yen in a vending machine on Kohama Island.
It may be better to prepare a little extra before crossing over to the island, since the hotel kiosk may charge twice as much, 200 yen.
(3) Those who are easily intoxicated should take anti-sickness medicine!
Not only the waves, but also the ship itself accelerates and decelerates irregularly, causing the brain to overreact and seasickness to occur because the semicircular canals and other organs cannot keep up with the movement, which is rarely experienced.
It is relatively stable, but those who are easily intoxicated should be prepared just in case!
Local staff also recommends it!
4 activities to experience on Kohama Island
Especially during the peak season, activity tours are booked up quickly, so be sure to book your activity tours together with your ferry tickets!
Here are four carefully selected activities to experience on Kohama Island.
Click here for a list of popular plan rankings
(1) Snorkeling
There are many snorkeling spots that can be reached from Kohama Island, including Ishinishi Jagako, Panari Island, and Kuroshima Island.
Colorful tropical fish and coral reefs greet you at every point.
↓Learn more about snorkeling
(2) Diving
Diving is recommended for those who wish to dive deeper and enjoy the underwater world more than snorkeling!
There are actually many people who try diving for the first time on Kohama Island! Even if you are not a good swimmer, our guides will give you full support, so please feel free to join us.
↓Learn more about diving
(iii) Fishing
Kohama Island is one of Japan's mostfishing pointIt's also a great place to fish! Why don't you try to catch a big fish while being surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature?
Guides will be on hand to provide support, so beginners and children can feel at ease.
snappers, groupers (meibai), horse mackerelsand others, or bring the fish you catch to a tavern and have them cooked for you! (*You will need to make a reservation at the restaurant yourself.)
↓ Learn more about Kohama Island Fishing Tours
4) Night tours
Night tours, available only to those staying on Kohama Island, are very popular right now! Why don't you stay up a little later and join us on Kohama Island, where sugar cane fields spread out?
Guides familiar with the unique flora and fauna of the subtropical zone and the starry sky will be on hand to guide you.
↓Learn more about ↓Night Tours
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summary
In this issue, we explained about the ferry to Kohama Island.
In order to cross to remote islands, you will inevitably have to take a ferry, but there are many ways to get to remote islands.It retains its traditional nature and culture, and is still proud to be a popular tourist spot.
We hope you will find this information useful for your trip!
Thank you for reading to the end.
