How to get to Haterumajima
Taketomi Town, Okinawa · 日本最南端 · Starry skies
You reach Haterumajima by boat from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) or Ishigaki Port. The fastest is the high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) (1 h 10 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥3,410 from Ishigaki Port.
Japan's southernmost inhabited island, with the monument marking Japan's southernmost point at Takanazaki. Anei Kanko's high-speed boats from Ishigaki Port take about 60–100 minutes, 2 round trips a day. The route crosses open sea and is sometimes cancelled.
Every way to get there
- Travel time
- 1 h 10 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥4,990
- Sailings
- 2 round trips a day (Oct 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2027)
- First boat
- 08:00
- Last boat there
- 14:30
- Last boat back
- 16:20
- Cars
- Not allowed
Only Anei Kanko runs high-speed boats to Hateruma (Yaeyama Kanko Ferry does not). Travel time is about 60–70 minutes on a small high-speed boat and about 80–100 minutes on the large "Paijima 2" (the web page says 80–90, the timetable PDF 90–100). The 08:00 departure from Ishigaki tends to be crowded; booking online by 18:00 the day before is recommended. The route crosses open sea, and when high waves continue, all sailings may be cancelled for several days. The fare includes the fuel surcharge; round trip ¥9,670. Hateruma Port accepts cash and PayPay only.
Sources (5 pages): aneikankou.co.jp・www.town.taketomi.lg.jp
- Travel time
- 2 h
- Adult one-way
- ¥3,410
- Sailings
- 1 round trip a day on Tue, Thu and Sat (Oct 2026–Mar 2027)
- First boat
- 09:00
- Last boat there
- 09:00
- Last boat back
- 13:30
- Cars
- Allowed
Car ferry "Ferry Hateruma 2" (capacity 125). Ishigaki 09:00 → Hateruma 11:00; Hateruma 13:30 → Ishigaki 15:30 (Oct–Mar times). Arrival may be delayed. Vehicles must be booked with the cargo office (0980-83-5891); a 4–5 m car costs ¥12,250 one way. Vehicles 3.8 m or higher cannot be carried. The passenger fare includes the fuel surcharge.
Sources (3 pages): aneikankou.co.jp
Common questions
How do I get to Haterumajima?
You reach Haterumajima by boat from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) or Ishigaki Port. The fastest is the high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) (1 h 10 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥3,410 from Ishigaki Port.
Can I take my car to Haterumajima?
The ferry from Ishigaki Port carries cars. Whether you can drive on the island itself depends on local rules, so check the island’s guidance.
What time is the last boat to and from Haterumajima?
Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal): last boat to the island 14:30, last boat back 16:20. Ishigaki Port: last boat to the island 09:00, last boat back 13:30. Times change by season, so check the official timetable.
Can I visit Haterumajima as a day trip?
On the timetable, yes. Take the 08:00 from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal), arrive around 09:10, and the last boat back leaves at 16:20: up to about 7 hours on the island. Some days have fewer sailings.