You reach Iejima by boat from Motobu Port. The car ferry from Motobu Port takes 30 min and costs ¥730 one way for an adult.
An island about 30 minutes by village-run ferry from Motobu Port in northern Okinawa Island. The car ferries "Gusuku" and "Iejima", run by Ie Village, normally make 4 round trips a day and carry cars (reservation required).
Every way to get there
- Travel time
- 30 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥730
- Sailings
- 4 round trips a day (regular schedule)
- First boat
- 09:00
- Last boat there
- 17:00
- Last boat back
- 16:00
- Cars
- Allowed
A village-run car ferry. Regular departures: from Motobu at 9:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00; from Ie at 8:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00. Over the New Year (Dec 31, 2026–Jan 3, 2027) there are 8 sailings a day. Each sailing has a passenger limit and you cannot board when it is full. Round trip from Motobu ¥1,390. Vehicles must be reserved (Village Public Enterprise Section 0980-49-2255); a 4–5 m car costs ¥3,990 one way and you need the vehicle inspection certificate. Check the Ie Village top page for service status.
Sources (2 pages): www.iejima.org
Common questions
How do I get to Iejima?
You reach Iejima by boat from Motobu Port. The car ferry from Motobu Port takes 30 min and costs ¥730 one way for an adult.
Can I take my car to Iejima?
The ferry from Motobu 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 Iejima?
Motobu Port: last boat to the island 17:00, last boat back 16:00. Times change by season, so check the official timetable.
Can I visit Iejima as a day trip?
On the timetable, yes. Take the 09:00 from Motobu Port, arrive around 09:30, and the last boat back leaves at 16:00: up to about 6 hours on the island. Some days have fewer sailings.