You reach Kohamajima by boat from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) or Ishigaki Port. The fastest is the high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) (30 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥1,390 from Ishigaki Port.
An island said to be the "navel" of the Yaeyama Islands; from Mt. Ufudaki (99 m) you can see the surrounding islands. It was the setting of the NHK morning drama "Churasan". High-speed boats from Ishigaki Port take about 25–30 minutes, run by two companies.
Every way to get there
- Travel time
- 30 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥1,720
- Sailings
- 6 round trips a day (Oct 1, 2026–Feb 28, 2027)
- First boat
- 07:30
- Last boat there
- 17:00
- Last boat back
- 17:40
- Cars
- Not allowed
Travel time is about 25–30 minutes per the timetable. The fare includes the fuel surcharge (level 4); round trip ¥3,340.
Sources (4 pages): yaeyama.co.jp・www.town.taketomi.lg.jp
- Travel time
- 30 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥1,720
- Sailings
- 4 round trips a day (Oct 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2027)
- First boat
- 09:40
- Last boat there
- 16:20
- Last boat back
- 17:00
- Cars
- Not allowed
Travel time is about 25–30 minutes. The fare includes the fuel surcharge; round trip ¥3,340.
Sources (3 pages): aneikankou.co.jp
- Travel time
- 1 h
- Adult one-way
- ¥1,390
- Sailings
- 1 round trip a day on Sun, Wed and Fri (October 2026 calendar)
- First boat
- 08:30
- Last boat there
- 08:30
- Last boat back
- 09:50
- Cars
- Allowed
Car ferry "Paikaji". Ishigaki 08:30 → Kohama 09:30; Kohama 09:50 → Ishigaki 10:50 (Sep–Dec times). Suspended for maintenance Oct 12–16, 2026. Vehicles must be booked with the cargo office (0980-83-5891); a 4–5 m car costs ¥9,980 one way. The passenger fare includes the fuel surcharge.
Sources (3 pages): aneikankou.co.jp
- Travel time
- 1 h 10 min
- Adult one-way
- —
- Sailings
- 1 sailing a day on Tue, Thu and Sat (October 2026 cargo ship schedule)
- First boat
- —
- Last boat there
- —
- Last boat back
- —
- Cars
- Allowed
Cargo-passenger ship ("Ferry Kariyushi" or "Yuimaru"). Most days it leaves Ishigaki at 09:00, but on Oct 22 and Oct 24 it leaves at 14:30, so check the schedule. About 70 minutes. Departure times from Kohama and the passenger fare are not published on the official site. Vehicles are reservation-only (cargo section 0980-87-6310); a 4–5 m car costs ¥9,980 one way.
Sources (3 pages): yaeyama.co.jp・www.yaeyama.co.jp
Common questions
How do I get to Kohamajima?
You reach Kohamajima by boat from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) or Ishigaki Port. The fastest is the high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) (30 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥1,390 from Ishigaki Port.
Can I take my car to Kohamajima?
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 Kohamajima?
Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) (high-speed boat, Yaeyama Kanko Ferry): last boat to the island 17:00, last boat back 17:40. Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) (high-speed boat, Anei Kanko): last boat to the island 16:20, last boat back 17:00. Ishigaki Port: last boat to the island 08:30, last boat back 09:50. Times change by season, so check the official timetable.
Can I visit Kohamajima as a day trip?
On the timetable, yes. Take the 07:30 from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal), arrive around 08:00, and the last boat back leaves at 17:40: up to about 9 hours on the island. Some days have fewer sailings.