How to get to Kumejima
Kumejima Town, Okinawa · White sand · 海水浴 · 展望台 · Diving
You reach Kumejima by boat from Naha Tomari Port (Tomarin) or Naha Wharf Passenger Terminal. The fastest is the high-speed boat from Naha Wharf Passenger Terminal (1 h 32 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥3,450 from Naha Tomari Port (Tomarin). You can also fly from Naha Airport or Haneda Airport.
An island of Kumejima Town, about 3 hours from Naha by car ferry, about 1.5 hours by high-speed boat or about 30 minutes by plane. Hate no Hama, a sandbar about 7 km long, stretches offshore to the east.
Every way to get there
- Travel time
- 3 h 30 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥3,450
- First boat
- 09:00
- Last boat there
- 14:00
- Last boat back
- 14:00
- Cars
- Allowed
Sailings1日2往復（月曜は1往復）
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値は11/1〜12/31と1/1〜3/31の時刻。那覇発 9:00（渡名喜経由、兼城12:30着）・14:00（直行、17:00着・月曜運休）。久米島発 9:00（渡名喜経由、泊12:30着）・14:00（直行、17:00着・月曜運休）。運賃は大人片道、往復6,560円。自動車航送は那覇〜久米島 4m以上5m未満で片道19,690円（運転手1名込み）。久米商船の公式サイトは2026/10/22からメンテナンス中で、時刻と運賃は同サイトの航路・運賃ページの保存版（Internet Archive、2026年3〜6月）と渡名喜村の公式アクセスページで確かめた。メンテナンス中の運航情報は久米商船のインスタグラム（@kumeline1950）、問い合わせは本社 098-868-2686（メンテナンス中は7:30から受付）。2026/5/19〜6/18は船員不足で1隻運航に減便、6/19からフェリー琉球のドックと告知されていたが、その後の運航体制は公式で確かめられず。予約・乗船券の販売は1か月前から。
Sources (8 pages): www.kumeline.com・www.kanko-kumejima.com・www.vill.tonaki.okinawa.jp・web.archive.org
- Travel time
- 1 h 32 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥7,800
- First boat
- 08:00
- Last boat there
- 08:00
- Last boat back
- 16:00
- Cars
- Not allowed
Sailings1 round trip a day
From 2026-12-01: Travel time 1 h 50 min · Sailings 1日1往復 · First boat 08:00 · Last boat there 08:00 · Last boat back 15:30
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Service began May 1, 2026. Times are for Oct 19–Nov 30, 2026 (Naha 8:00 → Kumejima 9:32, Kumejima 16:00 → Naha 17:32, daily). From Dec 1 to Mar 31: Naha 8:00 → Kumejima 9:50, Kumejima 15:30 → Naha 17:20. It departs from Naha Wharf Passenger Terminal, not Tomari Port, and cars cannot enter the port area. Regular adult fare (VIP seat ¥15,000; early-booking fare ¥5,000 for 61–92 days ahead, by phone 098-943-6496). Sailings were cancelled Oct 17 for maintenance and Oct 20–28 due to Typhoon No. 30 and rough seas. Arrive 30 minutes before departure; check-in closes 15 minutes before.
Sources (3 pages): ko-jet.com
- Travel time
- 35 min
- Adult one-way
- —
- First boat
- 07:45
- Last boat there
- 17:25
- Last boat back
- 18:25
Sailings5–7 round trips a day
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Times are for Oct 25–Nov 30, 2026 (Naha Airport terminal's monthly schedule). From Naha: RAC871 7:45, RAC873 9:55, RAC877 12:15, JTA211 14:30, RAC879 15:40, RAC881 17:25, RAC883 18:05. From Kumejima: RAC872 8:45, RAC874 10:55, RAC878 13:20, JTA212 15:40, RAC880 16:45, RAC882 18:25, RAC884 19:10. Flights 877/878 do not fly on Saturdays or on Oct 27, 31 and Nov 2, 4, 9–11, 16–18, 22, 24, 25, 30. Flights 883/884 fly only on Fridays and Oct 25 and Nov 1, 3, 8, 15, 23, 29. Flight time is 30–40 minutes. Fares vary by date and booking time, so they are left blank.
Sources (4 pages): www.naha-airport.co.jp・www.kanko-kumejima.com
- Travel time
- 2 h 40 min
- Adult one-way
- —
- First boat
- —
- Last boat there
- —
- Last boat back
- —
SailingsSummer only, 1 round trip a day (Jul 17–Aug 31 in 2026)
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Seasonal summer service, not operating as of Oct 27, 2026. In 2026 it ran Jul 17–Aug 31: JAL981 Haneda 11:00 → Kumejima 13:40, JAL982 Kumejima 14:20 → Haneda 18:20 (passengers deplane once at Naha). The 2027 schedule has not been announced, so times and fares are left blank.
Sources (1 page): www.kanko-kumejima.com
| From | To | Operator | Travel time | Adult one-way | First boat | Last boat there | Last boat back | Cars | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naha Tomari Port (Tomarin) | Kanegusuku Port | Kume Shosen (Ferry Ryukyu / Ferry Kaiho) · Car ferry | 3 h 30 min | ¥3,450 | 09:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Allowed | TimetableStatus |
| Naha Wharf Passenger Terminal | Kanegusuku Port | Kumejima Ocean Jet (high-speed boat Tsumugi) · High-speed boat | 1 h 32 min | ¥7,800 | 08:00 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Not allowed | TimetableStatus |
| Naha Airport | Kumejima Airport | JAL (Ryukyu Air Commuter / Japan Transocean Air) · Flight | 35 min | — | 07:45 | 17:25 | 18:25 | — | TimetableStatus |
| Haneda Airport | Kumejima Airport | JAL · Flight | 2 h 40 min | — | — | — | — | — | Timetable |
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Common questions
How do I get to Kumejima?
You reach Kumejima by boat from Naha Tomari Port (Tomarin) or Naha Wharf Passenger Terminal. The fastest is the high-speed boat from Naha Wharf Passenger Terminal (1 h 32 min). The cheapest adult one-way fare is ¥3,450 from Naha Tomari Port (Tomarin). You can also fly from Naha Airport or Haneda Airport.
Can I take my car to Kumejima?
The ferry from Naha Tomari Port (Tomarin) 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 Kumejima?
Naha Tomari Port (Tomarin): last boat to the island 14:00, last boat back 14:00. Naha Wharf Passenger Terminal: last boat to the island 08:00, last boat back 16:00. Times change by season, so check the official timetable.
Can I visit Kumejima as a day trip?
On the timetable, yes. Take the 07:45 from Naha Airport, arrive around 08:20, and the last boat back leaves at 18:25: up to about 10 hours on the island. Some days have fewer sailings.