How to get to Kuroshima
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You reach Kuroshima 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 ¥1,520 from Ishigaki Port.
A flat, heart-shaped island known as the "island of cattle", with more than 3,000 cattle for a population of about 220. 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
- ¥1,850
- First boat
- 08:30
- Last boat there
- 16:30
- Last boat back
- 17:10
- Cars
- Not allowed
Sailings3 round trips a day (Oct 1, 2026–Feb 28, 2027)
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Departs Ishigaki 08:30, 11:45, 16:30; departs Kuroshima 09:10, 12:25, 17:10. About 25–30 minutes per the timetable. The fare includes the fuel surcharge (level 4); round trip ¥3,590.
Sources (3 pages): yaeyama.co.jp
- Travel time
- 30 min
- Adult one-way
- ¥1,850
- First boat
- 08:00
- Last boat there
- 16:00
- Last boat back
- 16:40
- Cars
- Not allowed
Sailings3 round trips a day (Oct 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2027)
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Departs Ishigaki 08:00, 13:30, 16:00; departs Kuroshima 08:40, 14:10, 16:40. About 25–30 minutes. The fare includes the fuel surcharge; round trip ¥3,590. Cash only at Kuroshima Port.
Sources (3 pages): aneikankou.co.jp
- Travel time
- 1 h
- Adult one-way
- ¥1,520
- First boat
- 08:30
- Last boat there
- 14:30
- Last boat back
- 16:00
- Cars
- Allowed
Sailings1 round trip a day on Mon and Thu (November 2026 calendar)
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Car ferry "Paikaji". Mondays: Ishigaki 08:30 → Kuroshima 09:30, Kuroshima 10:00 → Ishigaki 11:00 (Jan–Apr and Sep–Dec; May–Aug it leaves Ishigaki at 14:30 and Kuroshima at 16:00). Thursdays year-round: Ishigaki 14:30 → Kuroshima 15:30, Kuroshima 16:00 → Ishigaki 17:00. 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
- —
- First boat
- 14:30
- Last boat there
- 14:30
- Last boat back
- —
- Cars
- Allowed
Sailings1 sailing a day on Tue and Sat (November 2026 cargo ship schedule)
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Cargo-passenger ship "Yuimaru". Leaves Ishigaki at 14:30, about 70 minutes. Departure times from Kuroshima 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. Large vehicles are restricted on the Kuroshima route.
Sources (3 pages): yaeyama.co.jp
| From | To | Operator | Travel time | Adult one-way | First boat | Last boat there | Last boat back | Cars | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) | Kuroshima Port | Yaeyama Kanko Ferry · High-speed boat | 30 min | ¥1,850 | 08:30 | 16:30 | 17:10 | Not allowed | TimetableStatus |
| Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) | Kuroshima Port | Anei Kanko · High-speed boat | 30 min | ¥1,850 | 08:00 | 16:00 | 16:40 | Not allowed | TimetableStatus |
| Ishigaki Port | Kuroshima Port | Anei Kanko · Car ferry | 1 h | ¥1,520 | 08:30 | 14:30 | 16:00 | Allowed | TimetableStatus |
| Ishigaki Port | Kuroshima Port | Yaeyama Kanko Ferry · Car ferry | 1 h 10 min | — | 14:30 | 14:30 | — | Allowed | TimetableStatus |
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Common questions
How do I get to Kuroshima?
You reach Kuroshima 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 ¥1,520 from Ishigaki Port.
Can I take my car to Kuroshima?
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 Kuroshima?
Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) (high-speed boat, Yaeyama Kanko Ferry): last boat to the island 16:30, last boat back 17:10. Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal) (high-speed boat, Anei Kanko): last boat to the island 16:00, last boat back 16:40. Ishigaki Port (car ferry, Anei Kanko): last boat to the island 14:30, last boat back 16:00. Ishigaki Port (car ferry, Yaeyama Kanko Ferry): last boat to the island 14:30, last boat back —. Times change by season, so check the official timetable.
Can I visit Kuroshima as a day trip?
On the timetable, yes. Take the 08:30 from Ishigaki Port (Remote Islands Terminal), arrive around 09:00, and the last boat back leaves at 17:10: up to about 8 hours on the island. Some days have fewer sailings.