Okinawa Islands Travel & Ferry Guide
Explore islands from Tomari Port, Miyako, Ishigaki and half-day or full-day experiences on Okinawa’s main island. Find a guide by destination and travel plan.
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Tokashiki & Zamami itineraries
Tokashiki Island day-trip itinerary
See how to reach Aharen and Tokashiku, with independent travel and transfer-included options.
See the day-trip itinerary and transportZamami: day trip or overnight?
Compare a day trip with two days and one night, allowing for the return ferry and island transport.
See day-trip and overnight itinerariesFive islands from Tomari Port
Compare five islands by travel time, day trips and overnight staysAll five routes depart from Tomari Port in Naha. Check sailing times and transport on arrival before choosing a boat.
Zamami Island
High-speed boats take about 50–70 minutes depending on the sailing; ferries take about 90–120 minutes depending on the port-call order. Day trips and overnight stays are both options; village buses serve Furuzamami and Ama.
See ferry schedules, fares and bookingTokashiki Island
High-speed boats take about 40 minutes and ferries about 70 minutes, making day trips easy to plan on the standard timetable. Take the island bus to Aharen; use a taxi, rental vehicle, or pre-arranged transfer to Tokashiku.
See ferry schedules, fares and bookingKume Island
The scheduled ferry takes about 3–3.5 hours, so trips of at least one night are easier to plan. Town buses depart in front of the Kanegusuku Port terminal.
See ferry schedules, fares and bookingAka Island
High-speed boats take about 50 minutes direct or 70 minutes via Zamami; the ferry takes about 90 minutes. Nishibama is 1.6 km, about a 20-minute walk, from Aka Port; arrange a rental bicycle or transfer in advance.
See ferry schedules, fares and bookingTonaki Island
The ferry takes about 1 hour 55 minutes; whether a day trip works depends on that day's port call and return sailing. Walk within the Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings; use a rental bicycle to tour the island.
See ferry schedules, fares and bookingBefore departing from Tomari Port
View all travel guidesOur sources and field research
We refer to official information from ferry operators and local governments, and illustrate facilities and routes checked on site with photographs.
On your travel date, follow current operator announcements and guidance at the port.
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