Day trip? Check the return sailing first
Tokashiki is easy to plan as a day trip on the standard timetable. Time on Zamami, Aka and Tonaki depends on the monthly timetable and port-call order.
Boat tickets, transfers and activities vary by product. If your package includes boat tickets, do not also book the official ferry for the same route.
Stay on an island or near Tomari Port
One or more nights makes sightseeing on Kume easier. An island stay also suits visits to several beaches or villages on Zamami and Aka.
For the night before an early ferry or after returning, compare hotels around Tomari Port in Naha. These are separate from island accommodation.
Compare hotels near Tomarin›Compare distance to the port, luggage storage and early-morning arrangements. Enter your stay dates to check rates and availability.
Choose by transport on the island
- By bus
- Buses serve Aharen on Tokashiki, and Furuzamami and Ama on Zamami. On Kume, town buses depart from Kanegusuku Port.
- Walk or arrange transport
- Nishibama on Aka is about 20 minutes on foot from the port. Walk around Tonaki village, or consider a rental bicycle for the wider island.
Compare ferries and day trips for 5 islands
Travel times vary by sailing and port-call order. Fares are adult one-way, with island-specific taxes and other charges extra. The usual boarding areas are shown; follow the port guidance on the day of travel.
The listed Tokashiki, Kume and Tonaki fares apply to sailings from October 1, 2026. Check each island guide and operator for discounts, vehicle fares and conditions.
Zamami Island
- Fast boat
- About 50–70 min · ¥3,950
- Ferry
- About 90–120 min · ¥2,900
- Day trip
- Time on the island varies with the monthly timetable and port-call order.
- On island
- Village buses to Furuzamami and Ama. Plan transport if visiting several beaches.
Zamami Island: times, fares and booking›ATMs, shops and local transport
- ATM
- An ATM is available at the post office in Zamami village.
- Stores
- There are no national convenience-store chains, but there are shops in Zamami village.
- Getting around
- Village buses run from near Zamami Port toward Furuzamami and Ama. Rental cars, scooters, or bicycles are also options for visiting several beaches or viewpoints.
Tokashiki Island
- Fast boat
- About 40 min · ¥3,300
- Ferry
- About 70 min · ¥2,200
- Day trip
- Easy to plan as a day trip on the standard timetable. Check both sailings first.
- On island
- Bus from the port to Aharen. The regular island bus does not serve Tokashiku.
Tokashiki Island: times, fares and booking›ATMs, shops and local transport
- ATM
- ATMs are available at the post office and JA in Tokashiki village. There is no ATM in the Aharen area.
- Stores
- There are shops in Tokashiki village and Aharen. There are no national convenience-store chains.
- Getting around
- From Tokashiki Port, Aharen is served by the island bus, rental cars, and taxis. The regular island bus does not go to Tokashiku.
Kume Island
- Fast boat
- —
- Ferry
- About 180 min direct / 210 min via Tonaki · ¥3,970
- Day trip
- Scheduled ferry: about 3–3.5 hours each way. One or more nights makes island sightseeing easier.
- On island
- Town buses from Kanegusuku Port. Rental-car port transfers and pickup terms vary by company.
Kume Island: times, fares and booking›ATMs, shops and local transport
- ATMs & stores
- Convenience stores and ATMs are available on the island.
- Getting around
- Town buses depart from in front of the Kanegusuku Port terminal. Port transfers, pickup, and return conditions for rental cars vary by company.
Aka Island
- Fast boat
- About 50 min direct / 70 min via Zamami · ¥3,950
- Ferry
- About 90 min direct / 120–135 min via Zamami · ¥2,900
- Day trip
- Time on the island varies with the monthly timetable and port-call order.
- On island
- Nishibama is 1.6 km, about 20 minutes on foot. Check transport before traveling.
Aka Island: times, fares and booking›ATMs, shops and local transport
- ATM
- An ATM is available at Aka Post Office, so you can get cash before heading to Nishibama.
- Stores
- There are no national convenience-store chains, but island shops sell food and daily necessities.
- Getting around
- Nishibama is 1.6 km, about a 20-minute walk, from Aka Port. The free public-bus trial ended on August 30, 2026, and no continuation from September has been announced.
Tonaki Island
- Fast boat
- —
- Ferry
- About 115 min · ¥3,160
- Day trip
- Check your date’s port calls and return sailing. See service notices for day-trip days.
- On island
- No scheduled buses or taxis. Walk in the village; use a rental bicycle farther afield.
Tonaki Island: times, fares and booking›ATMs, shops and local transport
- ATM
- An ATM is available at Tonaki Post Office, but it is unavailable on Sundays and public holidays.
- Stores
- There are no national convenience-store chains, but there are shops on the island.
- Getting around
- There are no scheduled buses or taxis on the island. Walking is suitable in the village, while rental bicycles are the main option for traveling farther around the island.
Full comparison: vehicles and boarding points
Scroll the table sideways. Follow port guidance on your travel date.
How the routes differ
Kerama: Zamami, Tokashiki and Aka
About 40–70 minutes from Tomari Port by high-speed boat. Zamami and Aka share the Queen Zamami and Ferry Zamami 3 route. No bridge connects them; use boats such as the inter-island Mitsushima.
Kume and Tonaki: Kume Shosen
Scheduled ferries link Tomari Port, Tonaki Port and Kume’s Kanegusuku Port. Kume takes about 3–3.5 hours each way; Tonaki about 1 hour 55 minutes. For a Tonaki day trip, check the port calls and return sailing.