Aka Island
Where Kerama Blue meets Kerama deer - the westernmost inhabited island of Kerama
High-speed boat
Queen Zamami
- Duration
- 50min
- Boarding
- Tomari Port North Pier
Direct route between Naha and Aka Port, about 50 minutes
Ferry
Ferry Zamami
- Duration
- 120min
- Boarding
- Tomari Port South Pier (in front of Tomarin building)
About 120 minutes via Zamami. Arrival/departure times at Aka Port vary daily depending on stop order. Operates on limited days (about 10-15 days per month)
Schedule
Schedules change every month
Please confirm the latest operating schedule on the official site.
Check this month's schedule (Official site) →Valid period: 2026-04-01 〜 2026-12-31
Outbound (Naha → Island)
| Vessel | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Zamami | 09:00 | 09:50 |
| Ferry Zamami | 10:00 | 12:00 |
Inbound (Island → Naha)
| Vessel | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Zamami | 16:50 | 18:10 |
| Ferry Zamami | 14:00 | 16:00 |
Fares
Queen Zamami
Boarding point: Tomari Port North Pier
| Category | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 3,950 JPY | 7,510 JPY |
| Child | 1,980 JPY | 3,760 JPY |
Ferry Zamami
Boarding point: Tomari Port South Pier (in front of Tomarin building)
| Category | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 2,900 JPY | 5,510 JPY |
| Child | 1,450 JPY | 2,760 JPY |
| Vehicle length | One way |
|---|---|
| Under 3m | 10,250 JPY |
| 3m to under 4m | 12,900 JPY |
| 4m to under 5m | 15,560 JPY |
| 5m to under 6m | 18,200 JPY |
| Bicycle | 430 JPY |
| Moped | 870 JPY |
| Motorcycle | 1,730 JPY |
Reservation & Ticketing
Online reservation
Online booking opens 55 days before departure. Members of Zamami Islanders Network can book 2 months and 1 week in advance
Open reservation page →Phone reservation
- Phone number
- 098-868-4567
- Hours
- 10:00-17:00
Phone reservations accepted from 1 month before departure until the day prior. Same-day reservations not accepted
Ticket counter
- Location
- Zamami Village Naha Branch Office (Ticket counter inside Tomarin), 3-25-1 Maejima, Naha, Okinawa
- Hours
- 10:00-17:00
Churashima visitor tax
Churashima Tax: ¥100 per person, collected at boarding
Port Access
Tomari Port (Tomarin)
Address: 3-25-1 Maejima, Naha, Okinawa
Monorail
About 10 minutes on foot from Miebashi Station on the Yui Rail
Bus
About 10 minutes by local bus from Naha Bus Terminal
Car
Paid parking available under Tomarin (often fills up)
Island essentials
ATM
Yucho Bank ATM at Aka Post Office (weekdays only, closed weekends and holidays)
Convenience store
No convenience stores on the island. Super Tatsunojo (open 7:30-21:00, until 22:00 in peak summer) carries groceries and daily essentials
Cell service
Major Japanese carriers (Docomo, au, SoftBank) all available. Signal may weaken at some beaches and remote areas
Rental vehicles
No rental cars, taxis, or buses on the island. Rental bicycles and scooters are the main transportation. Available at Super Tatsunojo and other shops
Note: A Churashima Tax (¥100 per person) is collected when boarding tourist boats
Frequently asked questions
- Village ferry "Mitsushima" operates 4 round trips daily. 15 minutes one-way, ¥500 for adults / ¥250 for children. No reservation needed. The boarding point is the Queen Zamami floating pier on both islands
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