Kume Island
The main island of Kume Town, about 100 km west of Okinawa's main island — home to the 7 km coral-sand bar 'Hatenohama' and Eef Beach, one of Japan's 100 Best Shores. Reach it in about 3 hours by ferry from Naha.
Ferry
Ferry Ryukyu / Ferry Kaiho
- Duration
- 180min
- Boarding
- Tomari Port, North Pier (Passenger Terminal)
About 3 hours on direct sailings, and about 3 hours 30 minutes on sailings routed via Tonaki Island. Operated jointly by Ferry Ryukyu and Ferry Kaiho.
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 〜 2026-10-31
Outbound (Naha → Island)
| Vessel | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Ryukyu / Ferry Kaiho | 09:00 | 12:30 |
| Ferry Ryukyu / Ferry Kaiho | 14:00 | 17:00 |
Inbound (Island → Naha)
| Vessel | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Ryukyu / Ferry Kaiho | 09:00 | 12:30 |
| Ferry Ryukyu / Ferry Kaiho | 14:00 | 17:00 |
Fares
Ferry Ryukyu / Ferry Kaiho
Boarding point: Tomari Port, North Pier (Passenger Terminal)
| Category | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 3,450 JPY | 6,560 JPY |
| Child | 1,730 JPY | One-way only |
| Vehicle length | One way |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 1,210 JPY |
| Motorcycle (50cc and under) | 2,400 JPY |
| Motorcycle (over 50cc) | 3,620 JPY |
| Under 3 m | 12,300 JPY |
| 3–4 m | 15,250 JPY |
| 4–5 m | 19,690 JPY |
| 5–6 m | 29,330 JPY |
| 6–7 m | 38,230 JPY |
| 7–8 m | 45,000 JPY |
| 8–9 m | 51,330 JPY |
| 9–10 m | 57,620 JPY |
| 10–11 m | 62,640 JPY |
| 11–12 m | 67,880 JPY |
Reservation & Ticketing
Phone reservation
- Phone number
- 098-868-2686
- Hours
- 7:30–18:00 (until 17:00 on Mondays)
Ticket counter
- Location
- Kume Shosen Naha Office (inside Tomari Port terminal)
- Hours
- 7:30–18:00
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
ATMs are available on the island, including a bank ATM inside the FamilyMart near Eef Beach.
Convenience store
Two FamilyMart stores on the island (Nakadomari branch and Eef Beach branch).
Cell service
Voice and mobile data work reliably across the main areas.
Rental vehicles
The island is large and public transport is limited, so a rental car is recommended for sightseeing. Rental car counters are available at both Kanegusuku Port and Kumejima Airport.
Note: Same-day rentals may be unavailable during peak season — advance booking is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
- Reservations open 1 month before departure. Book via the official site (http://www.kumeline.com/) or by phone (098-868-2686).