travel to Okinawa from July 1, 2010 to July 4

Hateruma Island

Hateruma Ferry Anei Tours
one way: 3,050JPY
round trip: 5,800JPY
one way: 3,000JPY
round trip: 5,750JPY
High Speed Ferry
"New Hateruma"
Ordinary
(Tue, Thu, Sat)
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3
Ishigaki 8:20 12:00 15:30 9:00 8:30 11:50 15:30
Hateruma 9:20 13:00 16:30 11:00 9:30 12:50 16:30
Hateruma 9:35 13:15 16:45 15:00 9:40 13:10 16:40
Ishigaki 10:35 14:15 17:45 17:00 10:40 14:10 17:40
The monument of southernmost part of Japan The monument of southernmost part of Japan

snorkeling in Nishihama Beach, Hateruma Island
  • This island is the southernmost part of Japan. It is said that Nishihama is the best beach within Yaeyama islands, southwest of Okinawa prefecture. For exploring the island, you can rent a motorbike or bicycle by merchants who are waiting the port. Among them I recommend Kumanomi because it is near Nishihama beach and Hateruma port.
Hateruma Port Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach
Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach
Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach Nishihama Beach Okinawa Soba (noodle)

Taketomi Island

water buffalo taxi ride through the village in the island
  • This island is very popular with day-trippers from Ishigaki, as its magnificent beaches virtually surround the island. Ferries between Ishigaki and Taketomi run frequently during the daytime. They are operated by Yaeyama Ferry, Anei Tours and Ishigaki Dream Tours.
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Taketomi Island Taketomi Island Taketomi Island Taketomi Island Taketomi Island

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