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How to get fromKagoshima to Iriomote Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kagoshima to Iriomote Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Kagoshima Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane KOJ - ISG
    2. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    8h 26m
    ¥25,024–56,300

  2. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane FUK - ISG
    3. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    7h 32m
    ¥16,345–71,501

  3. Train to Miyazaki Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazakitrain train
    2. Fly from Miyazaki Airport (KMI) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane KMI - ISG
    3. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    9h 34m

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥20,365Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kagoshima to Iriomote Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,127 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Iriomote Island, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kagoshima to Iriomote Island. However, you can take the bus to Kagoshima Airport, walk to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) airport, fly to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG), walk to 石垣空港, take the bus to 石垣港離島ターミナル（バスターミナル方面）, walk to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, then take the ferry to Ohara. Alternatively, you can take the train to Minamimiyazaki, take the train to Miyazaki Airport, walk to Miyazaki Airport (KMI) airport, fly to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG), walk to 石垣空港, take the bus to 石垣港離島ターミナル（バスターミナル方面）, walk to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, then take the ferry to Ohara.

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