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

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

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  1. Fly from Osaka International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane ITM - ISG
    2. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    6h 43m
    ¥33,779–116,510

  2. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane KIX - ISG
    3. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    7h 16m
    ¥17,080–67,957

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG)plane plane NGO - ISG
    3. Take the ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Oharaferry ferry
    7h 28m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to New Ishigaki Airport (ISG) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥31,457Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kyoto to Iriomote Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,679.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Iriomote Island. However, you can take the train to Shin Osaka, walk to Shin-Osaka Station, take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) 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 Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) 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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