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How to get fromOkinawa (State) to Yakushima (Island)by ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Okinawa (State) to Yakushima (Island) by ferry or plane

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from 那覇港　船客待合所 to 宮之浦ferry ferry フェリー波之上 / ...
    21h 40m
    ¥14,500–23,000

  2. Fly from Miyako Airport

    1. Fly from Miyako Airport (MMY) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane MMY - KUM
    16h 30m
    ¥39,000–85,000

  3. Fly from Naha Airport

    1. Fly from Naha Airport (OKA) to Yakushima Airport (KUM)plane plane OKA - KUM
    4h 58m
    ¥43,230–110,370

Miyako Airport (MMY) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration20h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥39,917Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Okinawa (State) to Yakushima (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 739.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 40m

What companies run services between Okinawa (State), Japan and Yakushima (Island), Japan?

A" Line operates a ferry from 那覇港　船客待合所 to 宮之浦 once a week. Tickets cost ¥14,500–23,000 and the journey takes 21h 40m. Alternatively, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Miyako Airport (MMY) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) every 4 hours.

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