#Yaeyama Islands

Recommended for those who want to enjoy the nature of Okinawa! Yaeyama Island Hopping!

The Yaeyama Islands are a collection of islands located about 400 km southwest of Okinawa Island. This area, where rich nature and unique culture live, is full of charm worthy of calling it a paradise. This time, we will introduce some recommended spots to enjoy island hopping in the Yaeyama Islands.
- Remote islands around Okinawa Island
- Tourism & Experience
date： 2025.06.26（updated：2025.06.27）
It's not just Iriomote Island! Taketomijima, Yufujima, Kohamajima…Traveling around the islands of Yaeyama

“It’s not just Iriomote Island! Taketomijima, Yufujima, Kohamajima… The unique journey around the islands of Yaeyama is full of information useful for preparing your trip, such as how to access the Yaeyama Islands, how to travel in Shimauchi, and how to choose accommodations. It is safe to visit the Yaeyama Islands for the first time!
date： 2025.03.12（updated：2025.04.03）
List of means of transportation in Yaeyama convenient for sightseeing & complete guide to remote islands from Ishigaki-jima Island

Complete guide to enjoying the Yaeyama Islands! Detailed information on how to access popular remote islands such as Taketomijima and Iriomote Island from Ishigaki-jima Island. It covers the services of 10 local transportation companies, including buses, ferries, and buffalo cars. Look at the characteristics of each company! It is full of how to get to sightseeing spots and information on advantageous tour tickets. Even beginners have a collection of questions. It is full of information to enjoy the charm of Yaeyama to the fullest!
- Access
- Remote islands around Okinawa Island
date： 2025.02.10（updated：2025.12.12）
Hotels, meals and sightseeing spots perfect for families in Ishigaki-jima Island

Where are you going with your child? What do you do? Where are you going to stay? If you are going to the southern island with the whole family, we will introduce the spots, play and hotels you want to keep in the mast. To make a fun trip with the whole family, preparation and planning are very important. Please refer to it with mom & dad, grandpa and grandma. The point of traveling with children is "Do not be too greedy!" I think there are many places you want to go and things you want to do, but please talk with your family before departure and make a plan, taking into account the physical condition of your child and nap. The high summer season is May-September, but the sunshine in Ishigaki-jima Island is intense. You can enjoy a lot of Ishigaki-jima Island even during spring break in March and GW.
date： 2025.01.31（updated：2025.10.07）

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