How to get to Okinawa

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Plane to Naha (Okinawa)

The airport is located in Naha and is connected to major cities in Japan. A one-way flight from Tokyo with JAL typically costs around 41000 Yen, but tickets can also be found between 17000 and 37000 Yen.

In addition, there are other companies such as Skymark, Jetstar Japan and Air Asia Japan that offer one-way tickets between 6000 and 25000 Yen.

Ferry to Naha (Okinawa)

You can reach Naha by ferry from Tokyo, Osaka and Kagoshima. The main companions are Marix Line and A Line.

The journey from Tokyo takes 44 hours and costs 25000 Yen. From Kagoshima it takes 23 hours and costs about 15000 Yen.

Buses in Naha

Per muoversi a Naha si possono usare i bus locali che collegano le principali città dell’isola.

Maps of all Okinawa bus routes

Plane to Ishigaki City (Yaeyama Islands)

Ishigaki City is connected by direct flights from Tokyo Haneda and Narita. The airport can be reached by ANA and JTA flights. The ticket cost is around 60000 Yen, but offers from 20000 to 40000 Yen can be found.
You can also reach Ishigaki City from Naha Airport in an hour.

Flights are operated by ANA and JAL and the ticket costs 23000 Yen. Discounted prices from 7000 to 20000 Yen can be found. Skymark and Peach Aviation also offer flights to Ishigaki.

Plane to Miyako (Miyako Islands)

The Miyako Islands are connected by air to Tokyo, Osaka, Naha, Ishigaki City and Tarama.

Plane to Kume Island

Kume Island is connected by plane (JAL and RAC) to Naha, the flight takes 35 minutes and costs 8000 to 12000 Yen.

During the summer, the island is connected by a daily flight to Tokyo Haneda.

Ferry to Kume Island

Kume Island can be reached by ferry from Naha Harbour with the Kume Shosen Company. The journey takes about 4 hours and the ferry stops en route at Tonaki Island.

A one-way ticket costs 3300 Yen and a return ticket 6270 Yen.