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The only regular ferry service to Yonaguni IslandThe operating schedule for the "Ferry Yonakuni" has been changed.The schedule has been changed! Planning your trip based on the old schedule could lead to missed flights or schedule discrepancies.Please be sure to check the latest timetable in advance.
This time, along with information on schedule changes,Gourmet food and sightseeing spots you can enjoy as soon as you arrive at Kubura Port,moreoverSchedule of the free community bus that provides transportation within the island.Munbu Resort will guide you through everything!
1. [Important] Notice of change in the Yonakuni ferry schedule
Ferry Yonakuni (operated by Fukuyama Kaiun LLC)The train schedule has been changed. The updated schedule is as follows:
| Ishigaki to Yonaguni | Every week Monday and Thursday10:00 Departure |
| Yonaguni to Ishigaki | Every week Tuesday and Friday10:00 Departure |
| Travel time | Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes (depending on sea conditions) |
| Arrival at port | Kubura Port (may be changed to Sonai Port depending on wave conditions) |
| Ishigaki Island boarding area | Yashima Ferry Terminal (Note: This is separate from the remote island terminal) |
⚠️ In case of bad weather, departure may be moved up to before 9:00 AM.Be sure to check the latest information the night before you depart.
📣 Check the latest flight status here!
👉 https://fukuyamakaiun.ti-da.net/
2. Head here after disembarking at the port! Gourmet & Cafes in the Kubura Area
The ferryArrived at Kubura Port around 2-3 PM.Yes. The time until check-in at the hotel,There are plenty of must-visit spots right by the harbor!
🏪 "Oasa Shoten," Japan's westernmost store.
It is right in front of you when you get off at Kubura Port"Oasa Shoten" is a shop located in Kubura, the westernmost settlement in Japan.They offer a wide variety of products, from drinks and snacks to awamori (Okinawan liquor) and local kamaboko (fish cakes).You can find everything you need for your first day on the island, as well as souvenirs, all here.
| address | Yonaguni, Yonaguni-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture (in front of Kubura Fishing Port) |
| Opening times | Approximately 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (may vary depending on the season) |
| phone | 0980-87-2605 |
☕ Moist Roll Cafe, Japan's westernmost and most stylish cafe
It stands quietly on a hill in the Kubura settlement."Moist Roll Cafe" is the westernmost cafe in Japan.In the space of the old house that the owner has carefully renovated,A wall full of books, seating on the veranda, and tables with original tiles.You'll be greeted by a welcoming presence. Step inside and you'll find yourself forgetting the passage of time in this stylish space.
The signature dish isA moist roll cake made with honey from Yonaguni Island.After a long sea voyage, you can relax and unwind with the sweet treats of the island.Island fish pasta, brown sugar chaiThe lunch menu is also extensive.
| address | 4022-119 Yonaguni, Yonaguni-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Opening times | 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Closed days | Irregular closing days (please check before visiting) |
| phone | 0980-87-3130 |
🌴 Munbu Resort: A reliable island base open 365 days a year.
Approximately 2 minutes on foot from Yonaguni AirportMunbu Resort is a cafe, restaurant, and resort facility that is open all year round.It's perfect for taking a break after arriving by ferry, or as a base for your trip.From breakfast to BBQ and dinner, you can enjoy a menu featuring plenty of local island ingredients all day long.
🍞 "Panes Handmade Bread & Cafe," a popular bakery in Sonai village.
Located in Sonai, the central settlement of Yonaguni Island.Panes, the island's only bakery.Five-color melon bread: Longevity grass, purple sweet potato, brown sugar, plain, and chocolate chip.These are specialties that can only be bought on Yonaguni Island. Rusks and cookies made with local island ingredients make perfect souvenirs.They often sell out by midday, so we recommend visiting early the next morning!
| address | 312 Yonaguni, Yonaguni-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Opening times | 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Closed days | Tuesday |
| phone | 0980-87-3608 |
3. Experience Japan's westernmost point! Tourist attractions in the Kubura area
🎬 A must-see for fans of Dr. Koto! "Kubura Fisheries Cooperative Cafeteria"
Located at Kubura Fishing Port"Gyokyo Shokudo" (Fishermen's Cooperative Cafeteria) is a filming location that appeared as "Shikina Island Fishermen's Cooperative" in the drama "Dr. Koto's Clinic".You can enjoy set meals and rice bowls made with fresh swordfish and mahi-mahi, thanks to the restaurant being directly managed by the fishing cooperative.
Between 2 and 3 p.m. after the ferry arrivesUnfortunately, it's outside of business hours (11:00-14:00), but the sign for "Shikina Island Fisheries Cooperative" remains.Upon arrival, you can immediately begin your pilgrimage to the site's exterior.Perfect for lunch the next day!
| address | 4022-1 Yonaguni, Yonaguni-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture (1st floor of Kubura Fishing Port) |
| Opening times | 11:00 - 14:00 |
| Closed days | Sunday |
| phone | 090-1080-4792 |
🏖 Naama Beach, Japan's westernmost beach where you can swim.
About 5 minutes by car from Kubura PortNaama Beach is the westernmost beach in Japan where swimming is permitted.A relatively calm, shallow sea stretches out before us.You can also enjoy snorkeling.Because it is located on the west side of the island,The last sunset in JapanThis is also a great spot to see it. Take a leisurely stroll along the beach at sunset on the day you arrive by ferry and enjoy the view. Parking is available and admission is free.
🗿 This is Japan's westernmost point! "Irizaki - Monument marking Japan's westernmost point"
Standing on Irizaki, the westernmost cape of Yonaguni Island.A monument marking "Japan's westernmost point."An observation deck and lighthouse stand on a cliff over 50 meters above sea level.On a clear day, you can see Taiwan in the distance, approximately 107 km away.It's also about a 5-minute walk from Naama Beach.
Can be issued by tourist associations, etc."Certificate of Japan's Westernmost Point" (500 yen per copy)Please be sure to get it as well.Approximately 3 minutes by car from Kubura PortAnd it's easily accessible.
📮 Write a letter to your future self! Experience using a scenic postmark at Kubura Post Office.
If you want to preserve your memories of your trip to Yonaguni Island in a special way,I recommend getting an original scenic postmark stamped at Kubura Post Office and sending a postcard home!All you have to do is take a postcard with a stamp attached to the counter and say, "I'd like a scenic postmark, please."The postcards that arrive after I get home bring back the memories of my trip.
| address | 4022 Yonaguni, Yonaguni-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture (within Kubura settlement) |
| Business hours (counter service) | Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Closed days | Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays |
⚠️ The scenic postmark can only be applied during weekday counter hours.Let's schedule our visit to coincide with our island stay and stop by during the daytime on a weekday.
4. Free rides available! Get around the island using the Yonaguni Community Support Bus.
Operated by Yonaguni TownThe "local community bus" is a bus that anyone can ride for free, whether they are island residents or tourists.It connects the three settlements of Sonai, Hikawa, and Kubura with Yonaguni Airport.The timetable will be revised in April 2026.Please check the latest information before using the service.
🚢 After arriving by ferry, this is the next bus! [Departs at 14:09]
When the ferry Yonakuni arrived on time...We will arrive at Kubura Port around 2:00 PM.After packing our bags and leaving the port,The next bus departs at 14:09 from Kubura Port bus stop.is.
| time | bus stop | point |
| 14:00 | Arriving at Kubura Port (by ferry) 🚢 | Ferry Yonakuni arrives on time. |
| 14:09 | Departing from Kubura Port bus stop 🚌 | ← Get on here! (Free) |
| 14:17 | Airport entrance (Munbu reception) ✈️ | Get off here for Munbu Resort. Check in and take a break! |
| the last stop | Sonai 🌺 | To Panes (bakery), Onema Hina, etc. |
The bus stop in front of the airport (arriving at 14:17) is right in front of the reception area of Munbu Resort.After checking in my luggage and taking a breather, I continued on the bus.We arrived at the Sonai settlement.The island's only bakery"Panes"Yes, popular in the local area"Onema Hina"You can enjoy visiting shops unique to Sonai, such as these.
⏰ What if I miss the bus? [Next bus departs at 15:21]
For example, in cases of large crowds or when immigration procedures take a long time.Don't worry if you miss the 14:09 bus! The next bus departs at 15:21.I recommend spending about an hour relaxing in the Kubura settlement.
Located right next to the harborOasa Shoten, Kubura Post Office, Moist Roll CafeTime flies by quickly when you're waiting and wandering around.
- 🏪 Oasa Shoten: Stock up on travel essentials such as drinks, snacks, and awamori (Okinawan liquor).
- 📮 Kubura Post Office: Send yourself a postcard with an original scenic postmark (weekdays only)
- ☕ Moist Roll CafeTake a moment to relax with a Yonaguni honey roll cake.
🚌 Bus route information for departure at 15:21
The bus departing at 15:21We will depart from Kubura Port and first head towards the Hikawa settlement.HikawaA village that was used as a filming location for the drama "Dr. Koto's Clinic"And you can easily stop by using the bus. After that, you'll go via Sonai.Final stop: In front of the airport (Munbu Resort reception)We're heading there.
| time | bus stop | point |
| 15:21 | Departing from Kubura Port bus stop 🚌 | ← If you missed it, click here! |
| in the middle | Hikawa 🎬 | The village where the TV drama "Dr. Koto's Clinic" was filmed. It can be easily visited by bus. |
| in the middle | Sonai 🌺 | To shops in Sonai such as Panes Onemahina |
| the last stop | Airport entrance (Munbu reception) ✈️ | Get off here for Munbu Resort. Check in and take a break! |
You can take a direct bus from Hikawa, past the filming locations of Dr. Koto, to Munbu Airport via Sonai.The appeal of the community support bus is that you can travel around the island without changing buses and for free.
⚠️ Buses do not run on the eastern side of the island (towards Gunkan-iwa, Sanninu-dai, etc.).For sightseeing in the eastern part of the island, please use a rental car or motorbike. The latest timetable is here 👉 https://welcome-yonaguni.jp/news/3817/
For those of you planning a ferry trip to Yonaguni Island.The Yonakuni ferry's schedule is reviewed regularly, and you might be in for a rude awakening if you head to the boarding area without knowing the revised schedule.This column provides easy-to-understand information on the latest schedules and essential points to keep in mind before boarding. Plan your trip carefully and enjoy the best Yonaguni experience!
On Yonaguni Island, Japan's westernmost island, breathtaking scenery and unforgettable experiences await you. Munbu Resort will continue to bring you the latest island information. Please use this column to help you prepare for your trip!
[Image: A picture of the sunset and sea from Irizaki, Yonaguni Island]
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