Ferries from
Okinoerabu to Amami Island
Ferries from
Okinoerabu to Amami Island
The Wadomari to Naze ferry is the main ferry route from Okinoerabu to Amami Island. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Okinoerabu to Amami Island sail approximately 3 times per week and are available with Marue Ferry.
Ferries from Okinoerabu to Amami Island take approximately to complete this crossing.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Okinoerabu to Amami Island with Marue Ferry.
There are approximately 72 miles (115km) and 62 nautical miles between Okinoerabu and Amami Island.
The price of a ferry from Okinoerabu to Amami Island can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Wadomari to Naze ferry ferry sails approximately 0 times weekly with a crossing time of .
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Okinoerabu Island in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture offers a genuine Japanese island experience away from the usual tourist spots. This limestone island sits between Okinawa and Kyushu, known for its natural beauty, including the Shoryudo Cave - one of Japan's largest limestone caverns with amazing stalactite formations. Adventure lovers can dive or snorkel in clear blue waters among colorful coral reefs full of sea life. The island proudly displays traditional Okinawan culture through local crafts, music, and food. Visitors can enjoy the Yui Festival in fall, which celebrates the harvest with traditional dancing and local dishes. Okinoerabu's location makes it perfect for island-hopping, with ferry connections to Okinawa, Yoron, and other nearby islands. With beautiful beaches, traditional villages, and a relaxed vibe, Okinoerabu shows you a side of Japanese island life that most international tourists never see.
Amami Island, part of Japan's subtropical Amami archipelago, blends pristine beaches, lush forests, and traditional Japanese culture. Sitting between Kyushu and Okinawa, this island paradise showcases some of Japan's most beautiful coral reefs and mangrove forests - a treat for nature lovers. Visitors can wander through Kinsakubaru Virgin Forest or relax on the white sands of Tomori Beach. The island is known for its Oshima Tsumugi silk making, named an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan. Year-round, Amami celebrates its roots with events like the August Odamai Festival, featuring traditional dances. Though somewhat remote, ferries connect Amami to mainland Japan through Kagoshima, making it a great jumping-off point for exploring southern Japanese islands. The journey offers stunning ocean views that add to this unforgettable destination.
