Island Hopping in the Keramas

Discover Keramashoto National Park on an island-hopping trip around Tokashikijima, Zamamijima and Akajima islands

Take a regular ferry or high-speed boat from Tomari Port on Okinawa's main island to the islands of Tokashikijima, Akajima and Zamamijima. Stay the night—or several—on one or more of the islands and explore Keramashoto's beautiful landscapes and stunning blue waters. The Kerama Islands offer a variety of marine sports activities, sightseeing, and striking panoramic views from several of the islands' hilltop observatories.

For getting around the islands, Mitsushima Ferry operates inter-island services between Zamamijma (Zamami Port), Akajima (Aka Port) and Tokashikijima (Aharen Port). Daily trips between Akajima and Zamamijima do not require reservations. Reservations are required for traveling between Tokashikijima's Aharen Port and Akajima or Zamamijima. Reservations can be made through the Zamami Village Office the day before travel.

For a detailed transportation schedule, consult the official Zamami Village website: https://www.vill.zamami.okinawa.jp/info/trans.html (Japanese with machine-translated English available).

Highlights

Aharen Beach on Tokashikijima Island

Tokashikijima Island

Tokashikijima Island has a number of observatories offering singular views of the local surroundings and has two beautiful white sand beaches—Tokashiku and Aharen. Enjoy scenic walks, camping, snorkeling, diving, and if you're lucky, you may have the opportunity to swim with sea turtles.

Aka Ohashi Bridge connecting Akajima Island to Gerumajima Island

Akajima Island

Akajima Island is the second largest of the Kerama Islands. Highlights include relaxing on Nishibama Beach and taking a scenic walk across Aka Ohashi Bridge to Gerumajima Island, with a visit to the historical Takara Residence there. You can also visit Fukajishima Island via a connecting bridge from Gerumajima.

Views from Inazaki Observatory on Zamamijima Island

Zamamijima Island

The mountainous Zamamijima Island has many observatories and numerous beaches, including the popular Furuzamami and Ama beaches. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, sea kayaking and visiting the island's several hilltop observatories for breathtaking ocean vistas.

Route Map

Island Hopping in the Keramas

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