*This article was last updated with verified information in May 2025.
Many of Ishigaki Island’s top attractions can be reached using the Azuma Bus local service.
Azuma Bus offers special discount passes for travelers looking to explore the island by bus.
In this section, we’ll introduce these convenient and budget-friendly bus passes.
For information on how to ride Azuma Bus, route maps, and the latest timetables, please see our separate page.
For the timetable of the direct bus operated by Karry Bus between the airport and the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal, please refer to a separate page as well.
Contents
♦ Bus Pass
♦ Round-Trip Ticket for Airport Ishigaki Port
♦ Anei Kanko Ferry Discount Coupon
Bus Pass
Unlimited Ride Bus Passes (1-Day or 5-Day) are available for all Azuma Bus routes on Ishigaki Island. You can ride as many times as you like during the validity period.
This pass offers great value for travelers using the bus. If you’re getting around Ishigaki Island by bus, it’s a must-have. A round trip between the airport and the city center costs 1,100 yen, but you can get a 1-day pass for just 1,000 yen.
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How to Buy
You can purchase this pass from the bus driver or at the ticket office in the Bus Terminal.
1-Day Pass: 1,000 yen
(Valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase.)
5-Day Pass: 2,000 yen
(Valid for 120 hours (5 days) from the time of purchase.)
*Children ride for half price.
How to Use
Using the pass is easy — just show it to the driver when you get on and off the bus. It’s convenient because you don’t need to worry about having exact change.
*Please note: This ticket cannot be reissued or refunded.
Round-Trip Ticket for Airport Ishigaki Port
This is a discounted round-trip ticket between Ishigaki Airport and either the Bus Terminal or the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal. A one-way fare for this route is 550 yen, but with this ticket, you can ride both ways for just 1,000 yen. The savings is small (100 yen), but it’s convenient because you don’t need to worry about having exact change when boarding. Plus, there’s no expiration date — you can even use it on your next visit!
How to Buy
You can purchase this ticket from the driver on Airport Line buses (Route 4 or 10), or at the ticket office in the Bus Terminal.
How to Use
The ticket comes as a set of two stubs. When you get off the bus, hand the ticket to the driver — one stub will be collected.
*Please note: This ticket cannot be reissued or refunded.
Anei Kanko Ferry Discount Coupon
This ticket is a discount coupon for ferry rides to remote islands such as Taketomi and Iriomote.
Two ferry companies operate routes from Ishigaki Island to nearby remote islands, including Iriomote Island: Anei Kanko Ferry and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry.
Use this coupon to get 10% off round-trip fares or 5% off one-way fares on Anei Kanko Ferry tickets.
You can also use it to get 10% off on tours operated by Anei Kanko Ferry.
One coupon covers everyone in your group.
There are two ways to get this coupon:
You can ask the driver of the Azuma Bus Airport Line (Route 4 or 10) for the coupon. When boarding the bus at Ishigaki Airport, just say:
“Please give me a discount ticket for Anei Kanko Ferry.”
The coupon is also available at brochure stands located at Ishigaki Airport and the Bus Terminal. Feel free to take one!
These stands may also have other discount coupons, such as for Kabira Bay glass-bottom boat tours and the Ishigaki Limestone Cave, so it’s worth checking them out.
Please note: Availability may vary depending on stock.
How to Use the Coupon
To receive the discount, present this coupon when purchasing your ferry or tour tickets at the Anei Kanko Ferry ticket counter in the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.
Please note: Some tours may not be eligible for the discount. We recommend checking with the staff for details.
