*This article was last updated with verified information in June 2025.
Getting Around Taketomi Island
・Rental Bicycles
・Local Bus
・Taxis
・Walking
Taketomi Island is a small island with a circumference of about 9 km, but there is a local bus service. Many visitors get around by rental bicycle, but you can also take the local bus to reach the main tourist spots. However, you’ll need to make a reservation to ride the bus.
On this page, we’ll explain how to use the bus, show you the schedule, and introduce the bus stop locations.
This article is based on information from the official website of Taketomi-jima Kotsu, the company that operates the local bus service on Taketomi Island, as well as the bus schedule we confirmed during our visit.
Contents
♦ Reservations Are Required for the Route Bus
♦ Taketomi Island Bus Route Map
♦ Taketomi Island Bus Timetable & Fares
♦ Watch Out: Bus Stops Are Easy to Miss
♦ How to Read the Bus Schedule
♦ Explore Taketomi with a Bus Tour Package
Reservations Are Required for the Route Bus
The Taketomi Island local bus is a mid-sized vehicle (seating around 10 passengers), as shown in the photo above. It’s also used by local residents as everyday transportation. Because of this, if you plan to board the bus from any stop other than Taketomi Port, a reservation is required.
How to Ride the Local Bus
1. Check the schedule posted at the bus stop where you plan to board.
2. Call to make a reservation at least 15 minutes before departure.
Taketomi-jima Kotsu ：0980-85-2154
The staff will ask you :
・Which bus stop and what time you want to get on
・Your name
・How many people are riding with you
3. Have exact change ready ( 300 yen per person).
4. When you board, let the driver know your destination.
There is no luggage compartment on the bus, so wheelchairs and strollers must be folded and brought on board. Also, please note that boarding the bus in swimwear or wet clothing is not allowed.
Taketomi Island Bus Route Map
There is only one bus route on Taketomi Island. All bus stops and major tourist attractions are shown on the map below. Feel free to download and use it during your visit.
The Taketomi Island local bus operates in only one direction. Because of this, you can’t take the bus from Kondoi Beach to Kaiji Beach, and it’s not possible to make a full loop around the island by bus.
Download Bus Route (PDF : 0.2MB)
Taketomi Island Bus Timetable & Fares
The schedule and fare information on this page was confirmed during our visit to Taketomi Island in June 2025.
For the most up-to-date timetable, please check the official Taketomi-jima Kotsu website.
We’ve put together a guide with the bus schedule and nearby facilities around each bus stop.
Feel free to download it and use it during your visit.
Download Timetable (PDF : 0.2MB)
Fare
The fare is the same regardless of the distance traveled.
Adult Fare
300 yen
Child Fare
(Elementary school students)
150 yen
Watch Out: Bus Stops Are Easy to Miss
The photo above shows a bus stop on Taketomi Island. It’s about 1 meter tall, has a plain design, and can be easy to miss.
Each bus stop has a timetable posted. To ride the bus, you need to make a reservation by phone at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
The map below shows the approximate locations of bus stops on Taketomi Island.
How to Read the Bus Schedule
Bus stops on Taketomi Island come in different designs, as shown in the photo above. Additionally, the bus stop names are written only in Japanese.
However, all bus stops display a timetable in the same format.
The illustration below explains how to read the bus timetable.
To ride the bus, you need to make a reservation by phone in Japanese.
If you’re planning to explore the island by bus, joining a guided tour may be more convenient.
Explore Taketomi with a Bus Tour Package
There are one-day package tours that include round-trip ferry tickets between Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island, as well as the bus sightseeing fee. These tours are recommended for those who want to visit the island’s main attractions efficiently by bus.
The tours are offered by a tour company located inside the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.
You can book a tour through the website below, by phone, or directly at the counter.
Tour company
Ishigaki Island Travel Center (In Japanese only)
