Hatoma
Discover Hatoma
Hatoma (鳩間島 Hatoma-jima) is a tiny flyspeck of an island north of Iriomote in the Yaeyama Islands of southern Okinawa, Japan. Blink and you'll miss it: Hatoma has an area of under 1 square kilometer and a population of under 50. Once a tuna fishing port, the only industry these days is catering to tourists who really want to get away from it all.
What to Experience in Hatoma
Taste of Hatoma...
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe only way in is by ferry. Anei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko operate two ferries each every day from Ishigaki (45 min), one of which stops at Uehara on Iriomote (15 min). Prices are identical on both and the journey from Ishigaki costs ¥5,170 return (Dec 2024). All services may be cancelled if there's a strong north wind, so check the forecast and allow a little flexibility in your plans. Hatoma is small enough to walk around in one hour. Everything in Hatoma is within easy striking distance of the 24.4674123.82071 ferry terminal, but rental bicycles are also available. Hatoma's sole draws are the beaches and snorkeling. Eating options open to the public on Hatoma are very limited. Most overnight guests eat at their lodgings. Accommodation options on Hatoma are limited to simple pension-style guesthouses. Most visitors opt to day-trip from Ishigaki....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Hatoma is small enough to walk around in one hour. Everything in Hatoma is within easy striking distance of the 24.4674123.82071 ferry terminal, but rental bicycles are also available. Hatoma's sole draws are the beaches and snorkeling. Eating options open to the public on Hatoma are very limited. Most overnight guests eat at their lodgings. Accommodation options on Hatoma are limited to simple pension-style guesthouses. Most visitors opt to day-trip from Ishigaki.
Where to Stay
Accommodation options on Hatoma are limited to simple pension-style guesthouses. Most visitors opt to day-trip from Ishigaki.
Money & Budget
Eating options open to the public on Hatoma are very limited. Most overnight guests eat at their lodgings. Accommodation options on Hatoma are limited to simple pension-style guesthouses. Most visitors opt to day-trip from Ishigaki.