A practical English guide to Zamami in Okinawa: Kerama island ferries, beaches and village life.
Operational details such as opening hours, admission fees, and train times can change. Prefer official pages and reconfirm before you travel (sources checked on 09 November 2026).
Why visit
- Zamami is the main inhabited island gateway in the Kerama group west of Naha, with ferry links, diving and beaches of clear water. The village is small, walkable and oriented to day-trippers and overnight guests.
- Come for snorkelling, boat trips and a slower island pace than the main island resorts.
- Ferries leave from Naha; weather cancellations are common in winter winds and typhoons.
Top places and highlights
Kerama ferries
Boat links from Naha to Zamami Port.
Clear-water beaches
Snorkel and dive sites around the islands.
Village harbour
A compact waterfront settlement.
Island hopping
Boats toward other Kerama shores.
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Practical tips
- Check ferry status the morning of travel.
- Cash is useful on the island.
- Sun protection is essential.
Suggested day-trip outline
- Morning: ferry from Naha.
- Late morning: village and harbour.
- Lunch: island restaurant.
- Afternoon: beach or boat trip.
- Late afternoon: ferry return or overnight.
- Evening: Naha or island dinner.
Before you go
Timetables, fares, admission fees, and seasonal access rules can change. Check the official tourism and transport sites linked below for the latest information before you travel.
Explore More of Japan
Published guides that pair with this one:
- Iheya Island Travel Guide: Quiet Beaches North of Okinawa
- Ishigaki Travel Guide: Beaches and Reefs in the Yaeyama Islands
- Kumejima Travel Guide: An Island of Beaches and Weaving
- Tokashiki Travel Guide: The Kerama Islands from Naha
- Tsuken Island Travel Guide: The Carrot Island of Okinawa
Browse every Okinawa guide on this site for the rest of the region.
Sources
- vill.zamami.okinawa.jp (checked 2026-11-09)
- okinawastory.jp (checked 2026-11-09)
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