Major city · Japan
Hateruma
Spend 1–2 days on Hateruma; take the 60‑min ferry from Ishigaki and stay near the port for beach and southernmost‑point visits.
Hateruma is Japan's southernmost inhabited island, reachable by a 1‑hour ferry from Ishigaki. With limited transport, a night or two lets you see the beach, the southern‑point monument and the observatory without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Sep (typhoon risk)
- Airport
- HTR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hateruma110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hateruma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyLow crime rates; watch for typhoons (July‑Sept) and limited medical facilities—carry basic supplies.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHTR Hateruma Airport (One daily round‑trip flight from Ishigaki (restarted Jan 2024).).
- Getting aroundNo buses; rent a car, motorcycle, bicycle or moped from Hotel Oceans or Hoshi Rent‑A‑Car (town centre).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedShared dormitory, a night, per person¥2,000 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room, a night, per room¥7,000 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedPrivate room, a night, per room¥10,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥4,000 (≈ US$30) · Mid ¥6,500 (≈ US$45) · High ¥9,500 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HTR Hateruma Airport (One daily round‑trip flight from Ishigaki (restarted Jan 2024).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Mar (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hateruma: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No buses; rent a car, motorcycle, bicycle or moped from Hotel Oceans or Hoshi Rent‑A‑Car (town centre).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈1 h including boarding
Ferry from Ishigaki harbor, about 60 min, four departures daily
Main hub for flights, shops and additional island tours.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nishihama-sō
Shared rooms ¥2,000; private rooms available; 3 min walk south of the port.
Hotel Oceans
Southernmost hotel in Japan; offers car and bike rentals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥3,000–5,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- High
- ¥8,000 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Shared dormitory1 × 1 night × ¥2,500 | ¥2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥6,500 | ¥6,500 |
| Ferry round‑trip (Ishigaki–Hateruma)1 × ¥6,000 · check | ¥6,000 |
| Bike rental (full day)1 × ¥1,000 | ¥1,000 |
| eSIM (1 week data)1 × ¥3,500 | ¥3,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,950 |
| Trip total≈ ¥21,450 per person per day, bed included | ¥21,450≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and ferry excluded if arriving via Ishigaki.
Prices of common things
| Ferry Ishigaki → Hateruma (one way)check | ¥2,500–3,000 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Bike rental (half day) | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Meal at Ayafufami | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Awanami (100 ml bottle) | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry departures are limited (four daily from Ishigaki); match return boat if you buy a round‑trip ticket.
- Astronomical Observatory closed since 2022; check reopening status before planning night‑sky visit.
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Naha; other nations use the Osaka or Tokyo embassies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Ishigaki → Hateruma: about ¥2,500–3,000 (≈ US$17–25), 60 min (check)
- Bike rental (full day): ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the bathroom? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hateruma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Sep (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Hateruma
- secondaryWikivoyage: Hateruma, revision 5239287 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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