Thorough description of downtown Kumejima! Introducing hotels near downtown and recommended gourmet restaurants!
What is downtown Kumejima?

When visiting Kume Island, many people have trouble deciding where to go for local supplies and food!
◆First time visitors to Kumejima
◆For those who want to know about downtown Kumejima.
◆If you want to know about hotels near downtown
Therefore, we would like to introduce the downtown area of Kumejima.
You can enjoy your first visit to Kume Island with no worries.
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There are two downtown areas on Kume Island

The downtown area of Kumejima is divided into two areas: the "Eef Beach" area on the east side of the island and the "Jinjin Road (Shinjin Street Shopping Street)" area on the west side.
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Kumejima Island/Car Rental】☆Early reservation recommended☆Compact class car rental plan for up to 5 persons ★Includes airport pickup & exemption compensation ★Cancellation free until 3 days before (No.r-1)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable4,950 yen
Kumejima Island/Car Rental] Departure from Kumejima Airport possible☆Mini Car《Maximum 4 Passengers》 Standard equipment of car navigation system, free pickup and drop-off, and exemption compensation included (No.r-2)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable8,650 yen
Kumejima Island/Car Rental] Departure from the airport possible☆One-box type car (max. 8 people) with car navigation system as standard equipment, free pick-up and drop-off, and exemption from liability (No.r-4)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable14,200 yenKumejima Car RentalLearn more about ▼
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Around Eef Beach

There are several supermarkets in the Eef Beach area, as well as a tourist area with restaurants, marine stores, souvenir shops, and hotels,Convenient for staying as well as eating and drinking.It is!
Many of the restaurants offer menus that use an abundance of island ingredients that can only be found on Kumejima.
You will enjoy fresh seafood and local cuisine that can only be found here♪
Around Jinjin Road (Emerging Shopping Street Street)
Jinjin Road is located on the west side near the airport,A shopping district with a rustic and nostalgic atmosphereIt is.
Jinjin" is the local word for firefly, and the name is symbolic of Kume Island, where fireflies are abundant!
Recommended for those who want to enjoy the life and food of the locals♪
Access to downtown Kumejima

There are many guest houses and hotels in each downtown area,Easy access to all downtown stores on foot if your accommodations are nearbyCan be done.
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Around Eef Beach
To access the Eefu Beach area from Kumejima Airport, take a rental car or cab for approximately 20 minutes, and head along Okinawa Prefectural Road 89.
Roughly 10-15 minutes away from the ferry terminal
Around Jinjin Road (Emerging Shopping Street Street)
From Kumejima Airport to Jinjin Road is via Okinawa Prefectural Road 89, a 10-minute drive by rental car or cab.
Note that it is a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal.
Hotels near Eef Beach in downtown Kumejima

If you are not familiar with the area, use a hotel in the downtown area around Eef Beach, a popular tourist destination!
The beach is close by, and it is easy to go sightseeing without having to worry about shopping or eating and drinking.
So, here are some recommendations for hotels in the downtown Eaf Beach area.................
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Kumejima】Hate-no-hama beach landing & tropical snorkeling tour with pick-up service (No.802)開始時間Summer season from May to October9:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Winter season: November to April
9:00-11:00 / 14:00-16:00所要時間Summer season from May to October
Approx. 3 hours
Winter season: November to April
Approx. 2 hours7,000 yen
Kumejima】Hate-no-hama Beach Landing Tour (with free snorkel set rental) (No.801)開始時間Summer season from May to October9:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Winter season: November to April
9:00-11:00 / 14:00-16:00所要時間Summer season from May to October
Approx. 3 hours
Winter season: November to April
Approx. 2 hours4,500 yen
Kumejima/4 hours]★Spectacular Snorkeling at Popular Hate no Hama Beach <GoPro photo data present, Ages 1 and up OK, No need to bring anything> ◎(No.837開始時間9:00~13:00/14:00~18:00所要時間3-4 hours15,000 yen▼Learn more about snorkeling▼.
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Kumejima Eef Beach Hotel
Kumejima Eef Beach Hotel is directly connected to Eef Beach, with its sparkling emerald waters, and is the only hotel on Kumejima Island that is equipped with an observation bath using deep sea water.
In addition, the restaurant overlooking the beach has terrace seating, and the breakfast buffet full of menus using plenty of local ingredients is very popular☆.
Enjoy the resort atmosphere with the sound of waves and wind and the unique tropical air.
Access: 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
Resort Hotel Kume Island
Resort Hotel Kume Island is a southern European-style resort hotel only a 1-minute walk from the beach.
The hotel is styled in the style of a southern European resort, and the sun terrace offers a spectacular view of the beach, a view that is unique to the tropics.
Please spend an elegant time at this popular hotel, which was once chosen as the 3rd most popular resort hotel in Okinawa!
Access: 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
Recommended food near Eef Beach in downtown Kumejima

Kumejima has long been known as a rice-producing region, and its delicious rice, as well as gourmet foods using local vegetables and meat, are extremely popular!
The number of tiger prawns farmed is the highest in Japan, and the potential for local ingredients is also outstanding.
Here are some gourmet recommendations for lunch and dinner, including Okinawa's soul food, Okinawa soba.
Restaurant Waji
Restaurant Namiji is recommended for those who want to eat seafood from Kume Island.
The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, ranging from set meals to a la carte dishes and alcoholic beverages, allowing you to enjoy local food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere!
Popular menu items and recommended dishes include lobster dishes from Kumejima, fresh fish dishes, local dishes, etc. â
Access: 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
South Island Food Paradise
At Minamijima Shokudo Rakuen, Okinawan cuisine and original creative dishes are the main items served.
The menu is very popular for its use of freshly caught fish, Okinawan specialty vegetables, and other specially selected ingredients from Kumejima!
We also have a variety of Awamori, so you can enjoy original and creative cuisine unique to Kume Island along with alcoholic beverages☆.
Access: 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
Kameyoshi Seafood Restaurant
This seafood restaurant offers a wide variety of menu items such as seafood, Kumejima soba, Okinawan cuisine, and sushi.
You will be able to spot them easily because of the Sabani (traditional Okinawan wooden boats) on the roofs of the stores on Beach Street!
There are also many other a la carte dishes available, so be sure to order a variety of dishes that interest you.
Access: 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
Recommended food around Jinjin Road in downtown Kumejima

The downtown area, Jinjin Road, has many restaurants and eateries in the surrounding area where you can enjoy meals unique to Kumejima.
Please stop by if you want to enjoy Kumejima's ingredients and local cuisine, as well as Okinawan dishes such as Okinawan soba!
Kumejima Cafe YUNAMI FACTORY
Kumejima Cafe YUNAMI FACTORY offers a variety of dishes and sweets.
The menu includes frozen red potato puffs, a tiger prawn burger made with Kumejima tiger prawns, garlic shrimp, and pancakes, all of which are popular for their generous portions and easy-to-eat flavors!
Access: 10 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
Okinawa soba yan-ko (Okinawa soba)
Run in an old red-tiled house, Okinawa Soba Yanko~ (ヤ ングゎ~) serves dishes made with ingredients grown on Kume Island.
The Okinawa soba and island miso bean sprout soba, in particular, are gems of soup and ingredients.
Recommended is the spicy miso bean sprout soba with plenty of bean sprouts, and of course, the Okinawa soba is always in demand!
Access: 7 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
Izakaya Matsunoya
Izakaya Matsunoya offers delicious food from an extensive menu unique to Okinawa.
Recommended are the special handmade gyoza and a la carte dishes that boast tempura and Okinawan cuisine, with gyoza even using tiger prawns.
In addition to rice bowls and sushi, the izakaya offers a variety of menu items to suit your mood, in addition to snacks and drinks.
Access: 10 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
A rental car is recommended for sightseeing in the islands!
Book your rental car on Kumejima Island early!

Use a rental car to get around on Kume Island.
It is recommended because we can move around during the trip and also at our own timing, such as early morning (sunrise), sunset, or a short trip outside to see the stars!
▼Kumejima IslandClick here ▼ for recommended car rentals.
Kumejima Island/Car Rental】☆Early reservation recommended☆Compact class car rental plan for up to 5 persons ★Includes airport pickup & exemption compensation ★Cancellation free until 3 days before (No.r-1)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable4,950 yen
Kumejima Island/Car Rental] Departure from Kumejima Airport possible☆Mini Car《Maximum 4 Passengers》 Standard equipment of car navigation system, free pickup and drop-off, and exemption compensation included (No.r-2)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable8,650 yen
Kumejima Island/Car Rental] Departure from the airport possible☆One-box type car (max. 8 people) with car navigation system as standard equipment, free pick-up and drop-off, and exemption from liability (No.r-4)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable14,200 yenKumejima Car RentalLearn more about ▼
Do you need a rental car for sightseeing in Kumejima? Company comparison, recommended sightseeing spots & popular activities!A thorough explanation of the car rental situation on Kume Island! Kume Island, said to be the most beautiful island in the Ryukyu Archipelago, is rich in sightseeing spots and gourmet food. For those who wish to visit many spots efficiently, a rental car is recommended! For those who are considering a trip to Kumejima [...].
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We introduced the downtown area of Kumejima, which is full of charm.
Through local stores and restaurants, you may also be able to get a taste of the daily lives of the local people!
Please stop by Kumejima Island and visit the spots we have introduced on your trip to Kumejima Island, or even when you go to Okinawa...♪
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