Weather, clothing, and recommended activities in December on Kume Island!

What is December like on Kumejima?

Kume Island is known for its crystal clear waters! But some of you may be thinking, "Do I have to be there in the summer to enjoy it?" Some of you may be thinking, "Does it have to be summer to be enjoyable?

If you are wondering how to spend December in Kumejima, this is a must-see!

In this issue, we will introduce the attractions, recommended spots, and ways to spend December on Kumejima.

Weather in Kumejima in December

The average temperature in December is 19°C (66°F), and rarely falls below 15°C (59°F), no matter how cold it is!

The sea water temperature is a warm 23 degrees Celsius, so as long as the weather is good, Kumejima is a great place to fully enjoy activities.

Be sure to wear a wetsuit and other cold-weather gear, and watch out for changes in weather and temperature.

What to wear and bring to Kume Island in December

Some days are warm enough to wear light long sleeves during the day, but mornings and evenings can feel cold.

Warm clothing is necessary even in Okinawa, but a jacket or light coat is recommended!

It is especially important to dress for the weather, as there is a large temperature difference between sunny days and cloudy or rainy days.

Recommended Activities in Kume Island in December

In December, the sea water temperature is high and stable on Kume Island, so if you have a wetsuit, you can enjoy marine activities such as snorkeling and diving.

Here are some recommended activities that can be enjoyed even in December!

snorkeling

Snorkeling, which allows you to swim while peering into the ocean, is the perfect activity for those who want to enjoy the beaches and ocean of Kumejima even in winter!

If you join a tour, you can also rent full snorkeling equipment and other equipment, so you don't need to bring anything.

Why not enjoy the unique underwater world of Kumejima in winter?

Snorkeling Recommendations

◆Clear water can be easily enjoyed.
◆Various kinds of fish, corals and sea turtles can be seen.
◆Safe and enjoyable even for beginners

▼Click here for recommended snorkeling tours.

Kumejima】Hate-no-hama beach landing & tropical snorkeling tour with pick-up service (No.802)開始時間Summer season from May to October
9:00-12:00 / 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/4 hours]Luxurious private plan☆Spectacular snorkeling at popular Hate no Hama beach 《GoPro photo data gift / Ages 1 and up OK / No need to bring anything.》 Flexible arrangements ◎Our own pace♪ (No.837)開始時間9:00~13:00/14:00~18:00所要時間3-4 hours9,000 yen

Kumejima/3 hours] Let's go ashore to "Hate-no-hama", the most beautiful beach in Kumejima, and snorkel with tropical fish in the clear water.開始時間9:00~12:00/13:00~16:00所要時間3 hrs.7,500 yen

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Kume Island Snorkeling Tour Enjoy snorkeling at Hate-no-hama, the most beautiful island in the East that you should visit at least once! Kume Island has been featured in numerous media as the most beautiful ocean. Enjoy snorkeling at the heavenly "Hate-no-hama" and the beautiful white beach "Ihu Beach". (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

diving

If you wear a wetsuit and take measures against the cold, you can experience diving even in December.

Many of the dive sites on Kume Island have drop-offs (cliffs), where you can see schools of rare fish such as the kasumi butterflyfish and the red-finned nighthawk.

Let's go see the fantastic sight that can only be seen on Kume Island in December♪

Diving Recommendations

◆Able to explore a deeper and more spectacular undersea world
◆The experience of floating and weightlessness is unique
◆Enjoy a sense of oneness with nature

▼Click here for recommended fun diving tours.

Okinawa, Kumejima】Fun diving in the most beautiful and miraculous ocean in Ryukyu (2 dives, license required) 《with lunch and transportation》（No.804)開始時間8:30-15:00 (varies)所要時間Approx. 7 hours15,950 yen

Okinawa, Kumejima】Fun diving in the most beautiful and miraculous ocean in Ryukyu (3 dives, license required) 《with happy lunch and pickup service》（No.805)開始時間8:30-17:00 (varies)所要時間Approx. 8.5 hours22,000 yen

▼ For more information about diving, please click here▼.

Kumejima Diving and Scuba Diving Tours Dynamic topography and big fish are breathtaking! Kumejima Island Diving Tour Kumejima Island can be reached by plane or ferry from the Okinawa Main Island (Naha Airport). The waters surrounding Kumejima are so beautiful that they have been designated as a "Prefectural Natural Park. In this [...]... (3 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

SUP

SUP is a new type of marine activity in which you stand on a large board and paddle along the surface of the ocean.

Thanks to the large area of the board, you can stand stable at all times, so even beginners can try it.

If it is a bit chilly to dive into the ocean, but you would like to take a more casual walk on the water, please give it a try!

▼ Held on Kumejima Island! RecommendationSUP Tour▼

Kumejima Island/1 hour] This is the only tour held on Kumejima Island! Unusual experience to watch the sunrise from the sea☆Sunrise SUP Tour♪《Beginners welcome・Photo free》（No.831）.開始時間5:30~7:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour8,500 yen

Kumejima Island/1 hour】Sunset SUP tour to see the miraculous sunset from the sea.開始時間18:00~19:00所要時間1 hour8,500 yen

Kumejima Island/1 hour] SUP experience in the most beautiful ocean in the Orient☆May meet sea turtles 《Beginners welcome・Photo free》（No.832開始時間9:00~11:00/15:00~17:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour8,000 yen

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Kumejima SUP Tour Experience the beautiful ocean of Kumejima! SUP Tour, a popular marine sport SUP stands for Stand Up Paddle and is a new sensation activity originated in Hawaii. You can paddle on the water using a paddle while standing on the board and keeping your balance. The sense of stability is [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

fishing

Winter fishing experience tours are also very popular on Kume Island!Guides who know the local waters well will take you to the best fishing spots.

You can rent a complete set of necessary items such as rods, bait, and traps, so feel free to join us☆.

Recommended sightseeing spots in Kume Island in December

Here are some recommended sightseeing spots unique to Kumejima in December.

All of these spots are enjoyable enough even if it is not high season, so if you are going to Kume Island in December, you should check them out!

Kumejima Sea Turtle Museum

As the name suggests, Kumejima Sea Turtle Pavilion is a facility where visitors can meet sea turtles.

This facility was built to protect the sea turtles that inhabit Kumejima,One of the most spectacular sights is a real sea turtle swimming leisurely in a large tank.

While learning about the ecology and current status of sea turtles, you can also see cute sea turtles living very close by.

Details of Kumejima Sea Turtle Pavilion

Address: 170 Okutake, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3106
Access: 22 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport

Kumejima Sea Turtle Museum   Kumejima Sea Turtle Pavilion "Kumejima Sea Turtle Pavilion" is a facility where you can observe sea turtles that are being protected on Kumejima Island. The museum has exhibits on the ecology of sea turtles and conservation activities, and panels on the current status of endangered sea turtles [...].

Ruins of Uejo Castle

For those who want to learn about the history of Kume Island, the ruins of Ue Castle are recommended.

Uejo Castle Ruins is a castle ruins built on top of Mt. Uejo, which is over 300 meters above sea level, and is a historical spot that retains the atmosphere of the Okinawa Gusuku period.

In the castle, trade ceramics such as plates and dishes, which are thought to date from the late 14th century, have been excavated, and traces of trade at that time can be traced.

Details of Uejo Castle Ruins

Address: Ueshiro, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3101
Access: 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport

Ruins of Uejo Castle   About Uejo Castle Ruins The "Uejo Castle Ruins" on Kumejima are the ruins of a castle built during the Ryukyu Kingdom period, and is one of the most important tourist spots where you can learn about the history of Kumejima. It is the highest castle built among the "gusuku" scattered throughout Okinawa Prefecture, and it is the most important castle in Kumejima [...].

Gushigawa Castle Ruins

The ruins of Gushigawa Castle are the remains of an unusual castle built on a cliff jutting out onto the coast.

The walls themselves are 5 to 10 meters high, and the hewn stone gates and fieldstone walls along the cliffs are a sight to behold.

Also inside the castle is a cavity that leads to the sea, known as a heafchimie (meaning "fire pit" in the local language), which is said to have been used in the past for evacuation and unloading.

According to legend, the ruins of this castle were built by a powerful local lord, Anji, who fled Kumejima when he was chased away from the island.

From such historical background, one can sense that this land and the ruins of Gushigawa Castle itself are a place full of historical romance.

Details of Gushigawa Castle Ruins

Address: 1730-1 Kyanbu, Itoman City, Okinawa 901-0354
Access: 12 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport

Gushigawa Castle Ruins   The Gushikawa Castle Ruins on Kume Island are the remains of an important castle in the history of the Ryukyu Islands, built in the early 15th century by a powerful clan called "Aji" who were in control of the island. Located on a limestone hill facing the northwest coast of Kume Island, it is now a stone [...].

Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Uimar building

Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimarukan is an exhibition and hands-on facility with three main facilities and pavilions.

It consists of an exhibition hall that exhibits the process and history of Kumejima Tsumugi, a famous handicraft of Kumejima Island, and also exhibits and sells Kumejima Tsumugi products, a Yuimar Hall where you can see active weavers working together, and a hands-on facility where you can actually experience Kumejima Tsumugi.

Both tours and hands-on experiences are available, so even on days when the weather is not favorable, this facility alone is sure to be enjoyable enough.

Details of Yuimar Pavilion

Address: 1878-1 Masha, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3104, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport

Uimarukan, the home of Kumejima Tsumugi   Kumejima Tsumugi Yuimarukan is a facility where visitors can learn the history and working process of Kumejima Tsumugi, a traditional handicraft of Kumejima Island. In the facility, Kumejima Tsumugi is exhibited and sold, and hands-on workshops are held where you can actually try weaving and dyeing Kumejima Tsumugi. [...].

A rental car is recommended for sightseeing in the islands!
Book your rental car on Kumejima Island early!

A rental car is recommended for getting 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!

▼Click here to see our recommended car rental plans.

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

summary

In this issue, we have introduced some of the best activities and sightseeing spots on Kumejima in November.

For those who don't like crowds or want to spend time on Kume Island at a leisurely pace, a trip in December is recommended!

Please visit Kume Island during this season and enjoy the charm of Kume Island that can only be experienced during this time of the year♪

▼Click here for articles to read in conjunction with this article.

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