Must-see for first-time visitors! Kumejima Island Sightseeing Model Course & Recommended Spots! Carefully selected by local staff!

What are the tips for enjoying Kumejima Island 120%?
Sightseeing Model Course & Recommended Spots

Located about 100 km west of the main island of Okinawa, Kume Island is the fifth largest island in Okinawa.

Kume Island is said to be the most beautiful island in the Ryukyu Archipelago since the time of the Ryukyu Dynasty, and you should visit its beaches and gusuku ruins!Plenty of places with spectacular viewsIt is.

In this issue, we will introduce a model course and recommended spots for those who are considering a trip to Kumejima to enjoy 120% the attractive island.

Recommended things to do on a trip to Kume Island

Here we introduce you to the fun and attractions of Kume Island! Read this and you will definitely want to go to Kume Island♪

Enjoy the beautiful sea of Kumejima

The beautiful ocean of Kumejima is a clear emerald green.

In 1983, the entire island was designated as a prefectural natural park, and the grandeur of nature can be felt at many places, including beaches and tatami stones.

andA diving spot that attracts many divers from all over the worldIt is also known as

Enjoy snorkeling and diving

Marine activities such as snorkeling and diving are popular on Kume Island.

There are snorkeling and diving stores on the island, and depending on the tour and plan, you can enjoy the island without any equipment.

There are also many dive sites around the island, allowing beginners and advanced divers alike to choose the location that best suits their diving skills.

A spot where you can meet manta rays and sea turtlesPlease try diving in the sea at Kumejima Island.

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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 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

Learn more about snorkeling

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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

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Too delicious! Enjoy Kume Island Gourmet

Despite being a remote island, Kumejima is rich in food, with rice being produced there, and there are many delicious gourmet foods.

Among them, tiger prawns grown in deep sea water are especially famous☆.

Farmed in a rich natural environment, tiger prawns are free of antibiotics and antimicrobials and are safe to eat!

Explore Kume Island's spectacular scenery and historical spots

Kume Island is home to many scenic and historical spots, including Hate-no-hama, Tatamiseki, and the ruins of Ue Castle.

Kume Island has many places to visit, including Hate-no-hama, which is said to have the most beautiful beach in the East, Tatamiseki, and the ruins of Uejo Castle.

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12 recommended sightseeing spots on Kume Island! Carefully selected by our local staff!Contents1 What is Kume Island like? 2 How to get to Kume Island3 Recommended sightseeing spots on Kume Island3.1 Hateno Beach3.2 Mihugaru3.3 Tatamiishi3.4 Ruins of Ue Castle3.5 Shinri Beach3.6 Ihu Beach3.7 Arla Beach3.8 Hiyadate Banta [...].

Experience the nature and history of Kume Island!
Introducing a 3-day/2-night sightseeing model course

To fully enjoy Kume Island, here is a model course to experience the nature and history of the island♪

《Day 1》
From the airport to the hotel via scenic spots

On Day 1, the trip begins with landing on Kume Island.

On the way from the airport to the hotel, you can make a side trip to a spot with a spectacular view.Car rental is recommended!

There are car rental agencies in the vicinity of the airport, so you can start your trip smoothly by making reservations in advance.

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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

Rent a car and go to Meehuger!
Stopover at Akamine Pineapple Orchard on the way.

After renting a car, the first place you want to head to is Meehuger.

The rock wall was formed by the collision of two rocks,Power spot with overwhelming presenceIt is.

On the way to the destination, there is also Akamine Pineapple Orchard, where you can taste pineapple juice and nama pineapples!

More about Miehuger

Address: Nakamurakado, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3135, Japan
Access: 15 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport

Mifgar.   Mihu Gah is a strange rock over 20 meters high that towers over the northwestern coast. It has a large hole in the center of the cliff, which is said to have been formed by the collision of two rocks 4 million years ago. It is also called "Onna-iwa" in the dialect [...].

From the ruins of Uejo Castle to the hotel

Located on Mount Uejo, the highest point on Kumejima at 310 meters above sea level, it is considered the highest gusuku built in Okinawa Prefecture.

For this reason, Kumejima Island wasSpectacular 360-degree view of the cityIt is popular as a

Please stop by before heading to your hotel☆.

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 [...].

Dinner at Kaisen Izakaya Uminbo

Dinner is recommended at Haibojang, located near Eef Beach.

This izakaya serves seafood and awamori, and is easy to enter by yourself or as a couple.

You can eat abundant seafood such as tiger prawns, luminous clams, and sea grapes, which are a must-try in Kume Island.

《Day 2》
Participate in Hate no Hama Tour & BBQ at Okubu Island

The second day is for marine activities and ocean fun.

We recommend joining a snorkeling tour to Hate no Hama and having a BBQ at Okutake Island in the afternoon.

Let's take a closer look at the model course for the second day.

Snorkeling tour to Hate no Hama beach

Kume Island is a great place to enjoy marine activities such as snorkeling and diving.

Among them is a snorkeling tour to Hatoe no Hama, where you can enter the spectacular view of the white sandbar.

Many of the tours have snorkel masks and fins for rent,It is also a great opportunity to participate in the event without any hands-on experience.It is.

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Kumejima】Hate-no-hama Beach Landing Tour (with free snorkel set rental) (No.801)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 hours4,500 yen

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BBQ at Okubujima Campground

After enjoying the spectacular view at Hate-no-hama, BBQ at the campsite on Okutake Island is recommended♪.

Tents and BBQ sets are available for rent, and camp BBQs can be held simply by bringing your own ingredients☆.

Enjoy BBQ while feeling nature in a place with both ocean and forest!

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Kumejima・Okubu-Island】Barbecue with nothing to cook☆Resort atmosphere BBQ plan☆Cancellation free until 12:00 the day before 《Usea play & Park golf also available》（No.823)開始時間9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Last admission 16:30所要時間Varies depending on start time3,800 yen

Kumejima, Okubujima] Leave all the setting up to us! Campfire Plan with a resort atmosphere★Recommended for company trips and circle camps (No.824)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Varies depending on start time50,000 yen

To Tatamiishi, Okutake Island

The campground is adjacent to the ocean, and you can reach Tatamiseki within a few minutes' walk.

Tatamiseki is a group of oddly shaped rocks designated as a national natural monument.

The art created by nature is a view that can only be seen here!

Details of Tatami Stone

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

tatami stone   What is Tatamiishi? Tatamiishi is an oddly shaped rock on Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture. Formed by thousands of years of wind and wave erosion, its flat surface and rugged texture are quite mysterious. Tatamiseki can be seen all year round, but only appears when the tide is out [...].

Sunset viewing at Arra Beach

Arra Beach is a beautiful natural beach located deep in the Gima community.

Sunset Beach is the number one sunset beach on Kume Island, especially because you can watch the sun sink into the ocean every second.

Details of Arrahama

Address: Gima, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3115
Access: 25 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport

Arra Beach   Arara Beach is located on Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture, and boasts a contrast of white sand and beautiful blue ocean. Surrounded by lush green mountains, the beach is rarely visited by tourists, so it is a quiet and relaxing place to spend [...].

Dinner at Kameyoshi Seafood Restaurant

Kameyoshi Seafood Ajiro in the Higa area is an island eatery.

You can taste a wide range of gourmet foods such as seafood, sushi, island soba, and Okinawan cuisine.

Among them, the signature dish, colander mozuku, is a must-try!

《Day 3》
Enjoy delicious Kume Island gourmet food

On the third day, enjoy Kumejima's gourmet food and relax♪

Kume Island is a place rich in food, with rice being grown on the island.

Here are some experiences and gourmet foods to enjoy on the third day on Kume Island.

Relax on Eef Beach

EEF Beach is,Natural beach selected as one of the 100 best beaches in JapanIt is.

It is 2 km long and has a fine, pure white sandy beach.

Around the beach are resort hotels, dive stores, restaurants, and other facilities for a relaxing time.

EEF Beach Details

Address: Higa, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3108
Access: 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport

EEF Beach   About Ihu Beach Ihu Beach on Kumejima Island, Okinawa Prefecture, is known as a beautiful beach with coral reefs, and was selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan, representing Kumejima. The pure white sand beach stretches about 2 km [...].

Shisa making experience at Yachimun Clay Flame Studio

Yachimun Dohimembou is a red-tiled, Okinawan-style wooden workshop built on a small hill.

Visitors can experience making their own original shisa and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Get Okinawa soba at Yanko

Located near Kumejima Airport, Yanko is a restaurant where you can enjoy Okinawa soba.

The signature dish is the island miso bean sprout soba, topped with sokei bean sprouts made from deep sea water from Kumejima.

The island soba, made with ingredients unique to Kume Island, is a gourmet dish that you should try at least once on your trip to Kume Island.

Buy souvenirs at Yuntaku Market and go to the airport.

Yuntaku Market is a place where you can buy vegetables produced on Kume Island and items made by local people.

Be sure to stop by and find souvenirs that can only be purchased on the island!

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

Rental cars are recommended for getting around on Kume Island.

We encourage you to rent a car for early morning (sunrise), sunset, or star gazing, as you can move around at your own convenience!

▼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 a plan for enjoying Kume Island!

With a wealth of recommended spots and activities, Kume Island is an island full of charm.

If you are planning a trip to Kume Island, please refer to this page♪

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Thorough explanation of the weather and temperature in Kumejima by season! Includes recommended clothing, what to bring, and tours that can be enjoyed even on rainy days!Contents1 What you need to know before traveling to Kume Island! Information about the weather and temperature in Kumejima2 Characteristics of each season in Kumejima, what to wear and what to bring2.1 Spring in Kumejima (March to May) 2.2 Summer in Kumejima (June to August) 2.3 Autumn in Kumejima (September to November) 2. [...].