Let's join a tour and enjoy Kume Island! Advantages of joining a tour & recommended tours!
Table of Contents
- 1 Enjoy Kume Island 120% by taking a tour!
- 2 How to get to Kume Island from Naha
- 3 Advantages of taking a tour on Kume Island
- 4 Selected tours! Recommended Activities on Kume Island
- 5 Rental cars are recommended for sightseeing in remote islands! Book your rental car in Kumejima as early as possible!
- 6 summary
Enjoy Kume Island 120% by taking a tour!
If you are considering a trip to Okinawa but are wondering where to go and what to do, or if you are wondering whether it is better to go on a tour or plan everything yourself for price and ease, we highly recommend a Kumejima tour trip for those who are trying to make the best of their trip!
Kume Island, which boasts some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Okinawa, was once also known as the "Island of Kumi," the most beautiful island in the Ryukyu Archipelago.
It is an ideal tourist destination to relax from the daily grind and enjoy the extraordinary space to the fullest.
And if you want to enjoy Kume Island, we recommend that you take a tour.
Even those unfamiliar with Kumejima will be able to enjoy their trip, as they will not miss any sightseeing points that they must keep in mind when visiting Kumejima, and they will be able to visit places that are difficult to visit on their own with a guide.
Some tours nowadays are more flexible and allow you to combine your own plans, while others are less expensive than tour packages, making them easier to adapt to your own schedule.
This article summarizes the advantages of using tours and how to enjoy Kume Island, and we hope you will read it through to the end!
How to get to Kume Island from Naha
Kume Island is located about 100 kilometers west of mainland Okinawa.
There are two main ways to get to Kumejima from Naha.
You can either fly from Naha Airport to Kumejima Airport or take a ferry from Naha to Kumejima by boat.
It takes about 35 minutes each way by plane, and the price is higher than the ferry.
The ferry ride will take about 3 hours each way, and the price will be cheaper than flying.
Ferries generally operate two one-way trips per day, depending on the timing of the trip.
Both air and sea travel are attractive, but if you include round-trip travel in your tour, transportation costs may be lower, so we recommend that you choose the tour content that best suits your cost, time, and preferences.
Advantages of taking a tour on Kume Island
Kume Island is of course a place that can be enjoyed even if you prepare everything on your own, but unless you have lived on Kume Island before or are already familiar with the island, it is even easier to enjoy the island by going on a tour.
As mentioned above, there are many advantages to participating in a tour, but here are some of the most significant advantages.
You can go to places where you cannot go individually, such as Hatoe no Hama.
Hate-no-hama, a famous tourist attraction on Kume Island, is actually almost impossible to get to on your own.
The main way to get there is to join the Hatohama tour.
Hatenohama is an uninhabited island made up of a 7-kilometer-long sandy beach, surrounded entirely by the sea.
Its spectacular view, said to be the most beautiful in the East, is a sightseeing spot that should not be missed when visiting Kume Island.
If you are going on your own, you can charter a boat or swim, but this is not recommended from the standpoints of cost, health, and safety.
However, tours are an easy way to travel, and some plans include transportation from the hotel to the port.
Some tours include transportation and activities, while others only include transportation, making them easy to use.
In addition to Hate-no-hama, there are other tourist spots on Kume Island that are more easily accessible by tours.
Enjoy activities with nothing in hand
Kume Island offers many fascinating activities such as diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, fishing, cave exploration, forest exploration, and cultural experiences!
There is a limit to the amount of equipment and clothing you can prepare for these experiences on your own, but if you join a tour, you can go out and play with nothing at all.
This is a great way to reduce the amount of luggage you need for your trip and avoid problems such as forgetting something or not being prepared for something you didn't know you needed.
You may choose to spend your free time on an activity-only tour, or take a package plan that includes round-trip transportation and hotel for easy and straightforward participation, depending on your preference.
Accompanied by a local guide for safe and secure enjoyment
Kume Island offers many fun activities such as marine sports, nature exploration, and cultural experiences, but because there is so much nature to experience, it can be difficult for inexperienced people to know how to do things or to be concerned about safety.
If you participate in a tour, we recommend that you have a local guide accompany you and give you a lecture on how to play, safety considerations, and precautions in advance to make your plan safe and secure.
You may also be able to hear about unique local secrets and history from local guides.
Selected tours! Recommended Activities on Kume Island
Now that we have told you about the advantages of using tours, here are some recommended activities on Kume Island that you can experience on a tour!
After all, Kume Island is a particularly attractive point for its spectacular scenery and ocean.
We have compiled a list of typical ocean activities that you should try at least once on Kume Island.
Hatate no Hama Cruising
How about cruising at Hatoha beach, which is best visited by tour?
This plan allows you to take a glass boat with a transparent bottom to Hatoe no Hama and take a leisurely stroll while peering into the depths of the ocean.
Glass boats offer a high probability of encountering coral reefs and fish in the sea, as well as sea turtles.
Perhaps you may even hear the captain's interesting introduction of Hate-no-hama.
When you arrive at Hatohama, you will be greeted by the emerald green sea and pure white sandy beach.
The spectacular view, with its shimmering colors changing with the sunlight, is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Half-day plans, full-day plans, and plans that include lunch are also available, and it will be nice to be able to choose the plan that best fits your schedule with other sightseeing spots.
▼Click here for recommended Hatate no Hama tours.▼
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▼Learn more about the Hatoe no Hama Landing Tour ▼
Boat snorkeling
For those who would like to try diving in the ocean but are not comfortable with serious diving, we recommend the boat snorkeling tour.
First, you will be taken offshore by boat, and when you reach the diving spot, you can enter the sea to enjoy snorkeling.
The waters of Kumejima are so clear that you can see colorful tropical fish and sea turtles without having to dive too deep.
If you choose a tour with an experienced and seasoned guide, you will safely gain new knowledge and experience.
Children may be subject to age restrictions, so please check before applying.
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▼Learn more about snorkeling▼
diving
For those who want to dive in the ocean in earnest, a diving tour is recommended.
Kume Island is an environment where manta rays are easily seen throughout the year, and if you go to manta ray spots, you may even encounter black manta rays.
Depending on the season, there is also the possibility of seeing migratory fish such as bigeye jacks and dogtooth tuna, as well as big game such as hammerhead and humpback whales.
For those who want to enjoy diving easily, staying at a hotel directly connected to the beach and diving from the beach is a good plan.
Also, like snorkeling, diving may have age restrictions, so remember to check in advance if you have children.
▼Click here for recommended fun diving tours.▼
▼Learn more about diving▼
fishing
Kume Island is also attractive for boat fishing.
Artificial floating reefs called payaos have been set up on Kume Island for use by the general fishing public.
The small fish gather to feed on the microscopic organisms that are attracted by the installation of the payao, and the larger fish are attracted to the small fish, making fishing easier.
This system makes tuna fishing easier and is recommended for those interested in tuna fishing.
Of course, in addition to tuna, you can also target bonito and swordfish.
There are also plans to leave the payao and go after other fish.
You can plan to fish for half a day or a full day, or you can spend several days fishing each day, so this activity is suitable for both those who want to try it for a while and those who want a more serious experience.
▼Learn more about our fishing tours▼
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!
▼Learn more about car rentals ▼
summary
In this issue, we have introduced the attractions and recommended activities of Kume Island tours.
If you are interested in Kume Island, why not take a trip to Kume Island to make memories, either alone or with your loved ones?
It is sure to be a unique and wonderful experience.
There are many attractions of Kume Island that we have not been able to introduce in this article, so if you want to know more about Kume Island, we recommend that you plan your trip carefully before visiting the island.
