8 Popular Remote Islands for Okinawa Travel! Our Okinawa-based staff thoroughly explains the charms of each remote island!

 

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Introduction of remote islands you want to visit on your trip to Okinawa

Okinawa Prefecture is often mentioned as one of the most popular destinations for domestic travel. Okinawa is often thought of as the main island of Okinawa, but in fact, there are many other islands in Okinawa that are also popular destinations for domestic travel.isolated islandis also popular!

This article details the most popular remote islands in Okinawa Prefecture.

 

Remote islands in Okinawa

Do you know how many islands belong to Okinawa?

In fact, there are 160 islands, both inhabited and uninhabited, with 47 inhabited islands.

Some remote islands are connected to the main island of Okinawa by bridges, while others are accessible only by air. Such Okinawa is largely divided into3 areasThe following is classified into the following categories.

All are famous tourist attractions that attract many tourists!

Okinawa Prefecture covers an area of approximately 1,000 km from east to west and 400 km from north to south, including a wide expanse of ocean.

This is the size of more than half of Honshu, so if you try to visit three areas in one tripRealistically almost impossibleIt is.

It is recommended that you spend more time in one area on a single trip!

 

Okinawa Islands

Including the main island of Okinawa, the surrounding islands, and a few islands a little further away, the area is called the Okinawa Islands.

Simply put, "the islands excluding the Yaeyama Islands and the Miyako Islands".Okinawa (islands)We will call them "the islands". First, we will introduce some of the most popular remote islands in the Okinawa Islands area!

 

Kerama Islands

The Kerama Islands (Keramasoto) are a group of more than 20 islands, large and small, located 40 kilometers west of the main island of Okinawa.

The white sandy beaches of the Kerama Islands, the clear waters, and the blue gradation created by the strong tropical sunlight are known as Kerama blue.

The manned island representing Kerama is calledTokashiki Island"Aka Island"Zamami IslandEach island can be reached by high-speed boat from the main island of Okinawa in about 35~50 minutes.

Divers not only from Japan but from all over the world come here to enjoy the world-class beauty of Keramas Blue.

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Japan

Mizuna Island is a small island with a population of about 50 people.

When the island is seen from the sky, it is shaped like a crescent moon and is also called "Croissant Island.

Despite the small size of the island, the number of tourists who visit the island each year is estimated to be about 1,000.60,000 peopleThe number of such cases is as high as 1,000.

The island is gaining popularity becauseOnly 15 minutes from the main island.That is to say!

You can enjoy the attractive beaches of Mizuna Island on a day trip while traveling from your base on the main island.â

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Kume Island

Located some 100 km from the main island, Kume Island is the westernmost island of Okinawa.

The beauty of Kume Island's waters is world-famous, and many divers visit the island every year.

Especially famous is the "beach on the far side of the ocean". This is an uninhabited island that can be reached in 30 minutes by boat from Kumejima.

The small uninhabited island is surrounded by the sea, and its beach is made up of nothing but pure white sand and coral fragments, a heavenly beauty!

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Yaeyama Islands (Yaeyama Islands)

The Yaeyama Islands consist of 12 islands, including Ishigaki Island, one of the most famous islands in Okinawa.

The average temperature is slightly higher than that of the main island, and the temperature difference during the year is small.Relatively warm days even in winterIt is!

Each of the Yaeyama Islands is well connected by ferry from Ishigaki Island, so if you go to Ishigaki Island, you can easily go to the other islands of the Yaeyama Islands♪.

Five airports, Tokyo (Narita and Haneda), Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, provide direct access to Ishigaki Island, which is recommended for those who want to mainly visit the Yaeyama Islands!

Essential for touring the Yaeyama Islands!
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Ishigaki Island

Everyone knows Ishigaki Island as the most remote island in Okinawa.

Not only tourist attractions, but also resort hotels and restaurants are quite extensive.

It is very popular as a base for tourists who want to enjoy the remote islands of the Yaeyama Archipelago!

It is also nice to know that the airport is well maintained and can be accessed in about an hour from the main island.

The popular and beautiful sea has a high probability of encountering manta rays,Divers from all over the world gather on Ishigaki Island.

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Taketomi Island

Taketomi Island" is only 10 minutes away from Ishigaki Island, which is another attraction of the island.

Once you step inside, you will be captivated by the time change, the streets lined with Okinawan red-tiled houses, the high sky, and the wind whispering from the crystal-clear ocean.

There is a resort hotel on the island where tourists can stay, and restaurants where they can enjoy a relaxing time.

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Iriomote Island (Okinawa)

Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site, also has a stable, warm climate,Nearly 90% of the island is occupied by jungles typical of subtropical climates.

Rare animals such as the Iriomote wildcat live freely in this rich natural environment.

The island itself has been awarded two stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japon, which is an endorsement of its charm!

One of the main features of this area is that there are a variety of activity tours that allow visitors to enjoy such nature to the fullest.

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islets of Ogasawara (islands)

Kohama Island, located between Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands, was made famous by NHK's TV drama series "Churasan.

While surrounded by the vast sugarcane fields and abundant nature unique to Okinawa, the main feature of the island is its extensive resort facilities, which are unique to the southern islands.

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Miyako Islands

The Miyako Islands belong to eight inhabited islands, including Miyako Island, a very popular remote island among tourists.

You can also access each of the Miyako Islands, with Miyako Island at the center!

There is excellent access by boat, but access by land is recommended where the Grand Bridge is located.

 

Miyako Island (Okinawa)

Miyako Island, the largest of the Miyako Islands, is the center of life in the Miyako Islands and the base for travel to the Miyako Islands!

The Irabu Bridge connecting to Irabu Island, the Ikema Bridge connecting to Ikema Island, and the Kurema Bridge connecting to Kurema Island have been well maintained and provide excellent access within the Miyako Islands.

The charm of the islands lies in their beautiful sea, abundant nature, and the slow pace of life that only a remote island can offer.

Why don't you relax and be healed by nature in Miyako Island?

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summary

There are many remote islands in Okinawa, and we have carefully selected a few of them to tell you about.

When you travel to a remote island, you want to spend a relaxing time completely away from the hustle and bustle of the city and daily life.

We hope you will find it useful in planning your trip to the islands!