Kohama Island is recommended for solo travelers! Introducing popular sightseeing spots and recommended activities!

What is Kohama Island?

Located about 30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island, Kohama Island is located almost in the center of the Yaeyama Islands, and the locals are very warm and welcoming, so you can fully enjoy your trip alone.

This article introduces the attractions and recommended sightseeing spots to enjoy Kohama Island on a solo trip!

Click here to purchase ferry tickets to Kohama Island.

 

Attraction of Solo Travel to Kohama Island

There are several remote islands in the Yaeyama archipelago, each with a different atmosphere and many attractions.

Here are some of the attractions of traveling alone on Kohama Island!

 

Attraction of Solo Travel to Kohama Island
(1) Slowly get in touch with nature.

With a circumference of 16.57 km, the island is so small that it can be visited in a day. That is why,You can fully experience the nature of Kohama Island.

The waters of Kohama Island, popular for snorkeling and diving, are very clear, and while you can be active in the ocean, another good thing about Kohama Island is that you can take a leisurely stroll through the sugarcane fields.

 

Attraction of Solo Travel to Kohama Island
(2) Experience Okinawan culture firsthand.

On Kohama Island, you can play on beautiful beaches and see sugarcane fields to experience Okinawan culture firsthand.

You can also see houses with Okinawan traditional roof tiles surrounded by masonry and fixed firmly in place, and you will discover a lot of Okinawan culture if you take a walk around the village.

 

Attraction of Solo Travel to Kohama Island
(3) Effective use of time

Have you ever heard of "Uchinatime"? On Kohama Island, where there are few cars or pedestrians, time passes at a leisurely pace that is unique to Okinawa, and you can take a leisurely stroll around the island.

If you listen carefully, you can hear the sound of the waves and the wind.

 

Attraction of Solo Travel to Kohama Island
4) There are activities that can be participated in by one person.

Kohama Island offers a wide variety of activities, and many tours are available for one person.

You can choose only what you want to do, so it will definitely be a luxurious trip.

Find the tour that is right for you!

↓ Click here for recommended tours for one person ↓ Click here for recommended tours for one person

 

Getting Around Kohama Island

There are three main types of transportation on Kohama Island.

• rent-a-cycle
• Motorcycle Rental
• rent-a-car

Bicycle rentals are also popular because of their cost-effectiveness.

Even though it is a small island, there are many hills and the way back from playing in the sea can be quite difficult, so electric bicycles are available for rent.

↓Recommended plan for bike rentals↓.

 

Recommended Activities on Kohama Island

Kohama Island offers a wide range of activities as well as tourist attractions!

Here are some recommended activities on Kohama Island.

 

Activities on Kohama Island
(1) Snorkeling

Kohama Island isOne of the largest coral reef groups in Japan, "Ishinishi JagakoSurrounded by a rich coral reef and colorful tropical fish, an exciting underwater world awaits you.

Snorkeling is very popular, even for small children!

↓Click here for recommended snorkeling tours.

↓ Learn more about snorkeling at Kohama Island ↓.

 

Activities on Kohama Island
(2) Phantom Island Cruising

For those who are not comfortable going into the ocean, cruising is recommended!You will surely be able to take pictures that will look great on social networking sites.Japanese dock (plant) (Rumex japonicus)Oh my god!!!

This is a tour with a spectacular view of the beautiful ocean of Kohama Island, which you can fully enjoy.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

↓Click here for recommended cruising tours.

↓ Learn more about Phantom Island Cruising ↓

 

Activities on Kohama Island
3) SUP

SUP is a sport that originated in Hawaii, where people sit or stand on a paddleboard, which is one size larger than a surfboard, and paddle forward while keeping their balance.

Most of the experience is for beginners, so you can participate with confidence.

SUP recommended tours are here↓↓.

Learn more about SUP ↓↓

 

Activities on Kohama Island
4) Yoga

We offer yoga that lets you experience nature with your whole body: the sunlight, the wind, and the sound of waves.

We will do this according to your level, whether you are a first-time participant or an experienced one, so please feel free to join us!

↓Click here for recommended yoga tours.

↓ Learn more about yoga ↓

 

Activities on Kohama Island
⑤Night Tour

Night tours on Kohama Island are not just about starry skies,Meet rare subtropical creaturesHowever, the point!

This is an exciting tour where you can actually experience the ecology of Kohama Island while listening to the commentary of a local guide.

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↓ Learn more about night tours ↓

 

5 recommended spots on Kohama Island

Here are 5 recommended sightseeing spots when visiting Kohama Island on a solo trip.

You may find emotions and new discoveries that you can only experience on Kohama Island.

 

5 recommended spots on Kohama Island
(1) Daitake

Ufudaki is the only high point on Kohama Island and is 99 meters above sea level.

Since there are no tall buildings around to obstruct the view, you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view from the Odake Observatory. It is a superb spot from which you can view the islands of the Yaeyama Islands and the emerald green sea.

Learn more about Datake ↓↓

 

5 recommended spots on Kohama Island
(2) Tumal Beach

The closest beach to Kohama Port is Tumal Beach.

The shallow waters make it a popular beach for relaxing and solo travelers to enjoy playing in the water and finding beautiful stones.

↓ Learn more about Tumal Beach ↓.

 

5 recommended spots on Kohama Island
(iii) Ishi Nagata Beach

Ishinagata Beach is the only place on Kohama Island where you can experience the subtropical zone. Located on the opposite side of the island from Kohama Port, Ishinagata Beach offers a close-up view of mangroves.

There are not many people, so you can take your time to look for creatures at low tide. You can also take a mangrove canoe tour.

Learn more about the Ishinagata Coast ↓↓.

 

5 recommended spots on Kohama Island
(4) Sugar Road

Sugar Road is a very popular spot in NHK's morning drama "Churasan," which is set on Kohama Island.

The straight road with sugarcane fields stretching out on both sides is popular as a way to experience Okinawa firsthand. You can also head there by renting a bicycle or bike.

↓ Learn more about Sugar Road ↓

 

5 recommended spots on Kohama Island
(5) South Wind Flower Coast

Located in the south of the island, Nanfuka Beach. It is commonly known as Uta Beach, which is also known as the "hole-in-the-wall" beach.

The shallow waters are not suitable for snorkeling, but for those who want to take a leisurely stroll on the beach, this beach is recommended. However, research is required before visiting the beach as many rocks appear at low tide.

↓ Learn more about the South Windward Coast ↓.

 

Ferry ride to Kohama Island is required!
Advance purchase is recommended for smooth boarding.

If you purchase a ferry ticket in advance, you can simply show the QR code on the day of boarding.

It is a waste of travel time to get up a little early and wait in line to purchase tickets at the ticket window and not be able to board at the time you had hoped.

Be sure to purchase your ferry tickets before your trip!

↓ For more information, click here ↓

Click here to purchase ferry tickets to Kohama Island.

 

summary

Kohama Island is the perfect place to experience Okinawa, with sugarcane fields close at hand and crystal clear waters to enjoy.

The island itself is small, so it does not take long to get around, and there are many sightseeing spots that are unique to Kohama Island, so you can have a fulfilling trip.

If you want to feel Okinawa with your whole body, why not visit Kohama Island once?