Introducing a one-day model course & activity tours to enjoy Kohama Island!

Kohama Island isNHK's television series "ChurasanThe island became famous when it became the stage for the "The Island of the Gods". Since then, the number of tourists visiting the island has only increased, and the island is now visited by about 180,000 tourists annually.

Kohama Island is very popular right now, but there are no leisure facilities on the island. Kohama Island is surrounded by beautiful ocean, and the island itself is a remote island rich in nature.

This article introduces a model course for first-time visitors to Kohama Island!

Click here to book a ferry to Kohama Island!

↓For more information on transportation within Kohama Island, click here↓.

 

Enjoy the sugar cane fields and blue ocean!
One-day model course to visit tourist spots

Here, the island of KohamaModel course to visit tourist spots in a dayto introduce you to the newest and most up-to-date information. Please take a look at them for reference!

 

(1) Ishigaki Island to Kohama Island

There is no airport on Kohama Island, so you must first go to Shin-Ishigaki Airport.

Then head to Ishigaki Port Terminal from Shin-Ishigaki Airport (about 30 minutes) and take a ferry (about 25 minutes) to Kohama Island.

↓More information about the ferry to Kohama Island

 

Let's rent a bicycle at Kohama Island!

Since there are no traffic lights on Kohama Island, you can enjoy cycling with a sense of openness that you cannot experience in the city!

 

(iii) Oodake (Mt. Ufudaki)

Odake is a small 99-meter-high mountain located in the center of the island. The reading of the name is "Ufudaki.

It is recommended to go around from the center of the island before going around the outer circumference of the island. The reason for this is that there is no building taller than this big peak, so from here you can get a panoramic view of each tourist site you are going to visit.

At Odake, a 360-degree panorama awaits you at the summit.

The path to the top of the mountain is a lush green mountain road where you can enjoy unspoiled nature.

◆10 minutes by bicycle from Obama Port to Otake
◆6 minutes drive from Obama Port to Otake

 

(4) Hosozaki Coast (Kubazaki Kaigan)

The beach is located on a promontory jutting out from the west side of Kohama Island, where you can enjoy the crystal clear waters.

park for diversHosozaki Beach, located near the island, is a cape that not only overlooks the ocean, but also provides a good vantage point from which to view the western coast of the island.

*Not suitable for swimming due to the fast currents.

◆22 minutes by bicycle from Oodake to Hosozaki Beach
◆About 11 minutes by car from Oodake to Hosozaki Beach

 

(5) Kokohagura-so

Kohagura-so is,NHK's television series "ChurasanIt is a private house made famous by the

It has become a famous spot among tourists visiting Kohama Island. You can stop by, but please note that it is an actual private house and you are not allowed to enter!

◆10 minutes by bicycle from Hosozaki Beach to Kohagura-so
◆7 minutes by car from Hosozaki Beach to Kohagura-so

 

(6) Sugar Road

Sugar Road here, too.NHK's television series "ChurasanIt is a famous tourist attraction spot and was the location for the filming of

The road is a straight stretch of road through the sugar cane fields, and the contrast between the hollyhock sky and the green sugar cane is fascinating. It is recommended to rent a bicycle and take a leisurely ride along the sugar road!

8 minutes by bicycle from ◆Kohagura-so to Sugar Road.
3 minutes drive to Sugar Road from ◆Kohagura-so

 

(7) Tumal Beach

Tumar Beach is a beach that can be reached on foot from Obama Harbor. The shallow waters make it safe for children to play.

I recommend sitting on the beach and relaxing while waiting for the ferry!

◆ 8 minutes by bicycle from Sugar Road to Tumal Beach
◆ 3 minutes drive from Sugar Road to Tumal Beach

 

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Introduction of popular tours to enjoy Kohama Island more

We have introduced a model course that takes in the sights, but it would be a waste not to take part in some activity on the tropical island of Kohama, a resort island!

Here are some popular tours that even beginners can easily participate in.

 

I hope you will go there at least once!
Landing on Phantom Island (Hamashima) & snorkeling

There is a spot called "Phantom Island" that appears and disappears depending on the tide. This place is famous for being visited by celebrities for TV interviews and PV filming!

And the waters around Kohama Island are rich in coral reefs. The sea is highly transparent and inhabited by a wide variety of fish.

No need to worry, as we will give you a lecture beforehand, even if you are a first-timer! We hope you will enjoy this opportunity.

↓Learn more about snorkeling at Kohama Island

 

Visit the even more mysterious underwater world of Kohama Island!
Experience Diving Tour

Experience diving, which goes deeper than snorkeling, allows you to get up close and personal with the coral reefs that inhabit the ocean floor of Kohama Island.

At first glance, this may seem difficult, but it is a good idea for those who participate in diving tours.Don't worry, 80% of them are first-timers.Oh my god!!!

The guide will provide full support. Experience a world of weightlessness in the ocean of Kohama Island that you normally cannot experience.

↓More about Kohama Island Experience Diving

 

Kohama Island is more fishable than expected!
Fishing (leisure fishing) tours

It is said that as many as 400 species of fish exist in the waters surrounding Kohama Island.

The fishing tours held on Kohama Island are resort fishing tours that are the opposite of the "wait until you catch a fish" image.

The guide will guide you to carefully selected points where you can catch the most fish each day! We will support you with everything from how to put bait on the hook, so even beginners can enjoy fishing!

↓More about Kohama Island Fishing

 

Experience SUP, a hot topic of conversation, on Kohama Island!
Churaumi SUP Tour

SUP involves paddling and balancing on a board that is larger than a surfing board.

Even beginners can quickly get used to it and can even stand on the SUP, so it is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time in the ocean.

↓Learn more about Kohama Island SUP

 

Men and women of all ages can enjoy it together!
Kohama Island Kayak Tour

Canoeing (kayaking), which can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages, can be experienced on Kohama Island!

Take a leisurely stroll on the crystal clear waters or in the mangroves, which are home to colorful coral reefs and tropical fish.

↓Kohama Island Canoeing (Kayak)

 

Night Tour

Privilege for those staying on Kohama Island!Kohama Island is not only famous for its beautiful emerald green ocean, but actually its starry sky is exceptional as well.

The air of Kohama Island is crystal clear, and the area aroundThe sky is full of stars, with no light to dim out the starry sky. Everyone is sure to be captivated!

Our guides, who know the area well and are frequent repeat visitors, will guide you safely, so please join us!

↓Details of the Kohama Island Night Tour

 

Must take a boat from Ishigaki Island to Kohama Island
Buy your ferry tickets in advance!

To access Kohama Island from Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal,Ferry boarding is required.It is.

《《 Ferry ticket purchase window 》

The ferry terminal is very crowded during the GW season. Advance reservations are by far the most convenient way to purchase ferry tickets, as there is no need to wait in line at the counter!

There is no need to worry about the hassle of paying the bill or losing your ticket. Please make reservations in advance and enjoy a smooth and comfortable trip to Ishigaki Island.

Click here to book a ferry to Kohama Island!

↓Click here for related articles about Kohama Island Ferry

 

summary

Kohama Island, which can be reached in about 30 minutes from Ishigaki Island, is a tourist destination that still retains its pristine nature despite the increasing trend toward resorts.

In this article, we have considered a model course for first-time visitors to Kohama Island.

Please take a look at it for reference!

Click here to book a ferry to Kohama Island!