Weather, clothing, and recommended activities for December on Kohama Island!

What is December like on Kohama Island?

You may not have the image of playing on Kohama Island in winter, but in fact, Kohama Island is popular among tourists for playing in any season.

You can swim even in December. However, a wetsuit is required!

This article takes a deeper dive into December on Kohama Island, introducing the weather, recommended activities, and useful information you should know before your trip.

Click here to see the ranking of popular tours in Kohama Island.

Weather (temperature) in December on Kohama Island

Kohama Island in DecemberAverage temperature is 19°CIt is about.

The weather itself is not bad, and there is no danger of being caught in a typhoon or rainy season, so ferries and tours are unlikely to be cancelled.

Check it out if you are traveling to Kohama Island in December!
Recommended Clothing and Personal Belongings

Although the temperature is cooler than in summer, the amount of ultraviolet rays is higher than in the mainland. If you are concerned about sunburn and ultraviolet rays, wear a hat and sunglasses when going out.

Dec.Kohama Island is the place to dress for autumn in Honshu.No problem with the

However, since the temperature drops at night compared to the daytime, it is best to wear thicker clothes for sleeping, such as pajamas or jerseys!

Recommended Activities in December

If you visit Kohama Island in December, you can participate in a variety of tours.

The local staff has carefully selected and recommended the following activities!

Recommended December Activities on Kohama Island
(1) Canoe (kayak)

On Kohama Island, you will paddle in a kayak through sparkling emerald green waters and brackish waters where you can see mangroves up close.

We have a variety of plans for small children and those who have never been on a kayak before!

↓Click here for recommended plans including canoeing.

Kohama Island/2 hours] Mangrove kayak tour for children from 3 years old! Enjoy the nature unique to the subtropical zone♪ Held only at high tide (No.616)開始時間See calendar at the bottom of this page.所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,500 yen

Kohama Island/3 hours] Sea kayak & snorkeling tour available only from April to October! The sparkling coral reefs are sure to impress you♪ Hotel pick-up and drop-off included (No.615)開始時間8:00-11:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,500 yen

Kohama Island/1.5 hours] Sunset kayak tour available only from April to October! A sea kayak tour in the fantastic sea dyed by the setting sun.開始時間Sunset: Varies depending on the sunset.所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours8,500 yen

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Kohama Island Canoe (Kayak) Tour This is a classic activity on Kohama Island! In summer, you can enjoy the ocean by sea kayak, and in winter, you can enjoy canoeing that will make you feel like you are exploring the mangroves or heading to an uninhabited island. (8 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended December Activities on Kohama Island
(2) Fishing

For those looking for a quick half-day activity, a fishing tour is perfect.

Fishing tours are fun for both children and the elderly, and tropical fish can be easily caught.

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Kohama Island / Fishing / 3 hours] Your first lure fishing in the beautiful coral reef! No need to bring your own equipment & cooking available at Izakaya (No.673)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours40,000 yen

Kohama Island/Half-day charter] Beginners are welcome! Departure time negotiable☆Fishing Charter Plan for Enjoying by Yourself★Equipment included & Cooking OK at Izakaya (No.674)開始時間Free: Free
9:00-13:00 / 13:00-17:00 if not specified所要時間Approx. 4 hours60,000 yen

Kohama Island/2 hours] Casual fishing experience on Kohama Island☆Leisure Fishing Course! Families with children and beginners are welcome (No.606)開始時間8:30-11:00 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours8,000 yen

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Kohama Island Fishing Tour Fishing tours conducted around Kohama Island, one of the most popular fishing spots. Full support is provided, so it is easy for anyone to join in and have a lot of fun. (11 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Fishing tours are sometimes held early in the morning, allowing visitors to enjoy fishing while soaking up the morning sun.

Kohama Island, Boat Fishing] Taste the Sunrise of Kohama Island! Early morning fishing tour (No.607)開始時間5:30-8:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours9,000 yen

Recommended December Activities on Kohama Island
(3) Diving

Experience diving tours allow you to take the time to appreciate the world of colorful fish and coral reefs around Kohama Island.

It is also an experience diving,You do not need a license to participate.It is.

↓Click here for recommended plans including experience diving.

Kohama Island/Half Day】Beginners welcome☆Experience diving tour with excellent transparency!開始時間8:40-11:40 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,000 yen

Kohama Island / 1 day】Only available from April to October! Experience diving, snorkeling, and landing on a phantom island! Boarding only is also available (No.605)開始時間8:40-16:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours17,000 yen

Kohama Island/Half Day】Request OK◎Let's enjoy the luxury of a private charter! Boat Charter Plan! Available for graduation trips, company trips, and groups☆(No.661)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours8,000 yen

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Kohama Island Experience Diving Tour Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Japan's largest coral reef area around Kohama Island! No license is required, so even first-timers can easily participate without a license. (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended December Activities on Kohama Island
(4) SUP

SUP stands for stand-up paddle surfing, a new type of activity born in the United States.

The board itself is well-balanced, so even first-time riders can ride it with ease.

At the beginning of the tour, the instructor will give you a training session, teaching you how to use the paddle and how to keep your balance.

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Kohama Island/2 hours】No age limit☆Beginners welcome for private SUP tour Recommended for couples and families☆ (No.618)開始時間8:00 / 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00所要時間Approximately 120 minutes (90 minutes for the experience)9,500 yen →directional marker or indicator7,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Kohama Island / Limited to 1 group / 90 minutes] The only SUP tour with drone aerial photography in Kohama Island! The safe and secure instructor with 13 years of experience as a guide will guide you! (No.637)開始時間9:00-15:00
*The experience lasts approximately 1.5 hours.所要時間Approximately 1.5 hours8,500 yen →directional marker or indicator7,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Kohama Island/Evening] No Age Limit☆Beginners Welcome One-Couple Private Sunset SUP Tour with Transportation & Photo & Video Included☆Recommended for Couples and Families☆ (No.678)開始時間16:00-18:00 / 18:00-20:00所要時間Approximately 120 minutes (90 minutes for the experience)9,500 yen →directional marker or indicator7,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Kohama Island SUP Experience Tour SUP in the crystal clear water is an exquisite activity that allows you to feel the time flowing by in a relaxed manner! (20 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended December Activities on Kohama Island
(5) Landing cruise on "Phantom Island

Depending on the difference in tidal levels, this island appears and disappears into the sea like a phantom.

For this reason, it is called a phantom island,Photojournalistic SpotThe island is also being talked about as a

The phantom island, Hamashima, can be reached by snorkel boat from Ishigaki Island in about 30 minutes, and from Kohama Island in about 10 minutes.

The contrast between the pure white sand and the emerald green sea surrounding the beach is beautiful, and it is often used as the perfect location for photogravure shoots and commercials.

A phantom island in the shape of a crescent moon, floating in the emerald green sea,The most spectacular experiencePlease try to

↓Click here for recommended plans that include landing on the island.

Kohama Island/3 hours] Same-day reservation OK for travelers with children☆Half-day course of landing at "Phantom Island" & Churaumi snorkeling (No.602)開始時間8:40-11:40 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours9,000 yen

Special Autumn SALE [Choice of Ishigaki Island or Kohama Island] Beginners and children are welcome☆Landing on Phantom Island + Ishinishi lagoon & Sea turtle snorkeling AM half-day course (No.667)開始時間9:40-13:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours9,800 yen →directional marker or indicator8,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Kohama Island/1 hour] Cruising Tour to "Phantom Island (Hamashima)" where you can land and walk around☆Comfortable without getting wet! Safe and comfortable tour for children and the elderly (No.635)開始時間2:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.所要時間Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes6,000 yen

Learn more about the island of phantom ↓↓.

Hamashima Island Tour This tour takes you to the "Phantom Island" Hamashima, which changes its shape and size depending on the tide level! You can also enjoy snorkeling and diving in the surrounding ocean! (11 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended December Activities on Kohama Island
6) Walking tour in Obama Island

Kohama Island, famous as the location for NHK's drama series "Churasan," is one of the best resort areas in Japan, although not as crowded as Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands.

It takes about 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island, and since the island is located in the center of the Yaeyama Islands, you can see the surrounding islands from the hilltop.

There are many places to see and visit, including a hilltop overlooking the island, a beach with excellent transparency, and mangroves!

↓Click here for recommended plans including island walking tours.

Kohama Island] Experience the daily life of islanders on Kohama Island☆Recommended for those who want to know more about the island in depth! Island Walking Tour (No.638)開始時間9:30-12:00 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours7,000 yen

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Kohama Island Walking (Island Sightseeing) Tour This activity allows you to enjoy nature while taking a leisurely stroll around Kohama Island. We will take you to the attractive spots on the island that only a local guide can show you. (14 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended December Activities on Kohama Island
(7) Boat Charter (chartered)

For your year-end memories! How about a boat charter plan that you can enjoy with just your friends, lovers, family or associates without hesitation?

There are various plans such as fishing, diving and SUP. If you participate in a large group, the price per person will be lower!

↓Click here for recommended boat charter plans.

Kohama Island/Half Day】Request OK◎Let's enjoy the luxury of a private charter! Boat Charter Plan! Available for graduation trips, company trips, and groups☆(No.661)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours8,000 yen

Kohama Island/One day】Request OK◎Let's enjoy the luxury of a private charter! Boat Charter Plan! Available for graduation trips, company trips, and groups☆(No.662)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 7 hours16,000 yen

Kohama Island/3-4 hours] Charter Boat Charter from Afternoon☆One-day trip from Ishigaki Island is OK!開始時間：14:00-19:00
*About 3-4 hours from the above hours所要時間Approx. 3-4 hours7,000 yen

More about boat charter plans↓↓

Kohama Island Charter Tour Let's enjoy Kohama Island to the fullest with a charter! What is a charter tour? Charter tours allow you to enjoy Kohama Island in a luxurious atmosphere with a guide and a chartered boat! It is a great way to enjoy Kohama Island with a guide, a boat (boat), and a guide! (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended Sightseeing Spots in December on Kohama Island

Kohama Island is large enough to tour in a day, so be sure to check out the following recommended spots.

Recommended Spots in December on Kohama Island
(1) Akayazaki

Source: 4travel

Located about a 10-minute drive from Kohama Port, Akayazaki is the perfect spot for those who want to spend a relaxing time on Kohama Island.

Akayasaki is located on the west coast.A spot with a beautiful sunset viewIt is.

Because it is a small hill, it offers a panoramic view of the sea to the west as well as the land side.

Basic Information on Akayasaki

Name: Akayazaki
Access: 10 minutes by car from Obama Port

Kohama Island-Acaya Saki What is Akaya-zaki? Akaya-zaki is a small hill where Iriomote Island can be seen nearby. It is a small hill which became famous as a location of Churasan. Manta Way (Yonara Channel)" passes between them. It is recommended to enjoy the scenery slowly and without thinking. Fun at Akayasaki [...].

Recommended Spots in December on Kohama Island
(2) Cattley Observatory

The Cattley Observatory, built in 2013, is another great viewpoint for relaxing and enjoying the scenery.

The sunset view is orange and the sea is tinted orange,Beautiful sunsetwill spread.

Parking is available, so there is no problem if you are heading there with a rental car!

Basic Information on the Cattley Observatory

Name: Cattley Observatory
Access: 10 minutes by car from Obama Port

Kohama Island - Cattley Observatory   What is Cattley Observatory? From the observatory, you can see Ishinagata mangrove and Iriomote Island at a glance. Although it is a small observatory, you can see the Ishinagata mangrove right below. There is a parking lot at the bottom of the stairs, so it is recommended to go there with a rental car. [...].

Recommended Spots in December on Kohama Island
3) Churasan Plaza

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Churasan Plaza is a park located at the foot of Mt.

In the park, there are stone monuments with lyrics to traditional Kohama Island songs and stairs leading to the observatory of Odake.

Basic Information on Churasan Plaza

Name: Churasan Plaza
Access: 6 minutes by car from Obama Port

Kohama Island-Churasan Plaza   What is Churasan Plaza? It is a lawn square in front of the stairs at the entrance to the observatory of Odake, located near the center of Kohama Island. A small stage has been set up, and the lawn square is spacious with a parking lot and restrooms. Events are held on Kohama Island [...].

Recommended Spots in December on Kohama Island
(4) Sugar Road

Sugar Road runs long from near the center of the island toward the east.The island's number one tourist attractionIt is.

It is also the location for the NHK TV drama series "Chalan-san" and the scenery is beautiful.

The winter season is the sugarcane harvest time, so you will see overgrown sugarcane.

Sugar Road Basic Information

Name: Sugar Road
Location: Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
Access: 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive from Obama Port

Kohama Island-Sugar Road   Sugar Road is a well-known filming location for the morning drama "Churasan. The straight and narrow downhill slope turns into an uphill slope from the middle of the road, with a beautiful view of sugar cane fields on both sides. You can see as far as the ocean [...].

Recommended Spots in December on Kohama Island
(5) South Wind Flower Beach

Minamikazehana Beach is a rocky beach on the south coast of Kohama Island.

Compared to other beaches, there are fewer tourists, and even during the hot season, the beaches are rarely crowded, so you can enjoy them with a high degree of freedom.

Basic Information on Minamikazehana Beach

Name: Minamikazehana Beach (Uta Beach)
Access: 8 minutes by car from Obama Port

Kohama Island - Minamikazehana Beach (Utah Beach)   Minamikazehana Beach (Utah Beach) is located in the south of Kohama Island. It is more like a tidal flat than a beach, and at low tide it dries up to become a rocky beach. The waves and tides are calm because of the bay-like topography of the ocean, but on the other hand, the water is shallow, so the water [...].

Recommended Spots in December on Kohama Island
(6) Kabone Utaki

Kabone Utaki is a Utaki where people pray for a good harvest and a bountiful crop. It is also the site of the largest festival on Kohama Island, the Yugan Matsuri.

It is a very sacred place for the islanders, so please stroll with moderation.

Basic Information on Kabone Utaki

Name: Kabone Utaki
Location: Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
Access: 20-minute walk or 7-minute drive from Obama Port
Parking: Available
Meals (nearby): None
Toilet: None

Kohama Island-Kabone Utaki   Kahone Utaki is the Utaki located closest to the village in the center of Kohama Island, where the "Yugan Matsuri", the largest festival on Kohama Island, is held to give thanks for the good harvest of the year and pray for a bountiful harvest the following year. Next to the torii gate, there is a "Kandura-ishi" (stone) to pray for rain [...].

Recommended Spots in December on Kohama Island
(7) Kohama-bushi Poem Monument

The Kohama-bushi monument is a stone monument located next to the stairs leading to the observatory from the Churasan plaza.

Churasan Plaza can be accessed by heading to Odake from Kohama Port. Since it is on the way to the Odake Observatory, please stop by when you go around for sightseeing.

Basic Information on Obama Bushi Monument

Name: Obama Bushi Poem Monument
Location: Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, Japan Inside Churasan Plaza
Access: 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive from Obama Port

Kohama Island - Kohama Bushi Poem Monument   The first spot many visitors see after landing on Kohama Island is the stone monument at Churasan Plaza, located at the entrance to the observatory on Otake. Because it stands quietly on the way to the observatory, many tourists do not get a good look [...].

Recommended Spots in December on Kohama Island
(8) Mt. Ufudaki

Odake is a 99-meter-high mountain located in the center of Kohama Island. The highest elevation on the island has also been established, offering a panoramic view of the island.

It is also popular as one of the most spectacular spots on Kohama Island, where you can also enjoy the sunset and starry sky.

Basic Information on Daitake

Name: Oodake (Ufudaki)
Location: Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
Access: 2 minutes by car or 7 minutes by bicycle from Obama Port

Kohama Island-Otake   The name of the mountain is "Ufudaki" and it is the symbol of Kohama Island. It is the highest point on Kohama Island, with no tall buildings around it, and the observatory at the top offers a 360° panoramic view of the island.

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!

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summary

In this issue, we introduced what to wear and bring to Kohama Island in December, as well as recommended local tours.

Although it is a bit chilly, there are a number of elements that you can enjoy.December on Kohama Island is recommended to avoid the crowded season.It is.

You can enjoy ocean activities in comfort if you wear a wetsuit. Please refer to the following information!

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