A complete guide to traveling alone on Kohama Island! Thorough explanation of recommended spots, transportation, and activities!
Table of Contents
- 1 What is Kohama Island?
- 2 Attraction of Solo Travel to Kohama Island
- 3 一人旅におすすめの移動手段
- 4 一人参加大歓迎! 小浜島のおすすめのアクティビティ
- 5 5 recommended spots on Kohama Island
- 6 一人旅におすすめの 小浜島グルメスポット
- 7 一人旅の1泊2日モデルコース
- 8 Ferry boarding is required to Kohama Island! Advance purchase is recommended for smooth boarding.
- 9 小浜島一人旅によくある質問(FAQ)
- 10 summary
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.
In this article,小浜島を一人旅で楽しむ魅力やおすすめ観光スポットto the following!
◆自然やゆったりした時間を満喫したい方
◆小浜島の観光スポットや楽しみ方を知りたい方
◆一人でも参加できるアクティビティを探している方
Click here to purchase ferry tickets to Kohama Island.
Attraction of Solo Travel to Kohama Island

八重山諸島には離島が複数あり、それぞれ島で雰囲気が違ったり魅力がたくさんあります。
Here are some of the attractions of traveling alone on 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.
シュノーケリングやダイビングで人気の小浜島の海はとても透明度が高く、海でアクティブに過ごすのもおすすめ。
また、さとうきび畑の中をゆっくり散歩できるのも小浜島の良いところです◎
(2) Experience Okinawan culture firsthand.

On Kohama Island, you can play on beautiful beaches and see sugarcane fields to experience Okinawan culture firsthand.
小浜島の中には、沖縄伝統である、周囲を石積みで囲いしっかりと固定されている屋根瓦の上にはシーサーがいる住宅も。
集落の中も散策してみると沖縄の文化がたくさん発見できますよ◎
(3) Effective use of time

『ウチナータイム』という言葉を聞いたことがありますか?
車や人通りも少ない小浜島では沖縄独特のゆったりとした時間が過ぎていき、島内をゆっくり散策することができます。
耳をすませば波の音や風の音が聞こえ癒してくれるでしょう♪
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
Kohama Island/3 hours] Same-day reservation OK! 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
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 hour] Same-day reservation OK☆Only the locals know about it! Kohama Island Night Safari Tour☆Come in contact with creatures of the night (No.660)開始時間19:30-20:30所要時間Approx. 1 hour3,000 yen
一人旅におすすめの移動手段

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.
一人参加大歓迎!
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.
(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.
Kohama Island/3 hours] Same-day reservation OK! 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
Snorkeling in the Ocean of Panari Island, the "Last Paradise" - Half Day Snorkeling Course (No.640)開始時間9:00-13:00 / 13:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 4 hours11,500 yen↓ Learn more about snorkeling at Kohama Island ↓.
Kohama Island Snorkeling Tour Enjoy snorkeling in one of Japan's largest coral reefs and outstandingly clear waters! We will take you to the recommended points depending on the weather and season. (22 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
(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.
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 Phantom Island Cruising ↓
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
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.
体験のほとんどが初心者の方なので安心してご参加いただけます。
SUP recommended tours are here↓↓.
Kohama Island】Booking OK on the day! Beginners are welcome☆Guiding you to the best points of the sea and mangroves!開始時間6:00-7:00 / 8:00-9:00 / 10:00-11:00 / 12:00-13:00 / 14:00-15:00 / 16:00-17:00 / 18:00-19:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour6,500 yen
Kohama Island】One-Day Reservation OK! Enjoy Kohama Island in a relaxed and luxurious atmosphere☆150-minute SUP experience and cruising course《Pickup & drop off available & photo gift included》(No.626)開始時間8:00-10:30 / 11:30-14:00 / 14:00-16:30 / 16:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours10,000 yenLearn more about SUP ↓↓
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! (21 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
4) Yoga

We offer yoga that lets you experience nature with your whole body: the sunlight, the wind, and the sound of waves.
初めての方から経験者まで、お客様のレベルに合わせて行いますので安心してご参加してください!
↓Click here for recommended yoga tours.
Kohama Island, Okinawa] Beach Yoga Experience Feeling the Sun Power (No.643)開始時間9:00-10:30 / 10:00-11:30 / 11:00-12:30 / 12:00-13:30 / 13:00-14:30 / 14:00-15:30 / 15:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours2,500 yen
Kohama Island/Evening] Kohama Island Sunset Beach Yoga (No.644)開始時間18:00-19:30所要時間1.5 hours2,500 yen↓ Learn more about yoga ↓
Kohama Island Yoga Experience Kohama Island is a resort island in the South Seas. The subtropical green of the island's primary colors and the emerald green of the ocean make for a perfect match for yoga. (7 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
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.
↓Click here for recommended night tours.
Kohama Island/1 hour] Same-day reservation OK☆Only the locals know about it! Kohama Island Night Safari Tour☆Come in contact with creatures of the night (No.660)開始時間19:30-20:30所要時間Approx. 1 hour3,000 yen↓ Learn more about night tours ↓
Kohama Island Stargazing & Night Safari Tour Kohama Island is also attractive at night☆ Starry sky night tour on Kohama Island If you are going to stay on Kohama Island, it would be a waste not to enjoy the nighttime attractions of Kohama Island as well! Join us for a starry night sky tour and subtropical jungle tour that you can't see in the city, and you'll never forget [...]. (4 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
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.
①大岳展望台

Ufudaki is the only high point on Kohama Island and is 99 meters above sea level.
周りに高い建物など視界を妨げるものがないので、大岳展望台からは360°のパノラマビューenjoy.
八重山諸島の島々やエメラルドグリーンの海を眺めることができる絶景スポットです。
Access: 6 minutes by car from Obama Port
(2) Tumal Beach

小浜港から1番近いビーチがトゥマールビーチです。
遠浅なのでのんびりと一人旅に人気のビーチで、水遊びや綺麗な石を見つけたり楽しむことができます◎
Access: 5 minutes by car from Obama Port
Kohama Island - Tumal Beach What is Tumar Beach? It is a beach that can be easily reached on foot from Obama Port. It is recommended to spend a relaxing time looking at the ocean as you leave the island! Because the beach is shallow, you can enjoy playing in the water rather than swimming or snorkeling [...]. ↓Click here for Tumal Beach Plan
Kohama Island/Marine Sports】Windsurfing Experience Course (No.657)開始時間9:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour7,500 yen
(iii) Ishi Nagata Beach

小浜島で唯一亜熱帯を感じることが出来るのが、石長田海岸です。
小浜港から見ると島の丁度反対側に位置する石長田海岸ではmangroveを間近で観察することができます。
人もあまり多くはないので干潮時には生物をゆっくり探すことができます。マングローブカヤックツアーに参加してみるのもいいでしょう。
Access: 10 minutes by car from Obama Port
Kohama Island - Ishinagata Beach Ishinagata Beach is located on the west side of Kohama Island, opposite Kohama Port and south of Akayazaki. On the opposite shore is Iriomote Island, the peninsula of Kohama Island, and mangrove forests spread out below. This is a rare subtropical mangrove on Kohama Island [...]. ↓ For more information on kayaking, click here↓.
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. (9 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
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
(4) Sugar Road

小浜島を舞台とされたNHKの朝ドラ「ちゅらさん」でとても人気のスポットがシュガーロードです。
さとうきび畑が両脇に広がるまっすぐ伸びている道が沖縄を肌で感じることができると人気があります。
レンタサイクルやレンタルバイクで向かうのもいいですね。
Access: 4 minutes by car from Obama Port
(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.
遠浅なのでシュノーケリング目的の人には不向きですがビーチをのんびり散策したい人にはおすすめのビーチです。
ただし、干潮時には岩が多く出現するので行く前にリサーチは必須です。
Access: 10 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 [...].
一人旅におすすめの
小浜島グルメスポット

小浜島には、一人でも入りやすく地元の味を楽しめる飲食店が点在しています。
観光の合間にふらっと立ち寄れるのも、小さな島ならではの魅力です。
ここでは一人旅でも気兼ねなく利用できるおすすめグルメスポットをご紹介します!
↓小浜島のグルメ特集はこちら↓
What to eat in Kohama Island for dinner? 8 popular dinner spots chosen by gourmet loversTable of Contents 1 Don't get lost at dinner on Kohama Island! Kohama Island Dinner Guide 2 What's Kohama Island like? 3 8 recommendations for dinner on Kohama Island [Restaurants/ Izakaya] 3.1 1: Risonale Kohama Island "Ooli Ooli" Sunset x Island Foods Live Vi [...
居酒屋 SANUFA(サヌファ)
小浜島で人気の居酒屋で、一人でも入りやすいアットホームな雰囲気が魅力It is.
島食材を使った沖縄料理やお酒をゆっくり楽しめるので、夜ご飯におすすめです☆
Access: 5 minutes by car from Obama Port
BOB's CAFE小浜島

小浜島グルメで外せない人気カフェがこちら。
小浜港から徒歩すぐの立地で、一人旅でも立ち寄りやすいのが魅力です。
海を眺めながら食事ができるオーシャンビューカフェで、看板メニューは特製テリヤキソースが決め手のハンバーガー!
アクセス:小浜港から車で約1分
一人旅の1泊2日モデルコース

Kohama Island isコンパクトな島なので、1泊2日でもしっかり満喫できます。
一人旅におすすめのモデルコースをご紹介します。
【1日目】観光+アクティビティで満喫

小浜島に到着した初日は、移動+観光+アクティビティをバランスよく楽しむのがポイントです。
・石垣島からフェリーで小浜島へ移動
・到着後はレンタサイクルをレンタル
★昼
・島内の食堂でランチ
★午後
・幻の島クルージングに参加
・トゥマールビーチでのんびり過ごすのも◎
★夕方〜夜
・宿にチェックイン
・ナイトツアーで星空&生き物観察
Click here for recommended tours ↓↓.
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
Kohama Island/1 hour] Same-day reservation OK☆Only the locals know about it! Kohama Island Night Safari Tour☆Come in contact with creatures of the night (No.660)開始時間19:30-20:30所要時間Approx. 1 hour3,000 yen
Kohama Island/90 min】Same-day reservation OK! Starry sky walking tour with a qualified guide Introducing constellations and stars according to the season... (No.670)開始時間: Varies from month to month. Please check the details.所要時間Approx. 90 min.Viewing time: approx. 60 min. including travel time.5,000 yen
【2日目】絶景スポット巡りでリフレッシュ

2日目は、小浜島ならではの絶景スポットをゆったり巡る1日にしましょう。
朝の静かなビーチや、島を一望できる展望台など、時間帯によって違った魅力を楽しめるのも小浜島の特徴です。
・早起きしてビーチ散歩(人が少なくておすすめ)
★午前
・大岳(ウフダキ)で絶景を堪能
・シュガーロードで写真撮影
★昼前
・お土産購入&カフェでひと休み
★午後
・フェリーで石垣島へ戻る
Ferry ride to Kohama Island is required!
Advance purchase is recommended for smooth boarding.

If you purchase ferry tickets in advance,当日はQRコードを見せるだけYou can board the ship at
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 ↓
Ishigaki Island - Kohama Island Ferry Information [Timetables, Fares, and Web Reservations! Also, a thorough explanation of the attractions of Kohama Island sightseeing!Contents1 It takes about 25 minutes from Ishigaki Island by ferry! What kind of island is Kohama Island (Kohama Island)? 2 How to get to Kohama Island2.1 Kohama Island Ferry Price List3 Ferry tickets must be purchased in advance! 4 Advantages of purchasing ferry tickets in advance4.1 Ferry [...]
Click here to purchase ferry tickets to Kohama Island.
小浜島一人旅によくある質問(FAQ)
レンタサイクルや一人参加OKのツアーも充実しているので安心です。
時間を効率的に使いたい場合はレンタカーも便利です。
ほかにもSUPやナイトツアーなど、一人でも参加できる体験が豊富なので、自分の興味に合わせて選ぶのがおすすめです。
summary

Kohama Island isさとうきび畑や透明度の高い海を満喫でき、沖縄を感じるには最適な島です。
島自体は小さいため、移動に時間は掛からないうえに小浜島ならではの観光スポットが沢山あるので充実した旅を楽しめますよ◎
If you want to feel Okinawa with your whole body, why not visit Kohama Island once?
↓Click here to read the article.
Kohama Island Sightseeing Complete Guide! Introduction of spectacular spots and model courses to enjoy with a map♪Contents1 Kohama Island Sightseeing Guide! Fun trip by using a map♪ 2 Preparation for sightseeing by using a map (map)3 Basic information about Kohama Island4 Attractions of Kohama Island sightseeing5 Means of transportation in Kohama Island5.1 Rental bicycle5.2 Rental car6 How many hours can you get around Kohama Island [...].
A thorough explanation of 20 recommended sightseeing spots & popular activities on Kohama Island!Contents1 Let's enjoy sightseeing in Kohama Island2 Where is Kohama Island? 2.1 How to get to Kohama Island3 What Kohama Island has to offer3.1 Idyllic tropical air3.2 Unspoiled nature3.3 Day trip from Ishigaki Island4 Recommended sightseeing spots in Kohama Island [...].
Healed by the tranquil scenery! Let's visit the sugarcane fields and tourist attractions of Kohama Island♪Contents1 Crops that support Okinawa's agriculture and history Sugarcane on Kohama Island2 What is Kohama Island3 Attractions as a tourist spot Sugarcane fields on Kohama Island3.1 Sugar Road4 Traditional Okinawan cuisine and souvenirs using sugarcane4.1 Brown sugar syrup4.2 [...].














