2025 Oshima District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

I want to do this before midsummer! ! Introducing a recommended way to spend the weekend: a beach picnic😍🏖🌺 Spread out a picnic sheet on the beach and arrange your favorite snacks to start the best time🫶🤍 Just sitting there and listening to the sound of the waves is really relaxing🏝✨ It's different from a picnic in the park, you can experience something out of the ordinary and it's very relaxing🤤🎶 What's essential for such a beach picnic is colorful and stylishly packaged snacks and drinks that look like they come from overseas😎🍪🇺🇸 Individual This time, we will introduce 6 sweets that we highly recommend🍩💓 We were able to get all of them at KALDI🫶 There are also cute sweets at Jupiter, Costco, IKEA, and SEIYU, so please take a look🎶 －－－－①LOTUSType: BiscuitsPrice: 398 yen (25 pieces) ②RITZType: CrackersPrice: 168 yen (128g) ③Snyder'sType: PretzelsPrice: 156 yen (1 bag) ④Ritter SportType: ChocolatePrice: 691 yen (mini mix) *Be careful as it melts easily⚠️ ⑤JackerType: Potato chipsPrice: 160 yen (160g) －－－－The recommended drinks are definitely cute bottles that are perfect for the beach🥳💛 For bottled cola or alcohol, Smirnoff is stylish and looks great on the beach🫰🏻✨✨ I've put together 5 tools that will get you excited when you have a beach picnic, so please take a look😝💞 －－－－①Cute picnic sheet I wanted to create a light atmosphere, so I laid down a pure white cloth🤍You can buy them on Amazon or Rakuten! ②Artificial flowers If you have cute artificial flowers or dried flowers that you can easily get at 3coins, the stylishness will increase instantly💐 ③Photo frame (frame only) I bought it at DAISO! I also recommend fixing it on the sand and taking pictures through the photo frame◎ ④Paper plates, cutlery I bought it at Seria! I don't actually use it when I eat, but it's super cute when I leave it there 🫣lol ⑤White dress This time, my friend and I wore white dresses with the dress code of white clothes growing in the sea 🤍 It looked great against the sea, so I recommend it 😍 －－－－ You should definitely try it too 🥰 I did it with a light color theme, but changing the concept to a colorful beach picnic is also cute, so I recommend it 😍🌈💖 #That store, that view, I'm glad I went to #Outing spot #Photogenic spot #Photo that makes you want to travel #Breathtaking spot #Travel plan that makes you want to go #Weekend outing record #Sea diary #Beach picnic

Amami Oshima has many observation decks, and I thought visiting them was one way to enjoy it 😇 Every observation deck has a spectacular view, and it's nice to see different views depending on the time of day, such as the sunrise or sunset 🥰 I stopped off at Manenzaki Observatory while driving. There is a parking lot, and you can see the whole Seto Inland Sea, and the turquoise blue is just soothing. #FreeSpot #AmamiOshima #CoolTravelExperience #ManenzakiObservatory #SpectacularSeasideView #SummerShortTrip #SpectacularView

Until 3/31/2025, the Amami-Okinawa Exchange Discount will be applied when traveling to Yoron Island from Okinawa by ferry. Applicable fare: Regular adult fare Applicable section (1): Naha/Motobu ⇆ Yoron/Wadomari Discounted fare (1): 1,420 yen This time, I went to Yoron Island from Motobu Port in the northern part of Okinawa Prefecture. It takes about two and a half hours from Motobu Port to Yoron Island. Two ferries, Marix Line and Maruei Ferry, operate alternately every day. Departing Motobu Port at 9:20 → Arriving Yoron Port at 11:50 I took the Maruei Ferry. You make a reservation in advance by phone, and have your boarding ticket issued at the counter on the day. I made a reservation for the cheapest second-class room with a dormitory seat. A very large Maruei Ferry. The ship was equipped with a restaurant, shower room, shop, and observation salon, making for a comfortable voyage. Also, since it was the off-season, the second-class bunk beds were empty, so I was able to sleep comfortably all the way to Yoron Port. Traveling by plane is nice, but traveling by ferry is also fun. You can also get to Yoron Island from Naha Port on the main island of Okinawa. If you have time, why not consider taking a ferry trip? [Motobu Port Ferry Terminal] Address: Sakimotobu, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Parking: Available #Free hotel accommodation #Domestic travel #Okinawa #Kagoshima #Yoron Island #Ferry trip #Ship trip #Okinawa trip #Okinawa sightseeing #Yoron Island sightseeing #Yoron Island trip

Yoron Castle ruins offers a panoramic view of Yoron Island. It is located on a small hill, and the view from there is breathtakingly beautiful. On the way to the Yoron Castle ruins, there is Kotohira Shrine and, further up, Jishu Shrine. The sight of the torii gates facing the sea was quite unusual. After praying, I got a goshuin at the shrine office. It is recommended to go during the day as the priest is sometimes absent. It was a wonderful shrine where you could feel its power. Then, I took my time to enjoy the view from Yoron Castle ruins. Even in the heat, a comfortable breeze blew through, making it a pleasant space. The sea of ​​Yoron is beautiful even when you are on the beach, but the view from above is also spectacular. Park your car at the Southern Cross Center and be sure to visit. [Yoron Castle Ruins/Jinushi Shrine] Address: 3313 Tachicho, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Parking: Available #Free hotel accommodation #Domestic travel #Kagoshima #Yoron Island #Yoron Island tourism #Yoron Island travel

Yoron Island is located at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a famous tourist destination with rich nature, including cobalt blue seas and beautiful coral reefs. During the season, Yoron Island is mainly for playing in the sea and marine sports, but this time we will introduce other recommended photo spots! ① Yoron Airport (1st and 2nd photos) It is a very small airport, but there is an arcade object with the word "YORON" standing there. It has a table and chair, so I sat down and took a photo. ② Yoron Station (3rd and 4th photos) Yoron Island does not have a railway, but there is a monument of a station called "Yoron Station". It is close to Yoron Airport, so it is recommended to visit both. ③ Chabana Beach (5th and 6th photos) This beach is near the island's most popular shopping district. The large pure white monument reminiscent of Greece is a popular photo spot. You can also see the sun setting over the sea, so it seems to be crowded with locals and tourists at sunset. Both spots are popular photo spots. However, please be careful as the light may be backlit depending on the time of day. If you go to Yoron Island, be sure to stop by and take some great photos to remember. #FreeHotelAccommodation #DomesticTravel #Kagoshima #YoronIsland #KagoshimaTrip #KagoshimaTourism #YoronIslandTourism #YoronIslandTrip #Yoron

⁡\7 prefectures I want to visit again/ ⁡ 1. Okinawa 2. Kagoshima 3. Yamagata 4. Aomori 5. Hokkaido 6. Kumamoto 7. Nagasaki ⁡ I love remote islands, and there are many prefectures with remote islands because you can enjoy food, the sea, and meeting wonderful people. 🫶🏻 The luxury of spending time slowly is a unique experience of remote islands. ◎ I also love nature and food in Tohoku. 🤍 I love going out in a rental car to enjoy nature, and I can't resist eating delicious seafood and local cuisine along the way. 🥰 ⁡I need to plan another trip to a remote island or Tohoku soon! #FuritabiWinter

\How to walk around Yoron Island/ ⁡ Yoron Island is my favorite! There are so many people who have inherited the culture and history of the island, and I really enjoyed interacting with the locals🤍 I especially recommend visiting Yoron Folk Village! I really enjoyed hearing about how the islanders lived in the past, and becoming friends with the people who work there🥰 I also had dinner with the locals I became friends with, and learned how to drink alcohol unique to the island (lol) I really fell in love with Yoron Island💖 Please try interacting with the locals at restaurants and shops🫶🏻 #DomesticTrip #YoronIsland

#0yentripnovember [Taste of Yoron] 🕰️Business hours: 11:30-13:00/18:00-20:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: A restaurant where you can eat "Keihan" (chicken rice), which was born on Amami Oshima and is now popular as a representative dish of the island. 📍Address: 2904-6 Chahana, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-9301 Yoron Island Village 💰Price per person: From 1000 yen 💞Reasons why we recommend it: It's so delicious! You'll want to eat it again and again! You can have as much rice as you want, so you can eat until you're full!

#0yentravelNovember [Shima Hotel] 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: An inn that only accepts one group per day and lives by the sea of ​​Yoron Island 📍Address: 2523-1 Namana, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-9308 💞Recommended reasons: An inn run by two wonderful people! The crystal clear emerald green sea is right in front of you, and there is also a private beach, so you can enjoy it to your heart's content! They also recently installed a sauna, which seems to have further improved the quality! Go and meet these two powerful people and talk about various things, and you might find your next something! ?

#0 Yen Travel November A whole house with a spectacular view -- When you wake up in the morning and get up, you will see a refreshing blue view in front of you. Some people read books in their beds, some swim in the crystal clear sea next to it, and some take a walk feeling the pleasant sea breeze. A place where you can experience the extraordinary daily life of Yoron, different from a resort. Irreplaceable time to spend with your loved ones without worrying about others. (Yoron Island Tourist Guide) ---- It all started with the famous restaurant "Shima no Aji Hachiro", which serves local island cuisine. Hachiro was run by the owner and his family, who had decades of experience as fishermen on the island, and was loved for over 20 years as a symbol of the island. In 2016, Hachiro closed its doors, much to everyone's regret, and after finishing its role, it quietly stood in front of the sea, waiting for the day to come. At that time, two people I met through Yoron Island inspired me to revive this place. It was a truly miraculous encounter. Then, in March 2020, through a self-renovation project led by two young people, Shima no Aji Hachiro was reborn as "Shima Hotel" (from the official website).

#0yentripnovember So beautiful I can't take my eyes off it...✨ [Details] Yoron Island is the southernmost island in Kagoshima Prefecture. Located 576km south of Kagoshima and about 23km north of Okinawa's main island, this small island has a circumference of 23.7km and an area of ​​20.58km2 and is home to about 5,000 residents. The climate is subtropical, with an average annual temperature of 22.9°C and warm throughout the year, and you can go into the sea from May to October. Yoron Island is surrounded by coral reefs, and the white sand beaches and clear Yoron blue waters are home to sea turtles and colorful tropical fish, and vibrant tropical flowers such as hibiscus and bougainvillea. #YoronIsland #Yoron #YoronIslandTourism

📍Nesugatayama The view from the observation deck is very beautiful. Recommended for a walk! The autumn leaves have yet to change, but some flowers have already bloomed! I recommend going now! 【INFORMATION】 Nesugatayama 📮Kakizaki, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture 🚡About 5 minutes by ropeway #0 yen trip November

#0yentripnovember The atmosphere of the inn is calm and very comfortable The sea is right in front of you and the time when the sun sets is the best! Address 2523-1 Namana, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Access 10 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port Parking Available Payment methods available Advance payment (card information must be entered on the dedicated website when making a reservation) Options can be paid for locally (cash, various credit cards, PayPay, electronic money, etc.) Business hours Check-in: 16:00- Check-out: 11:00 Facilities and equipment Number of guests: Private rental of a building for a maximum of 7 guests [Facilities] Bathtub and shower, washlet toilet, various cooking appliances (refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, electric kettle, toaster), washer/dryer, heating and cooling, Wi-Fi, hair dryer, 5 semi-double beds and 2 futon sets [Amenities] Toothbrush, shampoo, towels (Quoted from Yoron Tourist Guide) #Yoron Island #Yoron Island Hotel

Yoron Island is a resort with beautiful scenery reminiscent of Greek islands🏝️✨ The clear emerald green sea and white sandy beaches will soothe your soul🥹✨ You can encounter rich marine life especially when snorkeling or diving, so enjoy your adventure in the sea! Don't miss the delicious tropical fruits and fresh seafood made with local ingredients🤤 You can also stroll through historic buildings and traditional villages, and feel a Greek atmosphere✨ A paradise with a pleasant breeze and calm time🥹 📍 Location: Yoron Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture #0 Yen Travel Autumn #Yoron Island #Kagoshima #Remote Island #Breathtaking View

📍Yoron Seaside Garden If you go to Yoron, you should definitely visit this ocean view cafe! 500 yen admission for drinks and a great view! 【INFORMATION】 Yoron Seaside Garden 📮891-9307 2019 Furusato, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture 🕐10:30-17:30 #0 Yen Travel Autumn

#MarineSports2024 Do you know Yoron Island, which is said to be more beautiful than the sea in Okinawa? It is a small island located 16 hours by ferry from Kagoshima City and 5 hours by ferry from Okinawa (Naha Port). It is a small island that you can go around by bicycle, and there is only one traffic light on the island for educational purposes. Of course, there are no chain stores or convenience stores like the ones we often use. There is a lot of nature left untouched by human hands on such an idyllic island 🫧 One place you should definitely go is Yurigahama. It is a mysterious beach that only appears at low tide, and the clear blue water called Yoron Blue surrounds the sky. You can also meet sea turtles here. It is a place that you should definitely go to at least once in your life! 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: The best! The price of the sightseeing boat is the same everywhere, about 3,000 yen 💞Reason for recommendation: The sea is too beautiful! 💰Price per person: About 40,000 yen for 1-2 nights

📍Blue Coral Reef 637-1 Tachicho, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture 🚶♀️Access 3 minutes walk from Yoron Airport ⏱Business hours Weekdays 10:00-18:30 Weekends and holidays 10:00-18:30 🗓Closed Please check each time⚠️ 🎫Budget Up to ¥1000 🌸Recommended points If you go to Yoron Island, you'll definitely have lunch here😋🍽💓 You can enjoy the island's specialty, mozuku soba🫶 The combination of the firm mozuku and soba is amazing🙆♀️ It was so delicious that I ate it with the momentum of my drink☺️ The location is also great, right next to Kaneha Beach, which is famous for its sunsets✨ #FuriTabi

Yoronjima 5 hours by ferry from Naha 2 hours and 30 minutes by ferry from Motobu 40 minutes by plane from Naha Airport A small but very beautiful island

Yoronjima 5 hours by ferry from Naha 2 hours 30 minutes from Motobu 40 minutes by plane from Naha Airport The emerald sea that makes Miyakojima look like a sham.

📍Minada Beach, Yoron Island (Kagoshima) The crystal clear, sparkling sea of ​​Yoron 🤍　Minada Beach is a spot in the eastern part of Yoron Island! Offshore from Minada Beach, there is a small island called "Minada-ri", and at low tide, a sandy beach appears and you can walk across it 🏝️ It's a rare experience to walk across the sea, so if you have the time, please do it ❤︎We recommend accessing by rental car 🚗　Add excitement to your daily life :🌙📍Minada Beach, Yoron Island (Kagoshima) 📮783-1 Furusato, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture 🚗About 15 to 20 minutes by car from the center of Yoron Island (Chabana District) #Domestic travel #Yoron Island #Remote island travel #Breathtaking views #Sea #Kagoshima

This is a rental house with a spectacular view of Yoron Blue and a private beach. When you wake up in the morning, you will see a refreshing view of the blue sea in front of you. You can read a book in your comfortable bed, swim in the crystal clear sea next to you, or go fishing. It was also nice to take a walk while feeling the pleasant sea breeze. It was a place where you could experience the extraordinary daily life of Yoron Island, which is a little different from a resort. Actually, this place used to be a popular izakaya. It was a wonderful inn that was carefully renovated by a wonderful owner. 📍Address: 2523-1 Oaza Namana, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 891-9308 #0 yen trip #Yoron Island #Accommodation review

Head to Yoron Island on a ferry leaving Naha early in the morning. There are various routes, so be sure to check them out. Looking at the beautiful sea from Okinawa to Kagoshima, the few hours of the cruise fly by in a flash. After enjoying the amazing scenery, an even more beautiful experience awaits. 📍Location: [Naha Port] 2-1 Toudou-cho, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture 900-0035 [Yoron Port] 704 Tachicho, Yoron Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture 891-9302 #0 yen trip #Yoron Island #Yoron Island trip #Yoron Island tourism #remote island #remote island trip #trip to visit remote islands

This is a beach where you can do marine activities such as snorkeling and SUP. I tried SUP on this day! The color of the sea is milky blue and the waves are calm, so if you use a SUP or clear boat, it looks like you're floating. 🩵 You can actually walk across to Minada-ri at low tide. I've never used it, but apparently there are showers and toilets outside! It's also a recommended beach where sea turtles often appear. 🐢 📍Location: 783 Furusato, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture #0 yen trip #Yoron Island

Aoi Sangosho, a popular restaurant for mozuku soba Mozuku soba + dragon fruit sour 1000 yen Soba noodles kneaded with mozuku seaweed, topped with mozuku seaweed and braised pork, delicious♡ Since it does not use buckwheat flour, it can be eaten by people with buckwheat allergies! Dragon fruit sour is colorful and cute Chomeisou Gyoza 900 yen Gyoza with chomeisou? 🥟 I ordered it because it was unusual, but it was just a normal gyoza About 1 minute by car from Yoron Airport About 3 minutes by car from Yoron Port 637-11, Tachicho, Yoron-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture 1:00-15:00 (LO: 14:30) #0 yen trip #Yoron Island #Yoron Island trip #Yoron Island gourmet #Yoron Island sightseeing #Kagoshima #Kagoshima gourmet #Kagoshima trip #Yoron #Travel with me

The soft serve ice cream you can eat here is not made from cow's milk or sheep's milk... it's a little unusual, but from goat's milk. It seems that people who can eat sheep's milk, such as Genghis Khan, don't mind it, and it has a very refreshing taste that is completely different from cow's milk. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥୨୧ Shop: Soreiyu Farm Address: 1346-1 Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Access: About 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 Closed: Irregularly Parking: Free parking available ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Kagoshima #Kagoshima Tourism #Amami Oshima #Amami Tourism #Kyushu Tourism #Amami Oshima Cafe #Soft Serve Ice Cream #Cafe #Amami Gourmet #Travel with Me

#0yentravel #AmamiOshima #AmamiOshimatourism The sea and shop at Kasetu village on the southern tip of Amami Oshima. From here, you can see the blue sea and sky at once, and it's a view that makes you want to stare at it for a while. The unmanned shop sells fresh vegetables from the village! Passion fruit is recommended in summer! 📍Location: Setouchi Town, Amami Oshima🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Sea💞Reason for recommendation: The sea is blue.

A cafe where you can enjoy local gelato and drinks from Amami Oshima. You can try things you can't find anywhere else, like muddy latte, tankan juice, and dragon passion gelato! ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Shop: Amamimin & Tropica Amami Address: 578 Okatsu, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Access: Approximately 25 minutes by car from Amami Airport Opening hours: 11:00-16:00 Closed: Sundays and Mondays Parking: Available ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Kagoshima #Kagoshima sightseeing #Amami Oshima #Amami sightseeing #Kyushu sightseeing #Lunch #Cafe #Amami Oshima Cafe #Gelato #Travel with me

This gelato uses no artificial coloring, showcasing the natural colors of the ingredients. With the first bite, the fruit flavor bursts in your mouth before the sweetness. It's no wonder, with 50% fruit juice content. I tried the Tankan Roselle for the first time, and it was delicious. Highly recommended for café visits. ✱----------------------------------------------- Store: Amamin & TropicaAmami Location: 578 Okatsu, Tatsugo Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed: Sundays and Mondays Visit Date: July 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱