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

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

\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 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

#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

📍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 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 -----------------------------------------------✱

The Yu Lun Experience Pavilion holds a variety of workshops and activities every day. You can get in touch with and experience a variety of characteristics of the island. In terms of crafts and culture, you can experience making ocean photo frames 🖼️, ocean jelly candles 🕯️, and you can Learn to play traditional music with three lines🪕. If you are interested in local cuisine, you can experience making sea salt🧂, local desserts🍰 and authentic jams🫙, and you can even use them as souvenirs🎁! If you feel that staying indoors is too boring, you can join a historical site visit and witness the famous places of Yoron Island with your own eyes🏯. If you want to experience the characteristic culture of Yoron Island in depth at once, be sure to book your workshops and activities one day in advance~ ===================================== ゆんぬ体験馆 Location: 〒891-9302 3313 Yoronomachi Tachibana, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture #JapanKorea Spring Good Place

A small island in Kagoshima Prefecture, located just north of the northernmost tip of Okinawa's main island. Access is by plane or ferry from Okinawa or Kagoshima. From Tokyo, we recommend flying with a transfer in Okinawa. It's a small island that you can circle in the blink of an eye, but it's surrounded by a beautiful ocean called Yoron Blue, and you can see colorful fish and sea turtles by snorkeling. At night, you can enjoy the Milky Way, a star-filled sky that looks like it might fall at any moment, with the naked eye. The warm and simple people on the island are also a big part of the island's charm. People tend to skip Yoron Island and head to Okinawa, but this is a wonderful island that is definitely worth visiting for those who want a different way of spending time than luxuriously constructed resorts. #YoronIsland