What is Yoron Island? How to get there, how to spend your time, and recommended sightseeing tours!
Table of Contents
- 1 A beautiful remote island at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture! What is Yoron Island (Yoronjima) like?
- 2 Access to Yoron Island
- 3 Transportation within Yoron Island
- 4 Enjoy Yoron blue and healing island! How to spend your time in Yoron Island (Yoron Island)
- 5 Recommended Activity Tours in Yoron Island
- 6 Recommended Yoron Island Gourmet
- 7 Photojournalistic spots on Yoron Island
- 8 Carefully selected by local guide! Yoron Island Sightseeing Model Course
- 9 summary
A beautiful remote island at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture!
What is Yoron Island like?
Yoron Island is located at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture and is one of the Amami Islands,Rich nature including beautiful coral reefsis a famous tourist attraction.
The sea around Yoron Island shines emerald green and is called the "Pearl of the East China Sea" and "Island of Healing" for its beauty.
◆For those who want to know about recommended spots and food in Yoron Island.
◆If you are looking for a recommended sightseeing tour of Yoron Island
◆To those who want to know how to spend time in Yoron Island and model courses.
In this issue, we will discuss access to Yoron Island, how to enjoy the island, and recommended spots and tours,Thorough explanation of tourist information on Yoron IslandWe will do so!
Access to Yoron Island
Yoron Island can be reached by plane or ferry.
Airplanes areDaily flights from Kagoshima Airport, Amami Airport, and Naha AirportThe company is doing so.
The travel time from Kagoshima Airport to Yoron Island is about 1 hour and 15 minutes, from Amami Airport about 45 minutes, and from Naha Airport about 40 minutes.
Since it is accessible by air in a short time, visitors to Kagoshima and Okinawa can easily go to Yoron Island.
◆Amami Airport→Yoron Airport: about 40 min.
◆Naha Airport, Okinawa → Yoron Airport: approx. 40 min.
On the other hand, ferries can be accessed from Kagoshima New Port (Kagoshima), Naha Port, or Motobu Port (Okinawa).
It takes about 20 hours from Kagoshima New Port, about 4 hours and 50 minutes from Naha Port, and about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Motobu Port.
Ferries are relatively inexpensive, but take a reasonable amount of time.
Kagoshima New Port - Nase Port - Yoron Port: approx. 20 hours
Transportation within Yoron Island
Within Yoron Island,Buses and cabs are in operation.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
There are two types of buses: southbound (counterclockwise) and northbound (clockwise), both of which circle the island. The time it takes to circle the island is about 40 minutes, and the fare is a flat rate of 200 yen.
There are two cab companies on the island that offer charter services as well as general rides, making them a very convenient means of transportation for sightseeing.
The starting fare is 500 yen, but 3,360 yen per hour is required for a charter.
To explore the islandRental cars and bicycles are convenient.It is. There is also a store where you can rent electric bicycles, electric kickboards, etc.
Also, if you enjoy drinking at night on Yoron Island, we recommend that you drive home on your own.
In Yoron Island, the fee is a flat rate of 1,500 yen regardless of the distance, making it an affordable option.
Enjoy the Yolon blue and healing island!
How to spend time on Yoron Island (Yoron Island)
From the beautiful sea surrounded by coral reefs, to the unique culture that is a fusion of Yamato and Ryukyu cultures, to the photogenic townscape, Yoron Island is full of attractions that can only be experienced here!
Here are some of the things to do on Yoron Island. Check it out before your trip♪
Click here for tour ranking of Yoron Island
Breathtakingly beautiful sea!
Yoron Island (Yoron Island) Beach Tour
Yoron Island isOne of the clearest seas in Japanand many beautiful beaches with continuous white sands.
How about relaxing and feeling the sea breeze and forgetting the hustle and bustle of daily life?
We also recommend the enjoyment of "beachcombing," which involves observing and processing drifted objects washed up on beaches and other places.
In the rich nature of Yoron Island, you can find many shells of beautiful colors and shapes, so it is good to collect shells of unusual colors and shapes and enjoy them with your friends and children♪
Underwater world of coral reefs
Marine Activities
Marine activities are recommended if you want to experience the spectacular scenery of Yoron Island up close!
Beginners can easily participate in kayaking and snorkeling, which can be experienced in a few hours.
Especially the popular spot on Yoron Island, Yurigahama Beach,Only accessible by activity tours.It is a must-see!
Click here for recommended tours to Yurigahama Beach.
A leisurely stroll away from everyday life
On Yoron Island, there is an area with photogenic scenery of white-walled houses and blue sea.
The streets of Yoron Island are also called "Greece of Japan" due to the background that Yoron Town and Mykonos Island in Greece have a sister agreement. Please enjoy taking pictures.
Not only that, but a stroll through the idyllic town is a great way to experience the island's relaxed pace.
Yoron Island has an extensive promenadeThe company is doing so.
Tour of filming locations and historical experiences
In Yoron Island, you can enjoy not only marine sports in the sea but also experiencing the culture of Yoron Island.
At the Yunnu Experience Center, visitors can learn about the lifestyle and culture of Yoron Island and experience new things through cross-cultural experiences such as making local dishes and singing folk songs.
Yoron Island belongs to Kagoshima, though,The culture of the Ryukyu Islands remains strong.The island has a unique culture. The Sinigu Festival, the island's traditional harvest festival, and red-tiled houses may offer a glimpse of Yonaguni Island's unique culture.
Access: 10 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Business hours : 9:30-17:30 (closed on Wednesdays)
stargazing
On Yoron Island, you can enjoy a full starry sky in full view because it is unobstructed by outside light and there are few tall buildings.
Yoron Island is also the northernmost island where the Southern Cross can be seen. The Milky Way and shooting stars can also be seen with the naked eye.
Why not enjoy a natural planetarium while lying on the sand on the beach and listening to the sound of the waves?
Recommended Activity Tours in Yoron Island
The sea around Yoron Island is,Yolon BlueThe sea is so vivid, clear, and beautiful that it is called "the sea of the world. Marine leisure activities are very popular on Yoron Island.
Here are some recommended tours of Yoron Island!
Click here for tour ranking of Yoron Island
snorkeling
The crystal clear waters around Yoron Island are filled with coral reefs and colorful tropical fish that congregate there!
You can swim with cute fish and enjoy underwater experiences that you cannot experience in everyday life.
Snorkeling does not require a license,Easy for small children and beginners.You'll enjoy it!Our guides will give you a lecture on how to use the mask and support you.
Yurigahama Cruising
Yurigahama Beach is a beautiful white sand beach that appears with the ebb and flow of the tide. Surrounded by crystal clear emerald green waters, it can be reached by tour boat or kayak.
Tour around the island by private boat,â- Enjoy taking pictures and strolling ashore at Yurigahama Beach♪
Because it is cruising, anyone can participate, from small children! If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of Yoron Island to the fullest in a casual manner, Yurigahama cruising is recommended.
marine sports
This is an all-you-can-play marine sports plan to be enjoyed on the "Play Base," a floating offshore island specially set up on Yoron Island.
SUP, Mega SUP, canoes, banana boats and other rides.All you can ride☆.Recommended for those who want to try various marine activities, find a beautiful ocean, or take special photos and videos.
Please enjoy the charm of Yoron Island to the fullest while feeling the pleasant sea breeze in the crystal clear waters.
Tent Sauna Rental
On Yoron Island, you can rent a tent sauna, which is very popular nowadays.
The location is the beautiful "Daikaneku Coast," a 2-km stretch of shallow ocean. Enjoy the luxury of diving into the beautiful ocean after taking a sauna and getting ready in this emerald green scene on a clear day.
You can enjoy to your heart's content the extraordinary environment of untouched nature, the sensation of being enveloped by refreshing seawater, and private time!
Recommended Yoron Island Gourmet
Yoron Island has many specialties and delicious foods nurtured by its rich nature! Here are some of the recommended gourmet foods on Yoron Island.
pickled papaya
Not only are tropical fruits such as island bananas and mangoes famous, but also don't miss Amami Oshima's unique processed products made from island fruits.
Pickled papaya is a traditional green papaya pickle. Its sweet soy sauce flavor makes it a perfect accompaniment to rice and a great souvenir!
Brown Sugar Shochu, Island Shochu
Alcoholic beverages,Brown sugar shochu allowed to be produced only in the Amami Islands areais well-known. Brown sugar shochu is made from brown sugar.
It is known for its characteristic brown sugar slight sweetness, and for its taste, which is similar to that of Western liquor, despite being a shochu.
It is harvested on Yoron Island and goes great with passion fruit!
Passion fruit is cut and used as a cup, and the brown sugar shochu poured into it tastes exceptional, combining the tropical flavor of passion fruit with the gentle sweetness of the brown sugar shochu.
soba with mozuku seaweed
Surrounded by the sea on all sides, Yoron Island offers excellent seafood.
Mozuku is kneaded into soba (buckwheat noodles) and served "Mozuku Soba" in the Yoron style! Other mozuku dishes, such as "mozuku tofu" (bean curd with mozuku seaweed), are popular as souvenirs that you will not find in the mainland.
Photojournalistic spots on Yoron Island
With its beautiful sea and abundant nature, Yoron Island offers many photo-worthy spots.
You can enjoy the photos taken at scenic spots by yourself or share them with your friends on social networking sites.
From here, we would like to introduce some of the most photogenic spots on Yoron Island. Please enjoy the history and nature of Yoron Island by taking memorable photos that will last a lifetime on Yoron Island!
lily-of-the-valley beach
One of the most photogenic spots on Yoron Island is Yurigahama Beach, which appears at certain times every year from spring to summer.
As mentioned earlier, Yurigahama Beach is a very unusual tourist spot, appearing only during low tide at high tide and disappearing when the tide rises.
It is no exaggeration to say that this place is the most photogenic spot on Yoron Island because of the rarity of the limited time available for photographing and the clear waters and spectacular scenery.
Click here for recommended tours to Yurigahama Beach.
Access: 15 minutes by car from Yoron Airport to Daikaneku Beach → Tour boat
Oganeku Coast
The Daikaneku coast is,The largest beach on Yoron IslandIt is. It is popular for swimming as it is equipped with toilets and showers, and has campgrounds and restaurants.
The white sand beach stretches for about 2 km, and from this beach you can head to Yurigahama Beach.
Access: 15 minutes by car from Yoron Airport to Daikaneku Beach → Tour boat
Yolon Station
There are no trains running on Yoron Island, but there is a lovely station monument named "Yoron Station.
Take a leisurely walk along the Biudo Yuho (尾道遊道遊歩道), which can be accessed from Yoron Station,I recommend enjoying the spectacular view of the cliffs.It is.
Access: 2 to 3 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Mykonos Street
Mykonos Island, which is a sister city of Yoron Island, is a resort area located southeast of Athens, the capital of Greece. Mykonos Street is a tourist attraction designed in the image of Mykonos Island.
There are many attractions, such as a wall carved with Greek streetscapes on Chahana Coastal Avenue and a pure white monument on the beach.
In addition, the annualYolon MarathonMonument called "Champion's Chair" where only the winner can sit.and a bright white wall with the names of past winners engraved on it are also popular.
This is a rare landscape that is not easily seen in everyday life, making it a perfect place to capture memorable photographs!
Access: 5 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Ruins of Yoron Castle
The ruins of Yoron Castle are the remains of an unfinished castle built by the third son of the Ryukyuan King Kitayama, King Alexandria.
This place is the highest elevation on Yoron Island,A spectacular spot where you can see the entire Yoron Island.It has become famous as a
In addition, the beautiful sunset can be viewed from Kotohira Shrine, located on the grounds of the Yoron Castle Ruins.
The sunset photographed from the highland will be different and more beautiful than the sunset photographed at other places in Yoron Castle.
If you like history and historic sites in particular, you should definitely visit.
Access: 15 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Tumai Beach
This beach is located next to Terasaki Beach, famous as the location for the movie "Megane.
There are rocks shaped like dragons, and it is called "the beach where dragons live," etc,Power Spots on Yoron IslandIt is also known as
There are two dragon-shaped rocks, a male and female, and a couple, so look for them!
Access: 15 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Carefully selected by local guides!
Yoron Island Sightseeing Model Course
Here is a model course for 3 days and 2 nights to enjoy Yoron Island in a relaxed atmosphere.
Learn more about Yoron Island
(Day 1)
Enjoy the sunset & starry sky of Yoron Island!
On the first day, fly from Naha or Amami Airport to Yoron Airport!
There are also many attractive spots around Yoron Airport.
Dine at Anelia & check in at hotel
When you arrive at Yoron Airport, take a break from the fatigue of traveling, check in to your hotel and have a meal.
The Mediterranean restaurant "Anelia" near the airport is run by the Princesia Resort Yolon (hotel).
Seafood and local Greek dishes are served while relaxing on the sofas.
A spot where you can watch the beautiful sunset on the horizonBut there is also.
Access: 3 minutes by car from Yoron Airport, 8 minutes by car from Yoron Port
Free shuttle bus available (advance reservation required)
Star gazing at Yolon Station
Yolon Station, mentioned earlier, is also famous as a starry sky spot.
It is not disturbed by outside light and the air is clear,A star-filled sky that fills the entire field of viewThe company will be able to hope for the following
The Milky Way is also beautifully visible to the naked eye.
(Day 2) Enjoying the superb healing Yolon Blue
On the second day, enjoy the sea of Yoron Island and visit historical sites.
Participated in the Yurigahama Beach Tour
If you visit Yoron Island, a tour of Yuriga-hama Beach is a must.
If this is your first time taking a tour or snorkeling, don't worry! Our guides will be happy to assist you.
With a spectacular view of Yurigahama Beach, you'll forget your worries...
Click here for recommended tours to Yurigahama Beach.
Daikaneku promenade walk and rest at the island station
There is a promenade on the Ookenku Coast, so a leisurely stroll is recommended!
After playing on the beach, how about visiting the island station "Kurumado"?
Made at the brown sugar factory located next door.Sweets and shaved ice made with pure brown sugarThe following are available
Access: 15 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Visit to Southern Cross Center and Yoron Castle Ruins
In the afternoon of the second day, we went on a tour of historical sites on Yoron Island.
Southern Cross Center is a facility where you can learn about the history and culture of Yoron Island. With a variety of exhibits, you will get a glimpse of a unique culture that is neither Honshu nor Okinawa.
The ruins of Yoron Castle are also nearby. You can enjoy a panoramic view from the hilltop of the Yoron Castle Ruins!
Access: 10 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Hours : 9:30 - 17:30 (Admission until 17:00) (Closed on Wednesdays)
Dine at a tavern where Yoron cuisine is served.
How about having local cuisine of Yoron Island for dinner?
At Yoron no Aji Tara, diners can enjoy local delicacies such as chicken rice and moringa noodle peperoncino.Dinner.Reservation requiredIt is!
Access: 10 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Business hours: 11:30 - 14:00 (last order 13:30), 18:00 - 20:00 (last order 19:30)
Closed: Tuesday
(Day 3)
Visiting traditional crafts on Yoron Island & looking for souvenirs
On the third day, look for souvenirs and traditional crafts.
At the Yunnu Adoaru Pottery, pottery made from sugarcane, palm trees, and coral produced on Yoron Island is sold as glaze.
Also, "Gallery Sea" in the Greek Village and,We also recommend "Iuchu Honkan," which sells products using Oshima tsumugi silk.
Enjoy the streets and stroll through the stores that are unique to Yoron Island!
Access: 10 minutes by car from Yoron Airport and Yoron Port
Business hours : 9:30-16:00 (irregular holidays)
summary
In this issue, we have introduced access to Yoron Island, how to enjoy the island, and recommended places to visit.
Yoron Island has various spots such as historic sites and promenades as well as the sea, so you can enjoy sightseeing not only in summer when marine leisure activities are popular, but also at other times of the year.â
Please come and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of Yoron Island!
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