islets of Ogasawara (islands)
What is Kohama Island?
**Kohama Island is a small remote island located in the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, about 30 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Island, and became famous as the setting for the NHK morning television series "Churasan," and is now highly popular as a "must-visit tourist destination** in the Yaeyama Islands.
Many keywords of high interest to travelers, such as "Kohama Island Sightseeing," "Kohama Island Access," "Kohama Island Hotel," and "Kohama Island Rental Cycle," are searched for, and it is also a standard day-trip spot for Ishigaki Island sightseeing.
Why Kohama Island is popular and how to enjoy it
1. peaceful island time with spectacular views
The most attractive thing about Kohama Island is its peaceful scenery and quiet atmosphere. A single road called "Sugar Road" is lined with sugar cane fields, and time passes by at a leisurely pace. Getting around the island by renting a bicycle or motorcycle is the standard way to get around, and there is high demand for searches such as "Kohama Island Cycling" and "Kohama Island Scenic Spots.
2. healing island with luxury resorts
The island is also dotted with luxury accommodations such as the "Haimurubushi" resort hotel and the "Hoshino Resort Risonare Kohama Island. Kohama Island is an island that meets the needs of "Kohama Island Resort Hotel," "Kohama Island Couples Trip," "Kohama Island Honeymoon," etc. Since it is easily accessible from Ishigaki Island, it is recommended not only for day trip sightseeing, but also for a relaxing stay with overnight stay.
3. beautiful beaches and ocean activities
Kohama Island is dotted with beaches with excellent transparency, such as Tumar Beach and Kubazaki Beach. Visitors can also enjoy ocean activities such as snorkeling and SUP. Many tours to "Phantom Island (Hamashima)," which appears at low tide, are also offered from Kohama Island, and are popular with keywords such as "Kohama Island Phantom Island Tour.
4. spectacular view from Ufudaki
From "Ufudaki" located in the center of the island, a 360-degree panoramic view can be seen as far as Iriomote Island and Kuroshima Island. It is also popular among tourists as "Kohama Island Observatory" and "Kohama Island Spectacular View Photo Spot.
Details of Kohama Island
| name | Kohama Island |
| Location | Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture, JapanView on Map) |
| parking lot | Yes (port, hotels, some tourist spots) |
| toilet | Yes (harbors, beaches, parks, etc.) |
