Travel rankings on remote islands around Okinawa (6th to 16th)

date：: 2023.04.24 (Last update date: 2024.01.15)
author：: OkinawaTraveler Editor

Remote islands around Okinawa Island

Okinawa Traveler Editor's Editorial Department told 100 people living in Okinawa Prefecture, "Where are your favorite Okinawa remote island? ] We carried out questionnaire! Is the island chosen from among the many remote islands? Click here for the announcement of 6th place.↓

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[6th place] Kudaka Island

An island of gods that have a myth about the origin of Okinawa and still attracts many people. The entire island is a sanctuary, and some sacred places are off-limits. I recommend a tour with commentary.

Photos provided: Nanjo City Town Development Promotion Section

Reason for choosing
●The island that went around by bicycle was beautiful and nature was very calm. Cycling on unpaved roads makes you feel the old days of Japan. (Men in their forties)
●The commentary tour by the islanders was very good. I felt natural and sacred. (Women in their 20s)

[7th place] Taketomijima

An island like a miniature garden where traditional red tiled roof houses shine beautifully on the white sand road. It is unique to Taketomijima that you can meet the spectacular views you want to spend, such as Kondoi Beach and Nishi Pier. The speed of this island is just the right speed of a cow car that goes slowly.

Reason for choosing
●I heard the sound of the sanshin from somewhere. You can feel the relaxing island time as if the time has stopped. (Women in their 20s)
●I feel like I've come to a place that is not the real world, like a time has stopped. (Women in their 20s)

[8th place] Haterumajima

The southernmost inhabited island of Japan. It is also famous as "Star Island" with starry sky observation towers. The island has little light of the population, so you can watch astronomical shows on a daily basis. In addition, it is full of highlights such as the beautiful sea called "Hateluma Blue" and the most beautiful sandy beach.

Reason for choosing
●When you dive, you can see it as far as the view permits. Until now, I dive in various seas, including overseas, but here the transparency is wonderful and exceptional! (Men in their 30s)
●Because there are few artificial structures, the appearance of the stars is unimaginable and beautiful. It was worthwhile to come far away. (Men in their forties)

[9th place] Iheya-jima Island

The northernmost manned island in Okinawa. The sea, which is said to be different in blue for each location, you can see table corals that extend to several kilometers when you dive. There is a rumor that you can take pictures in the moonlight, so why not try it?

Photos provided: Iheya-son

Reason for choosing
●The people on the island are gentle and loose! The moonlight is very beautiful. (Women in their 20s)
●I enjoyed the marathon running in the light of the full moon in autumn and the subsequent exchange meeting. (Women in their 30s)

[10th place] Akajima

One of the most diving spots in Zamami Island. After the sea, the island has a lot of greenery where you can hike to the mountain where the natural monument Keramajika inhabits. Nishihama Beach, located in the northern part of the island, is popular for swimming.

Photos provided: Zamami-son

Reason for choosing
●Because it is convenient to go on a day trip from Motojima and the flat ground, it feels like a place where you can sightseeing by bicycle has returned to childhood. (Women in their 30s)
●A simple atmosphere that is not considered a tourist spot! The transparency of the sea is more attractive than other remote islands. (Women in their forties)

[11th place] Minnajima

Fifteen minutes by high-speed boat from Motobu Peninsula. There are so many flights and you can easily visit the island. The croissant-like island is surrounded by the sea with excellent transparency.

Reason for choosing
●It is close to Motojima, with showers near the beach, and it is good to enjoy marine sports. (Women in their 20s)
●I was glad that the owner of the guest house guided me various things to us who stayed. (Women in their 20s)

[12th place] Izena-jima Island

A dark island with many historical cultural properties remaining and wonderful natural scenery such as the sea gitara land gitara. It is also famous as an island with many annual events.

Photos provided: Izena Island Tourism Association

Reason for choosing
●The festival is very nice. The residents were kindly friendly to the tourists. (Women in their 20s)
●Untouched nature is left as it is! A place where nature is very rich. (Women in their 20s)

13th place] Iriomote Island

90% of the island is covered with subtropical jungles, and is also called Oriental Galapagos. When you step into the subtropical forest, you can see the scenery that is unlikely to be Japan. Yufushima, which crosses a buffal car, is also a popular spot.

Photos provided: Iriomote Island Sunnydy

Reason for choosing
●There are plenty of nature experience menus. Moreover, each one is dynamic, and you can feel that Okinawa is not only the sea. (Women in their 30s)
●I enjoyed mangrove kayak with my family. The atmosphere that is neither Japan nor Okinawa (male in his forties) was very good.

Iriomote Island Spots

[14th place] Tsuken Island

Near 15 minutes from Okinawa Island, the white sandy beach and blue seas with few tourists are attractive! Let's find a hole spot in the wall at Carrot Island! You can enjoy fishing on rocky shores and marine sports on the sandy beach.

Photos provided: Uruma City Commerce and Tourism Division

Reason for choosing
●I walked around on a sunny day, but it was really peaceful and beautiful. The specialty carrot is sweet and delicious! (Women in their 20s)
●The population density is not high and Shimauchi is quiet, so you can spend a relaxing time while riding a bicycle. (Women in their 20s)

[15th place] Naganne Island

A white and beautiful island made of coral sand that became a manned island in 2011 from an uninhabited island. A national park closest to Okinawa Island. You can enjoy the luxurious time without anything and nothing.

Photos provided: Tokashiki Co., Ltd.

Reason for choosing
●It was just twenty minutes from Naha, but the brilliance of the sea did not end. It is healed just by looking at the sea. (Women in their forties)
●Anyway, the sea is beautiful, and marine activities are also substantial. The best location to play in half a day. (Men in his twenties)

16th place] Kohamajima

Kohamajima became famous in TV dramas. The simple scenery where the sugarcane fields spread out makes me feel relieved. From the top of the mountain, the highest mountain on the island, you can see eight islands except Yonaguni Island, and you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama.

Reason for choosing
●While enjoying the resort at a large hotel, you can also be healed by the scenery overlooking the surrounding remote islands from Otake. (Women in their 30s)
●Sometimes I meet goats and cows that are grazing, and I like a peaceful feeling (female in their 20s)

Questionnaire: April, 2023

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