Kumejima Island
Discover a stunning paradise!
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Kumejima, located in Okinawa (Japan), is the name of both the beautiful town and stunning island. The region has a long and interesting history as an outpost between China and Japan, famous for its white sand beaches, snorkeling, diving and much more.
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Our travel on a budget will help you to plan your trip and provide you some useful tips to get the best out of your time here.
1) Getting There*Prices are correct at time of publication, check our app to find the best deals!
By plane
JAL and RAC (Ryukyu Air Commuter), operate about 6-8 flights per day between Kumejima and Naha Airport on Okinawa Honto. The regular one-way fare is around 13,000 yen, however, discount tickets are usually available for around 8,000 yen. During summer,there is one direct flight per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Kumejima.
By ferry
Kumejima and Naha are connected by ferry. There are two round trips per day, with some of them stopping at Tonaki Island along the way. The one-way trip takes 3.5 to 4 hours and costs 3390 yen. A round trip ticket is available for 6450 yen.
2) Where to StayThere are many great places to stay on the island, from cheap hostels to high end hotels there’s something for everyone! Now, with Ctrip save on Japan Hotels. Here are some hotels with great deals we think you may like:
Seaside House Dugong (Kumejima)
Ctrip deal: USD55
Seaside House Dugong(Kumejima) is located in Kumejima and takes about 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport, near Kumejima and Sunstone. The hotel possesses 10 comfortable guest rooms.
Resort Hotel Kume Island
Ctrip deal: USD112
This hotel is the perfect choice to enjoy your stay in the island, including marine sports and hiking.
3) Where to Eat
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Kume Island has a wealth of fresh and delicious food with a melting pot of Chinese and Japanese influences. Nowadays, local dishes reflect an interesting and unique takes on Japanese, Okinawan, Chinese, and even American cuisine.
Goya champuru
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Champuru, which means 「something mixed」, generally consists of tofu with some different kind of vegetable, meat, or fish.
Okinawa soba
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Okinawa soba noodles with a clear broth of pork, bonito fish flakes and konbu (kelp). Soki (slow-cooked spare ribs) is one of the most common toppings. The ribs are braised in soy sauce and sugar with awamori, Okinawa’s fiery distilled liquor.
Awamori
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Okinawans owe the invention of their local drink to the Thais in the 15th century. Awamori uses long-grain rice, which lends the spirit its idiosyncratic aroma and flavor.
Our favorite restaurants on a budget
Yanguwa
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In Yangwa you will find the best soba of Okinawa. In fact, It was selected as Japan’s Best Okinawan Soba in 2015.The restaurant is only open for lunch, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and is very busy. Unless you arrive early, expect to wait until there is any seat available.
Nantoshokurakuen
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Located right across from Kume Island Resort, Nantoshokurakuen is popular with both locals and tourists and provides a wide range of food including Kumejima specialties. Highly Recommended.
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Kumejima offers a much less developed version of a resort island. Kumejima is quite small, and traveling from one end of the island to another rarely involves a journey longer than ten kilometers.
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Rental cars are also available through a small number of companies at the airport and port and are the most convenient way to travel around the island, while bicycles and motorcycles can be rented from some hotels and minshuku on the island.
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