List of recommended sightseeing spots and how to get to and play on Raima Island!
Table of Contents
- 1 What kind of remote island is Kushima?
- 2 How to get to Kushima Island
- 3 Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
- 3.1 Popular Sightseeing Spots on Kushima Island 1) Ryugujo Observatory
- 3.2 Popular Sightseeing Spots on Kuruma Island (2) Kurema East Observatory
- 3.3 Popular Sightseeing Spots on Kuruma Island Kurema Bridge
- 3.4 Popular Sightseeing Spots on Kuruma Island 4) Nagama Beach
- 3.5 Popular Tourist Spots on Kushima 5) Cat's Tongue Beach
- 3.6 Popular Sightseeing Spots on Kuruma Island ⑥Kurama Rural Park
- 3.7 Popular Sightseeing Spots on Kushima Island (7) Octopus Park
- 3.8 Popular Sightseeing Spots on Kushima Island 8) Smulya Myaka
- 4 Recommended Cafes & Shops on Kushima
- 5 A rental car is essential for a trip to Miyako Island! Make a reservation as soon as you decide on your trip!
- 6 summary
What kind of remote island is Kushima?
Kurima Island is a small island located southwest of Miyako Island.
Not many people on Kurema Island.Dotted with beautiful, secluded beaches.The island is also quite high among the Miyako Islands, with an elevation of 47.3 meters, so there are many scenic spots.
◆If you want to know more about Kuruma Island
◆If you want to know how to get to Raima Island
◆If you want to know about recommended spots on Kuruma Island
◆If you want to know the recommended cafes and stores on Kuruma Island
Around the entrance to the village, which is along the road from the Raima Bridge, there are cafes and restaurants of various tastes, from the fashionable to the rustic.
This article provides a thorough description of Kurema Island!
Where is Kushima Island? Location & Geographic Information
Kushima Island is a small island with an area of 2.84 km2 and a circumference of about 9 km, located in the Pacific Ocean about 1.5 km southwest of Miyako Island.
It belongs to the Miyako Islands, the 30th of Okinawa's islands and the Miyako IslandsFifth largest islandIt is.
It is connected to Miyako Island by the 1,690-meter-long Kuruma Bridge, which opened in March 1995.
The current population of Kurema Island is just over 150, but the aging and depopulation of the island is increasing.
How to get to Kushima Island
To get to Kurima Island, first fly to Miyako Airport on Miyako Island, and from Miyako Island to Kurima IslandWe will go through the Kurema Bridge.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
There are three main options: rental cars and other motor vehicles, local buses, and bicycles.
Access to Kushima Island (1) Rental Car
From Miyako Airport to Kurima Island takes about 20 minutes by car from the airport area! This is the most convenient way to get to Kushima♪
By the way, on the Miyako Island trip,Car rentals are common.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Once you rent a car, you can easily reach each of the outlying islands connected to Miyakojima by bridges, and you can make a round trip around Miyakojima in about one hour if you go nonstop.
Kushima Island and the other islands can be visited in approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
Access to Kushima Island (2) Local Bus
Source:Miyako Kyoei Bus
Two bus companies, Miyako Kyoei Bus and Yachiyo Bus, operate bus routes on Miyako Island.
There is no direct bus service from Miyako Airport or Shimojishima Airport to Kushima Island, but with the start of Jetstar's new service to Shimojishima Island, there are more options and ways to get to Kushima Island by bus.
Miyako Shimojijima Airport
↓Miyako Kyoei Bus, Line 9
In front of (Miyakojima) Airport Terminal
↓Miyako Kyoei Bus, Line 9
In front of Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel
↓15-20 min. walk
Everybody loves.
↓Miyako Kyoei Bus, Line 4
"Korima."
Alternatively, you can walk across the Kuruma Ohashi Bridge from "Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel Mae" to get to Kuruma Island. It takes about one hour on foot.
Directions from Shimojishima Airport Part 2
Miyako Shimojijima Airport
↓Miyako Kyoei Bus, Line 9
City Hall
In front of Kita Gas Station
In front of SANEI
Taira
Get off at one of the following
↓Miyako Kyoei Bus, Line 4
"Korima."
Directions from Miyakojima Airport
In front of (Miyakojima) Airport Terminal
↓Miyako Kyoei Bus, line 5 or line 9
City Hall
In front of Kita Gas Station
In front of SANEI
Taira
Get off at one of the following
↓Miyako Kyoei Bus, Line 4
"Korima."
It takes about 1 hour to arrive.
Line 9 runs only once in the morning with one round trip, and Line 4 runs twice a day with one round trip in the morning and one in the afternoon. Line 5 operates from after 7:00 a.m. to after 7:30 p.m. in the city.
Access to Kushima Island (3) Bicycle
If it is not raining, bicycles are also recommended. It takes about 50 minutes from Miyako Airport and about an hour from Hirara City to reach Kuruma Island.
You are sure to encounter a variety of landscapes that can only be seen by bicycle!
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
Here are some of the popular tourist spots on Kushima.
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
(1) Ryugujo Observation Deck
The most popular "Ryugujo Observatory" on Kushima Island was built to express the islanders' gratitude to the god of the sea.Building in the shape of the Dragon's PalaceIt is.
From the third floor, you can see the Miyako blue ocean, the Kuruma Ohashi Bridge, and Miyako Island, and on a clear day, you can even see the white Maehama Beach and the Irabu Ohashi Bridge♪.
There is a parking lot and a store, and be sure to check out the "Kurema Island Constitution" sign below the observation deck. It is sure to convey the islanders' love for the island of Kushima.
Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 14 minutes on foot from Kushima Port
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
(2) Raima East Observatory
For a close-up view of the Kuruma Ohashi Bridge, go to the Kuruma Higashi Observatory, which is a more secluded spot than the Ryugu Observatory.
Spectacular view of the bridge leading to Miyako Island.You can have the "Mere Old Man" all to yourself.
The quiet environment allows you to enjoy the ever-changing Miyako blue ocean to your heart's content.
The parking lot is a bit small, but it is a spectacular spot worth visiting!
106 Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Kushima Port
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
(iii) Raima Bridge
Of the three bridges on Miyako Island, the Kurema Ohashi Bridge is by far the best to cross on foot!
Since you walk on the sea, you can enjoy the Miyako blue up close.
There are chairs for resting and a hidden Shisa to enjoy while crossing.
The 20-minute journey may seem like a blink of an eye!
Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Access: 3 minutes by car from Kushima Port
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
(4) Nagama beach
Nagama Beach, located in the northwestern part of Kurima Island, is a Miyako Island travelA spectacular beach you can't miss!The following is a list of the most common problems with the
The artistic scenery of the 700-meter-long sandy beach and rock surface is impressive to behold.
At sunset, you will be lost for words at the spectacular view of the sky and sea, which changes its expression every moment.
Feel the happiness of being in Miyako Island with the sound of waves and comfortable breeze♪
484-1 Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 5 minutes by car from Kushima Port
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
(5) Cat's Tongue Beach
Cat's Tongue Beach is a beach located near the port of Kurema, with a sandy beachShaped like a cat's tongue.The name came from the place.
It is not that there are too many cats or anything like that!
There are few coral reefs or fish, but the locals often come here to swim in the clear waters with few tourists.
106-25 Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 1 minute walk from Kushima Port
Parking: Available
Shower: No
Toilet: Yes
Lunch: Available
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
Rural Park (6) Raima Rural Park
Located just across the Kuruma Bridge, Kuruma Rural Park is a small park, but with a large parking lot and vending machines, it is ideal for a break from driving.
From the observatory at the top of the stairs, you can see the Kuruma Bridge, the harbor, and the beautiful straits.
This is a recommended spot for those who want to casually enjoy the spectacular view of Raima!
106-3 Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Kushima Port
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
(7) Octopus Park
Octopus Park, marked by a monument of an octopus just across the Kuruma Bridge, is adjacent to the Octopus Park Shimo Beach, which is also a popular snorkeling spot.
After playing in the sea with colorful tropical fish and coral reefs, it is recommended to take a rest in the shade of the park♪
Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Kushima Port
Fee: Free of charge
Parking: None
Popular Sightseeing Spots in Kushima
(viii) Smulya Myaka
Smulya Myaka," located in the center of the village of Raima, is designated as a historical site and cultural asset by the prefecture.Huge tomb of the Nagama familyIt is.
It is believed to have been built around the 14th century, and in the past, bodies were enshrined and wind burials were held.
It is a mystical place with a history of being roofed with stone slabs, as the wind burial was no longer practiced with the changing times.
Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 3 minutes by car from Kushima Port
Parking: Available
Restaurant: None
Toilet: None
Recommended Cafes & Shops on Kushima
For some reason, the island of Kurema has a wide variety of cafes.
We would like to introduce some of our recommended stores, ranging from cafes that boast stable popularity to those that are gaining momentum.
Recommended Cafes & Shops on Kushima
(1) Fruits of Paradise
Source:Okinawa Remote Islands Trip
The cafe is directly managed by a mango farmer and is JAS-certified organic.Premium Miyako Island mangoesYou can enjoy a mango parfait using
The restaurant offers a wide variety of juices, desserts made from fruits other than mangoes, and a variety of meals.
Founded in 2004, the restaurant has reached the point where it can be said to be a long-established business, but it continues to serve consistently delicious food as it always has.
The price is a bit touristy, but it is worth it, so please visit.
Related Rankings:cafe | Miyakojima City
Recommended Cafes & Shops on Kushima
Pani Pani
Source:traveler's guardian deity (traveller)
The open-air café stretches beyond the overgrown trees and is a popular place for locals andPopular relaxing spotThe following is a list of the most common problems with the
The organic menu is available, and what a white sand underfoot! You can relax and forget about the time while playing in the sand barefoot.
Strolling around the planted grounds is also part of the fun☆.
You can enjoy island time with your children, so the whole family can enjoy the island time together.
Related Rankings:cafe | Miyakojima City
Recommended Cafes & Shops on Kushima
(iii) Aozora Parlor
Source:Okinawa Real Guide
Aozora Parlor was established in 2013 as a smoothie specialty store, and is now a popular place to relax in the stylish interior or on the terrace with hammocks.
Smoothies made with natural ingredientsis a superb product with the original gentle sweetness of the fruit!
It is also very photogenic, so be sure to visit with your camera.
Related Rankings:cafe | Miyakojima City
Recommended Cafes & Shops on Kushima
4) RuGu
The first glamping facility on the island of Kushima! We recommend not only lodging, but also day-trip BBQ♪
Toasting with the island's specially selected foods and stylish drinks while gazing at the starlit sky in the great outdoors is an exquisite luxury!
For more information & reservation of BBQ, please click here↓.
A rental car is essential for travel to Miyako Island!
I'll make a reservation as soon as I decide to travel.
A rental car is recommended to enjoy the beautiful remote island of Kurima on Miyako Island!
The spectacular view from the Ryugujo Observation Deck, the exhilarating drive across the Kuruma Ohashi Bridge, and the free access to the many secluded beaches that dot the area are all attractions that can only be experienced by car.
Enjoy island time to your heart's content at your own pace.
↓For more information about car rentals on Miyako Island, click here↓.
summary
How was it? Now is definitely the time to visit and enjoy Kurima Island, as people are rushing to the Irabu Bridge.
The scenery, the ocean, the cafes, it's great, and the lack of overdevelopment except at the edge of the island is GOOD!
We hope that Kurema Island will remain true to its constitution, cherish the nature of Kurema Island, and be a place that can be enjoyed for a long time to come.
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