A thorough introduction to how to get to Yoron Island and popular tours!

A thorough introduction to how to get to Yoron Island and popular tours!
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This page introduces the remote islands of Kagoshima Prefecture. Yoron Island (Yoron Island) How to get there and popular tours Special feature!

From major domestic cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Nagoya by plane or ferry A thorough introduction to access methods and prices (costs) To do.

In addition, we will also provide information on the ferry travel time from Okinawa (Naha) and transportation methods within Yoron Island. Check out all the useful information for your trip to Yoron Island Let's do it.

What kind of place is Yoron Island?

A thorough introduction to how to get to Yoron Island and popular tours!

An isolated island located about 563 km southwest of the Kagoshima mainland. Yoron Island (Yoron Island) "

Its area is 20.58 square kilometers and its circumference is approximately 24 kilometers. A small island formed by the uplift of a coral reef (Ryukyu limestone) is.

This island belongs to the Amami Islands and is located at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture. Approximately 23 km from the northernmost point of Okinawa Island Located at.

Therefore, A unique culture that blends the cultures and traditions of Okinawa, Ryukyu and the Amami region We will build it.

The emerald blue sea woven by coral reefs is a representative example of this. Enjoy nature, historical sites and scenic spots This is synonymous with tourism.

On the island, there are marine sports and nature guided tours. A wide variety of activity experience tours are held and are popular We are collecting.

Yoron Island Activity Experience Tour Popularity Ranking

1 Place

[Kagoshima/Yoron Island] Starry sky photo tour

Starry Sky Photo NAO
Yoron Island
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Yoron Island is the southernmost island in Kagoshima Prefecture. On days when there are no bright objects around and no clouds, you can see a starry sky. Take a photo of the starry sky as a memento of your trip to Yoron. If you're lucky, you may even see a shooting star.

2 Place

[Yoron Island] Tent sauna in front of the stunningly beautiful ocean!

Yoron Town B&G Marine Center Boathouse
Yoron Island
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
  • (5 reviews and experiences)

You can enjoy the sauna right in front of the ocean of Yoron Island, which is no exaggeration to say is the most beautiful in Japan! It is a great location with a panoramic view of the ocean from the sauna. You can also enjoy the luxury of jumping into the ocean in the cold bath! *This is not a private event, but an experience event, so there will be an unspecified number of customers. Thank you for your understanding. *This is a rental event.

3 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] Glass boat ☆ Yurigahama crossing

Yoron Island Seaman's Club
Yoron Island
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (5 reviews and experiences)

The base for marine activities! Yoron Island Seaman's Club! We will guide you to Yurigahama, the main symbol of Yoron Island, the pearl of the Orient! Yurigahama is a mysterious beach that can only be visited for one week around the 1st and 15th of the lunar calendar. We will guide you on a glass boat. The white sand is called "star sand." It is named for its star shape, and the sand at Yurigahama is divided into two parts, one for each age.

4 Place

Limited private tour (up to 5 people) Swimming with sea turtles & Akasaki Coral Forest snorkeling (tropical fish)

Shisa Shop Marine
Yoron Island
14,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Swimming with sea turtles & snorkeling at Akasaki Coral Forest

5 Place

[Kagoshima/Yoron Island] Milky Way Starry Sky Photo Shoot Night Tour

Starry Sky Photo NAO
Yoron Island
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Yoron Island is the southernmost island in Kagoshima Prefecture. On days when there are no bright objects around and no clouds, you can see a starry sky. Take a photo of the starry sky as a memento of your trip to Yoron. If you're lucky, you may even see a shooting star.

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How to get to Yoron Island

Currently in Tokyo, Osaka, etc. From major cities in Japan Yoron Island There are no direct flights to .

If you are heading to Yoron Island from Tokyo, Osaka, etc., there are direct flights available. There are three options: via Kagoshima, via Okinawa, and via Amami Oshima. There is a way to get there.

In addition, There are two options: plane and ferry There are several ways to access it.

Below is a summary of the route and travel time for each stop.

How to get to Yoron Island from Kagoshima

Kagoshima Airport (JAL) → Yoron Airport (Time required: approx. 1 hour 40 minutes)

Kagoshima New Port (Marue Ferry, Marix Line) → Yoron Port (Time required: approx. 20 hours)

How to get to Yoron Island from Okinawa

Naha Airport (RAC) → Yoron Airport (Time required: approx. 40 minutes)

Naha Port (Marue Ferry, Marix Line) → Yoron Port (Time required: approx. 4 hours 30 minutes)

Motobu Port (Marue Ferry, Marix Line) → Yoron Port (Time required: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes)

How to get to Yoron Island from Amami Oshima

Amami Airport (JAL) → Yoron Airport (Time required: approx. 40 minutes)

Naze Port (Marue Ferry, Marix Line) → Yoron Port (Time required: approx. 8 hours)

Looking at the data above, Yoron Island is closer to Kagoshima than the mainland. It is closer and takes less time to get there from Okinawa Island or Amami Oshima. We can see that...

Therefore, Many tourists enjoy a trip to Yoron Island in addition to a trip to Okinawa. Another feature is that...

Please check the official website for details on operation status and ticket prices.

Prices and costs to Yoron Island

A thorough introduction to how to get to Yoron Island and popular tours!

" Yoron Island How much does it cost to get there? I'm sure there are many people who are researching prices and costs, such as:

From here, from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka to Yoron Island Estimated cost if travelling by plane Let's take a look.

route Price guide
From Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yoron Island Approximately 30,000 to 50,000 yen
From Osaka Kansai International Airport to Yoron Island Approximately 30,000 to 45,000 yen
From Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport to Yoron Island Approximately 50,000 to 70,000 yen
From Fukuoka Airport to Yoron Island Approximately 40,000 to 60,000 yen
*According to Activity Japan

The airfare is Varies depending on time of year, fuel costs, etc. To do.

For the most up-to-date information, please check each airline's official website and price comparison site.

Also, In package tours sold by travel agencies, there are cases where you can book cheaply by combining hotels and rental cars. Masu.

How to get around Yoron Island

A thorough introduction to how to get to Yoron Island and popular tours!

Yoron Island The circumference is about 24 kilometers, If you use a car, it takes about an hour to go around the whole area. It's a small island.

From here, How to get around Yoron Island We will introduce you to the following:

  • Car (rental)
  • scheduled bus
  • taxi
  • Rental Bikes
  • Bicycle rental

In addition, There are no bus routes or taxi stands at Yoron Airport or Yoron Port. .

When you visit Yoron Island, Car rental and taxi reservations We recommend booking your accommodation's transfer service in advance.

Popular Activity Experience Tours on Yoron Island

Finally, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Yoron Island Popular activity experience tour ranking "We would like to introduce you to "

Tours including the spectacular Yurigahama Beach Marine activities where you can fully enjoy the ocean of Yoron Island Recommended experience tours are ranked.

Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.

POINT!
We expect many reservations and inquiries for each plan during weekends, holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, Silver Week, and other long holiday seasons. We recommend that you check the availability of your schedule and make reservations early.
1 Place

[Kagoshima/Yoron Island] Starry sky photo tour

Starry Sky Photo NAO
Yoron Island
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Yoron Island is the southernmost island in Kagoshima Prefecture. On days when there are no bright objects around and no clouds, you can see a starry sky. Take a photo of the starry sky as a memento of your trip to Yoron. If you're lucky, you may even see a shooting star.

2 Place

[Yoron Island] Tent sauna in front of the stunningly beautiful ocean!

Yoron Town B&G Marine Center Boathouse
Yoron Island
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
  • (5 reviews and experiences)

You can enjoy the sauna right in front of the ocean of Yoron Island, which is no exaggeration to say is the most beautiful in Japan! It is a great location with a panoramic view of the ocean from the sauna. You can also enjoy the luxury of jumping into the ocean in the cold bath! *This is not a private event, but an experience event, so there will be an unspecified number of customers. Thank you for your understanding. *This is a rental event.

3 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] Glass boat ☆ Yurigahama crossing

Yoron Island Seaman's Club
Yoron Island
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (5 reviews and experiences)

The base for marine activities! Yoron Island Seaman's Club! We will guide you to Yurigahama, the main symbol of Yoron Island, the pearl of the Orient! Yurigahama is a mysterious beach that can only be visited for one week around the 1st and 15th of the lunar calendar. We will guide you on a glass boat. The white sand is called "star sand." It is named for its star shape, and the sand at Yurigahama is divided into two parts, one for each age.

4 Place

Limited private tour (up to 5 people) Swimming with sea turtles & Akasaki Coral Forest snorkeling (tropical fish)

Shisa Shop Marine
Yoron Island
14,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Swimming with sea turtles & snorkeling at Akasaki Coral Forest

5 Place

[Kagoshima/Yoron Island] Milky Way Starry Sky Photo Shoot Night Tour

Starry Sky Photo NAO
Yoron Island
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Yoron Island is the southernmost island in Kagoshima Prefecture. On days when there are no bright objects around and no clouds, you can see a starry sky. Take a photo of the starry sky as a memento of your trip to Yoron. If you're lucky, you may even see a shooting star.

6 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] Night tour of Yoron Island's night sightseeing spots, popular with women in their 20s and 30s

Starry Sky Photo NAO
Yoron Island
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a night tour on Yoron Island, the southernmost island in Kagoshima Prefecture. There are few street lights on Yoron Island at night, so it may be scary to go out alone. So I will be showing you around Yoron Island a little. You can experience things that can only be experienced at night, such as watching bioluminescent plants, looking at the starry sky, walking on the beach at night, and exploring caves.

7 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] A night tour of coral viewing that can only be done at low tide every day, limited to one group per day

Starry Sky Photo NAO
Yoron Island
15,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This tour is only available at certain times on the winter nights of Yoron Island. You can walk from the beach out to sea to see the reef (coral). The coral reef, which is usually underwater, appears at night from autumn to winter due to the ebb and flow of the tides. If you're lucky, you can see sleeping fish, swimming squids, and octopuses. The time when you can go changes every day depending on the ebb and flow of the tides.

8 Place

[Yoron Island] ☆Marine activities between Yurigahama and Sea Base ☆You can ride canoes, SUPs and banana boats! ☆A long-established marine activity venue

Muuru
Yoron Island
9,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (26 reviews and experiences)

☆This is the best plan to enjoy Yurigahama Beach☆☆Recommended for those who want to enjoy Yurigahama Beach, not just see it☆Yurigahama Beach is very beautiful, but it is a beach that goes out to sea, so people often say that "once you get there, there's nowhere to play." To solve this problem, we have created a "private beach" a few hundred meters to the side of Yurigahama Beach.

9 Place

[Yoron Island] ☆ Kayak across to Yurigahama Beach! ☆ Take photogenic pictures of the beautiful ocean ☆ A long-established marine activity shop on Yoron Island

Muuru
Yoron Island
7,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (4 reviews and experiences)

"On Yoron Island, you can only do this with Muuru" - you can go to Yurigahama by sea kayak! Yurigahama is a mysterious beach that appears offshore at low tide. Most people go by boat, but this is a sea kayak tour. [Why go by kayak?!] 1. Enjoy your own time at "Yurigahama"! If you go by boat, multiple people can ride together at the same time.

10 Place

[Yoron Island] A craft that cleans the ocean: "Make a keychain from marine plastic!" Recommended for families with children. Perfect for rainy days or during your free time on the road.

Muuru
Yoron Island
2,200 Yen ~ (tax included)

Plan description☆ Make a keychain using marine plastic and resin. ☆ Using teaching materials that are easy for children to understand, we will talk about marine debris and the properties of plastic. [About marine plastic] Garbage floating in the ocean = marine debris. It is predicted that the amount of marine debris in the ocean in 2050 will exceed the amount of fish.

*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.

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