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] Glass boat ☆ Yurigahama crossing

Yoron Island Seaman's Club
Yoron Island
3,850 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! Yurigahama is a mystical beach that can only be visited for one week around the 1st and 15th of the lunar calendar. We will guide you there on a glass boat. The white sand is called "star sand." This is because it is shaped like a star, and if you take home as much sand from Yurigahama as your age,

2 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 circle 9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 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.

3 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] ★Highly recommended★ A tour that takes in the best of Yoron Island♪Yurigahama Beach Tour & Snorkeling

Tandy Marine
Yoron Island
18,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 3.0
  • (3 reviews/experiences)

・Tour of Yurigahama Beach, a white sand beach that appears 1.5 km offshore during low tide ・Snorkeling in Akasaki Coral Forest ・Snorkeling to meet a clownfish family ・Snorkeling with sea turtles All of this is included in the package, and the regular price is 21,000 yen, but it's only 18,000 yen

4 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] No license required ♪ Beginners are welcome to try diving! Let's go to Yoron Island's popular diving spot "Underwater Temple"!

BUKU2 DIVERS
Yoron Island
20,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (4 reviews and experiences)

Speaking of diving, you probably need a license, right? Not true! Trial diving is an activity that anyone can try, even if they don't have a license! This plan allows you to participate in trial diving on Yoron Island, a small island surrounded by the sea at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture, also known as the "Island of Healing"! Popular diving spots

5 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] Enjoy the natural paradise of the "Yurigahama Beach Tour" to the superb white sand beach that is so popular for its spectacular views!

Tandy Marine
Yoron Island
3,850 Yen ~ (tax included)

During low tide, we will guide you to Yurigahama, a white sand beach that appears 1.5 kilometers offshore from the coast!

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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] Glass boat ☆ Yurigahama crossing

Yoron Island Seaman's Club
Yoron Island
3,850 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! Yurigahama is a mystical beach that can only be visited for one week around the 1st and 15th of the lunar calendar. We will guide you there on a glass boat. The white sand is called "star sand." This is because it is shaped like a star, and if you take home as much sand from Yurigahama as your age,

2 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 circle 9,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 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.

3 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] ★Highly recommended★ A tour that takes in the best of Yoron Island♪Yurigahama Beach Tour & Snorkeling

Tandy Marine
Yoron Island
18,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 3.0
  • (3 reviews/experiences)

・Tour of Yurigahama Beach, a white sand beach that appears 1.5 km offshore during low tide ・Snorkeling in Akasaki Coral Forest ・Snorkeling to meet a clownfish family ・Snorkeling with sea turtles All of this is included in the package, and the regular price is 21,000 yen, but it's only 18,000 yen

4 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] No license required ♪ Beginners are welcome to try diving! Let's go to Yoron Island's popular diving spot "Underwater Temple"!

BUKU2 DIVERS
Yoron Island
20,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (4 reviews and experiences)

Speaking of diving, you probably need a license, right? Not true! Trial diving is an activity that anyone can try, even if they don't have a license! This plan allows you to participate in trial diving on Yoron Island, a small island surrounded by the sea at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture, also known as the "Island of Healing"! Popular diving spots

5 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] Enjoy the natural paradise of the "Yurigahama Beach Tour" to the superb white sand beach that is so popular for its spectacular views!

Tandy Marine
Yoron Island
3,850 Yen ~ (tax included)

During low tide, we will guide you to Yurigahama, a white sand beach that appears 1.5 kilometers offshore from the coast!

6 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] Snorkeling tour to see Yurigahama Beach and the clownfish family

Tandy Marine
Yoron Island
9,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.3
  • (8 reviews and experiences)

This is a great deal that includes a tour to Yurigahama, a white sand beach that appears 1.5km offshore during low tide, and a Ryugujo snorkeling tour! ! A trip to the imaginary white sand beach that is extremely popular for its spectacular views ♪

7 Place

[Kagoshima/Yoron Island] Sunset Cruising Tour

Tandy Marine
Yoron Island
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (2 reviews/experiences)

You can enjoy a sunset cruise while watching the beautiful sunset.

8 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
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a night tour on Yoron Island, the southernmost island in Kagoshima Prefecture. There are very few street lights on Yoron Island at night, so if you are not used to it, it can be scary to go out alone or drive a car. That's why I will be your guide around Yoron Island at night. You can see the starry sky, walk on the beach at night, explore caves, go through the downtown area at night, and enjoy views and experiences that can only be seen at night.

9 Place

[Kagoshima, Yoron Island] No license required! Beginners are welcome to try out diving! Come see the marine life of Yoron Island!

BUKU2 DIVERS
Yoron Island
14,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (2 reviews/experiences)

Speaking of diving, you probably need a license, right? Not true! Trial diving is an activity that anyone can try, even if they don't have a license! This plan allows you to try out diving on Yoron Island, a small island surrounded by the ocean at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture, also known as the "Island of Healing"! Even if you're a beginner, you can join in with an instructor.

10 Place

1-day exclusive Yurigahama Beach & Snorkeling Tour (up to 5 people)

Shisa Shop Marine
Yoron Island
10,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Yurigahama Landing & Snorkeling Tour

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

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