[2025 Nanjo Attraction] Travel Guide for Kudaka Island (Updated Jun)

Kudaka Island is a small island, so there are only a few restaurants where you can eat. The largest and most convenient of these is "Oshokudokoro Tokujin" 🙋‍♂️, located next to the boat waiting area. The restaurant has high ceilings and is clean, and you order from a self-service ticket machine. This is a rare restaurant where you can enjoy the island's specialty, Irabu Soup (sea snake 🐍), so if you're interested, please come! I've had Irabu Soup before, so this time I ordered the sea grape bowl set meal (1,300 yen) and the island's tempura (700 yen) 😉 They also cultivate sea grapes on Kudaka Island ✨ The sea grape bowl is topped with a sweet sauce, making it a very Okinawan experience. And the tempura was more plentiful than expected😆 The mozuku tempura and other dishes were filling and satisfying◎ Note that tempura in Okinawa is completely different from the tempura you can taste in Honshu, so be careful🤫 Visit date: September 2023 [Address] 231-1 Chinen Kudaka, Nanjō City, Okinawa Prefecture #OkinawaTourism #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #NanjōCity #KudakaIsland #KudakaIslandGourmet #OkinawaGourmet #LocalGourmet #Tokujin #RemoteIsland #IslandTrip #SeaGrapes #Tempura

Kudaka Island is so peaceful that it doesn't even have a business hotel. There are several accommodations on the island, but the largest and most impressive is the "Kudaka Island Accommodation Exchange Center"😊 Reservations can only be made through the official website. But it's nice that you can complete your reservation online◎ Prices vary depending on the first and second floor, the number of guests, and the off-season and busy seasons, so we recommend checking in advance and making your reservation as early as possible🖐️ This time, it was a weekend in September and the price was 5,100 yen for one person in a room on the second floor. Add to that the 100 yen towel set and 1,000 yen 24-hour bicycle rental, and the total was 6,200 yen! (Payment on site, cash only) ◎Location There is only one village on the island. It is located on the edge of the village (northeast side), but the village is mostly flat and you can reach it from the port in about 15 minutes on foot. After checking out, if the timing is right, the hostel staff will even take you to the port☝️ ◎Facilities Check-in starts at 2pm. This time, I arrived quite early at 10am, but they said my room was ready and I was able to go in🙌 The fridge, sink, toilet, and shower are all shared here. However, it is generally clean, and a kettle and hair dryer are also provided. The hot water shower has set times, so be sure to check in advance🚿 Other facilities include the island's historical museum (free, no photography allowed inside) and a rooftop terrace with a 360-degree view of the island, making it a cheap but well-equipped facility✨ ◎Room It's a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, and the second floor is more spacious. There's no TV, but it has air conditioning and a fan. They said to me, "Please use the air conditioning as much as you like," which is very much appreciated in hot Okinawa🎐 Because it's an island, some insects are unavoidable. Please be careful, especially at night, as insects will come if the room is bright. (There are no curtains, only sliding doors.) ◎Breakfast Previously, breakfast was served in the shared space on the first floor, but now it is only available for overnight stays. Please prepare your own breakfast. The accommodation is somewhat like a training camp. It was a good place to spend the night, feeling like you were back in the old days, and enjoying the atmosphere of a quiet island where day-trippers had left. Stay period: September 2023 [Address] 249 Chinen Kudaka, Nanjyo City, Okinawa Prefecture #Accommodation record #Okinawa trip #Okinawa #Kudaka Island #Accommodation #Remote island #Island trip #Kudaka Island Accommodation Exchange Center

#Tourist Spot Kudaka Island is located about 5km southeast of the main island of Okinawa. The island is about 8km in circumference and has a population of 240 people. It is a 30-minute ferry ride from Azama Port in Nanjo City, which is about a 50-minute drive from Naha, to the main island of Okinawa. Kudaka Island is also known as the Island of the Gods because it has had a place of worship since the Ryukyu Dynasty, and is a power spot. There are customs that cannot be seen on Honshu, some places are off-limits, and there is only one beach on the island, so we recommend that you check in advance what places you can and cannot go to. However, if you follow the rules, you can enjoy the magnificent nature, so it is a great place. Why not try renting a bicycle and going around the island?

I went to Kudaka Island, which is said to be the first place created by Amami Kiyo, who is said to have created the Ryukyu Kingdom! From Azama Port in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture, it takes about 15 minutes by high-speed boat🛳! (It takes about 25 minutes by ferry) to reach Kudaka Island🏝 There are 6 flights per day, 3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon!! After arriving at Kudaka Island, we rented bicycles to sightsee! We were able to go around the island in about 2.5 hours with breaks in between🚲 We weren't able to see all the tourist spots, but we'll introduce some of the recommended spots we visited! ◎Izaiga (📸2nd and 3rd photos) A spring on the northern edge of the village. It is said to be a sacred place and no men are allowed here 🫢 There are stairs, but they were unstable and scary, so I couldn't go all the way to the bottom, The view from the stairs and the top of the stairs was amazing, with blue skies and the sea 😚✨ ◎Miga (📸4th photo) It's 30m away from Izaiga! There is a spring at the bottom of the stairs, and it seems that people used to draw water from there to live. There were stairs here too, but I was too scared to go down 😢 The view from the top of the stairs was similar to Izaiga, but I couldn't help but say "It's so beautiful ✨" lol ◎Habiyan (📸5th and 6th photos) The place where Amamikiyo is said to have landed. It's at the very end of the island, so I was sweating by the time I got there. The road was lush and green on both sides, and the ground was sand? It was white, so it felt great to run! ◎Gajumaru tree (📸7th and 8th photos) On the way from Ishiki Beach to Habyan Suddenly!! A huge banyan tree appeared🌳 It wasn't on the tourist spot list I was looking at, but tourists were taking pictures of it, so I thought it might be famous? ! So I took a photo🫢 They went near the roots of the banyan tree and went through it!! I didn't go through it, but looked up from below lol The sunlight was coming in beautifully🌞 There was a "Happy Bench" near the banyan tree I felt so warm and fuzzy that I sat down🫢! May happiness come to you... ◎Sabani (📸9th photo) After arriving at the port and renting a bicycle I was hungry and it was hot, so I ate shaved ice🍧! Brown sugar zenzai (¥650) As the product name suggests, there is shiratama zenzai under brown sugar shaved ice! It was so hot that I ate shaved ice to cool down 🙈 Local islanders were drinking beer and chatting at the shop from lunchtime, so I guess it's a gathering place for islanders. Kudaka Island has no convenience stores, only three restaurants and about three shops, so it's a very peaceful island! If you want to relax, see the ocean, or get some energy, please come and visit 🏝💕 *Please refer to the information on the Kudaka Island website for the operating status to Kudaka Island. #gw2022jp #OkinawaTrip #RemoteIslandTrip #RemoteIslandTrip

📍Kudaka Island Transportation to Kudaka Island! Take a ferry or high-speed boat from Azama Port✨ Azama Port → Kudaka Island (about 15-25 minutes by boat) [Type of boat] Ferry "Kudaka" ⛴️About 25 minutes💰Adult 390 yen / Child 200 yen 2 flights per day High-speed boat "New Kudaka III" ⛴️About 15 minutes💰Adult 560 yen / Child 280 yen 4-5 flights per day Advance reservations are not required, but during busy periods (Golden Week and summer vacation), it may be crowded and you may not be able to get on, so it's best to go to the port early! Please use this as a reference when going to Kudaka Island! #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Kudaka Island There are only a few ferries a day. Kudaka Island is a sacred island where only select people can land. There is only one beach on the island where you can swim. Swimming without permission is prohibited. Recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time! A power spot! 【INFORMATION】 Kudaka Island 📮 Chinen Kudaka, Okinawa Prefecture #0 yen trip February 2025

#0yentravelJanuary2025 Kudaka Island is a remote island rich in nature, located about 15 minutes by ferry from the main island of Okinawa. It has long been known as the island of the gods, and has a quiet and mysterious atmosphere. Cycling is recommended to get around the island efficiently, and you can enjoy a leisurely stroll while feeling the breeze by renting a bicycle. If you ride along the coast, you will encounter a superb view of the crystal clear emerald green sea and untouched nature. There are also sacred places scattered in the center of the island, where you can quietly feel its history and culture. It is not too touristy, so it is the perfect place to spend some relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle. Cycling on Kudaka Island is a special experience that heals the mind and body.

25 minutes by ferry from the main island of Okinawa Kudaka Island is popular for electric carts, electric kick scooters, bicycles, etc. As it is a small island, you can enjoy Kudaka Island on a day trip. Of course, you can also stay overnight. There are no tourist facilities, but you can enjoy the slow pace of life that is unique to remote islands. You will be able to find the perfect way to spend your time, "island time". There are several restaurants, so you don't have to worry about lunch. If the weather is good, you can enjoy a beautiful view like this #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #KudakaIsland #OkinawaRemoteIsland #DomesticTravelRecord

#0 yen trip When you search for "Okinawa islands you shouldn't go to," you will get hits for "Kudaka Island." It is said to be an island where women traditionally became yuta and men became fishermen. It is also the setting for Ryukyu legends, and is said to have been visited by the kings of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is a sacred island where nature is valued and it is said that "you cannot take even a single stone home from the island." That is why, although it has an aspect of being a tourist destination, it is said to be a place where you can go there lightly and do whatever you want. It was about a 20-minute ferry ride from Azama Port on the main island of Okinawa. I remember there were about 15 people on the boat. When we got off the boat, there was a bicycle rental shop and an ice cream shop. It seems that it takes 3 to 4 hours to walk around the island, so most people were renting bicycles and exploring. When we entered the island, we hardly passed any tourists and walked under the scorching sun. The roads were like a jungle with butterflies flying around like something out of a movie, and hibiscus flowers could be seen here and there. As I was walking through this scenery, a resident of Kudaka Island stopped his truck and asked me, "Do you have any water? It must be hard in this heat." (lol) I also happened to find a sea zone where yuta people go to purify themselves. There was no one on the beach, and the sea was breathtakingly beautiful. By the way, since it is a sacred island, there are only a limited number of places where you can swim, and there are also sacred places where you should not enter. I walked while carefully searching for places you should not enter on Google Maps. I highly recommend it, but please be respectful of the island when you visit.

📍Kudaka Island ☑︎You can get there without a car! (Bus/Ferry) ☑︎You can go around the whole island by renting a bicycle ☑︎There are few people so you can take nice photos A recommended remote island that you can get to quickly from the main island of Okinawa ˎˊ˗ ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ▶︎Naha Airport - Asahibashi Station 🚃About 15 minutes by Yui Rail, 230 yen 🚶Asahibashi Station - Naha Bus Terminal, a short walk 🚌Naha Bus Terminal - Azama Sansan Beach Entrance Take bus number 38 to Shikiya About 1 hour, 760 yen ⚠️There are few buses so check the timetable 🚶Azama Sansan Beach Entrance - Azama Port, 5 minutes walk 🚢To Kudaka Island ▶︎High-speed ferry About 15 minutes Adults/One-way 760 yen Round trip 1,460 yen Children/One-way 390 yen Round trip 750 yen ▶︎Ferry About 25 minutes Adults/One-way 670 yen Round trip 1,280 yen Children/One-way 340 yen Round trip 650 yen ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #Sakura2024 #Okinawa #HongKongFreeAirTicket #OkinawaTrip #OkinawaTourism #japan #japantravel #beautifulsea #BeachResort #BeautifulView #BeautifulSpot #HiddenGem

Kudaka Island is located in Nanjō City, in the southern part of Okinawa's main island. You can get there by ferry or high-speed boat from Azama Port in Nanjō City, in the southern part of the main island. The whole island is said to be sacred!! Once you arrive on the island, you can get around by renting a bicycle or a tuk-tuk. The roads were bumpy and I got quite lost, but the scenery is amazing and I really recommend it. I definitely recommend you go if you come to Okinawa.

Kudaka Island, a power spot in Okinawa It's hot in midsummer because there's no shade, but it's comfortable and recommended from November to March! If you can buy vegetables on Kudaka Island, please do so. They're very delicious. #Okinawa #power spot #Kudaka Island

Kudaka Island is an island that is said to be accessible only to those who are called. It is a small island in the southern part of Okinawa. How do you get to Kudaka Island?  Is it far away? I have been asked many questions, so I have summarized them here✨ Kudaka Island is a 30-minute ferry ride from Azama Port in the southern part of the main island, and a 15-minute high-speed boat ride will take you to Kudaka Island~❣️ There is a very convenient parking lot in front of the ferry terminal. Go there in the morning and make a day trip to this divine island🌴♡ For ferry operation status, we recommend checking Azama Port's Twitter❣️ #OkinawaTourism #Okinawa #KudakaIsland

RUMI's CAFE is located on a hilltop above Kudaka Fishing Port, in a place with a particularly good view within the village. From the white-based terrace seats, you can see the main island of Okinawa across the sea, making it the perfect place to take a break. The menu is mainly drinks, but they also offer shaved ice and light snacks. I had worked up a sweat cycling around the island that day, so I had a typical Okinawan zenzai (600 yen) and two mozuku tempura (100 yen each). The zenzai was full of red beans. The shop staff put in too much, but I was grateful for the kindness. Cool down your body with the simple crunchy ice and refresh your mind with the relaxing and comfortable view. The mozuku tempura was not freshly made and was a bit soggy, but the mozuku was very crunchy and I enjoyed it thoroughly👍 There are other shops on the island where you can enjoy shaved ice, but this one may not have many customers in the village😎 Visited: September 2023 [Address] 90 Chinen Kudaka, Nanjō City, Okinawa Prefecture #OkinawaTourism #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #NanjōCity #KudakaIsland #KudakaIslandGourmet #OkinawaGourmet #LocalGourmet #RUMISCAFE #RemoteIsland #IslandTrip #ShavedIsland #Zenzai #OkinawaZenzai #MozukuTempura

The island floating off the coast of the southern east side of Okinawa's main island is the island of the gods, Kudaka Island🙏 The way to Kudaka Island is by boat. It departs and arrives at Azama Port on the main island, and basically operates six times a day🛳️ Currently, there are two types of boats, ferries and high-speed boats, with three trips each, but the estimated travel time to the island is 25 minutes for the ferry and 15 minutes for the high-speed boat, so it's fine to use it according to your own itinerary◎ Due to the schedule, we used the high-speed boat round trip this time. In the summer, there are a fair number of people on board, so the high-speed boat with fewer seats may tend to be crowded🤔 You can board about 30 minutes before departure, so if you want to secure the seat you want, head to the port early🙋‍♂️ Why not experience a short trip by boat and visit the quiet and peaceful Kudaka Island where the gods reside? There is a shop in the waiting room at Azama Port that is open from 9:00, but it is just a small souvenir shop, so if you are staying on the island and want to bring something with you, we recommend that you prepare it in advance in Naha or somewhere else. 💡 Round-trip ferry fare: 1,300 yen Round-trip high-speed boat fare: 1,480 yen Visit period: September 2023 [Address (Azama Port)] 1062 Azama, Chinen, Nanjyo City, Okinawa Prefecture #Okinawa tourism #Okinawa #okinawa #Okinawa trip #Okinawa main island #remote island #Kudaka Island #island trip #high-speed boat #ferry #Azama #Kudaka Kaiun

Kudaka Island!!! You can get to Kudaka Island in about 20 minutes by boat from Azama Port on the main island of Okinawa. You can go around the island in about 2 hours🥹You can also rent a bicycle! The price is different for electric and normal bicycles, so I regret not checking the location beforehand. It's hot, so water and sunscreen are essential!! There are vending machines, but they seem expensive, so it might be better to buy them on the main island and bring them with you🤨If you don't know where it is, just ask the people on the island and they will kindly tell you☺️☺️It's a really wonderful place, so please go and check it out!!!

Kudaka Island, a sacred land of the Ryukyu Kingdom, is only about 30 minutes away by ferry from Azama Port on the main island of Okinawa. With sandy beaches and cliffs, you can enjoy the ocean's various faces, but no matter where you look, the azure beauty is unmatched. The view from the ferry is also spectacular. You will be welcomed by cats at the port. #OkinawaTrip

#OkinawaTrip First time going from the main island to a remote island🚢 You can go around the island by rental bicycle🚲💨 Hats, sunscreen, drinks, etc. are essential! The island itself is a sacred place, so there is only one off-limits area and one swimming spot! The sea is so beautiful, and the water is so clear it can't be compared to the main island🥰🥰 On a hot day, it can be quite tiring to go around the island, but it's rich in nature and the sea is really beautiful, so please go😊 #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #ILoveOkinawa #OkinawaTourism #KudakaIsland #AmazingGreenScenery #RemoteIsland #RemoteIslandTour