{"id":8431,"date":"2026-01-09T13:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T04:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/?p=8431"},"modified":"2026-01-10T11:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T02:22:23","slug":"%e5%b0%8f%e6%b5%9c%e5%b3%b6%e3%81%a8%e3%81%af%ef%bc%9f%e7%9f%b3%e5%9e%a3%e5%b3%b6%e5%9c%a8%e4%bd%8f%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%83%e3%83%95%e3%81%8c%e5%be%b9%e5%ba%95%e8%a7%a3%e8%aa%ac%e3%81%97%e3%81%be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431","title":{"rendered":"20 Must-See Attractions on Kohama Island! We Also Feature Recommended Itineraries! Our staff, who live on Ishigaki Island, provide a comprehensive guide!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Hello everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the largest activity stores in Ishigaki Island<br \/>\nIshigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">To get right to the point,<strong>Kohama Island<\/strong>Do you know about that?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It\u2019s also famous for being the setting of the morning drama \u201cChura-san,\u201d and many people probably think of this scenery when they imagine the traditional landscape of Okinawa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In this article, we\u2019ll introduce Kohama Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> <strong>Activities available on Ishigaki Island<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac05db94800c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac05db94800c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\" title=\"About Kohama Island\">About Kohama Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E9%AD%85%E5%8A%9B\" title=\"The Charms of Kohama Island\">The Charms of Kohama Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9\" title=\"Getting to Kohama Island\">Getting to Kohama Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E5%B3%B6%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E7%A7%BB%E5%8B%95%E6%96%B9%E6%B3%95\" title=\"How to Get Around the Island\">How to Get Around the Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC\" title=\"rent-a-car\">rent-a-car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E8%87%AA%E8%BB%A2%E8%BB%8A\" title=\"bicycle\">bicycle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E5%BE%92%E6%AD%A9\" title=\"On foot\">On foot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81_%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%8820%E9%81%B8\" title=\"20 Recommended Tourist Attractions on Kohama Island\">Recommended Things to Do on Kohama Island\n20 Top Sightseeing Spots<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A0%E7%B4%B0%E5%B4%8E%EF%BC%88%E3%82%AF%E3%83%90%E3%82%B6%E3%82%AD%EF%BC%89%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\" title=\"\u2460 Kubazaki Beach\">\u2460 Kubazaki Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A1%E5%A4%A7%E5%B2%B3%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0\" title=\"\u2461 \u014ctake Observation Deck\">\u2461 \u014ctake Observation Deck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A2%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%EF%BC%88%E5%B9%BB%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u2462 Hamajima (The Phantom Island)\">\u2462 Hamajima (The Phantom Island)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A3%E8%A5%BF%E5%A4%A7%E5%B2%B3%EF%BC%88%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%82%A6%E3%83%95%E3%83%80%E3%82%AD%EF%BC%89%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0\" title=\"\u2463 Nishi-Ufudaki Observation Deck\">\u2463 Nishi-Ufudaki Observation Deck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A4%E6%B5%B7%E4%BA%BA%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92\" title=\"\u2464 Uminchu Park\">\u2464 Uminchu Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A5%E5%A4%A7%E7%9B%9B%E5%AE%B6%E4%BD%8F%E5%AE%85\" title=\"\u2465 The Oomori Family Residence\">\u2465 The Oomori Family Residence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A6%E3%83%88%E3%82%A5%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\" title=\"\u2466 Tumar Beach\">\u2466 Tumar Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A7%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89\" title=\"\u2467 Sugar Road\">\u2467 Sugar Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A8%E3%82%AB%E3%83%88%E3%83%AC%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0\" title=\"\u2468 Katre Observation Deck\">\u2468 Katre Observation Deck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%A9%E7%9F%B3%E9%95%B7%E7%94%B0%EF%BC%88%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF%EF%BC%89%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\" title=\"\u2469 Ishinata Beach\">\u2469 Ishinata Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%AA%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E7%B7%8F%E5%90%88%E6%A1%88%E5%86%85%E6%89%80\" title=\"\u246a Kohama Island General Information Center\">\u246a Kohama Island General Information Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%AB%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E7%AF%80%E6%AD%8C%E7%A2%91\" title=\"\u246b Kobama-bushi Monument\">\u246b Kobama-bushi Monument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%AC%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%AB%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%83%96\" title=\"\u246c Kohama Island Country Club\">\u246c Kohama Island Country Club<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%AD%E3%82%AA%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%81%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE\" title=\"\u246d Oyake Akahachi Forest\">\u246d Oyake Akahachi Forest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%AE%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E8%A3%BD%E7%B3%96%E5%B7%A5%E5%A0%B4\" title=\"\u246eObama Sugar Refinery\">\u246eObama Sugar Refinery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%AF%E3%81%A1%E3%82%85%E3%82%89%E3%81%95%E3%82%93%E5%BA%83%E5%A0%B4\" title=\"\u246f Chura-san Plaza\">\u246f Chura-san Plaza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%B0%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E6%B0%91%E4%BF%97%E8%B3%87%E6%96%99%E9%A4%A8\" title=\"\u2470 Kohama Island Folk Museum\">\u2470 Kohama Island Folk Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%B1%E7%AF%80%E3%81%95%E3%81%A0%E3%82%81%E7%9F%B3\" title=\"\u2471 Boundary Marker\">\u2471 Boundary Marker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%B2%E5%8D%97%E9%A2%A8%E8%8A%B1%EF%BC%88%E3%81%AF%E3%81%88%E3%81%B0%E3%81%AA%EF%BC%89%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\" title=\"\u2472 Haebana Beach\">\u2472 Haebana Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E2%91%B3%E5%98%89%E4%BF%9D%E6%A0%B9%E5%BE%A1%E7%8D%84%EF%BC%88%E3%82%AB%E3%83%96%E3%83%8B%E3%83%AF%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u2473 Kabuniwan\">\u2473 Kabuniwan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E6%B3%8A%E4%BA%8C%E6%97%A5%E3%81%AE_%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9\" title=\"Recommended Itinerary for a Two-Day, One-Night Trip to Kohama Island\">A Two-Day, One-Night \nRecommended Itinerary for Kohama Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#1%E6%97%A5%E7%9B%AE\" title=\"Day 1\">Day 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#2%E6%97%A5%E7%9B%AE\" title=\"2nd day\">2nd day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8F%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\" title=\"Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting Kohama Island\">Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting Kohama Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%94%E3%81%AB\" title=\"in the end\">in the end<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8431\/#%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6PiPi%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AF%E4%B8%80%E7%B7%92%E3%81%AB%E5%83%8D%E3%81%91%E3%82%8B_%E4%BB%B2%E9%96%93%E3%82%92%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E4%B8%AD%EF%BC%81\" title=\"Ishigaki Island PiPi is now recruiting associates who can work together with us!\">We are looking for people to work with at PiPi on Ishigaki Island!\nWe are currently recruiting new associates!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">About Kohama Island<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19938 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Road on Kohama Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-1280x959.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Kohama Island is one of the remote islands that make up the Yaeyama Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It is a small island with an area of just under 8 square kilometers, a circumference of 16.5 km, and a population of 568.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">From the summit of Mount Ufudaki, which stands 99 meters above sea level in the center of the island, you can see not only the entire island but also the surrounding islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29140817_m.jpg\" alt=\"Kama Island as seen from Kohama Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32010 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29140817_m.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29140817_m-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29140817_m-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Kohama Island still retains much of its traditional Okinawan character, as seen in its old-style houses and streets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Many traditional festivals are held here, and the Ketsugan Festival, which takes place in the eighth month of the lunar calendar, is a major event on Kohama Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Numerous traditional performing arts are dedicated to the gods, and the performing arts of Kohama Island\u2014including the Yugan Festival\u2014have been designated as Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kohama-tour.com\/?utm_campaign=kohama_tour?utm_medium=referral?utm_source=ishigaki-pipi-column8431\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Things to Do on Kohama Island<br \/>\nClick here for a list of activities!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E9%AD%85%E5%8A%9B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">The Charms of Kohama Island<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Road on Kohama Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19938 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-1280x959.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kohama Island is a remote island known for its beautiful scenery, featuring emerald-green seas and expansive white sandy beaches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The entire island is surrounded by sugarcane fields, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Filming Locations for NHK's Morning Drama \"Chura-san\"<\/strong>It is also known as [...], and there are spots scattered throughout the area where you can get a feel for the world of the drama.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The Spectacular View from Mt. Otake on Kohama Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19939 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also, luxury resort hotels<strong>\"Haimurubushi\"<\/strong>...and being able to enjoy a luxurious experience is one of its attractions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From the Ufudaki Observation Deck, located on a hilltop on the island, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Yaeyama Islands.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are relatively few tourists, and<strong>Enjoy a leisurely island pace surrounded by nature<\/strong>That is the greatest appeal of Kohama Island.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Getting to Kohama Island<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19923 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/\u516b\u91cd\u5c71\u5730\u56f3\u30c7\u30b6\u30a4\u30f3-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"How to get to each remote island from Ishigaki Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There is no airport on Kohama Island, and<strong>Only by ferry from Ishigaki Island<\/strong>I cannot access it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal is the only point of access for traveling to the remote islands of the Yaeyama Islands, including Kohama Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">However, since there are only a few ticket counters in the Ishigaki Port Terminal, it is very crowded and \"difficult to buy tickets\" occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Therefore,<strong>It's better to buy tickets online rather than at the venue<\/strong>I recommend it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Access to Kohama Island<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ferry to Kohama Island over the counter purchase price<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>one-way (trip)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>round-trip ticket<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>adult<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>(12 years and older)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">1,560 yen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">3,020 yen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>child<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>(6-11 years old)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">790<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">1,520 yen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Timetable to Kohama Island<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\"><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 18.7595%;height: 198px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 10px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #3366ff\"><strong>From Ishigaki<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 10px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #ff6600\"><strong>From Obama<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">7:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">8:10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">9:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">9:40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">10:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">11:10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">13:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">14:10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">15:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">15:40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">16:40<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;height: 24px;width: 48.3871%\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">17:20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-tours.com\/ferry\/tours\/?utm_campaign=FerryTicke&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=column8431\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to ferry reservation page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to book a ferry to Kohama Island!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B3%B6%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E7%A7%BB%E5%8B%95%E6%96%B9%E6%B3%95\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">How to Get Around the Island<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28211\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/istockphoto-1400028803-612x612-1-e1723967505697.jpg\" alt=\"Bicycles, Cycling\" width=\"640\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/istockphoto-1400028803-612x612-1-e1723967505697.jpg 544w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/istockphoto-1400028803-612x612-1-e1723967505697-320x239.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kohama Island is a remote island known for its tranquil atmosphere, with vast sugarcane fields stretching as far as the eye can see, and its beautiful ocean.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since there are tourist attractions scattered throughout the area,<strong>We recommend using public transportation to efficiently explore the island.<\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">rent-a-car<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26564 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28435129_s-1.jpg\" alt=\"rent-a-car\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28435129_s-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28435129_s-1-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Since the circumference of Kohama Island is 16.7 km, renting a car is recommended if you want to explore the island at a leisurely pace within your limited time.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">You can also cycle around the area, but if you think the hills and other challenges might be too much, you should rent a car instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%87%AA%E8%BB%A2%E8%BB%8A\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">bicycle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20785 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20210201ib026_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">They can be rented at low cost at inns and other places, and because they make it easy to get around, they're popular with tourists.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Since there are many reservations during peak season, be sure to apply for a rental at the same time you book your lodging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%BE%92%E6%AD%A9\"><\/span>On foot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20788 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20220301mk147_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20220301mk147_original-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20220301mk147_original-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20220301mk147_original-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20220301mk147_original-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20220301mk147_original-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/20220301mk147_original.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you plan your route and destinations in advance, walking is the best way to sightsee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">You can also enjoy a leisurely walk while taking in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you're exploring on foot, be sure to check out the suggested itineraries below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81_%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%8820%E9%81%B8\"><\/span>Recommended Spots on Kohama Island<br \/>\n20 Must-See Tourist Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kohama Island is a remote island known for its beautiful scenery, surrounded by emerald-green seas and lush nature.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From here on, we\u2019ll introduce the tourist attractions scattered throughout the island.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A0%E7%B4%B0%E5%B4%8E%EF%BC%88%E3%82%AF%E3%83%90%E3%82%B6%E3%82%AD%EF%BC%89%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2460 Kubazaki Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17098 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8506-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Kubazaki Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Jutting out from the westernmost tip of Kohama Island<strong>Kubazaki Beach<\/strong>It is a beach where unspoiled nature remains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">From the white-sand beach, you can see Iriomote Island and Yubu Island in the distance. However, because the currents are strong, this area is not suitable for swimming, so please do not go into the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The contrast between the beautiful Kohama Blue sea and the pier, and the white sandy beach, makes for a breathtaking view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A1%E5%A4%A7%E5%B2%B3%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2461 \u014ctake Observation Deck<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19939 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The Spectacular View from Mt. Otake on Kohama Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4120.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Ohtake (Ufudaki) Observation Deck<\/strong>It is an observation deck located on Mt. \u014cdake, the highest peak on Kohama Island at 99 meters above sea level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Located at the summit of Mt. \u014ctake, it offers a sweeping panoramic view of Kohama Island, which is surrounded by the ocean on all sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Since Kohama Island is located right in the middle of the Yaeyama Islands, you can see the surrounding islands\u2014including Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island\u2014and on a clear day, the breathtaking beauty of the view is sure to fill your heart with wonder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A2%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%EF%BC%88%E5%B9%BB%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%EF%BC%89\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2462 Hamajima (The Phantom Island)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19929 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1E653987-002D-4918-A5FE-C18380A4F6CB-7145-0000044E421C57B0-1-1-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"Ishigaki Island: The Phantom Island, Hamajima\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Hamajima (The Phantom Island)<\/strong>It is located between Kohama Island and Taketomi Island and is a crescent-shaped island that emerges from the sea at low tide. It takes about 15 minutes to reach from Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There are no regular ferry services, so you can't get to Hamajima unless you join a tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The gradient from the pure white sand to the blue sea is absolutely beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Couples, families, and groups of friends can have a lively time taking photos and splashing around in the water\u2014everyone can enjoy their time just the way they like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/3649\/?utm_campaign=maboroshi-snorkeling?utm_medium=referral?utm_source=ishigaki-pipi-column8431\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Phantom Island Snorkeling\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> You can even go to Hamajima (the \"Phantom Island\") from Phi Phi!<br \/>\nCheck Out Our Popular Plans<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A3%E8%A5%BF%E5%A4%A7%E5%B2%B3%EF%BC%88%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B7%E3%82%A6%E3%83%95%E3%83%80%E3%82%AD%EF%BC%89%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2463 Nishi-Ufudaki Observation Deck<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17097 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8611-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Nishiufudaki Observation Deck\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8611-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8611-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8611-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8611-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8611-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8611-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Nishi-Oodake Observation Deck<\/strong>is an observation deck located on the west side of Mt. Ohtake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">After a slightly steep slope, climb about 100 steps to reach the summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The view is spectacular. Although it\u2019s not as high as the neighboring \u014cdake Observation Deck, the scenery is just as good, and you can reach the summit with fewer stairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We recommend this option for families with children!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A4%E6%B5%B7%E4%BA%BA%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2464 Uminchu Park<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17094 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8465-2-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"park for divers\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8465-2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8465-2-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8465-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8465-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8465-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8465-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.\"<strong>Uminchu Park<\/strong>\" is a park located in a spot with a great view facing the harbor of the Hosozaki settlement, which is also home to Hosozaki Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There is also an observation deck here where you can watch the giant manta rays swimming in the surrounding waters and take in the magnificent view of the ocean off the coast of Kohama Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Manta rays inhabit the area, and monuments of the same size have been built.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A5%E5%A4%A7%E7%9B%9B%E5%AE%B6%E4%BD%8F%E5%AE%85\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2465 The Oomori Family Residence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>The Omori Family Residence<\/strong>It is a traditional folk house designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Signs used in the TV drama *Chura-san*, a monument designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, and an NHK sign indicating that it was used in *Chura-san* have been installed here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A6%E3%83%88%E3%82%A5%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2466 Tumar Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17093 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8678-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Tumal Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8678-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8678-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8678-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8678-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8678-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8678-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Tumal Beach<\/strong>is an easily accessible beach on Kohama Island. You can see Ishigaki Island across the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Since the water gets shallow quickly, this beach is perfect for snorkeling and swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A7%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2467 Sugar Road<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19938 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar Road on Kohama Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-1280x959.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4B98A4FE-3F71-442C-B48F-882DB8F14551.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>sugar road<\/strong>This place became famous as a filming location for the TV drama \"Chura-san,\" and sugarcane fields stretch as far as the eye can see on both sides of a narrow path that runs straight ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This spot is considered the symbol of Kohama Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A8%E3%82%AB%E3%83%88%E3%83%AC%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2468 Katre Observation Deck<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17091 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8545-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Catre Observation Deck\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8545-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8545-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8545-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8545-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8545-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8545-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Catre Observation Deck<\/strong>This is a relatively new observation deck that was completed in early fall 2013. It offers a panoramic view of the mangroves along Ishinagata Beach and Iriomote Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">At sunrise, you can see a beautiful sunset over Iriomote Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A9%E7%9F%B3%E9%95%B7%E7%94%B0%EF%BC%88%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF%EF%BC%89%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2469 Ishinata Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17090 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8530-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Ishinagata Beach (Ishinata)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8530-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8530-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8530-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8530-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8530-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8530-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Ishinagata Beach<\/strong>This is a rare spot on Kohama Island where mangroves grow naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Since you can get right up close to the mangroves, you can experience the nature of Okinawa\u2019s Kohama Island firsthand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kohama-tour.com\/?plan_date=&#038;plan_spot%5B%5D=mangrove&#038;post_type=plan&#038;plan_genre=ranking?utm_campaign=kohama_tour?utm_medium=referral?utm_source=ishigaki-pipi-column8431\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> You can do this in the mangroves of Kohama Island<br \/>\nClick here for a list of activities!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AA%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E7%B7%8F%E5%90%88%E6%A1%88%E5%86%85%E6%89%80\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u246a Kohama Island General Information Center<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17089 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8698-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Kohama Island General Information Center\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8698-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8698-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8698-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8698-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8698-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8698-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Kohama Island General Information Center<\/strong>is an information center that offers a wide variety of tours for enjoying marine activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The information center can help you make the most of your time on Kohama Island by arranging trips to \u201cPhantom Island,\u201d providing transportation to Shinshijima and other locations, and guiding you to fishing tours and snorkeling spots based on the day\u2019s weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on the Kohama Island General Information Center<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Attraction Name: Kohama Island General Information Center<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: 3400-38 Kohama, Taketomi Town, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Directions: About a 1-minute walk from Obama Port<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AB%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E7%AF%80%E6%AD%8C%E7%A2%91\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u246b Kobama-bushi Monument<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17088 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4125-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Monument to the Kohama Folk Song\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4125-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4125-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4125-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4125-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4125-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4125-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Monument to the Kohama Folk Song<\/strong>This is a commemorative monument honoring the Kohama-bushi, one of the three most famous songs of the Yaeyama Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There is a stone monument engraved with the lyrics at the entrance to \u014cdake. The meaning of the song is written at the bottom of the monument, so please take a moment to read it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AC%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%AB%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%83%96\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u246c Kohama Island Country Club<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17087 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8655-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Kohama Island Country Club\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8655-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8655-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8655-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8655-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8655-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8655-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Kohama Island Country Club<\/strong>This golf club features the southernmost and westernmost holes in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Not only does the course layout showcase the tropical scenery, but you can also fully enjoy the fun of golf itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Kohama Island Country Club<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Location Name: Kohama Island Country Club<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Directions: About 10 minutes by club bus from Obama Port<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AD%E3%82%AA%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%81%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u246d Oyake Akahachi Forest<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17086 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8440-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Oyake Akahachi Forest\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8440-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8440-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8440-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8440-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8440-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8440-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Oyake Akahachi Forest<\/strong>This is a forest where there is a stone bearing the footprints of \u201cOyake Akahachi,\u201d a historical figure from the Yaeyama Islands who stood up to the Ryukyu Royal Court during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Oyake Akahachi rose up to defend the people, who were suffering under the head tax at the time, and fought against the Ryukyu Royal Court, but was ultimately defeated by it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\"Oyake Akahachi's Forest,\" located on Kohama Island, is said to be the forest where Oyake Akahachi fled after being defeated in battle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AE%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E8%A3%BD%E7%B3%96%E5%B7%A5%E5%A0%B4\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u246eObama Sugar Refinery<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17085 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8347-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Obama Sugar Refinery\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8347-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8347-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8347-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8347-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8347-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8347-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sugarcane is the main industry on Kohama Island, where large quantities are produced every year. This facility squeezes that sugarcane to refine brown sugar\u2014<strong>Obama Sugar Refinery<\/strong>It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">You can tour the production process, from the raw sugarcane to the finished brown sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on the Obama Sugar Factory<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Attraction Name: Obama Sugar Refinery<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: 3232 Aza Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Directions: A 20-minute walk from Obama Port<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hours: 9:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%AF%E3%81%A1%E3%82%85%E3%82%89%E3%81%95%E3%82%93%E5%BA%83%E5%A0%B4\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u246f Chura-san Plaza<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17084 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8591-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Chura-san Plaza\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8591-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8591-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8591-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8591-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8591-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8591-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Chura-san Plaza<\/strong>This is the plaza located at the entrance to the Otake Observation Deck on Kohama Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sugarcane fields stretch out as far as the eye can see all around. When there are events or gatherings, the islanders gather here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%B0%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E6%B0%91%E4%BF%97%E8%B3%87%E6%96%99%E9%A4%A8\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2470 Kohama Island Folk Museum<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17083 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3705-1-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Kohama Island Folk Museum\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3705-1-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3705-1-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3705-1-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3705-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3705-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3705-1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Kohama Island Folk Museum<\/strong>It is a museum where you can learn about the history and culture of Kohama Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In addition to historical items, there are photographs and memorabilia related to folklore, vow-fulfillment festivals, and harvest festivals on display\u2014there are many fascinating exhibits here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It's the perfect way to learn about the island's history.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on the Kohama Island Folk Museum<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Attraction Name: Kohama Island Folk Museum<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: 2 Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Directions: About a 20-minute walk or a 7-minute drive from Obama Port<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hours: 9:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%B1%E7%AF%80%E3%81%95%E3%81%A0%E3%82%81%E7%9F%B3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2471 Boundary Marker<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17082 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4242-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Joint Marker Stone\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4242-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4242-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4242-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4242-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4242-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4242-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Joint Marker Stone<\/strong>It is one of the historic sites on Kohama Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">On Kohama Island in the past, these stones\u2014known as \u201cseason-marking stones\u201d\u2014were used to determine the planting seasons for crops by inserting poles into the 12 holes on their surface that indicated the cardinal directions; they are stones of significant cultural value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The site where this stone is currently located has been beautifully landscaped and was designated as a historic site on August 30, 1972.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%B2%E5%8D%97%E9%A2%A8%E8%8A%B1%EF%BC%88%E3%81%AF%E3%81%88%E3%81%B0%E3%81%AA%EF%BC%89%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2472 Haebana Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19940 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4405-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Minamikaze-hana Coast\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4405-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4405-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4405-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_4405.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\"Located in the southern part of Kohama Island, '<strong>Minamikaze-hana Coast<\/strong>\" is a coastline that stretches widely from east to west. On the western side, reddish-brown sand stretches out, interspersed with small rocks, creating a unique landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Uta Beach<\/strong>It is also known as [name], and the eastern shore features a vast stretch of pure white sand; the natural landscape remains completely untouched, making it a truly beautiful beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Another characteristic of this place is that it doesn't get many visitors, so it's a laid-back spot where you can take your time and enjoy your own little world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%B3%E5%98%89%E4%BF%9D%E6%A0%B9%E5%BE%A1%E7%8D%84%EF%BC%88%E3%82%AB%E3%83%96%E3%83%8B%E3%83%AF%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%89\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2473 Kabuniwan<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17080 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8407-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Kahone Mikage\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8407-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8407-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8407-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8407-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8407-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8407-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Kabuniwan<\/strong>It is the utaki (sacred site) located closest to the village in the center of Kohama Island, where the \u201cYugansai,\u201d Kohama Island\u2019s largest festival, is held to give thanks for that year\u2019s bountiful harvest and to pray for a bountiful harvest of the five grains in the coming year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Next to the torii gate stands the \u201cKandura Stone,\u201d used for rainmaking rituals.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Kabone Mikado<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Attraction Name: Kabone Mikaku<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Directions: About a 20-minute walk or a 7-minute drive from Obama Port<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E6%B3%8A%E4%BA%8C%E6%97%A5%E3%81%AE_%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9\"><\/span>A Two-Day, One-Night Trip to Kohama Island<br \/>\nRecommended Model Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kohama Island is dotted with tourist attractions, and<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16 px;\"><strong>Observation decks offering breathtaking views and TV drama filming locations<\/strong><\/span>There are plenty of highlights, such as...<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To make the most of the laid-back island pace while exploring efficiently, we recommend planning your itinerary in advance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From here,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16 px;\"><strong>A Two-Day, One-Night Sample Itinerary to Fully Enjoy Kohama Island<\/strong><\/span>Let me introduce...<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%E6%97%A5%E7%9B%AE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Day 1<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17071 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4492-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"islets of Ogasawara (islands)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4492-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4492-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4492-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4492-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4492-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4492-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">10:30 a.m. Departure from Ishigakijima Terminal<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">About 30 minutes by boat<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">11:00 a.m. Arrival at Kohama Island<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17079 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8341-1-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Obama Sugar Refinery\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8341-1-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8341-1-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8341-1-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8341-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8341-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8341-1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Check in at the inn and have lunch<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">1:00 p.m. Obama Sugar Refinery<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sugar cane is the main industry on Kohama Island, where large quantities are produced every year. This factory processes that sugar cane to produce brown sugar. Visitors can tour the entire production process, from the raw sugar cane to the finished brown sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on the Obama Sugar Factory<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Attraction Name: Obama Sugar Refinery<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: 3232 Aza Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Directions: A 20-minute walk from Obama Port<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Average length of stay: About 30 minutes<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">2:00 p.m. Tumar Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17078 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8683-3-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Tumal Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8683-3-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8683-3-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8683-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8683-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8683-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8683-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Tumaru Beach is an easily accessible beach on Kohama Island. You can see Ishigaki Island across the water. With its shallow waters, it\u2019s the perfect spot for snorkeling and swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Tumal Beach<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Name: Tumar Beach<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: Aza Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Access: About a 10-minute walk from the Obama Sugar Factory<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fees, etc.: Free<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Average length of stay: approximately 150 minutes<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Approx. 10 minutes on foot<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">4:30 p.m. Sugar Road<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17077 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8643-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"sugar road\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8643-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8643-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8643-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8643-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8643-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8643-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This place became famous as a filming location for the TV drama \u201cChura-san.\u201d A narrow path stretches straight ahead as far as the eye can see, flanked on both sides by vast fields of sugarcane. If you picture Kohama Island, this is likely the scene that comes to mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information About Sugar Road<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Name: Sugar Road<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: Aza Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Access: About a 10-minute walk from Tumar Beach<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fees, etc.: Free<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Average stay: approx. 20 min.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">About a 30-minute walk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">5:30 p.m. Cattleya Observation Deck<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17076 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8546-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Catre Observation Deck\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8546-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8546-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8546-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8546-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8546-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8546-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This is a relatively new observation deck that was completed in early fall 2013. It offers a panoramic view of the mangroves along Ishinagata Beach and Iriomote Island. At sunrise, you can see a beautiful sunset over Iriomote Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">7:00 p.m. Settlement<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2%E6%97%A5%E7%9B%AE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">2nd day<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>9:00 a.m. Village<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">20-minute walk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">10:00 a.m. Oodake Observation Deck<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17074 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8577-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Otake Observatory\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8577-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8577-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8577-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8577-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8577-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8577-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This observation deck is located on Mt. \u014cdake, the highest peak on Kohama Island at 99 meters above sea level. Situated at the summit of Mt. \u014cdake, it offers a sweeping 360-degree panoramic view of Kohama Island, which is surrounded by the ocean on all sides. Since Kohama Island is located right in the center of the Yaeyama Islands, you can see the surrounding islands\u2014including Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island\u2014and on a clear day, the breathtaking beauty of the view will surely fill your heart with wonder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on the Otake Observation Deck<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Name:  Otake Observation Deck<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: Aza Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Directions: A 20-minute walk from the Kohama settlement<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fees, etc.: Free<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Average length of stay: approximately 60 minutes<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">12:00 Return to the village for lunch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">1:00 p.m. Kohama Island Folk Museum<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17073 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_3702-2-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Kohama Island Folk Museum\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This museum offers insights into the history and culture of Kohama Island. In addition to historical artifacts, it features photographs and memorabilia related to folklore, the Yugan Festival, the Harvest Festival, and other events, with a wide array of fascinating exhibits on display. It\u2019s the perfect place to learn about the island\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on the Kohama Island Folk Museum<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Attraction Name: Kohama Island Folk Museum<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Address: 2 Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Directions: A 5-minute walk from the Kohama neighborhood<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fees, etc.: Free<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Average length of stay: approximately 60 minutes<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">3:00 p.m. Return to the village and check out<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">4:00 p.m. To Kohama Port<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17075 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8327-2-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Obama Port\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8327-2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8327-2-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8327-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8327-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8327-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_8327-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">16:30 Arrive at Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8F%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting Kohama Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17072 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4479-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"islets of Ogasawara (islands)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4479-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4479-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4479-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4479-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4479-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_4479-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Kohama Island is located relatively close to Ishigaki Island\u2014about a 30-minute boat ride away\u2014and attracts many tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The ocean is beautiful and there are plenty of water activities to enjoy, but since this is a southern island, the UV rays are extremely strong, so please take thorough precautions against sun exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kohama-tour.com?utm_campaign=kohama_tour?utm_medium=referral?utm_source=ishigaki-pipi-column8431\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Things to Do on Kohama Island<br \/>\nClick here for a list of activities!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%94%E3%81%AB\"><\/span>in the end<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We\u2019ve introduced you to Kohama Island. What did you think?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It\u2019s easily accessible from Ishigaki Island, and the coexistence of the local fishing port and the resort area gave me a very fresh impression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Since it's close to Ishigaki Island, the cultural hub of the Yaeyama Islands, it's easy to see that the area is rich in cultural and historical sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We hope you\u2019ll take an interest in Kohama Island, where you can enjoy both its traditional, laid-back atmosphere and its luxurious ambiance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Thank you for reading to the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kohama-tour.com?utm_campaign=kohama_tour?utm_medium=referral?utm_source=ishigaki-pipi-column8431\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Things to Do on Kohama Island<br \/>\nClick here for a list of activities!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6PiPi%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AF%E4%B8%80%E7%B7%92%E3%81%AB%E5%83%8D%E3%81%91%E3%82%8B_%E4%BB%B2%E9%96%93%E3%82%92%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E4%B8%AD%EF%BC%81\"><\/span>You can work with us at Ishigakijima PiPi.<br \/>\nWe are looking for friends!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21643\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e746\u670822\u65e5-10_44_43-1.jpg\" alt=\"Staff Wanted\" width=\"640\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At PiPi, it can be short term or long term,<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Throughout the year<\/span><\/strong><\/span>We are looking for staff to work with!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From tour guides, to administrative staff, marketing personnel, sales staff, and back office personnel,<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Wide range of occupations<\/span><\/strong><\/span>We are actively hiring at<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Inexperienced workers are welcome! If you are considering moving to Okinawa or taking on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to work in the activity industry or in the nature of Okinawa, PiPi is the place for you!<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Start a new career<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Why not?<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/recruit\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Job Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Ishigaki Island PiPi's<br \/>\nFor more information on job opportunities, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u307f\u306a\u3055\u3093\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\uff01 &nbsp; \u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u6700\u5927\u7d1a\u306e\u30a2\u30af\u30c6\u30a3\u30d3\u30c6\u30a3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30d7 \u300c\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6 ADVENTURE PiPi\u300d\u3067\u3059\uff01 &nbsp; \u65e9\u901f\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u5c0f\u6d5c\u5cf6\uff08\u3053\u306f [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19860,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1648,1909],"tags":[1800,1801,352,1802,522,1803,790,1804,1132,1805,1133,1806,1522,1807,1524,1526,1527,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8431"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8431"}],"version-history":[{"count":55,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32939,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8431\/revisions\/32939"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}