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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Japan  /  Okinawa Prefecture  /  Shimajiri-gun  /  Kumejima-cho  /  Kumejima Island

Kumejima Island, Kumejima-cho

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Exciting wilderness, rich history, and eclectic culture make Kumejima Island an ideal destination for a range of travelers. The volcanic island famously features an unusual natural formation shaped like a bird, and a rock resembling a turtle's shell. To learn more about the island's history, stop by the wooden Uezu Historic House, or explore castle ruins surrounded by green hills. Visitors looking for a bit more action can hike to several white-sand beaches, providing safe nesting grounds for sea turtles. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Kumejima Island by using our Kumejima-cho road trip planning app.
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  • By Budoman
    Kumejima Island is a wonderful place to experience a quaint island with wonderful small restaurants, beautiful waters and beaches, wonderful sightseeing and friendly people. There are several very... 
    Kumejima Island is a wonderful place to experience a quaint island with wonderful small restaurants, beautiful waters and beaches, wonderful sightseeing and friendly people. There are several very...  more »
  • By Emily K
    Awesome! We'll be back! Enjoyed the great beaches, running races and festival, hospitality! Eef Beach Hotel has best lunches deals, ever! 
    Awesome! We'll be back! Enjoyed the great beaches, running races and festival, hospitality! Eef Beach Hotel has best lunches deals, ever!  more »
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  • By Martin Fairclough
    Visited Kume Island of Kumejima in summer of 2019, its one of the few places on earth that one can detach themselves from the hustle bustle of everyday life. Being in I.T in tech, I found this to be the perfect getaway holiday for me.
  • By Shota INOUE
    Beautiful small island.
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