How do I get to Kumejima Island?
Kumejima (Kanegusuku Port) and Naha (Naha Tomari Port) are connected by ferries operated by the Kume Shosen Company. There are two round trips per day, with some of them stopping at Tonaki Island along the way. The one way trip takes 3.5 to 4 hours and costs 3450 yen. A round trip ticket is available for 6560 yen.
Which island is best in Okinawa?
Top 10 Islands to Visit in Okinawa
- Okinawa Honto. Okinawa Honto is the largest of the islands that make up Okinawa.
- Ishigaki. Ishigaki Island features in the Michelin Green Guide Japan where it scored the coveted three stars for the scenic area of Kabira Bay.
- Miyako-jima.
- Yonaguni.
- Kouri and Sesoko.
- Nagannu.
- Taketomi.
- Iriomote.
How many islands are there in Okinawa?
160
Geography. Surrounded by the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the 160 large and small islands that make up the Okinawan Islands are divided into geographical archipelagos such as the Miyako Islands, Yaeyama Islands, and others.
How many US military bases on Okinawa?
32 United States military bases
There are 32 United States military bases on Okinawa Island. Approximately 62% of all United States bases in Japan are on Okinawa.
Why is Okinawa considered a blue zone?
Okinawa Prefecture is known for the long life expectancy of its people, and known worldwide as one of the “blue zones”, the areas where people live exceptionally long lives. It has a subtropical marine climate, a small annual difference in temperatures, is warm year-round, and easy to work in.
Are Okinawan people friendly?
Okinawans treat us with hospitality and friendliness, and I enjoy interacting to the best of my ability with my freshly practiced Japanese phrases. When we take our two small children to the aquarium, for instance, they become a tourist attraction alongside the whale sharks.
