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What are the Kerama Islands like?

The Kerama Islands (Kerama-shoto), located about 40 km west of Naha City in Okinawa Prefecture, is an archipelago of about 20 islands in the East China Sea.

The administration is divided into two villages, Tokashiki Village on Tokashiki Island and Zamami Village on Zamami Island. The islands are blessed with beautiful nature and were designated as Kerama Islands National Park in March 2014.

It can be reached by ferry from the main island, and is known for its beautiful waters, known as "Kerama blue," one of the clearest in the world, and is admired by divers from around the world for its marine activities.

 

The three main islands that make up the Kerama Islands

Most of the Kerama Islands are uninhabited, with only four inhabited islands.

The three main islands are Aka Island, Tokashiki Island, and Zamami Island.

The three islands, which can be reached by boat from Naha in about 30 to 120 minutes, attract many tourists.

 

Aka Island

Aka Island, which can be reached in about 50 to 120 minutes from Tomari Port in Naha City on the main island, has a small population of about 264, but is the second largest inhabited island.

It is located about 3 km from Zamami Port, and Keiruma Island (Geruma) and Sotochi Island (Fukaji) can be crossed by bridge at the Aka Ohashi Bridge.

 

Island Attractions and Characteristics

Aka Island, located in the world-renowned Kerama Islands, is easily accessible from Naha City and can be enjoyed in a day trip.

Among them, Kitahama Beach (Nishibama Beach) is one of the most popular beaches in Okinawa Prefecture, where the clarity of the water is so mesmerizingly beautiful that you may forget how to breathe.

 

Directions from Naha Airport and Tomari Port

From Naha Airport, take the monorail, local bus, or cab to Tomari Port.

And from Tomari Port, you can take a ferry or high-speed boat to Aka Island.

 

How to get to Tomari Port from Naha Airport

[For the monorail].

It takes about 15 minutes by monorail to Miebashi Station, and about 10 minutes on foot from Miebashi Station to Tomari Port, which takes about 25 minutes.

The fare from Naha Airport to Miebashi is 300 yen.

The airport and the station are adjacent to each other, so you can leave the baggage claim area on the first floor and go up to the second floor to reach the monorail station.

Get off at Miebashi Station and walk to Tomari Port.

 

For local buses.

Four bus routes run from Naha Airport to Tomari Port front, and it takes about 30 minutes.

The fare is 240 yen. From the bus terminal at Naha Airport, take one of the following buses: No. 23 - Gushigawa Line (via Kumoji), No. 26 - Ginowan Airport Line, No. 99 - Tenkyu Shintoshin Line, or Yanbaru Express Bus.

No matter which bus you take, get off at the Tomari-Takahashi bus stop and you will arrive right in front of Tomari Port.

 

[Claire's Taxi] [Claire's Taxi] [Claire's Taxi

A cab from Naha Airport to Tomari Port takes about 15 minutes and costs about 1,600 yen.

The fare is the most expensive, but it arrives quickly, so if the ferry departure time is imminent, a cab is recommended.

 

How to get to Aka Island from Tomari Port

From Tomari Port to Aka Island can be reached by ferry or high-speed boat.

The ferry takes about 120 minutes to get to Aka Island, and the high-speed boat takes about 50 minutes.

During peak season, the restaurant may be fully booked, so advance reservations are recommended.

The ferry fare is 4,090 yen round trip for adults and 2,060 yen round trip for children, and the high-speed boat fare is 6,080 yen round trip for adults and 3,040 yen round trip for children.

 

Tokashiki Island

Tokashiki Island is located about 30 km west of Naha City on the main island, at the eastern end of the Kerama Islands.

It is one of the main islands in the Kerama archipelago and is home to about 750 people, with a rural landscape and a simple, laid-back atmosphere.

This remote island, which can be reached by boat from Tomari Port in Naha City in about 35 to 50 minutes, is easily visited for a day trip and is one of the most popular islands in the Kerama archipelago.

 

Island Attractions and Characteristics

In the southern part of Tokashiki Island is Awaren Beach, the busiest beach on the island, characterized by an 800-m-long arch-shaped white beach.

Offshore is the uninhabited Hanari Island, a popular snorkeling point.

There are several other beaches, such as Tokashiku Beach, where you can enjoy the Keramas blue color, and mountains on the north side of the island that are over 200 meters high.

Observation decks are set up here and there, so visitors may rent bikes to tour the island and enjoy the views of Tokashiki Island.

Furthermore, there are many restaurants in the city center, even among the remote islands, and you can enjoy Okinawan cuisine in the Kerama Islands.

 

Directions from Naha Airport and Tomari Port

From Naha Airport, travel to Tomari Port, and from the port, take a boat to Tokashiki Island.

 

How to get to Tomari Port from Naha Airport

[For the monorail].

It takes about 15 minutes from Naha Airport to Miebashi Station, and the fare is 300 yen.

After getting off at Miebashi Station, walk for about 10 minutes to reach Tomari Port.

The trip takes about 25 minutes.

 

For local buses.

The bus ride takes about 30 minutes and costs 240 yen to get to the front of Tomari Port.

There are four bus routes in operation, and you can get to Tomari Takahashi bus stop in front of Tomari Port by taking either No. 23, No. 26, No. 99, or Yanbaru Express from the Naha Airport bus stop.

 

[Claire's Taxi] [Claire's Taxi] [Claire's Taxi

A cab from Naha Airport to Tomari Port takes about 15 minutes and costs about 1,600 yen.

 

How to get to Tokashiki Island from Tomari Port

There are two types of boats to Tokashiki Island: ferries and high-speed boats.

The trip takes about 70 minutes for the ferry and about 35 minutes for the high-speed boat.

The ferry fare is 3,210 yen round trip for adults and 1,610 yen round trip for children, and the high-speed boat fare is 4,810 yen round trip for adults and 2,410 yen round trip for children.

Note that there are one or two boats daily, so be careful if you are making a day trip.

Zamami Island

Zamami is located almost in the center of the Kerama Islands.

Located about 40 km west of Naha City on the main island, it takes about 50 to 120 minutes to get there from Tomari Port in Naha City, and is crowded with people enjoying marine sports.

It is also famous for the many spots where sea turtles can be seen.

Furthermore, with a population of approximately 600 people, there are many restaurants and eateries where you can taste Okinawan gourmet food.

 

Island Attractions and Characteristics

The most popular beach on Zamami Island is Furuzamami Beach.

Its proximity to Zamami Port is another reason for its popularity, attracting many day-trip tourists.

This Kozamami beach has been awarded two Michelin stars and impresses with its clear blue waters.

It is especially popular with families with small children, as they can see tropical fish just a short swim from the surf to the coral area.

There are many spots where you can meet sea turtles with high probability, and Zamami Island is popular as a spot for sea turtles.

 

Directions from Naha Airport and Tomari Port

Public transportation is available from Naha Airport to Tomari Port, and from Tomari Port to Zamami Island by ferry or high-speed boat.

Here are the directions for each.

 

How to get to Tomari Port from Naha Airport

[For the monorail].

It takes about 15 minutes from the station adjacent to the airport to Miebashi Station by monorail, and the fare is 300 yen.

Get off at Miebashi Station and walk about 10 minutes to Tomari Port.

 

For local buses.

Four bus routes run from Naha Airport to Tomari Port front, which takes about 30 minutes.

The fare is 240 yen.

Take one of the following buses: Route No. 23, Gushigawa Line (via Kumoji), No. 26, Ginowan Airport Line, No. 99, Tenkyu New City Center Line, or Yanbaru Express Bus.

No matter which bus you take, get off at the Tomari-Takahashi bus stop and you will arrive right in front of Tomari Port.

 

[Claire's Taxi] [Claire's Taxi] [Claire's Taxi

Tomari Port can be reached by cab in about 15 minutes for about 1,600 yen.

Cabs are recommended when the ferry departure time is imminent, as they are the most expensive but arrive quickly.

 

How to get to Zamami Island from Tomari Port

There are two types of vessels heading to Zamami Island: high-speed boats and ferries.

The ferry takes about 120 minutes via Aka Island, and the high-speed boat takes about 50 minutes.

Fares are 4,090 yen round-trip for adults and 2,060 yen round-trip for children on the ferry, and 6,080 yen round-trip for adults and 3,040 yen round-trip for children on the high-speed boat.

Attractions of Kerama

The Kerama Islands include more than 20 islands, many of which are easily accessible by ferry from the main island, and can be visited by many people on a day trip.

You can enjoy world-class crystal clear emerald green waters that you will never get tired of no matter how many times you visit.

 

Kerama blue that fascinates the world

The Keramas Blue Sea is famous for its clarity, one of the clearest in the world. Another attraction is the chance to encounter marine life that can only be seen in the Keramas Blue Sea.

Divers have a high probability of seeing sea turtles, and humpback whales can be seen in winter.

Some beaches offer colorful fish and coral reefs even in shallow water, and many people, from children to adults, are attracted by the Keramas blue.

 

A sanctuary for marine activities

Many people visit the Kerama Islands for the Kerama Blue activities.

Diving is especially popular, with divers from all over the world saying they want to dive the Keramas Blue at least once in their lifetime.

There are also a variety of other activities that anyone can enjoy, such as snorkeling, canoeing/kayaking, and cruising, allowing you to choose a plan that suits you best.

 

Magnificent Nature

The Kerama Islands, designated as a national park, are surrounded by nature, not only in the sea but also in mountains and greenery.

You can also enjoy walking around the mountains and islands, and touring the spectacular views of Kerama that can be seen from the observatory.

Many creatures, such as the natural treasure Kerama deer and humpback whales, also inhabit the wilderness.

The lush green nature, the shining blue ocean, the sunset over the sea and the star-filled sky at night will all impress you.

 

Attraction of Kerama Blue

The Keramas blue attracts many marine sports enthusiasts and is one of the most beautiful in the world.

You can have a variety of experiences, from active play to relaxing while watching the ocean spread out all around you.

Many repeat visitors are captivated by the Kerama blue and return again and again.

 

Kerama can be enjoyed as a half-day or day trip!

There are many half-day and day trip plans available for Kerama.

There are many options for how to spend your time, whether you want to stay on one island for a relaxing stay or take a boat trip around several islands.

 

Model Course of Kerama Travel

Kerama is also popular for its ease of planning according to one's own schedule.

Here is a model course for each plan.

 

Half-day course①

Half-day tours that offer snorkeling and diving experiences in Kerama meet at a port near the airport and take a dedicated tour company boat to Kerama.

Most tours have two tours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and even if you have less time to spend, you can go directly to the spot from Naha City, so you can fully enjoy the Kerama area.

Most tours meet at Naha Miegi Port near the airport, and you can return to Naha City in the afternoon if you join early in the morning, or in the evening if you join around noon.

Rates start at approximately 5,000 yen.

 

If you join us in the morning

We will meet at the place and time designated by the tour company.

We will move to snorkeling and diving spots in Kerama to enjoy the marine world.

Other plans include wakeboarding and banana boating.

After enjoying the sea a lot, we will return to Naha City around noon.

In the afternoon, you can go shopping or visit tourist attractions on the main island, or you can go directly to the airport and return home.

 

If you join us in the afternoon

Since the port is also close to Naha Airport, it is possible to arrive at Naha Airport in the morning and immediately join a tour in the afternoon.

Meet at the location and time designated by the tour company and transfer to Kerama.

After enjoying half a day of activities, the ship will return to Naha in the evening.

At night, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy Okinawan cuisine in the city center.

 

Half-day course (2)

There are also a variety of half-day tours that meet locally, crossing to the island by high-speed boat or ferry.

Numerous plans are available, including canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and diving experiences.

If your stay is limited, choose Tokashiki Island, which is only 35 minutes away by high-speed boat, to stay longer than other islands.

When you join a tour, the company will pick you up at the port, so you can go directly to the beach and participate in marine activities.

After having fun, you can return to Naha by boat in the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing and gourmet food, and be back in time for your flight later in the evening.

Note that out of season, boats departing from Tokashiki Island only depart in the evening, so those wishing to return in half a day should be careful.

 

One-day course ①.

There are also a variety of one-day tours departing from Naha Miejo Port.

On the day of the tour, we will meet at the location and time designated by the tour company and travel to Kerama by the company's private cruiser.

The recommended course is a two-point tour of diving and snorkeling.

It is attractive to sign up for a tour for an efficient one-day trip to the two islands.

Many plans depart in the morning and return in the evening, allowing you to fully enjoy the Keramas even on a day trip.

Prices for most one-day tours start at about 8,500 yen.

 

Day Trip Course (2)

Unlike the half-day course, if you have a little extra time, we recommend going to Zamami Island, which has a Michelin-starred beach.

By high-speed boat, you can reach Zamami Island in about 50 minutes.

Zamami is a particularly popular island with a high probability of encountering sea turtles.

We recommend a tour that arrives at the port in the morning to dive or observe sea turtles at a snorkeling spot, and in the afternoon you can enjoy parasailing or wakeboarding.

Also, Kozamami Beach is located just a short distance from the port, so you can go swimming or just relax on the sandy beach.

You can return to Naha by boat in the evening and enjoy the city center at night, or fly home at night.

 

2 nights 3 days course

For a slightly longer stay of 3 days and 2 nights, we recommend the plan to visit 3 islands in the Kerama archipelago: Aka Island, Zamami Island, and Tokashiki Island.

 

[Day 1

From Naha Airport, transfer to Tomari Port and take a boat to Tokashiki Island.

After touring around the city center with its many restaurants and stores, visitors can rent a bike or take a bus to Abalen Beach.

The beach here offers SUP and canoe rentals so that visitors can enjoy marine activities on their own or join a tour.

On that day, you can stay at accommodations on Tokashiki Island and taste Okinawan delicacies in the restaurant district.

At night, you can take a walk under a sky with countless stars.

 

[Day 2

Go to Abaren Port on Tokashiki Island and take a boat to Aka Island.

The fare is 800 yen one-way for adults and 450 yen for children, and takes about 20 minutes.

From the harbor, walk 18 minutes or rent a bicycle to get to Kitahama Beach, the largest beach on Aka Island.

Here, too, you can enjoy marine activities as they rent equipment for the activities.

In the evening, move to Hizcushi Beach to watch the sunset.

If you stay at accommodations in downtown Aka Island, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of a tastefully remote island.

There is also a restaurant with a view of the ocean, and if you are lucky, you may be able to see the Kerama deer, which are only found in the Keira area.

 

[Day 3

On the last day, we will move to Zamami Island.

A 20-minute boat ride from Aka Port on the Kerama Passage will take you to Zamami Island.

Kozamami Beach, a 5-minute drive away, is arch-shaped and has beautiful waters that have been awarded 2 Michelin stars.

Here, too, marine activities abound, and visitors can take tours and enjoy swimming.

The city center can also be reached on foot from Kozamami Beach, where you can enjoy food and scenery, as well as Okinawan gourmet eateries and an observation deck.

After enjoying Zamami to the fullest, we will return to Naha City on the evening flight.

 

summary

How did you like our model course around the Kerama Islands?

Kerama offers a flexible plan for those who want to spend a short time in Kerama or those who want to enjoy Kerama at a leisurely pace.

When you want to heal both body and soul, visit Kerama and stretch your wings slowly.

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