Road trip to Yoron Island, the Pearl of the Orient

Yoron Island, where untouched nature still remains, is Kagoshima Prefecture’s southernmost island. We introduce a driving course around this island paradise to spots such as the breathtakingly beautiful emerald green ocean known as Yoron Blue, and colorful flowers, a pride of the island, such as hibiscus, that are in full bloom all year round.

DAY1

Kagoshima

9.0hourcourse
- Blue Coral Reef
  
  11:00
- Ajinezusakae Shrine
  
  12:00
- Yoron Minzokumura
  
  13:00
- Akasaki Beach
  
  14:30
- Hyokin Izakaya
  
  17:30

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DAY1

- Blue Coral Reef
  
  11:00
  
  30min
  
  Restaurant
  
  First. have a meal at this restaurant close to the airport with a beautiful view of the beach. And of course, you can't leave without having Yoron's famous cuisine, Mozuku Soba.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Oshima-gun Yoron Municipal Cho 638-1
  
  Phone
  
  0997973599
  - 名物「もずくそば」
  - 蒼い珊瑚礁内観
- Car
  
  30min
- Ajinezusakae Shrine
  
  12:00
  
  30min
  
  Shrine
  
  The hero who protected Ryukyu Island, Ajinichi, is enshrined here. We recommend dropping by to see this votive horse painting and make a wish.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Oshima-gun Yoroncho Asato 522
  - 按司根津栄神社
  - 按司根津栄神社
- Car
  
  30min
- Yoron Minzokumura
  
  13:00
  
  60min
  
  Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum
  
  Here you can find the roots of the Yoron people in the history and tools they used from decades ago. While enjoying the founder's chrysanthemum-filled design, learn about traditional customs and language.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Oshima-gun Yoroncho
  
  Phone
  
  0997972934
  - 与論民俗村
  - 与論民俗村入口
- Car
  
  30min
- Akasaki Beach
  
  14:30
  
  60min
  
  Ramen
  
  The calm waves here are ideal for snorkeling. While enjoying the various marine activities available, enjoy some of the shaved ice that Yoron is famous for at Misaki, right in front of the beach.
  
  Address
  
  Kagoshima Amami-shi Yoroncho Higashi-ku
  
  Phone
  
  0997974587
  - 味咲(みさき) かき氷「百合ヶ浜」
  - 味咲(みさき) かき氷「すいか」
  - 味咲(みさき) もずく雑炊
- Car
  
  120min
- Hyokin Izakaya
  
  17:30
  
  150min
  
  Other Izakaya Pub
  
  This is the number one izakaya to go to at night on the island. If you want to try Yoron cuisine, this is the place to do so. We recommend you try the Yoron Kenpo tradition while you're here.
  - 居酒屋ひょうきん
  - 居酒屋ひょうきん
  - 居酒屋ひょうきん外観
- FINISH
  
  20:00