The Ultimate Guide to Yoron Island:
Exploring Yoron Blue & Yurigahama Beach

Yes, it is highly recommended. Although the island is compact at about 20km around, it has many ups and downs, and major beaches and sightseeing spots are scattered. Having a rental car or rental motorcycle will allow you to explore efficiently.

No, Yurigahama is a sandbar that appears depending on the tide, so the seasons and times it can be seen are limited. The key is to plan your visit during the low tide of a spring tide.

A 2-night, 3-day stay is standard, but to fully enjoy the island’s slow pace and reliably see Yurigahama Beach, which is easily affected by the weather, a 3-night, 4-day stay is ideal.

By air, there are regular flights from Naha Airport (approx. 40 mins) and Kagoshima Airport (approx. 1 hour 35 mins). Ferries from Okinawa Main Island (Naha/Motobu) and Amami Oshima also run daily, taking about 5 hours from Naha and 2.5 hours from Motobu.

Yes, it is possible. The road around the island is about 20km with no traffic lights. However, since much of the road passes inland or through windbreaks, you will not always see the ocean. The real charm of running in Yoron lies in the rhythm of the hills, the sugarcane fields swaying in the sea breeze, and glimpses of Yoron Blue breaking through when you least expect it. As some areas have steep slopes, we recommend running during the cooler morning or evening hours with plenty of water.

While they are accepted at major hotels and some new cafes, many locally owned restaurants and shops still only accept cash. Cash is often required for taxis, small shops, and activities, so we highly recommend bringing plenty of cash before arriving on the island.