[2025 Taketomi Attraction] Travel Guide for Kuroshima (Updated May)

[Okinawa Kuroshima] Kuroshima, where the deep blue sea🏖🐠☀️ spreads out forever☺️✨ The clear and transparent sea, also known as Kuroshima Blue♥️The sand is extremely clear, and the coral like petals💕You can enjoy the underwater world as well😘✨ All photos are unedited! When we landed on Kuroshima, we saw 🐃cows, 🐃cows, and more cows😂😂It is a very small island🌴 where there are more cows than people. We enjoyed the idyllic Okinawan scenery while eating lunch☺️😘✨ The inside of the port was so beautiful that we got excited and jumped into the sea right from the boat♥️←It was difficult to get on the boat later🤣 I participated in a one-day tour from Ishigakijima with a tour company called Undoya! I was able to enjoy the ocean of Kuroshima to the fullest and made the best memories☺️☺️ #0yentrip #Yaeyamaislands #Okinawatrip #Ishigakijimatrip #coolspotsandfood #Japanesesummer #breathtakingspots #travel #Okinawa #Ishigakijima #Kuroshima #lookbackonsummertripmemories

[Japan's 🇯🇵 most beautiful port] Do you know Kuroshima? [Kuroshima] is one of the islands that belong to the Yaeyama Islands, including Ishigaki Island♡ The blue color of the sea is so beautiful that it is also called [Kuroshima Blue]. The first thing you see when you arrive at Kuroshima🚢 is the view from this tetrapod✨ When you visit Ishigaki Island, one of the fun things about traveling to Ishigaki Island is that you can go around the islands and experience the charm of each island😉 Access🚢30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island Remote Island Terminal🍒3 round trips a day 📝There are also tours that land on Kuroshima, such as snorkeling tours😊 #0 yen trip #japan #Okinawa #Yaeyama Islands #Kuroshima #Remote Island Trip #Ishigaki Island Trip

It's about a 30-minute ferry ride from Ishigaki Island. The best way to spend time here is to relax. But there's also plenty to see, including Iko Pier, which stretches straight out into the sea, Puzumari, an old observation deck, the (white) Kuroshima Lighthouse, and the (mostly black) cows (?). #OkinawaTrip

Heartland Cafe is located right in front of Kuroshima Port. You will be greeted by two cute sister cats. They are very friendly and get along well. They sometimes sit next to you or even on the table. It was a wonderful island time while looking out at the sea. #HeartlandCafe #Cafe #RemoteIslandTrip #Kuroshima #Cat #Okinawa

Kuroshima is famous as an island of cows, but it is also home to a considerable number of cats. Many of the cowsheds have cat guards stationed to prevent rats from gnawing at the wiring or eating the cat food and scattering it around. There are also some Western-style cats among the cats, which are quite fun to watch. You can also encounter goats. This is a great island for animal lovers. #Okinawa #Kuroshima #Remote Island Travel #Cats #Cows #Goats

Address: 466 Kuroshima, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Atmosphere/Facilities: There is a deck terrace, the interior is based on white and blue, and driftwood is set in the ceiling, giving it a beach house feel☀️ Recommended points: I recommend the Arthur soba and miso soba, and above all, the delicious ice cream tempura☀️ The seaweed Arthur is entangled with the soba, giving it a rich flavor, and adding peppermint makes it even more delicious☀️ Average price: 500 yen to 1,300 yen Budget per person: 1,000 yen Rating: Overall rating ⭐4.2 #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Breathtaking view

Access: It is located about 30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal☀️ Flights from Ishigaki Island to Kuroshima are at 08:00, 12:30, and 17:00 Flights from Kuroshima to Ishigaki Island are at 08:40, 13:10, and 17:35 Adults: One-way fare is 1,510 yen, round-trip fare is 2,910 yen☀️ Tourist attractions: Kuroshima Research Institute (1st photo), Nakamoto Beach (4th photo), Kuroshima Observatory (8th photo), and Ikoasabashi Bridge (9th photo), which is about 300m long, are popular tourist spots. Highly recommended ☀️ Hotel: You can stay at the guesthouse shown in the second picture, A-chan ☀️ The island is known as the "Cow Island" because it has more than 3,000 cows compared to a population of 200 people ☀️ Dining & Restaurants: There are five dining options, with Heartland, Parlor A-chan, Kikunoya, Undoya, and Cafe ICONOMA being the most famous ☀️ Shopping: You can buy souvenirs made with Kuroshima's specialty products at the island's only Tama Shoten ☀️ #CoupleTrip #AmazingView

Last time, I had a hard time seeing the calves. This time, I was able to see a lot of them. They were clinging closely to their mothers and were really cute. Kuroshima is a must-see for ranch lovers. Please come to Kuroshima, an island with more cows than people!! #Kuroshima #Yaeyama #Okinawa #Remote Island Trip #Ishigaki Island #Remote Island #Ranch #Cow #Water Buffalo

Iko Pier is said to be beautiful at high tide, but it may be difficult to go there at high tide if you are going on a day trip. At low tide, the shallows continue all the way to the back, and you can walk to the other side of the bridge. At low tide, many creatures come out, so low tide stimulates the sense of adventure. This time, I looked into the gaps between the many rocks and was able to encounter hermit crabs, sea cucumbers, and crabs. There are ways to enjoy it at different times, so if you visit Kuroshima, I recommend renting a bicycle. #Remote Island Trip #Kuroshima #Yaeyama #Seaside Scenery #Ishigaki Island #Iko Pier #Amazing Views #Amazing Views

When I see a straight, flat road, I can't help but want to take a photo. Kuroshima is a place where you can easily go out for a day trip by renting a bicycle. There are bicycle and motorbike rental shops at the port, so you can rest assured. The road from the port to Nishinohama to the Kuroshima Research Center is unpaved and bumpy, but that's also part of its charm. #RemoteIslandTrip #Kuroshima #Yaeyama #Okinawa #Road #Ishigaki #Road #BreathtakingView

A recommended lodging on Kuroshima, also known as Minkuro. A young couple and their three children will greet you cheerfully. There are goats next to the lodging, and banana and papaya trees in the garden, giving it a tropical feel. There is also a spacious rooftop, and at night you can enjoy a beautiful starry sky while swaying in a hammock. One night stay with two meals is 6,500 yen. If you are going to Ishigakijima, be sure to visit Kuroshima as well. #RemoteIslandTrip #Kuroshima #Okinawa #Hammock #Ishigakijima #Yaeyama

I went to a small aquarium and museum at the southernmost tip of Japan. There is an exhibition room to communicate the results of research to the public, and they keep and display coral specimens, folk tools, and the animals of Kuroshima, including sea turtles. Kuroshima is hot in midsummer, so one way to spend time here is to take a break and relax. Although it is a small space, you can feed the turtles and sharks, so I ended up staying for a while. There was also rare coral on display. #RemoteIslandTrip #Kuroshima #SeaTurtles #Okinawa #Coral

From Ishigaki Island to Kuroshima. As you get closer to Kuroshima, you can see that the color of the sea becomes even more beautiful. Looking into the sea at Kuroshima Port, you can see many small blue fish swimming. Even at the port, Kuroshima is overflowing with transparency. This is the true Kuroshima blue. #Kuroshima #Okinawa #Remote Island Trip

An island with more cows than people. Kuroshima. Kuroshima is a place of idyllic scenery. Population 235. Number of cows 2739. Cows make up the overwhelming majority of the population. Indeed, cows, cows, cows, and the occasional cat. I didn't encounter many people. Meeting animals on your travels is a rich experience. #Okinawa #Breathtaking views #Kuroshima #Cats #Cows #Grazing #Remote island trip #Yaeyama Islands

To Nakamoto Beach on Kuroshima! Cycling to see the fantastic scenery. When I moved from Ishigaki Island to Kuroshima, it was already evening. I asked the people at the inn for recommendations for nearby places to go at that time, and they replied Nakamoto Beach! So I went. When I got to Nakamoto Beach, there was no one there. I was alone on such a wide beach. When I pointed my camera at it, the tide was low and the rugged rocks covered in seaweed created a strangely stylish scene. On the way back, I chose a different route and somehow got lost. All the roads were narrow and looked the same. When I was in trouble, someone from the inn came to pick me up halfway, and I was relieved. However, changing the route also led to a new discovery. I passed through a straight road at dusk that was deserted, and it was like a Ghibli worldview. #Kuroshima #Bicycle #Seaside #Ocean #Sunset #Arthur #Okinawa #Remote island trip #Amazing view #Remote island trip#Amazing view

Relaxing at Iconoma Cafe on Kuroshima. Take a ferry from Ishigaki Island to Kuroshima. Cafe tour on the hotel's rental bicycle. Here, we had Arthur toast and curry with coconut. The cafe is set up in the garden of the owner's home, and is on a slight hill, so you can see the cows grazing nearby. Birds chirp, cats come to play, and they even have a water buffalo at the cafe - it's irresistible for animal lovers!! I love the water buffalo, Mansaku, so I plan to come back again. #Kuroshima #Okinawa #cafe #terrace #lunch #remote island trip #cafe tour #remote island trip #gourmet trip

📍Location: Kuroshima, Okinawa 1. Recommended points: Lots of Japanese Black Beef! Kuroshima has more cows than people. Japanese Black Beef is thriving on the island, and it's said to be the foundation of branded beef from all over the country! Even when I went for a bike ride or on foot, I only encountered cows lol 2. Recommended points: A compact island. I think it took less than an hour to cycle around the island. There was a whirlpool-shaped observation deck on the way, and the cliffs were so low that I felt like I could jump into the sea right away! 3. Recommended points: The sea is very beautiful. At low tide, there are several wonderful beaches where you can cross the sea. Even without a snorkel, there were a lot of fish swimming at your feet, which really got me excited! Most tourists are day trippers, so I recommend staying overnight and relaxing in the sea! And at night, the stars are beautiful and you can see the Milky Way! 4. Recommended point: Minshuku A-chan This is a lodging run by a fisherman We had breakfast and dinner included! The food was incredibly delicious🤤 After dark, the fisherman butchered a coconut crab that was walking along the road and served it with miso soup! I think it was about 5000 yen? It was delicious, so if you want to try it, please come✨♥️ #japan #okinawatrip #domestictravel #okinawa #kuroshima #kurogewagyu #sea #enjoyjapan

Known as the "Cow Island," this island has about 3,000 cows grazing, and its landscape of grasslands is very attractive 🐄 I especially recommend the "Iko Pier" 🌊 The 354m long pier stretches straight out into the sea, and at high tide you feel like you're walking on the sea ✨ At low tide, the tidal flats appear, and you can enjoy a different view! You can also enjoy snorkeling and diving at Nakamoto Beach, where you can encounter tropical fish and coral 🐠 The island itself is not large, so you can get around by bicycle 🚴♀️ You can enjoy the beauty of nature! I enjoyed the beautiful sea and nature of Kuroshima, and the relaxing island time! #0 yen trip January 2025

A beauty that is in a class of its own among the Yaeyama Islands! Kuroshima is home to Japan's largest coral reef, Sekisei Lagoon, where you can see a variety of corals and tropical fish! Recommended for snorkeling in the ocean, where the beautiful white sand and the gradation from emerald green to cobalt blue create a spectacular view! Kuroshima is a small island with a circumference of about 13km, and is also called "Heart Island" because it resembles a heart♡ 25 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal on Ishigaki Island #0 yen trip #Okinawa remote island #Yaeyama Islands #Okinawa #Kuroshima #Okinawa remote island tour #snorkel #snorkeling #Okinawa remote island tourism #okinawa #okinawatrip #okinawatravel #Okinawa tourism #travel with me

The heart-shaped Kuroshima Island is also known as the Heart Island. It has a population of only about 300 people and is a small island with an area of ​​only 10 square kilometers. The residents of Kuroshima Island mainly engage in cattle breeding, raising nearly 3,000 cattle in total. There are far more cattle than humans. The island adopts grazing style cattle breeding. The flat terrain allows people to have a panoramic view of the endless grassland full of cattle, which makes people feel leisurely and contented. In late February every year, the island will hold Okinawa's famous Kuroshima Beef Festival. Not only can you taste a variety of Wagyu meals at the venue, the most popular event is the Wagyu lottery, which means you can take a whole cow home. In addition to watching cattle, the waters of Kuroshima Island are surrounded by large groups of coral reefs. The tranquil ocean is very suitable for snorkeling. It is a popular diving hotspot in Okinawa. Even if you don't know how to dive, Kuroshima Island, which has a beautiful sea view, has also been a popular attraction for locals to take a day trip, bicycle tour, and check-in tour in recent years. Black Island Address: Kuroshima, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture #Okinawa #Kuroshima #Ushishima

📍Kuroshima, Okinawa 　Kuroshima is about 30 minutes by high-speed boat or ferry from Ishigaki Island 　It has a population of about 220 people and more than 3,000 cows, and is a peaceful island shaped like a heart🏝️ 　This beautiful sea near the port💙✨ 　The sea of ​​Kuroshima is said to be one of the most beautiful in the Yaeyama Islands, and sea turtles sometimes come ashore to lay eggs🐢 　It's a sea that you can really see all the time🥺🩵 　It's a flat island with no slopes, so you can enjoy cycling slowly through the green scenery of the ranches🚲 　I've only been there in spring and summer, but the "Cow Festival" held every February is a handmade event that can only be done on Kuroshima, the "Cow Island," and it seems that about 4,000 people visit the island on the day🏝️ Add some excitement to your daily life:🌙📍 Kuroshima, Okinawa📮 Kuroshima, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture ⛴️ About 30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Port #Sakura2024 #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #RemoteIsland #RemoteIslandTrip #RemoteIslandTrip #Kuroshima

My favorite, Kuroshima. I always go on a snorkeling tour every time, but this time I went on a manta snorkeling tour. Instead of a boat entry, you just swim from the beach and head out to sea. You can borrow a wetsuit and a mask and fins for snorkeling. I was impressed to encounter a large group of manta rays. It was the most fun experience I've ever had. I also felt that the beach entry was unique in that you could swim for a long time while looking at the deep sea and coral. I hope you'll try manta snorkeling next year, which is only available in the middle of winter. #OkinawaTourism #MarineSports #YaeyamaIslands #Kuroshima #IshigakiIsland #Manta #Snorkeling #Snorkel #Okinawa #777 Address: Kuroshima, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa The nearest port is Kuroshima Port, about 35 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Island.

We arrived at the west beach of Kuroshima. This is a beautiful beach that is famous as a place where sea turtles lay their eggs. The Kuroshima Research Institute's sea turtle release event is also held at this time of year. There was no one there that day, so we strolled along the coastline in the shade of the trees, listening to the sound of the waves. #west beach #remote island trip #Kuroshima #Yaeyama #Okinawa #Ishigakijima #seaside scenery #spectacular scenery #spectacular scenery

The local creature of the Yaeyama Islands is the coconut crab. Because they are nocturnal, they spend their time during the day hiding under Pandanus trees, under dead leaves, or on rocks. At night, they become active and eat Pandanus trees. It is hard to find them on Honshu, so I went looking for them. First, I went to the Nakamoto Coast area of ​​Kuroshima, where there are many Pandanus trees, and found one right away. It was eating ripe Pandanus fruits. It was bigger than I expected, and looked sturdy, so it would look great in photos. The second one was crossing the road. It looks cool, like a plastic model. It walks pretty fast. I found an Pandanus tree that was not yet ripe during the day, and it had a heavy feel like a pineapple. #Kuroshima #Okinawa #CoconutCrab #RemoteIslandTrip