Thank you for waiting. Bicycle rental in front of Shintoku Station has begun. Due to popular popularity this term, city cycles and mountain bikes are available for free rental. * Electrically assisted cycle is 1,000 yen/day From Shintoku Station, enjoy Hokkaido's nature, food, railway heritage and Activities to the fullest! For those who are hard on bicycles, we also offer rental cars.

Every year, when the cherry blossom season in Someiyoshino comes, we Japanese realize that we really like cherry blossoms, and our hearts dance as we look forward to the Yamazakura cherry blossoms that dye the mountains and the cherry blossom trees of the Aono River. Fun a leisurely cherry blossom viewing that is typical of the countryside of Minami-Izu, which is different from cherry blossom viewing in central areas such as Tokyo. And for lunch, we have our annual chirashi sushi. Let's eat under the cherry trees. After lunch, of course, we go strawberry picking. This year, we will also respond from elementary school students. ◆Period: Saturday, March 23, 2024 ~ Sunday, April 7, 2024 * The schedule is subject to change depending on the flowering status of the cherry blossoms. * There is no cancellation fee for changing or canceling the schedule due to the flowering situation. ◆ Meeting time and place ・Meeting place: SURFACE office ・Meeting time: 10:00 ◆ Schedule 10:00 After meeting, move to Yuigahama Beach (start from Aono River depending on the weather) 10:30 Explanation on land such as rowing method and precautions, from Yuigahama Beach to Aono River 12:00 Landing at the Encounter Bridge (around the rape flower field) and having a chirashi sushi lunch at noon 13:00 Drive from the landing site to pick strawberries 13:30 Return to kayak to Yuigahama Beach 15:00 End ◆ Price (tax included) ・Rental participation: 12,100 yen ・Elementary school students: 7,700 yen ・ Participation in your own boat: 8,800 yen * Price includes: kayak rental fee, kayak guide fee, course fee, lunch fee, strawberry picking fee, etc. * Boot rental 500 yen (Please let us know the size in advance.) We may not be able to respond on the day) ◆ Eligibility ・ From beginners ・Junior high school students and older (single-seater kayak) ・Elementary school students (two-seater sit-on kayak) ・Families with elementary school students will use a two-seater sit-on kayak. * If you are an adult and are worried, we will prepare a two-seater sit-on kayak, so please let us know. ◆ What to bring Clothing required for sea kayaking (clothes that can get wet, light fleece, rain jacket, rain pants, boots) * If you want to shop at the time of landing, money. * Especially in a two-seater sit-on kayak, your buttocks will get wet, so be sure to prepare rain pants. Address: 415-0152 Shizuoka-ken Kamo-gun Minami-Izu Town Minato 961-1 Phone number: 0558-62-2114

Nice to meet you all! Kumejima Visitor's Bureau. Kumejima, Kume Island a remote island in Okinawa with a population of about 7,300, is home to beautiful nature and rich culture. The Kume Island is located 100 km west of the main island of Okinawa, and access to the Kumejima is about 30 minutes by plane from Naha Airport on the main island of Okinawa to Kumejima Airport (7 flights a day). Kumejima Airport from Haneda Airport takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes. In addition, the ferry can be taken from the main island of Okinawa "Naha Tomari Port", Via Tonaki Island, it takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to Kume Island Kanegusuku Port or about 3 hours by direct Kume Island flight. There are 1~2 ferries per day, so please be careful when using them. There are four ways to get around the island: town buses, rental cars, taxis, and bicycle rentals. You can rent a car from the airport if you make a reservation, and please check the reception desk of each company in the airport arrival lobby. There are town buses that go around the island (clockwise and counter-clockwise), the Airport Line, the Shimajiri Line, and the Kagiyama Line, and the Airport Line mainly operates according to the flight time, so you can easily use it. The Kume Island is about 23km and can be circled in about 3~4 hours by bicycle. The Kumejima has a number of fascinating sights. In this post, we will introduce some of them. The ruins of the Gusuku period scattered throughout Okinawa are called "Gusuku (castle)". Chinese ceramics are sometimes unearthed from Gusuku, and it is a spot where you can feel the remnants of the era when trade with overseas was thriving. Located at the top of Mt. Uejodake, "Uegusuku Castle Ruins" is the ruins of a castle built at the highest point in Gusuku. From the summit, you can see the entire Kume Island and it is also a superb viewing spot. "Gushikawa Castle Ruins" is a gusuku located on a limestone hill along the coast. It is also a nationally designated historic site, and Gusuku is characterized by a castle wall that mixes limestone and andesite. Next, we will introduce the beaches where you can enjoy the beautiful sea of Okinawa. "Ara Beach" is a hidden gem spot like a private beach surrounded by mountains. There is no doubt that you will be impressed by the beauty of the mysterious sunset as well as in the daytime! Shinri Beach, a beach with gentle waves, has an atoll right off the coast, and you can see the atoll up close at low tide. Since it is close to the airport, it is possible to watch airplanes take off and land. In addition, if you apply to the town environmental conservation division, you can use it as a campsite for free. "Mifuga Rock" on the shore of Yamatodomari is a tourist destination that means "female rock" in dialect. There are strangely shaped rocks created by the wind and tide, and it is a popular spot that is said to be a blessing for children. At Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimaru-kan, you can observe the dyeing techniques and works of traditional Kume Island pongee, and you can also enjoy weaving and dyeing Kume Island pongee. The Kume Island Museum is a museum where you can experience the history and culture of Kume Island, and holds permanent exhibitions of "Kume Island Nature and Culture" as well as special exhibitions. Next, we will introduce information on activities that you can enjoy in the Kume Island full of nature. The "Maine Beach", "Nakano Beach", and "Hatinu Beach" floating in the northeast of the Kume Island are collectively called "Hatenohama", and you can enjoy various marine activities! There are plenty of diving spots in the Kume Island for beginners to intermediate divers and above. Recommended for beginners, "Manta Station" is a popular manta ray encounter spot. You can enjoy Black Manta watching up close. In addition, the diving spot "Tombara", which is representative of the Kume Island with a huge rock height of about 50 m, has a maximum depth of 30 m, which is suitable for intermediate skiers and above, and the tide is strong, but it is also an attractive spot because there is a possibility of encountering schools of migratory fish, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, etc. You can also explore the beautiful ocean world on a snorkeling tour. You can also enjoy the charm of Kumejima by strolling along the coastline in a "sea kayak" where you can enjoy the surrounding scenery while paddling on the sea. There is also a two-seater kayak, so you can enjoy it even with children. At the "Kume Island Horse Farm" where you can enjoy interacting with the horses, you can enjoy horse play that can only be experienced here! You can also use the "Umi Uma Asobi" to enter the sea while riding a horse, as well as your favorite horse play and a back menu on request. Yajiyagama Cave, the longest limestone cave in the Kume Island, which is about 800 meters long, offers year-round exploration programs. Depending on the program, you can explore the mysterious limestone cave in about 1 and a half ~ 2 hours. Don't miss the gourmet food of Kumejima! Kumejima is also famous as a shrimp farming pond. The quality is highly evaluated by the industry, and it is also certified as a "base production area" by Okinawa Prefecture. The season is December ~ May. In addition, sea grapes and awamori are also delicious specialties. It is also a perfect souvenir for Kume Island. Kumejima is a place where you can spend a rich time through contact with nature and cultural experiences. We will give you the best information to make your trip to Kumejima enjoyable. Thank you for your continued support!