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Major city · Japan

Okinoerabujima

Spend 1–2 days if you want limestone caves, diving or local shochu; otherwise skip.

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Okinoerabujima is a remote, agricultural island in the Amami chain with a small airport and ferry link. Its main attractions are Shōryūdō limestone cave, marine sports and local brown‑sugar shochu. A day is enough for the cave; add another day for diving or a relaxed pace.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
JPY
Best months
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
avoid Aug–Sep (typhoon season)
Airport
OKE
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Okinoerabujima: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
  • Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
  • Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Okinoerabujima110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Okinoerabujima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Shōryūdō limestone caveDiving and glass‑bottom boat toursInenotsuyu brown‑sugar shochu
Airports
OKE Okinoerabu Airport (JAC turboprop flights to Amami Ōshima, Kagoshima, Naha and Tokunoshima)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  5. May

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

Best: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Aug–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Okinoerabujima: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

6 rd

Feb

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

6 rd

Mar

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Apr

23°C (73°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

May

26°C (79°F)

20°C (68°F)

11 rd

Jun

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

13 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Sep

29°C (84°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Oct

26°C (79°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Nov

22°C (72°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Dec

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Limited local bus; rental car or scooter recommended for flexibility.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Yoron

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Ferry from Wadomari to Yoron, about 1 h 30 min

Beach and cultural sites; check ferry timetable.

Kikai

caution

Door to door: ≈3 h total

Ferry from Wadomari, about 2 h

Limited services; plan for a full day.

Tokunoshima

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Plane from OKE to Tokunoshima Airport, 30 min

Short flight; good for a day of snorkeling.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Wadomari guesthouses

Small inns and minshuku near the port and airport

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
Mid
¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
High
¥10,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Round‑trip ferry Kagoshima ↔ WadomariCheck seasonal variations.¥12,570 (≈ US$85)
Shōryūdō cave entry¥1,100 (≈ US$8)
Local brown‑sugar shochu (500 ml)¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Okinoerabujima is generally safe; main risks are limited medical facilities and occasional strong currents when diving.
  • Ferry schedules are limited; book ahead especially in winter.
  • No habu viper on the island, but watch for marine currents when diving.
  • Internet coverage can be spotty in remote areas.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

US consulate in Okinawa; other embassies in Tokyo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Okinoerabu Airport ↔ Wadomari Port: about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9) taxi or shuttle
  • Ferry Kagoshima ↔ Wadomari: ¥12,570 (≈ US$85) round‑trip

Say or show

  • すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
  • ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
  • いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
  • トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Okinoerabujima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov · avoid Aug–Sep (typhoon season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Japan

Sources

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