Major city · Japan
Tokunoshima徳之島
Spend 2 days: day 1 beaches & Megane‑Iwa, day 2 Mushiroze stones and a tōgyū show; travel time from Kagoshima ~2 h by ferry.
Tokunoshima, part of the Amami Islands, offers coastal scenery, striking rock formations and the island’s tōgyū bullfighting. A short stay covers the main sights; longer trips add hiking (snake risk) or island‑hopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Sep–Oct (typhoon season)
- Airport
- TKN
- Nights
- 2
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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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tokunoshima110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tokunoshima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetycheckGenerally safe; watch for habu snakes on trails and check ferry operation during rough seas.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTKN Tokunoshima Airport (Flights to Kagoshima, Amami and Okinoerabu (JAL, JAC).).
- Getting aroundRent a car or use local buses on Highway 80/83/629; ferries connect to Amami Oshima (≈1 h 30 min) and Okinoerabu.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- TKN Tokunoshima Airport (Flights to Kagoshima, Amami and Okinoerabu (JAL, JAC).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Care
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Nov. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Sep (9 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tokunoshima: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 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
Rent a car or use local buses on Highway 80/83/629; ferries connect to Amami Oshima (≈1 h 30 min) and Okinoerabu.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Amami Oshima
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Ferry from Kametoku port, about 1 h 30 min
Check ferry timetable; island offers beaches and Amami Guntō park.
Okinoerabujima
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Ferry from Kametoku to Wadomari, about 1 h 15 min
Limited services in winter; verify schedule.
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.
Tokunoshima town centre
Guesthouses and small hotels near the port and airport; good base for a 2‑day stay.
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
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 2 nights × ¥9,000 | ¥18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ¥8,000 | ¥32,000 |
| Ferry Kametoku ↔ Amami (round‑trip)2 × ¥3,500 · check | ¥7,000 |
| Car rental, 1 day2 × ¥4,000 · check | ¥8,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥6,500 |
| Trip total≈ ¥17,880 per person per day, bed included | ¥71,500≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Goya chanpurū (stir‑fried bitter melon) | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Tōgyū ticket | ¥1,200–¥2,000 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Bus ride | ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Habu venomous snakes on hiking trails – stick to marked paths or stay on beaches.
- Ferry schedules change with wave conditions; check arrivals at Kametoku or Hetono ports.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Tokunoshima徳之島
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Emergency
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- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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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 Tokunoshima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Sep–Oct (typhoon season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑guesthouse contract for TKN: last flight 19:30, taxi fallback.
- Car‑rental guide covering Highway 80 loop and parking at beaches.
Sources
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