Are there hotels or restaurants on the island?

No. The island has minimal commercial development with only a few small shops and no hotels or restaurants. Visitors should bring food, water, and supplies for day trips.

How long should I spend on Kudaka Island?

Most visitors make day trips, spending 3 to 5 hours exploring the perimeter road, visiting Kaberu Beach, and observing sacred sites. The island's small size of 1.8 kilometers length makes it manageable in half a day.

Can I take photos anywhere on the island?

No. Photography restrictions apply at certain sacred sites on Kudaka Island. Visitors should inquire locally about where photography is appropriate and always respect religious spaces and ritual objects.

What should I bring when visiting Kudaka Island?

Bring food, water, sun protection, and any necessary supplies. The island has minimal commercial infrastructure with only a few small shops, no restaurants, and no accommodation facilities.

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Q: What are the rules for visiting sacred sites?

Visitors must observe sacred sites including utaki (sacred groves) respectfully without entering restricted areas or disturbing ritual objects. Photography restrictions apply at certain locations. Inquire locally about appropriate conduct.

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最終更新日: 2026/05/05

Kudaka Island is located approximately 5 kilometers east of the Chinen Peninsula on Okinawa's main island, measuring roughly 1.8 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer in width with fewer than 300 residents. Kudaka holds profound spiritual significance in Okinawan culture as the "Island of the Gods" in Ryukyuan religion. According to mythology, the goddess Amamikiyo descended here and created the Ryukyu Islands, making it the most sacred site in traditional belief. The island served as a pilgrimage destination for Ryukyuan royalty, with the kikoe-ogimi (high priestess) conducting ceremonies until the kingdom's dissolution in the late 19th century.

The island preserves ancient Okinawan religious practices and sacred sites. Key locations include Kaberu Beach, where Amamikiyo is believed to have descended, and several utaki (sacred groves) where priestesses called noro perform rituals. The island maintains traditional customs largely disappeared elsewhere, including the Izaiho festival, a women's initiation ceremony held once every 12 years, last conducted in 1990. The natural environment features coral beaches, clear waters, and undeveloped coastal landscapes. The island's isolation has preserved both sacred atmosphere and traditional lifestyle, requiring respectful visitor behavior toward religious sites.

Visitors explore by walking or cycling the perimeter road, passing villages, agricultural fields, and coastal viewpoints. Kaberu Beach offers swimming and snorkeling, though facilities are minimal. Sacred sites including utaki and religious markers are visible throughout and must be observed respectfully without entering restricted areas or disturbing ritual objects. The island has minimal commercial development, only a few shops and no hotels. Photography restrictions apply at certain sacred sites; visitors should inquire locally about appropriate conduct.

Kudaka Island is accessible only by ferry from Azama Port on the Chinen Peninsula, operated by Kudaka Sea Line. Ferries depart several times daily with crossings taking approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Round-trip fare is approximately ¥1,600 for adults and ¥800 for children. Bicycles can be rented for approximately ¥500 per day, or visitors explore on foot. Azama Port is approximately 45 minutes by car from Naha via Route 331, or roughly 1.5 hours by public bus from Naha Bus Terminal.

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What other travelers are saying about 久高島

琉球の神様が降り立ったと言われる島との事で、今回の旅行では南部に泊まりかつ1日しか自由に行動できないため南部徹底探索をしたくなり見つけました。本島から高速船で役15分程度でたどり着く事ができます。島内はそこまで広くないため2時間で巡ることが出来ます。幼稚園や小、中学校や医療施設がありますした。最初の方は集落があるのですが、そこを抜けると未舗装路の道が数キロ続きます。自転車や電動キックボード、トゥクトゥクで島を観光できます。電動キックボードをチョイスして初めて乗りました。ガタガタ道景色が見えなくなるくらい振動しますので乗られる方は膝を曲げて乗りましょう（笑）島の浜や景色はとても綺麗でした。一部、神聖な領域の為立ち入ってはいけない所もありました。お時間があれば行っても損しない場所です是非行ってみてください！！ This island is said to be where the Ryukyu gods descended, and since I was staying in the southern part of the island on this trip and only had one day of free time, I wanted to explore the south thoroughly and found it. It's about a 15-minute high-speed boat ride from the main island to get there. The island isn't that big, so you can get around in two hours. There is a kindergarten, primary school, junior high school, and medical facilities. There is a village at the beginning, but once you pass through it, the dirt road continues for several kilometers. You can tour the island by bicycle, electric scooter, or tuk-tuk. I chose the electric scooter for the first time. The bumpy road vibrates so much that it's hard to see the scenery, so bend your knees if you're riding (lol). The island's beaches and scenery were beautiful. Some areas are sacred and off-limits. If you have the time, it's a place worth visiting!

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不思議な瞬間が重なった、久高島の旅ログ。「呼ばれないと入れない」とも言われる神聖な島、久高島。とある信頼のおける方から薦められ、ご縁を感じて訪れることになりました。島内での宿泊を予約し、いざ向かってみると、海が荒れていてフェリーは欠航。本当に島に入ることができず、泣く泣く宿泊はキャンセルすることに。周辺で宿泊先を探してみたものの、その日はお休みだったり満室だったりと、なかなか見つからず、、。途方に暮れながらも電話をかけ続けていると、「本来なら受け入れられないのですが」と前置きしながらも、迎え入れてくださる場所があり、なんとか一夜を過ごすことができました。翌日、空はすっかり晴れ、無事に入島。まるで迎えられているかのような、神秘的な日差しが降り注ぎ、胸が高鳴りました。島には穏やかな時間が流れていて、自転車をお借りし、ハビャーンを目指して島を一周。「神の島」と呼ばれる理由を、自然の威厳や空気感を通して、身体ごと受け取るようなひとときでした。途中で可愛らしい猫ちゃんに出会ったり、島で見かけてくださったという女性の方がInstagramで連絡をくださったかと思えば、帰りの飛行機でも再会したりと、不思議な出来事が重なりました。その方とは今でも連絡を取り合う、ご縁を感じる間柄に。またいつか、心を洗いに、そしてお礼を伝えに訪れたい。そんな想いが静かに残る、特別な島でした。

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