Kudaka Island is known as the sanctuary of Ryukyu and is known as the cat island. It is an island near the main island of Okinawa and is also known as an island with many tourists. The cats on this island are so accustomed to humans that they don’t get angry when approaching or touching them. Although it is a relatively unknown cat island in Okinawa, the number of tourists is increasing year by year.
Location
Kudaka Island is an island located in the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture.
| Address | Kudaka Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1501 |
| Population | 230 |
| Number of cats | ? |
History
Kudaka Island is said to have been a worship island. Kudaka Island has become known as “God’s Island”. Since modern times, this island has been recognized as an island where bonito can be harvested well, and the fishing industry has become very active. In modern times, it was planned to be developed as a resort area, but it has disappeared, and the island remains as it was.
Climate
Okinawa Prefecture has a subtropical climate. It is a very hot and humid area, and summers are very hot. Temperatures range from 15 ° C to 31 ° C throughout the year.
Language
Japanese is used in Japan.
Security
Kudaka Island is a peaceful island with very few inhabitants and is very safe. Natural disasters are more dangerous than man-made disasters, and typhoons may come.
Race
Most of them are Japanese in Japan.
industry
Kudaka Island has a very active fishing industry. Agriculture is also flourishing, and these two industries are the main industries. There is no public transportation on the island. In recent years, it has become recognized as an island where many cats live, and the number of tourists is increasing. There is no convenience store on Kudaka Island, but there are several shops where you can buy supplies. For drinks, there are vending machines on the island.
religion
There are many atheists in Japan.
currency
Japanese yen is used in Japan.
airport
The nearest is Naha Airport.
| Name | Naha Airport |
| Address | 150 Kagamizu, Naha, Okinawa 901-0142 |
| URL | Home Page |
access
To get from Naha Airport to Kutakashima by public transport, take the monorail from the airport to Naha Bus Terminal. You can reach Azama Port by bus and finally Kudaka Island by ferry. You can check the details of each transportation system, operating hours, and maps from the URL.
| Route | Place | Vehicle | Time | Departure address | URL |
| 1 | Naha Airport(Yui Rail) → Asahibashi Station | Monorail | 15min | 150 Kagamizu, Naha, Okinawa 901-0142 | Map |
| 2 | Asahibashi Station → Naha Bus Terminal | Walk | 3min | 1-chōme-22 Izumizaki, Naha, Okinawa 900-0021 | – |
| 3 | Naha Bus Terminal → Azama Sun Sun Beach entrance | Bus | 60min | 1-chōme-20 Izumizaki, Naha, Okinawa 900-0021 | Map |
| 4 | Azama Sun Sun Beach entrance → Azama Port | Walk | 5min | Azama-1141 3 Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1502 | – |
| 5 | Azama Port → kudaka island | Ferry | 25min | Azama-1062-22 Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1400 | Map |
Cat
I don’t know the exact number of cats on Kudaka Island, but there are as many cats as there are inhabitants. If you are exploring the island, such as on the roadsides of villages or on fences, you can see cats here and there, so you can meet them everywhere.
Sightseeing Spot 1: Ishiki beach
“Ishiki Beach” is a place where a ship carrying a god came from “Niraikanai”, which was believed to be an utopia on the seabed. It is said to be a sacred beach visited by the king during the Ryukyu dynasty, and swimming is still prohibited.
| Address | Kudaka Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1400 |
| URL | – |
| Open Time | 24 Hour |
Sightseeing Spot 2: Cape Cabal
A cape at the northernmost tip of the island. This cape is a sacred cape that is said to be the place where the Ryukyu god “Amami Kiyo” landed on the ground. There is a mysterious cave in the vicinity.
| Address | Kudaka Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1501 |
| URL | – |
| Open Time | 24 Hour |
Sightseeing Spot 3: Romance Road
There is a promenade called “Romance Road” about 600m on the west side of the island. In the middle of the promenade, there is an eastern store that features the tiled roof of Okinawa and makes you want to stop by.
| Address | Kudaka Island, Chinen Kudaka, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture, 901-1501 |
| URL | – |
| Open Time | 24 Hour |
Sightseeing Spot 4: Yaguruga
“Yaguruga” is a well that was indispensable for life in an era when water was precious. Even now, the water is welling up and it is used for misogi before the Shinto ritual.
| Address | Kudaka Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1501 |
| URL | Home Page |
| Open Time | 24 Hour |
Sightseeing Spot 5: Megi Beach
It is a beautiful beach with high transparency. You can also enjoy swimming in the sea. Access is very good as it is the closest to the port.
| Address | Kudaka Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1400 |
| URL | – |
| Open Time | 24 Hour |
Hotel
There are not many accommodations on Kudaka Island. Therefore, if you want to take a rest on this island, please make a reservation in advance as much as possible before traveling.
Koyado SAWA
| Address | Kudaka-231-2-7 Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1400 |
| URL | Home Page |
| Time | Check-out time: 11:00 |
Kudaka Island Accommodation Exchange Center
| Address | Kudaka-249 Chinen, Okinawa 901-1400 |
| URL | Home Page |
| Time | Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 10:00 |
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