Kume Island local travel agency
KUME KINGDOM GRAND OPENINGOn 1st August 2022, Kume Kingdom finally opens the island to English speaking travelers. We will be waiting to welcome you on our secret island. Should you want to book a hotel, an experience or just a rental car for your holidays on Kume Island, reach out to us and let us work our magic.
Kume Island
A mere 90km west of Naha, Kume Island has always struck sailors by its blue lagoons and pristine beaches, including Hate-No-Hama.
Discover Okinawa secret to long life and enjoy the island rich culture, amazing food and wide range of activities.
A hidden paradise lost in the Pacific Ocean
About Kume Kingdom
Kume Kingdom is the first English speaking travel agency unraveling the secrets of Kume island to foreign visitors.
From accommodation reservations to taxi transfers, activity bookings and English speaking assistance along the way, Kume Kingdom will be glad to help you plan your holidays on the island.
Plan your next trip
Get in touch with us today to inquire about any travel service on Kume Island. From hotels to activities and transport on the island, we will help you book your trip hassle-free.
When to visit
Kume Island enjoys a subtropical weather throughout the year.
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Spring season: April to June
Temperatures start to rise as we get closer to June and the water temperature stays over 26 degrees from May. Though, May and June marks the rainy season with many rainy days.
Summer Season: July to September
The rainy season ends during the second part of June as Kume Island enters the Summer Season ahead of the rest of Japan. You can expect temperatures around 30 degrees daytime and a water temperature of approximately 28 degrees. Similar to other regions in Japan, typhoons sometimes cross the island from August to mid-October.
Autumn Season: October to December
October is still very warm in Kume Island and makes it the perfect escape for a last beach holiday before Winter. In November, it is still possible to swim on sunny days although a short-sleeves water suit is recommended. December has some sunny days with a temperature varying between 16 and to 20 degrees.
Winter season: January to March
The winter season is not adequate for water activities. Indoors activities are preferable at this time of the year as it is quite rainy with temperatures between 16 to 20 degrees.
People
“Haisai” is the local hello, in Okinawan dialect
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Southern people
Kume Islanders are known to be friendly yet shy people. They will always be delighted to exchange with you if you greet them. When visiting Kume Island, you will discover that islanders are warm people who love to share about their unique culture.
Okinawan dialect
Okinawan dialect was once spread in all the Okinawa archipelago. Similar to other regions around the world, the younger generation is less and less taught their ancestors dialect and it is slowly disappearing. Islanders still commonly use some specific words as “Haisai” for hello, “Menso~re” for welcome and other expressions specific to Okinawa.
Culture
From the Ryukyu Kingdom to Kume Island
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Food
Heaven for gourmet travelers with its exquisite Okinawan food, Kume Island is also renowned all across Japan for its crispy Kuruma prawns and juicy sea grapes, the caviar of the Far East.
Culture
Kume Island has a long and rich culture. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the local museums and enjoy local experiences with islanders to learn more about their culture.
Festivals
Throughout the year, Kume Island has various festivals celebrating islanders and their ancestors. In particular, the dragon boat festival and the Okinawa Sumo tournament are two must-see for any visitors lucky enough to visit at the right time.
KUME ISLAND ADVENTURES
Kume Island is the perfect location for outdoor activities. Kume Kingdom has access to many unique activities not available online thanks to our deep connexions on the island. From a private cruise on a traditional savani boat to an Okinawa cuisine cooking class at a local’s home, do not hesitate to check our experiences list for more details.
