Perched atop the island's highest peak, at an elevation of around 310m, are the meticulously placed crumbling stone walls of what was once the stronghold of the ruling Kume lord, before the 16th century. Views from the tiered levels of the former castle, looking out over the East China Sea, and the whole of Kume-jima, are nothing short of spectacular.
Uegusuku Castle Ruins
Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
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Built around 1750, this traditional Ryūkyūan dwelling was the former home of Kume-jima's dominant clan, the Uezu family. Lovingly maintained and set amid…
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Kume-jima's most popular beach is also one of its nicest, though it sadly does receive its fair share of flotsam from the ocean. Iifu (Eef) means 'white'…
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As any local will tell you, this attractive beach is the best place on the island for watching the sunset over the East China Sea. Find it on the west…
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1.88 MILES
Built around 1750, this traditional Ryūkyūan dwelling was the former home of Kume-jima's dominant clan, the Uezu family. Lovingly maintained and set amid…
3.52 MILES
As any local will tell you, this attractive beach is the best place on the island for watching the sunset over the East China Sea. Find it on the west…
4.04 MILES
Kume-jima's most popular beach is also one of its nicest, though it sadly does receive its fair share of flotsam from the ocean. Iifu (Eef) means 'white'…
4.5 MILES
On tiny Ōjima (奥武島), which is connected to Kume-jima's east coast by a causeway, you'll find the intriguing Tatami-ishi, a natural formation of flat…
7.74 MILES
Kume-jima's most famous attraction is this 7km sandbar that extends from the eastern point of the island, pointing back towards Okinawa-hontō. If you…