Overview
Yorojima is an island in the Amami archipelago, part of Setouchi Town in Kagoshima Prefecture, lying south of Kakeromajima. It covers about 9.35 square kilometers and is home to roughly 70 residents. Much of the island falls within the Amami Guntō Quasi-National Park, making it a quiet, nature-rich outpost surrounded by the sea.
Highlights
- ●Untouched nature within the Amami Guntō Quasi-National Park
- ●Quiet island scenery facing Kakeromajima to the north
- ●A small community of around 70 residents
- ●Coastal views toward the uninhabited islet of Hanmya-jima
History
Yorojima is administered as part of Setouchi Town, whose town office sits on the neighboring island of Amami-Oshima, reflecting the close ties among the islands of this stretch of the Satsunan chain. With a population of only around 70, the island has long been home to a small community whose daily life has been shaped by its connection to the surrounding sea and neighboring islands.
Access
A regular ferry runs once a day from Koniya, the main port town of Setouchi, and a water-taxi service is also available from the same port. Visitors from the Kagoshima mainland or Amami Airport typically travel via Amami-Oshima before continuing on to Yorojima.
Best season
As part of the subtropical Amami Islands, Yorojima is prone to typhoons in summer, so spring through early summer or autumn, when the weather is more settled, tend to be easier times to plan a visit.
Map
28.0400, 129.1584 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Cross to Yorojima from Koniya port by ferry or water taxi
- 2Take a slow walk through the island's small settlement
- 3Stroll along the coastline within the Amami Guntō Quasi-National Park
- 4Take in the view of the uninhabited islet Hanmya-jima across the water
Did you know?
💡 Off the island's east coast lies a small uninhabited islet known as Hanmya-jima, which together with Yorojima forms a characteristic island seascape of the Amami archipelago.
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