13 days in Kohama-jima, Onna-son & Kyushu Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kondoi Beach and Kaiji Beach. Head to Yurateiku Market and Inafuku Shuhan Hontenfor some retail therapy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kohama-jima: Iriomote-jima (Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center & Nakama-river Protected Region) and Ishigaki (Takamine Distillers, Cape Hirakubozaki, &more).

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Kohama-jima trip planning site.

Atlanta, USA to Kohama-jima is an approximately 168-hour travel. The time zone difference when traveling from Atlanta to Kohama-jima is 14 hours. Traveling from Atlanta in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 75°F in Kohama-jima. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel to Onna-son.

Get a sense of the local culture at Nakijin Castle Ruins and Shurijo Castle. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Onna Station Nakayukui Market and Ashibina Outlet Mall. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Onna-son: Motobu-cho (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okichan Theater, &more), GI Beach (in Ie-son) and Michi-no-Eki Kyoda Yambaru Local Products Center (in Nago). Next up on the itinerary: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, head outdoors with Diamond Beach, stop by Yachimun no Sato, and take in the dramatic natural features at Cape Manzamo.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Onna-son road trip planning site.

Explore your travel options from Kohama-jima to Onna-son with the Route module. In June, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Nagasaki.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Glover House and Office and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. Kids will appreciate attractions like Oura Catholic Church and Glover Garden. Step out of Nagasaki with an excursion to Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo--about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Nagasaki Peace Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Urakami Cathedral, visit Shinchi Chinatown, and look for gifts at Tatematsuru.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Nagasaki sightseeing planner.

Getting from Onna-son to Nagasaki by combination of bus and flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Onna-son in June, things will get slightly colder in Nagasaki: highs are around 79°F and lows about 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.