This is Kishikoro from the Yonaguni @Yu editorial department.
If you are planning to visit Yonaguni Island, you may be wondering, "When is the best season to visit Yonaguni?"
So, having lived on Yonaguni Island for a year, I'd like to introduce what I think is the best season.
Please use this article as a reference and come visit Yonaguni Island, which is buzzing with Dr. Koto.
Conclusion: What to do on Yonaguni Island
In conclusion, the best season will vary depending on what you are doing on Yonaguni Island, so we will explain the best season for each tourist purpose.
Visiting the sea and islands is great in midsummer after the rainy season
If you want to enjoy summer, the best time is midsummer. Midsummer generally lasts from the end of June to September.
Even 10 minutes outside without sunscreen can give you the same amount of sunburn as you would get in an hour on the main island of Japan, so make sure to wear sunscreen.
By the way, the image below shows the sunburn on my arms after just 15 minutes in the beach.
Be careful as you may actually get a sunburn.
The sunny weather rate is very high, but it was so hot that I didn't even feel like going outside. The only people in the sea in the middle of the day were tourists, and the locals were like, "How dare you go in the sea when it's so hot!" lol
It's so hot so be careful.
Also, if you're unlucky, typhoons can hit the island directly from July to October, which can cause major disruptions to your schedule, so make sure you stay up to date with the latest information before visiting.
Diving in Yonaguni Island is from December to May.
Yonaguni Island is a popular island where you can see hammerhead sharks.
This fish can be seen from December to early May, but the sea can often be very rough during this time, so even if you come to Yonaguni Island you may not be able to dive, so make sure you allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.
I also recommend sending your diving equipment 10 days in advance. I once sent a computer and it didn't arrive for 21 days because the sea was rough.
Dive shops are extremely busy at this time of year, and all dates may be booked up six months in advance, so make sure to book early.
Also, the currents can be quite difficult for beginners, so they may only be open to those with more than 100 dives, so please check with each dive shop for details.
November to March is the season for kushii and brown sugar.
Kushiti is coriander. In Yonaguni, it is called Kushiti and is served in many restaurants. It is in season from November to March.
From December to January, sugar cane harvesting begins and brown sugar production reaches its peak.
I once received 10kg of freshly made brown sugar lol
During this time, it is rare to see sunny days, the sea and weather can be rough, and flight availability drops significantly, so please make sure you allow plenty of time when planning your trip.
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