Best places: Islands in Japan

Discover the best places in Japan, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 38 places from Island category.

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Itsukushima
Island
Island that's home to a number of temples & shrines, plus the Museum of History & Folklore.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
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Miyako-jima
Island
Scenic island made of coral reef & known for its swimming, sunning & snorkeling beaches.
4.60 (457 reviews)
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Tsunoshima
Island
A large bridge extends to this 4.1-sq.-km. island known for sightseeing, with a museum & lighthouse.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Enoshima Island
Island
4.60 (368 reviews)
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Taketomi Island
Island
Compact island featuring serene beach areas & a charming village with red-tiled roof buildings.
4.60 (349 reviews)
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Zamami Island
Island
Tranquil island with scenic white-sand beaches & clear aqua water for scuba diving & snorkeling.
4.70 (223 reviews)
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Yonaguni
Island
Popular diving site with hammerheads & submerged rock formations, plus rare native horses & liquor.
4.60 (315 reviews)
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Amami Ōshima
Island
Forested island featuring the Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum & part of the Amami Guntō National Park.
4.40 (477 reviews)
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Awaji Island
Island
Island with temples & 2 suspension bridges, considered the birthplace of Japanese puppet theater.
4.30 (932 reviews)
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Tokashiki Island
Island
Large rugged island featuring white-sand beaches & diving sites, plus hotels & camping areas.
4.50 (219 reviews)
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Iki Island
Island
Laid-back island with white sand beaches, grottoes, onsen, a dolphin park & unique rock formations.
4.60 (159 reviews)
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Tanegashima
Island
Island known for traditional edge-tool manufacturing & Japan's largest space development center.
4.50 (213 reviews)
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Enoshima
Island
Small Japanese island known for the Enoshima Shrine, its English-style garden & its caves.
4.50 (208 reviews)
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Take Island
Island
Small uninhabited island, known for a picturesque shrine & unusual plants, connected by a bridge.
4.40 (301 reviews)
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Engetsu Island
Island
Seawater flows through the natural arch formed by wind & waves in this small, scenic island.
4.50 (191 reviews)
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Shōdo Island
Island
Island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea featuring olive groves, a cable car cross & a cinema museum.
4.30 (523 reviews)
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Kyushu
Island
The third largest of Japana's main islands features a number of major cities & agricultural areas.
4.20 (1.3K reviews)
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Hachijō-jima
Island
Volcanic island with traditional inns, hot spring resorts, campsites, several hotels & surf spots.
4.40 (198 reviews)
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Rebun Island
Island
Island covered in lush green hills, home to rare alpine flowers that bloom in summer.
4.50 (146 reviews)
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Rishiri Island
Island
Sweeping coastal views, a dormant volcano, heavy snow in winter & hikes on a striking island.
4.40 (176 reviews)
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