Top rated Islands in Japan

Experience the best that Japan has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 38 places from Island category.

Sort results by

Best  
🔥
Top rated  
🏆
 Most reviewed  
🤩
 Hidden gems  
💎
 Worst rated  
🤬
 Recently discovered  
🆕

Categories


Zamami Island image
1
Zamami Island
Island
Tranquil island with scenic white-sand beaches & clear aqua water for scuba diving & snorkeling.
4.70 (223 reviews)
Itsukushima image
2
Itsukushima
Island
Island that's home to a number of temples & shrines, plus the Museum of History & Folklore.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
Miyako-jima image
3
Miyako-jima
Island
Scenic island made of coral reef & known for its swimming, sunning & snorkeling beaches.
4.60 (457 reviews)
Enoshima Island image
4
Enoshima Island
Island
4.60 (368 reviews)
Taketomi Island image
5
Taketomi Island
Island
Compact island featuring serene beach areas & a charming village with red-tiled roof buildings.
4.60 (349 reviews)
Yonaguni image
6
Yonaguni
Island
Popular diving site with hammerheads & submerged rock formations, plus rare native horses & liquor.
4.60 (315 reviews)
Iki Island image
7
Iki Island
Island
Laid-back island with white sand beaches, grottoes, onsen, a dolphin park & unique rock formations.
4.60 (159 reviews)
Tsunoshima image
8
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)
Tokashiki Island image
9
Tokashiki Island
Island
Large rugged island featuring white-sand beaches & diving sites, plus hotels & camping areas.
4.50 (219 reviews)
Tanegashima image
10
Tanegashima
Island
Island known for traditional edge-tool manufacturing & Japan's largest space development center.
4.50 (213 reviews)
Enoshima image
11
Enoshima
Island
Small Japanese island known for the Enoshima Shrine, its English-style garden & its caves.
4.50 (208 reviews)
Engetsu Island image
12
Engetsu Island
Island
Seawater flows through the natural arch formed by wind & waves in this small, scenic island.
4.50 (191 reviews)
Rebun Island image
13
Rebun Island
Island
Island covered in lush green hills, home to rare alpine flowers that bloom in summer.
4.50 (146 reviews)
Amami Ōshima image
14
Amami Ōshima
Island
Forested island featuring the Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum & part of the Amami Guntō National Park.
4.40 (477 reviews)
Take Island image
15
Take Island
Island
Small uninhabited island, known for a picturesque shrine & unusual plants, connected by a bridge.
4.40 (301 reviews)
Hachijō-jima image
16
Hachijō-jima
Island
Volcanic island with traditional inns, hot spring resorts, campsites, several hotels & surf spots.
4.40 (198 reviews)
Rishiri Island image
17
Rishiri Island
Island
Sweeping coastal views, a dormant volcano, heavy snow in winter & hikes on a striking island.
4.40 (176 reviews)
Yoron Island image
18
Yoron Island
Island
Popular diving & sea kayaking spot with thatch-roofed houses, beaches & a folk village.
4.40 (171 reviews)
Kōzu-shima image
19
Kōzu-shima
Island
Volcanic Japanese island, famous for its challenging hiking trails & many snorkeling & diving spots.
4.40 (59 reviews)
Awaji Island image
20
Awaji Island
Island
Island with temples & 2 suspension bridges, considered the birthplace of Japanese puppet theater.
4.30 (932 reviews)
Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps




Categories

Cities in Japan

Last updated: