Yoron is the Southern most island of Kagoshima. Yoron
is a small tropical island with a circumference of 23.65km and is only
20km north of Okinawa island. The island has no mountains or rivers and
is mostly flat, with the highest point being only 97.08m above sea level.
Colorful flowers bloom all over the island and an ocean of coral reef
and emerald green colored sea surrounds the island. Yoron is blessed with
a subtropical climate and an average temperature of 23 c. On Yoron, you
can enjoy marine sports such as board sailing, windsurfing, diving and
swimming. The most famous spot in Yoron is "Yurigahama", a white
sandbar that appers 1.5km off the eastern shore at low tide. You can reach
Yurigahama from Ohkaneku beach by glass boat. You can also visit The Southern
Cross Center Museum, Minzokumura (old-style village) and Yunnu Rakuen
Botanical Gardens.
Yoron is influenced by Okinawan culture, language and lifestyle. |
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