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Izena Island

Island

North of Okinawa's main island, Izena Island retains Ryukyuan traditions, small fishing villages and castle ruins; tourists come for beaches, local festivals and scuba diving.

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Izena Island essentials

Country: Japan
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Yen (¥)
Emergency: 110

Izena Island at a Glance#

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Izena Island#

Late spring and summer are best for access and events; winters are quiet and some services may be reduced.

Late spring - May-June
May-Jun · 22-28°C (72-82°F)
Pleasant weather and calmer seas for ferry crossings.
Summer - July-August
Jul-Aug · 25-31°C (77-88°F)
Warm, busy season with festivals and local events; expect more boat traffic.

Weather & Climate near Izena Island#

Climate

Izena Island's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2062 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 14° - 18° 16° 121 mm overcast 75% 4.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.6h
February Acceptable 14° - 18° 16° 126 mm overcast 77% 5.1 m/s 1.0 high 11.1h
March Acceptable 16° - 20° 18° 162 mm overcast 76% 4.8 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Good 19° - 23° 21° 197 mm overcast 79% 4.7 m/s 1.5 very high 12.7h
May Good 21° - 26° 24° 238 mm overcast 83% 4.3 m/s 1.8 very high 13.3h
June Good 24° - 28° 26° 241 mm overcast 89% 4.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.6h
July Good 26° - 31° 34° 172 mm partly cloudy 84% 4.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.5h
August Very Good 26° - 31° 33° 221 mm partly cloudy 82% 5.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.9h
September Very Good 25° - 29° 30° 179 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.4 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 23° - 27° 25° 162 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.8 m/s 1.4 high 11.4h
November Very Good 20° - 23° 22° 138 mm overcast 75% 5.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.7h
December Good 16° - 20° 18° 105 mm overcast 74% 4.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Izena Island#

Izena Island is reached by ferry from the Okinawan main island (departures from Motobu or nearby ferry ports depending on schedules). Check prefectural ferry timetables and seasonal variations.

Tips for Visiting Izena Island#

  • Plan boat transport in advance; daily ferries may not run year-round.
  • Try local sea urchin or octopus specialties on the island - Izena has strong fishing traditions.
  • Visit the Izena Island Observatory if open - the island's low light pollution makes it good for stargazing.