Takara Jima
Island Volcanic island in Kagoshima Prefecture, remote
A volcanic island in the Tokara archipelago, visited for marine life, fishing and a sparse, traditional island community.
Takara Jima is a small island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, and is one of the Tokara (or Tokara) Islands in the northern part of the Ryukyu island chain.
The island has long been administratively part of Kagoshima Prefecture and shares the broader history of the Tokara Islands, which have been small-scale fishing and farming communities for centuries. Administrative arrangements and transport links have changed over time as part of national and prefectural organization.
Located in the East China Sea within Kagoshima Prefecture, the island sits among the Tokara chain between the larger islands of Kyushu and the Amami Islands.
How to Get to Takara Jima #
Access is usually by ferry or small local boat from greater Kagoshima or neighbouring islands. Check the Kagoshima prefectural ferry timetables; private charters are possible but weather-dependent.
Tips for Visiting Takara Jima #
- Check ferry and local transport options from Kagoshima or nearby islands; connections can be infrequent.
- Bring cash-small island businesses may not accept cards.
- Respect local fishing areas and seasonal closures-ask before collecting shellfish.
Best Time to Visit Takara Jima #
Spring through autumn offers the most comfortable weather; summers can be hot but are good for coastal activities.
Weather & Climate near Takara Jima #
Takara Jima's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2601 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (323 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (450 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (205 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (206 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
