Sky & Blue Space x Nature Course (Southern Tanegashima)
— Healed by the sky that stretches into the future, and the island's blue —
A journey through the magnificent scenery unique to the rocket island, and the natural beauty woven by sea, forest, and historic sites.
Enjoy the Pacific Ocean view at Cape Kadokura, spend a quiet moment at the sacred "Homan Shrine," then experience the dream of space at "Tanegashima Space Center."
After lunch, learn about the island's history at "Hirota Site Museum," and be soothed by the breath of nature at the Mangrove Park.
You can also visit "Senza no Iwaya," which appears at low tide. On your way back to Nishinoomote, end the day enjoying the evening sea breeze and natural scenery.
Full-Day Efficient Route
Estimated time: approx. 7-8 hours
StartTanegashima Araki Annex
Spot.1Cape Kadokura
Spot.2Homan Shrine
Spot.3Tanegashima Space Center
AreaLunch (Minamitane Town)
Spot.4Hirota Site Museum
Spot.5Mangrove Park
Spot.6Senza no Iwaya (at low tide)
Half-Day Course
Estimated time: approx. 3-4 hours
StartTanegashima Araki Annex
Spot.1Tanegashima Space Center
Spot.2Homan Shrine
Spot.3Urata Beach
Recommended Season
Spring to Autumn: We recommend checking the low tide times.
Recommended Sightseeing Spots
Cape Kadokura: Magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean Homan Shrine: A sacred place wrapped in silence Tanegashima Space Center: The trajectory of the future drawn by rockets Hirota Site Museum: Discover the island's history Mangrove Park: A forest where you feel the breath of nature Senza no Iwaya: A mystical cave that appears at low tide
Wind & Green History x Nature Course (Northern Tanegashima)
— Memories of the arrival of firearms, and prayers that live in the forest —
Tanegashima, known as the stage where firearms first arrived in Japan.
A quiet journey through the historic sites and cultural properties remaining in Nishinoomote City, touching the ancient faith and mysteries of nature.
Trace history's footsteps at "Teppokan" and "Gessohtei," contemplate the traces of mythology at "Amamegakura," then be healed by the island's original landscape at the "Hego Fern Colony" in Kunigami and "Kishigasaki Lighthouse."
End the day at "Urata Beach" or watching the sunset at "Itashikibana."
Full-Day Efficient Route
Estimated time: approx. 7-8 hours
StartTanegashima Araki Annex
Spot.1Teppokan (Firearms Museum)
Spot.2Gessohtei
AreaLunch (Nishinoomote City)
Spot.3Amamegakura
Spot.4Hego Fern Colony (Kunigami)
Spot.5Kishigasaki Lighthouse
Spot.6Urata Beach
Spot.7Itashikibana Sunset
Half-Day Course
Estimated time: approx. 3-4 hours
StartTanegashima Araki Annex
Spot.1Teppokan (Firearms Museum)
Spot.2Gessohtei
Spot.3Tennyo-ga-Kura
Spot.4Hego Fern Colony (Kunigami)
Recommended Season
Year-round: Forests and rocky shores after rain are especially enchanting
Recommended Sightseeing Spots
Teppokan: Learn about the stage of firearms' arrival
Gessohtei: A historic site evoking the Edo period
Tennyo-ga-Kura: A mystical cave where mythology lives
Hego Fern Colony (Kunigami): Nature reminiscent of ancient forests
Kishigasaki Lighthouse: A cape watching over the sea
Urata Beach: A seaside embraced by the sound of waves
Itashikibana Sunset: A special moment when the sunset dyes the sea
A specialty coffee shop with carefully crafted cups by a Hawaiian-born owner. Homemade baked goods (muffins, cookies, etc.) and hot sandwiches are also recommended with coffee.
Mainly yakitori. Also has a la carte dishes, and grilled rice balls in soup broth are recommended. (Seating is limited, so please make a reservation before visiting.)
Gochisodokoro Heihachi - Seafood / Hot Pot0997-22-2939
Generous portions by the owner with roots in Okinoerabu. The interior has a unique island atmosphere. Awamori (Okinawan spirit) is also available. Spacious interior with open seating and private rooms. Lunch menu also available.
