Kumejima Uma Bokujo horse ranch
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Kumejima Uma Bokujo is a family horse ranch on Kume-jima where you ride small, gentle Yonaguni horses along Eef beach from ¥7,000 for 30 minutes in 2026, or into the hills on longer routes.
Horses were once part of every Kume-jima household, and the couple who run the ranch started it with the last two horses left on the island. Most of the herd are Yonaguni horses. The native Okinawan breed is small and gentle, and the ranch says its horses are used to beginners and young children. Rides start mostly from Eef beach, with some on Ou-jima or at Shimajiri depending on the sea.
The longer hill rides head out from Hiyajo or Uezu to a hilltop lookout or a vast old stone quarry by the sea. The ranch also runs sabani boat trips and rents out a restored old house. English is limited to everyday conversation.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach walk on horseback at EefCurrent price on the ranch's site (2026); a staff member walks beside the horse. Mornings are cooler in summer. | ¥7,000 / person | 30 min | Year-round |
| Forest and beach ride | ¥14,000 / person | 60 min | Year-round |
| Sunset ride at Shinri beach | ¥20,000 / person | 60 min | Year-round, weather permitting |
| Swimming with the horses¥20,000 for one person, ¥18,000 each for two or more. | ¥18,000 / person | 45 min | Early May to early October |
| Hill rides to Hiyajo and the old quarries¥20,000–22,000 depending on the route. | ¥20,000 / person | 80–120 min | Year-round |
FAQ
Quick answers about Kumejima Uma Bokujo horse ranchよくある質問
Can you ride horses on the beach on Kume-jima?
Yes. Kumejima Uma Bokujo runs 30-minute beach rides at Eef for ¥7,000 a person in 2026, with a staff member walking alongside. The horses are mostly gentle Yonaguni horses.
Can you swim with horses on Kume-jima in winter?
No. Kumejima Uma Bokujo runs its swim with the horses only from early May to early October. Its beach and hill rides continue through the winter.
How much does Kumejima Uma Bokujo horse ranch charge?
Kumejima Uma Bokujo horse ranch lists Beach walk on horseback at Eef from ¥7,000 per person (30 min).
Does Kumejima Uma Bokujo horse ranch speak English?
Yes. Kumejima Uma Bokujo horse ranch works in Japanese and English.
Is Kumejima Uma Bokujo horse ranch open in winter?
Kumejima Uma Bokujo horse ranch: The beach and hill rides run all winter, and the swim with the horses runs only from early May to early October. Payment is in cash only.