Kohama loop over Ufudaki to Hosaki
小浜島一周（大岳・細崎・シュガーロード）24°21′ N 123°59′ EModerate ModerateCity bikeE-bikeloop
The Kohama loop is a 13.8 km counter-clockwise ride by our route data from Kohama Port up to the Ufudaki lookout, out to Hosaki facing Iriomote and home along the Sugar Road through the cane, with 156 m of climbing that makes an e-bike the sensible choice.
KonbiniWaterTop of chart 100 m
Routed over OpenStreetMap with BRouter trekking, measured against AWS Terrarium z13 (2026-10-09). The waypoints run counter-clockwise.
Kohama sits in the middle of the Yaeyama group with Iriomote close to the west, and it's hillier than its neighbours. The village climbs from the port, and Ufudaki tops the island at 99 m, where Taketomi Town says you can see every Yaeyama island except Yonaguni. The tourism association's own model course recommends an e-bike for exactly this reason, and our route data counts 156 m of climbing over 13.8 km.
From the summit we ride west along the north road and down to Hosaki, the island's western tip, which looks across a narrow strait to Iriomote and Yubu. The way back runs east along the south road through the cane.
The loop finishes on the Sugar Road. This straight lane through the cane served as the school route in the 2001 NHK drama Churasan, and the tourism association recommends it for cycling, with the sea ahead and goats and cattle grazing beside it. It carries you back into the village, and the port is a few minutes beyond.
Worth knowing
- Book bikes when you book the boat; the shops by the port have limited numbers.
- Come back to Nishi-Ufudaki or the Katore viewpoint for sunset if you're staying the night.
- Lunch near the port before the boat; the cafés in the village keep short or irregular hours.
Ride safely
- The Taketomi Town Tourism Association warns that Kohama has many ups and downs and recommends an e-bike or a scooter.
- The current off Hosaki is strong; enjoy the view and don't swim there.
- Carry water; the island's shops cluster in the village and at the port.
Wind at Ishigakijima, JMA 1991–2020
Which way to ride, month by month風
Jan
NNE 5.3
As described
Feb
NNE 5.4
As described
Mar
NNE 5.2
As described
Apr
NNE 4.9
As described
May
S 4.5
Either way
Jun
S 5.3
Either way
Jul
SSW 5.9
Either way
Aug
S 5.6
Either way
Sep
NNE 5.3
As described
Oct
NNE 5.8
As described
Nov
NNE 5.5
As described
Dec
NNE 5.6
As described
Arrows point the way the wind blows. Speeds are monthly means in m/s. The wind on any given day can differ from the monthly pattern, so check the forecast.
Lunch, swims and sights
Stops along the way寄り道
Ufudakiview
Kohama's 99 m summit; leave the bike at the foot of the path for the view of eight Yaeyama islands.
Hosakiview
The west tip looking straight at Iriomote and Yubu; the current runs strong, so don't swim.
Sugar Roadroad
The straight lane through the cane made famous by the NHK drama Churasan.
Yashi no Kilunch
Curry café in the village.
BOB's CAFElunch
Burgers by the port before the boat.
Coyotecafe
Gelato and soba at the port.
Shima Muchulunch
Ticket-machine Okinawan diner by the port.
Lunch, a swim and dinner
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FAQ
Quick answers about Kohama loop over Ufudaki to Hosakiよくある質問
Is Kohama Island good for cycling?
Yes, with an e-bike. Kohama has more hills than Taketomi or Kuroshima, rising to 99 m at Ufudaki, and the Taketomi Town Tourism Association recommends electric bicycles or scooters. Our loop is 13.8 km with 156 m of climbing by our route data.
Where is the Sugar Road on Kohama?
The Sugar Road starts at the edge of Kohama village and runs straight through the cane fields toward the sea on the island's south-east side. It was the school route in the NHK drama Churasan.
How long is the Kohama loop over Ufudaki to Hosaki ride?
The Kohama loop over Ufudaki to Hosaki ride is 13.8 km with 156 m of climbing, by our route data from OpenStreetMap and a 30 m elevation model. The highest point is 63 m and the steepest 200 m averages 6%.
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