Guesthouse AO - Welcome (v4)

Year-round Calendar

Pick a month to see what Kumi has to offer.

JAN

Snow &
Silence

The island falls quiet under a blanket of snow. A perfect time for slow days, hot baths, and reading by the window.

FEB

Camellia
& Fire

Camellias bloom red against the winter sky. Gather around the fire and savor the season's quiet beauty.

MAR

Cherry
Blossoms

Cherry blossoms paint the village pink. Walk slowly and breathe the spring-warmed air across the island.

APR

Kayak Start
Fresh Green

Sea kayaking returns as the days grow warmer. Fresh greenery and cherry blossoms fill the island.

MAY

Fireflies (early)
Rice Planting

Early fireflies appear by the streams. Rice paddies fill with fresh water and the green of new life.

JUN

Fireflies
Hydrangea

Hydrangeas bloom in soft blue and lilac. Fireflies dance their warmest light over the evening fields.

JUL

Shell Hunting
Beach Open

Beaches open and sazae are ready. Hunt for shells, swim in clear waters, and watch the milky way at night.

AUG

Stars
Summer Festival

The Milky Way stretches across the August sky. Local festivals fill the village with summer's heart.

SEP

Moon Viewing
Autumn Wind

Cool autumn winds return with the harvest moon. Enjoy moon-viewing nights with local food and tea.

OCT

Autumn Leaves
Last Kayak

Autumn paints the island in fiery reds and golds. Catch the last kayak rides before winter sets in.

NOV

Sunset
Autumn Sea

Sunsets grow longer and richer over the autumn sea. The horizon turns coral every evening.

DEC

Winter Stars
Quiet

Winter stars shine the brightest in the cold air. The island rests, and so do you—wrapped in blankets, slow and still.