Travel App 'NEWT' Selects from 1,741 Municipalities Nationwide! Top 30 Best Value Municipalities for Student Graduation Trips
The travel app NEWT has announced its ranking of the best value municipalities for graduation trips.
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 05:11
Reiwa Travel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takaya Shinozuka), operator of the smart, affordable travel app 'NEWT', has conducted an independent survey of 1,741 municipalities nationwide to announce its "Top 30 Hidden Gem Spots for Graduation Trips" ranking.
The travel value sought by today's students is not merely fame or luxury, but a trinity of "authentic experiences" unique to the location, a "visual impact" that translates through a smartphone screen, and above all, "a convincing price point (cost performance)".
This ranking provides a multi-faceted analysis of municipalities nationwide from five perspectives (20 points each, for a total of 100): overall cost performance, hidden gem factor, social media appeal, local cuisine, and diversity of experiences.
■ 1st-10th Place: Top 30 Hidden Gem Graduation Trip Spots
1st Place: Kumejima Town, Okinawa Prefecture
Overall Cost Performance 20 pts ・ Hidden Gem Factor 20 pts ・ Social Media Appeal 20 pts ・ Cuisine 19 pts ・ Diversity of Experiences 19 pts Total 98 points
Located about 100km west of the main island of Okinawa, just a 30-minute flight away, Kumejima Town has been crowned the number one spot for 2026. As many tourists flock to Miyako and Ishigaki islands, Kumejima remains a true "ultimate hidden gem," preserving its untouched nature and tranquility. Kumejima's iconic "Hate no Hama," a pure white sandbar surrounded by nothing, is the ultimate photo opportunity for the social media generation. For student groups, here...
The travel value sought by today's students is not merely fame or luxury, but a trinity of "authentic experiences" unique to the location, a "visual impact" that translates through a smartphone screen, and above all, "a convincing price point (cost performance)".
This ranking provides a multi-faceted analysis of municipalities nationwide from five perspectives (20 points each, for a total of 100): overall cost performance, hidden gem factor, social media appeal, local cuisine, and diversity of experiences.
■ 1st-10th Place: Top 30 Hidden Gem Graduation Trip Spots
1st Place: Kumejima Town, Okinawa Prefecture
Overall Cost Performance 20 pts ・ Hidden Gem Factor 20 pts ・ Social Media Appeal 20 pts ・ Cuisine 19 pts ・ Diversity of Experiences 19 pts Total 98 points
Located about 100km west of the main island of Okinawa, just a 30-minute flight away, Kumejima Town has been crowned the number one spot for 2026. As many tourists flock to Miyako and Ishigaki islands, Kumejima remains a true "ultimate hidden gem," preserving its untouched nature and tranquility. Kumejima's iconic "Hate no Hama," a pure white sandbar surrounded by nothing, is the ultimate photo opportunity for the social media generation. For student groups, here...