Islands in Okinawa

All 85 Islands in Okinawa we have written up in English.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Rukan Reef

Rukan Reef

OKINAWA · PLACE

A table coral reef west of Okinawa offering a lighthouse view, seasonal shell gathering, and pop...

Kitadaitō Island

Kitadaitō Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A remote raised coral atoll in Okinawa featuring unique Hachijo culture, steep coastal cliffs, a...

Atuku Island

Atuku Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited sandstone island in a national park, formerly home to a sacred shrine and known f...

Yabiji

Yabiji

OKINAWA · PLACE

Japan's largest table-shaped coral reef group offers world-class snorkeling and diving across ov...

Minamidaitō Island

Minamidaitō Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A raised coral atoll east of Okinawa featuring unique geology, sugarcane history, and the larges...

Sesoko Island

Sesoko Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A flat coral reef island connected by bridge to Okinawa, featuring agricultural fields, goat fig...

Oki Daitō Island

Oki Daitō Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A remote raised coral reef in Okinawa with a history of phosphate mining, now used as a military...

Zamami Island

Zamami Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A scenic island in Kerama Shoto National Park offering marine sports, historic shell mounds, and...

Irisuna-jima

Irisuna-jima

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island near Tonaki featuring sacred sites and historical pottery, famously used a...

Izena Island

Izena Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A snake-free inhabited island northwest of Okinawa Main Island featuring flat coastal terrain an...

Adaga Island

Adaga Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island in Yanbaru National Park surrounded by coral reefs, marking the boundary b...

Ukibaru Island

Ukibaru Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited limestone island in Okinawa featuring coral reefs, ancient pottery sites, and a m...

Tonaki Island

Tonaki Island

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A remote island village in Okinawa featuring a unique settlement built on flat land between two...

Irabu Island

Irabu Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A scenic island in Okinawa featuring unique tsunami rock beaches and the longest toll-free bridg...

Noho Island

Noho Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A small limestone island near Iheya connected by bridge, featuring ancient shell mounds and a sn...

Kamiji Island

Kamiji Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A remote island in Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park known for its history of dugong habitats and...

Sotobanari Island

Sotobanari Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A remote, uninhabited island near Iriomote featuring sandstone cliffs and history ranging from R...

Yonaguni

Yonaguni

OKINAWA · PLACE

Japan's westernmost island offers unique native horses, the world's largest moths, and a mysteri...

Kume Island

Kume Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A diverse island featuring Okinawa's highest castle ruins, a massive sand cay, and Japan's top t...

Iōtorishima

Iōtorishima

OKINAWA · PLACE

The northernmost island in Okinawa is an uninhabited active volcano once famous for its sulfur t...

Torishima

Torishima

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited limestone island in Okinawa used as a military bombing range, currently restricte...

Ējina Island

Ējina Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island in Itoman featuring sea cliffs and a sacred Utaki site accessible by foot...

Iejima

Iejima

OKINAWA · PLACE

This Okinawan island features the iconic Mount Gusuku and holds significant historical importanc...

Yanoshita Island

Yanoshita Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A former island now connected to Izena, featuring a small airfield, limestone dunes, and histori...

Aka Island

Aka Island

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A quiet Kerama Island featuring historic ruins, a famous dog statue, and beaches where United St...

Aguni Island

Aguni Island

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A remote island northwest of Naha known for its dramatic white tuff cliffs, salt production, and...

Iriomote Island

Iriomote Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A World Natural Heritage site and Japan's largest subtropical forest, home to rare mangroves and...

Shimoji Island

Shimoji Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A remote ranch island in Okinawa's national park featuring historic beacons and a reef path to a...

Uchibanari island

Uchibanari island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island in Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park featuring coal mining history, archaeol...

Hirabanarijima

Hirabanarijima

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island in Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park accessible by foot from Ishigaki Island...

Kouri Island

Kouri Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A circular plateau island in Okinawa known for its scenic bridge, heart-shaped rock formations,...

Tsuken Island

Tsuken Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

Known as Carrot Island, this Okinawan destination features extensive carrot farms, a unique obse...

Miyagi Island

Miyagi Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A small inhabited island in Yanbaru National Park connected by bridges, offering a quiet glimpse...

Ōjima

Ōjima

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island in Nago featuring cemeteries and bridges connecting the Okinawa Main Islan...

Yagaji Island

Yagaji Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A peaceful island in northern Okinawa known for its wildlife protection areas, mangrove forests,...

Ikei Island

Ikei Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A small Okinawan island featuring ancient ruins, sandy beaches, and sugarcane fields connected t...

Miyagi Island

Miyagi Island

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A peaceful Okinawan island featuring ancient archaeological sites, historic castle ruins, and tr...

Henza Island

Henza Island

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An Okinawan island featuring massive oil storage terminals and a scenic sea road connecting it t...

Hamahiga Island

Hamahiga Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A peaceful island in Okinawa known for its sacred sites dedicated to the creator gods Amamikyo a...

Yabuchi Island

Yabuchi Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited Okinawan island featuring ancient cave ruins, traditional farming plots, and a sa...

Kudaka Island

Kudaka Island

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A sacred Ryukyuan island near Okinawa known for its deep spiritual traditions, communal land own...

Ou Island

Ou Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A small inhabited island connected by bridge, famous for its local tempura shops, diving spots,...

Senaga Island

Senaga Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A small island near Naha Airport featuring a Mediterranean-style shopping resort, hot springs, a...

Iheya Island

Iheya Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

Okinawa's northernmost inhabited island offers a quiet escape with limestone caves, mountain hik...

Yanaha Island

Yanaha Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

Okinawa's largest uninhabited island offers a rugged landscape of wild animals, historical stone...

Urugami Island

Urugami Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited coral reef island in the East China Sea featuring sacred sites and ancient legend...

Mae Island

Mae Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island in Kerama Shotō National Park known for its pristine diving spots and hist...

Ou-jima

Ou-jima

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited group of islands in the Kerama chain known for diving, fishing, and seasonal whal...

Ōjima

Ōjima

OKINAWA · PLACE

A small island near Kume Island featuring unique geometric rock formations, a sea turtle museum,...

Fudeiwa

Fudeiwa

OKINAWA · PLACE

A tiny, heart-shaped limestone island and national scenic spot featuring a lighthouse and vibran...

Sonaichizaki

Sonaichizaki

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island north of Yonaguni serving as a modern harbor facility connected to the mai...

Taketomi Island

Taketomi Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A preserved coral island featuring traditional red-tiled villages and white sand paths within a...

Hanarijima

Hanarijima

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island in the Kerama Islands featuring unique rock formations and a statue of a f...

Kuba Island

Kuba Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited volcanic island in the Senkaku chain currently used as a United States military f...

Kitakojima

Kitakojima

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island in the Senkaku chain known for albatross breeding and significant internat...

Barasu Island

Barasu Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

A unique island made entirely of coral fragments, offering exceptional snorkeling within the Iri...

Hamajima

Hamajima

OKINAWA · PLACE

A crescent-shaped sandbar in Sekisei Lagoon known as Phantom Island, offering pristine waters fo...

Pinishi Island

Pinishi Island

OKINAWA · PLACE

An uninhabited island and sacred site near Iriomote featuring a prehistoric shell mound and prot...

Okinawa

Okinawa

OKINAWA · PLACE

Japan's third largest island features the historic Ryukyu Kingdom capital and UNESCO World Herit...

Tuishi

Tuishi

OKINAWA · PLACE

This reef is Japan's official westernmost point and serves as a vital navigation landmark for lo...

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