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Aguni Island

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粟国島

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

Aguni Island
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What it is

  • A single-island village covering seven square kilometers northwest of Naha Port
  • A traditional center for agriculture, fishing, and local salt production
  • The historic production site for foxtail millet and local brown sugar
  • The filming location for the movie Navie's Love

What to see

  • White tuff cliffs known as Fudenzaki located at the western end
  • Tera limestone cave which enshrines the skull of a Buddhist monk
  • Local salt production facilities and agricultural fields

Getting there

  • A ferry connects Naha Port to Aguni Port in two hours
  • Flights from Naha Airport operate three days a week

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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