Fudeiwa
フデ岩
A tiny, heart-shaped limestone island and national scenic spot featuring a lighthouse and vibrant seabird breeding grounds.
What it is
- An uninhabited island made of Ryukyu limestone within the Yabiji coral reef system.
- A designated national Place of Scenic Beauty covering only 0.002 square kilometers.
- A protected breeding ground for brown boobies and various species of terns.
- An island officially incorporated into Miyako Island City in 1995.
What to see
- The distinct heart-shaped silhouette of the island visible from the surrounding waters.
- The Fudeiwa Lighthouse which stands in the center of the island.
- An emergency helicopter port located on the northwestern side of the land.
- Native vegetation including Argusia argentea and Galactia tenuiflora across the limestone.
- Skipjack tuna fishing grounds in the waters immediately surrounding the reef.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Fudeiwa Open in Google Maps
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