Hamahiga Island

What it is

• A small island in Uruma City covering approximately two square kilometers.
• A sacred location where the gods Amamikyo and Shirumikyo are enshrined.
• A rural community divided into the Hama and Higa districts.
• An agricultural hub producing green peppers, carrots, and mozuku seaweed.

What to see

• The Shirumichu cave which serves as a traditional place of prayer.
• The Hamahiga Bridge connecting the island to nearby Henza Island.
• Mount Sugai which stands as the highest point at seventy-eight meters.
• A resort hotel located on the south side of the Higa district.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.