Kuroshima
黒島
A heart-shaped coral island in the Yaeyama chain known for its vast cattle pastures and sea turtle research institute.
What it is
- A flat island made of raised coral reef located south-southwest of Ishigaki Island.
- Nicknamed Heart Island because of its physical shape when viewed from above.
- A rural community where beef cattle farming is the primary industry for residents.
- A small island with a circumference of twelve kilometers and a population of about two hundred.
What to see
- The Kuroshima Research Institute which focuses on studying sea turtles and local coral.
- Iko Pier which is officially designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Extensive pastures filled with grazing beef cattle across the flat landscape.
When to go
- The Kuroshima Cow Festival takes place on the last Sunday of February.
Getting there
- High-speed boats run from Ishigaki Port to Kuroshima Port in thirty minutes.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kuroshima Open in Google Maps
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