Noho Island
野甫島
A small limestone island near Iheya connected by bridge, featuring ancient shell mounds and a snake-free environment for peaceful exploration.
What it is
- A small island of Ryukyu limestone located 500 meters west of Iheya Island.
- The birthplace of Yagura Ufushu with a total area of 1.08 square kilometers.
- An agricultural community primarily growing sugar cane and sweet potatoes.
- A rare Okinawan location where no venomous habu snakes live.
What to see
- Ancient shell mounds and ruins dating back 3,000 years.
- The Noho Bridge which connects the island to neighboring Iheya Island.
- A local community store recognized as one of the 100 Island Treasures.
Getting there
- Take a ferry from Unten Port to reach the Iheya area.
- Cross the Noho Bridge from Iheya Island to enter the island.
- Use the community bus service that connects the island to Iheya Village.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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