Henza Island
平安座島
An Okinawan island featuring massive oil storage terminals and a scenic sea road connecting it to the main island.
What it is
- A 5.44 square kilometer island in Uruma City composed of Ryukyu limestone.
- A designated quasi-national park since 1965 featuring large oil storage terminals.
- Home to the Agari-hantabaru shell mound discovered by archaeologists.
- A populated island connected to the mainland by a 4.75 kilometer sea road.
What to see
- Extensive oil storage facilities built on reclaimed land.
- The Hamahiga Bridge which connects the island to neighboring Hamahiga Island.
- The highest point of the island reaching 115.6 meters above sea level.
- The 4.75 kilometer sea road offering views of the surrounding water.
Getting there
- Uruma City operates a bus service connecting the island to Yakena.
- Accessible from the Okinawa mainland via a 4.75 kilometer sea road.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Henza Island Open in Google Maps
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