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Sesoko Island

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瀬底島

A flat coral reef island connected by bridge to Okinawa, featuring agricultural fields, goat fighting, and a historic shrine.

Sesoko Island
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What it is

  • A flat plateau island made of raised coral reef located west of the Motobu Peninsula.
  • An agricultural community producing sugarcane, watermelons, and chrysanthemums.
  • A small island covering less than three square kilometers with no natural rivers or wells.
  • Home to the Sesoko Tsuchigun Shrine, a National Important Cultural Property.

What to see

  • The 762-meter Sesoko Bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
  • Traditional goat fighting matches held in a local arena.
  • The University of the Ryukyus research facility situated on the south coast.
  • The Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort which opened in 2020.

When to go

  • Visit in May or November to watch the traditional goat fighting matches.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Sesoko Island Open in Google Maps

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