Taketomi Island
竹富島
A preserved coral island featuring traditional red-tiled villages and white sand paths within a protected national park.
What it is
- A small island made of raised coral reef and Ryukyu limestone.
- The entire area is part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.
- The central village is a National Important Preservation District for traditional buildings.
- A destination where visitors are requested to pay a voluntary 300 yen entry fee.
What to see
- Traditional houses featuring red-tiled roofs and streets lined with white sand.
- Kondoi Beach and Kaiji Beach located on the western coast.
- The Nagomi no Tou tower, which is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Three main villages located in the central and northwestern areas.
When to go
- The Tanadui seed-sowing festival, a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Getting there
- High-speed boats connect Ishigaki Port to the island in 10 minutes.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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