Tarama Island
多良間島
A flat coral island in Okinawa known for its traditional August dance festival and scenic provincial natural park landscapes.
What it is
- A flat island formed from raised coral reefs located between Miyako and Ishigaki.
- A designated provincial natural park with a tropical rainforest climate.
- A rural community centered on sugarcane cultivation and beef cattle raising.
- Home to over one thousand residents within the Okinawa Prefecture.
What to see
- The highest point on the island reaching thirty-four meters above sea level.
- Traditional performances during the Hachigatsu Odori festival.
- Expansive sugarcane fields and cattle grazing across the flat landscape.
When to go
- August for the Hachigatsu Odori, a national important intangible cultural property.
- November to participate in or watch the annual island-wide marathon.
Getting there
- Fly from Miyako Airport directly to the local airport on the island.
- Take a two-hour ferry ride from Miyako Island to Futenma Port.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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