Yaeyama District Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Encounter the stars and the blue sea of Okinawa in a 6-day seaside trip

🔮Okinawa is often referred to as the 'Hawaii of the East', each island has its own unique charm🏖. Iriomote Island where wildcats dwell🐱, the primitive charm of Taketomi Island, and the historical ruins of ancient Ryukyu🏛, are like a treasure chest of nature satisfying all beautiful yearnings and aspirations. - 【Encounter on the way】 ✅Yaeyama Islands｜West Coast Pier, Kibouin, Water Buffalo Cart, Okinawa Shisa, International Dark Sky Reserve, Iriomote Island ✅Okinawa Main Island｜Churaumi Aquarium, Ryukyu Ancient City Ruins, Manzamo, Yomitan Pottery Village, Blue Cave, Coral Ryukyu Dyeing ✅Marine Activities｜Fishing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Paragliding, Whale Watching, Underwater Walk, Mangrove Canoeing, etc. ✅Okinawa Festivals｜Dragon Boat Race (May-June), Tug-of-War Festival (July-October), Eisa Drum Dance (August-September), Seed Gathering Festival (October), Fireworks Festival (April/July/October), Ryukyu Lantern Festival (December-March) - 【Accommodation】 🏡Nijigennomori Okinawa｜Located in Yomitan Village, Naha, all rooms face the calm and shallow sea surrounded by coral reefs and a long private coastline. Experience the Japanese tatami living room, special seawater bath, and enjoy the original scenery of Okinawa. 🏡Nijigennomori Taketomi Island｜On the roof sit various Okinawan lucky mascots Shisa, the single-story wooden villa with red tiles and low eaves echoes the traditional architecture of Taketomi Island with white walls and red tiles. You can also participate in various local experience projects. - 【Delicious Food】 🐮Ishigaki Beef｜Ishigaki beef is delicious, with a suitable fat ratio, the meat is refreshing and not greasy, even the lean part has a unique flavor. 🤴🏻Court Cuisine｜Taste red flower branch cuisine, steamed black sesame pork slices, burdock root roasted pork rolls and other exquisite court dishes of the Ryukyu royal banquet. 🍤Okinawa Seafood｜Okinawa's waters are rich in fish, you can enjoy authentic seafood dishes such as sushi, sashimi, tempura. 🍶Okinawa Awamori｜Originated in the 15th century, it was both a tribute from the Ryukyu Kingdom to China and Japan, and a local celebration and event wine. - 【Itinerary Overview】 🛬D1 Encounter the Starry Sky｜Arrive at Ishigaki Island, take a boat to Taketomi Island: Free marine activities, night star watching 🎨D2 Traditional Culture｜Taketomi local cultural experience, Kibouin, West Coast Pier, free marine activities 🐂D3 Ox Cart Sightseeing｜Iriomote Island Nakama River Cruise, Yubu Island Water Buffalo Cart, go to Okinawa Main Island 🐋D4 Magical Animals｜Churaumi Aquarium, Nakijin Castle, Manzamo, free marine activities 🎏D5 Leisurely Roaming｜Coral dyeing, free activities in Naha city area 👋🏻D6 Farewell Okinawa｜Return/Continue traveling to other cities in Japan

Okinawa Taketomi Island

#thingstodo Okinawa Taketomi Island🏖️ Star Sand Beach is the most famous scenic spot in Taketomi Island. As the name suggests, it is a beach with star-shaped sand grains. Because it is rare to see in other places in Japan, Star hunters work hard to dig for these natural wonders. These are not grains of sand but dead exoskeletons living in the seabed, washed up to the beach in large numbers with the current, which has become a major tourist attraction feature.

Cape Nishizaki - The Westernmost Point of Japan's Territory

Cape Nishizaki is located on the westernmost tip of Yonaguni Island, where a monument marks the westernmost point of Japan. It is an essential sightseeing spot on the island that should not be missed when unlocking travel achievements in Japan. This location is also where one can enjoy the latest sunset in Japan, sinking in the west. From Cape Nishizaki, one can see the westernmost village of Japan named Kubura Village, as well as the endless blue and invincible ocean view. On a clear day, one can even see Taiwan. Most visitors choose to come to Cape Nishizaki at dusk, as it is the spot where the sunset is the latest in Japan. Watching the horizon gradually dyed red by the afterglow, the view of the sunset later than anywhere else in Japan can only be experienced on Yonaguni Island, offering a special moment in time. Cape Nishizaki Address: Kubura, Yonaguni, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture

【Okinawa Trip】Recommended Tourist Spots to Visit This Summer

This time, I would like to introduce the remote island of Okinawa, 'Hateruma Island'! 🌺🌴 Please consider it as a reference ☺️ ------------------------------ ◾︎Recommended remote island in Okinawa Hateruma Island ◾︎Access methods Naha Port → Airplane, Ferry Ishigaki Island → Ferry (Personal recommendation!) ◾︎Time Ishigaki Island → Hateruma Island About an hour and a half ◾︎Ticket Round trip about 9,000 yen ◾︎Comment Located in the southwest of Okinawa Prefecture, it is an island where the beauty of nature stands out 🏝️ It is the southernmost inhabited island of Japan! It is accessible from Naha by airplane or ferry, and you can get around the island by rental car or bicycle 🚗 There are also ferries from Ishigaki Island! ⛴ Not only can you enjoy the beautiful beaches and the clear sea, but also the rich seafood, and there are also precious wildlife living here 🐢 It was the most beautiful sea I have ever seen ☺️ The sea was almost exclusively ours as there were few people around, haha ------------------------------ Please consider it as a candidate for your trip this summer!

It’s so natural place!! Good!!#Iriomote #Jungle hotel painumaya

NISHIHAMA

#okinawatrip My favorite beach in all of the Ishigaki Island's. The sand was impeccable, the coral was vibrant, and there was barely anyone there! They had a nice bed and breakfast nearby but unfortunately we didn't know about it until our last day. We saw lots of sea turtles and cool fish while snorkeling. This is a must stop when visiting Ishigaki!This is Highly Recommended.