Taketomi Island (Traditional Buildings Preservation District)

Taketomi Island (Traditional Buildings Preservation District)

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Ishigaki Port → 10 minutes by each high-speed boat, get off Taketomi East Port

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Island

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(Capital) Urauchi River Sightseeing

Okinawa's largest river with a total length of 18km and 11 tributaries. The basin is overgrown with mangroves such as Ohirgi and Mehirgi. To enjoy such a tour of the Urauchi River basin, the Urauchi River tour boat is recommended. Ships sailing from the Uranai Bridge tour about 8km to Warship Iwa. From there you can land and trek into the mountains. It takes about 30 minutes to walk through the tree-filled jungle and get to the observation deck where you can see the waterfall of Mariyudu, which is also selected as one of the 100 waterfalls in Japan. Although the head is not large at about 16m, the flow of water is beautiful, like the flow of white thread. After 15 minutes from the observation deck, you will arrive at the waterfall of Campilay, where the legend that the gods sat down and created the island. The waterfall is divine with a gentle step.

Waterfalls in Cambilee

A stepped waterfall that is about a 5-minute walk upstream from the Mariyudu waterfall and has a number of small heads that stretch over about 200m. Cambilee means "the seat of God", and the legend remains that the gods of 15 places on the island gathered here to discuss the creation of the island, and it is still considered the first-class holy place in Iriomote Island. The waterfall has a round puddle called a pothole where pebbles cut the river bottom due to the water flow, and aquatic creatures such as yago and prawns inhabit.

The beach of Ida

When you cross the back mountains of the Funabuki settlement in about 10 minutes, a breathtakingly beautiful beach of Ida appears. From the white sand beach, the sea of calm and remote coral reefs continues, and you can enjoy colorful tropical fish and corals by snorkeling. There are no facilities such as showers and toilets.

Takamine Brewery

The brewery of Ryukyu Awamori, which stands adjacent to Kawahira Park. The production process of Awamori, which is made using rice koji and water as raw materials, can be toured through glass. The representative stock, "Omoto", is 600 milliliters for 850 yen.

Ryukyu pearl

Blessed with coral reefs inhabited by black butterfly shellfish, Kawahira Bay is a good place for pearl farming. It has also been designated as the country's prestigious spot. Black butterfly pearls with a unique color that can be classified as well as 15 different types of black butterfly pearls, which are called "phantom pearls" and are valuable. Along with white butterfly pearls, including gold pearls, it is popular with many people at home and abroad. To the memories of the trip, try to add color with the glow of pearls. "R's cafe" with ocean view. You can take a break with snacks and sweats.

Marin is Usuguru-kun

The annual "Kawahira Bay Glass Boat Tour" (1200 yen for adults: 30 minutes required) is free to join anyone, from small children to the elderly. Kawahira Bay, a three-star Michelin star, has a beautiful world not only in the view but also in the sea, so it is recommended for Ishigaki Island beginners. At "Guru-kun Original Point", one of the fun is to meet big mans shellfish and cute clownfish. In the summer-only "Kawahira Bay Premium Cruising" (adults 3600 yen: 90 minutes), search for Manta while cruising offshore with a large class boat. Even if you can't dive and snorkel, it may be a chance to meet wild "manta". Other canoe rentals and uninhabited islands, let's enjoy Kawahira Bay all day long.

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