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The ancestors of the Shangkari family were relatives of King Shangen, and the former family, who served as the land head of the island during the dynasty. The housing is designated as a National Designated Important Cultural Property. The Himpung (blindfolded fence) stood at the front when entering through the gate, and a covered gate on the right, with women entering and exiting from the gate and men from the left side of Himpung, it said. The current building was rebuilt in 1905, and includes two buildings, the main building and the Asagi (outhouse), which was the place of accommodation for guests from Naha. It is built in the traditional Okinawan architectural style using good quality maki wood. The rear of the main building and the exterior of the kitchen are plastered, and the main building and Asagi are outbuildings, but the roof is a continuation.

Tamamoten is considered to be the graveyard of the first Shosanen's father (Shojik) and others, and is located at the northern foot of a small mountain that protrudes to the southeast of Izena Island. It is reported that he also built a "royal tomb" that he built in Shuri, and a ball palace on Izena Island around the same time. National Designated Important Cultural Property.

A circular island with a circumference of about 16km, located about 27km northwest of the headquarters peninsula. It is the birthplace of Shōen-ou, the founder of the Second Shōnō clan of the Ryukyu Dynasty, and has many historical sites related to Yukari. Izena Village, which has a line of houses that can be said to be the original scenery of Okinawa, is recommended for a walk. Izena Island is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs, and there are three uninhabited islands in the surrounding area: Gushikawa Island, Yana Naha Island, and Ojin Island, where you can enjoy camping. The inquiry is to Izena Village.

Ghitara refers to pointed crags, with the sea being located in the sea being called Gitara, and the mountain being located in the mountains being called Gitara, competing against each other. In the middle of the two Gitara is the Gitara observation deck, from which you can see both Gitara in close proximity. In addition, a five-minute drive from here, you can see beautiful views representing Izena Island, such as Mount Chizin and the site of Izena Castle, as well as both Gigitara.

A beach at the southern end of Yonezaki, consisting of a sandbar of the 2km long Coral Sands. The Yonezaki campground "Ieya Ai Land Yonezaki", which is equipped with water supply and hot water showers, is also attached. At night, you can enjoy the full sky starry sky that spreads out at 180 degrees of visibility. Tent lending ¥ 2200 per night, free tent site ¥ 1600 per night, auto tent site ¥ 3800 per night, BBQ set ¥ 2200 per night.

The northernmost point of Iheya Island, at Cape Tana [Dana Misaki], but since Iheya Island is the northernmost manned island of Okinawa Prefecture, this is the "northernmost point of Okinawa". At the top stands the Iheya Lighthouse. On a sunny and clear day of air, you can see the mountains of Yanbar, the southernmost island of Kagoshima, and the island of Okinawa, beyond.

It was designated as a national natural monument on March 1, 2016. 4.5m around the trunk, about 8m high, and Zhang Zhang (28m east-west, 24m north-south). Known as a namatsu since ancient times, it has a beautiful appearance like bonsai tailoring, and is also chanted by Ryuka. The current pine is the second generation, and the predecessor known as the elder pine has been stolen because of its beauty. The current second generation was planted about 280 years ago, it said. In 1992, the area was maintained and opened to the public as Hiramatsu Park in mind.

An island with a perimeter of 4.82km, located 500m off the southwest sea of Iheya Island. I can walk around for an hour. It was in 1979 that the Nobo Bridge, with a total length of 1244m, was built between Nobo Island and Iheya Island. Cars are good, but it's also exceptional to be leisurely on a bicycle or on foot. From the middle of the bridge, Izena, Ie and Okinawa islands can be seen, and on the other side, a great view called the Shimasaki coastal scenic spot is spread. There are also white sand beaches on both banks of the base of the bridge.

The northernmost manned island in Okinawa Prefecture, located in the East China Sea about 40km from the headquarters peninsula and about 42km due west of Cape Hedo, Okinawa. It tends to be mountainous, but there are paddy fields on flat ground. Yonezaki Beach in the south is connected to Noho Island by the 1244m-long Noho Bridge. Historically, it is an island related to Takashi Daiichi. The Tian Sun Ding legend is transmitted in the Kumaya cave.

When the ferry to the island enters the entrance of Iheya Island, Maedomari Port, a huge rock can be seen behind the port terminal. Because it is shaped like a tiger on the face of a tiger, it is said to be Torazu Iwa, and it is familiar to people on the island as a natural feng shui rock. It is possible to climb to the top by a staircase set up on a rocky slope, giving a panoramic view of the sea and the mountains. There is also a Koshidake forest park nearby, which is ideal for forest bathing and hiking.