[2024 Taketomi Attraction] Travel Guide for Taketomi Island (Updated Nov)
Beaches
Islands/Peninsulas
Address:
Taketomi Island, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1101, Japan
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 day
Phone:
+81-980-825445
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.
Tala_Travel10
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