2025 Taketomi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Transportation from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island is very convenient. It takes about 40 minutes by ferry⛴️. There is a bus from Ishigaki Airport✈️ to Ishigaki Port. Iriomote Island has two ports, but they are far apart, so it's best to confirm which port you need to go to in advance. Uehara Port has more ferry services, but they may be cancelled in bad weather. After arriving on the island, the hotel will arrange a shuttle bus🚌 to take you to the hotel. Hoshino Resort, although the facilities are a bit old, the overall environment is very good. The hotel is located in the jungle, just a few steps from the beach🏖️. And as Japan's first starry sky🌌 reserve, the beautiful starry sky at night is also a highlight. In terms of dining, Hoshino Resort offers a rich and local selection. Breakfast includes Japanese and Western options, fresh local fruit🥭 and traditional Japanese breakfast. The dinner buffet is very rich, including Wagyu barbecue🍖 and a variety of seafood platters, each dish is carefully prepared, very delicious. It is recommended to bring a chair to the coastline to watch the sea at sunset🌅, and remember to bring a bottle of cold beer🍻, the experience will be very cool.

#Checklist before travel ✔︎︎︎︎Dresses👗 I recommend wearing bright colors✨Especially long and flared ones. Wrinkle-resistant materials are even better◎ I wear a lot of ZARA and Self-ford! ✔︎︎︎︎Straw hats👒Not only are they practical, but they also look great just by having them🙌 I love Athena New York💓 ✔︎︎︎︎Camera📸My go-to camera is the GoPro HERO9! It's always fun to have a camera! And with a GoPro, you can take photos of the night sky and underwater, and it's easy to take photos of yourself✨ ✔︎︎︎︎UV hoodies☀️There's a big difference between having one and not having one! It doesn't hurt even when the sun is strong! I use the UNIQLO Airism UV hoodie😊 It's thin, so it's perfect for wearing over your clothes! ✔︎︎︎︎Matching items👫If you're going on vacation, I recommend matching outfits✨It will look great and be a memorable experience! We buy them locally and take them with us when we go on vacation afterwards 🥰 #travelpackinglist

Taketomi Island is easily accessible from Ishigaki Island. It is an isolated island with a circumference of about 9 km. You can enjoy island sightseeing, such as star sand beaches, wooden red brick houses, and water buffalo carts. You can get around by rental bicycle or on foot, but it is also recommended to use a tour efficiently. You can see everything in half a day, so please consider it when sightseeing in Ishigaki. It is a recommended isolated island. ✱----------------------------------------------- [Name] Taketomi Island [Location] Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture [Access] About 15 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port *Check the website of each shipping company for timetables and fares -----------------------------------------------✱ #Island trip #Domestic trip #Taketomi Island #Okinawa #Island #Star sand

Finally, we are introducing Pinaisara Falls♥️ on Iriomote Island, a treasure trove of natural beauty that is the pride of the world🌎, which has been designated a World Heritage Site👏🏻👏🏻. We paddled a canoe🚣 through the mangroves and strolled through the jungle🌴 before finally arriving at this place!! What a sense of accomplishment when we saw the magnificent view in front of us👏!! It is the highest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture at 55m♥️It was so impressive that it seemed to have even more of a drop when we saw it with our own eyes🥺 From above the falls, the beautiful ocean stretches out in the direction of Iriomote and Hatoma Island. The mangrove forest where we paddled the canoe looked so small, and we were surprised that we had come all the way up to this place👏♥️ In the jungle, you can encounter many rare animals and plants, and you can enjoy the long journey☺️ It was a recommended course that allows you to enjoy the jungle of Iriomote Island for a day😆☺️💕 We participated in a tour by Pisies🎶 #0 yen trip #cool spots and gourmet #Japanese summer #Ishigaki Island #spectacular spots #tourist spots #world heritage #travel #Okinawa Prefecture #Iriomote Island #look back on the memories of your summer trip#Okinawa trip #Ishigaki Island sightseeing #japan #japantrip

[Japan's 🇯🇵 most beautiful port] Do you know Kuroshima? [Kuroshima] is one of the islands that belong to the Yaeyama Islands, including Ishigaki Island♡ The blue color of the sea is so beautiful that it is also called [Kuroshima Blue]. The first thing you see when you arrive at Kuroshima🚢 is the view from this tetrapod✨ When you visit Ishigaki Island, one of the fun things about traveling to Ishigaki Island is that you can go around the islands and experience the charm of each island😉 Access🚢30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island Remote Island Terminal🍒3 round trips a day 📝There are also tours that land on Kuroshima, such as snorkeling tours😊 #0 yen trip #japan #Okinawa #Yaeyama Islands #Kuroshima #Remote Island Trip #Ishigaki Island Trip

Hateruma Island, Japan's southernmost island Nishihama, with its stunning Hateruma Blue, is so beautiful that you won't get tired of it no matter how long you stay!! As the sun sets over Nishihama, on a new moon night, the sky is filled with countless stars and the beautiful Milky Way shines brightly. In winter, you can also see the Southern Cross!! A blissful island where having nothing is happiness Just spend your time doing nothing and relaxing. How to get there: You can access it by high-speed ferry from the Ishigaki Island Remote Island Terminal via An'eikanko. It takes about 60 minutes. There are three round trips per day in winter and four in summer.

Finally, we arrived at the southernmost tip of Okinawa, Hateruma Island! If you come here, you definitely want to stop by the shaved ice shop "Minpika" 🌺 I recommend refreshing yourself here on a hot day ✨ Fluffy ice ❄️ "Minpika"'s shaved ice is really fluffy! It melts in your mouth and blows away the heat! Black honey special 🍯 Minpika's signature menu "Black honey special" is a perfect combination of rich black honey and fluffy ice! The sweetness is exquisite and addictive. A wide variety of flavors 🍓🍋 I also recommend Okinawa-specific flavors such as passion fruit and shekwasha 🙆♀️ ̖́- This time, I tried the blue Hawaii shaved ice called Hateruma Blue, which was refreshingly sweet and very delicious! ✨ Flavor selection: If you come for the first time, you should definitely try the black honey special🤭! Other flavors include shekwasha, passion fruit, and Hateruma Blue♥️Flavor Okinawa♡ Volume: Each shaved ice is large and very satisfying! You can also share it🙆🏻♀️ Inside: Enjoy it while taking a leisurely break on the terrace seats. 📍Location Minpika 465 Hateruma, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1751 Located in the center of Hateruma Island, it's easy to stop by while sightseeing☝🏻 ͗ ͗ Business hours: 13:30-16:00 (may vary depending on the season) - It's a popular shop, so you may have to wait a little when it's crowded - If you visit it together with other tourist spots on the island, you can enjoy it all day When you come to Hateruma Island, enjoy the finest shaved ice at "Minpika"! 🍧✨ #0 yen trip #Okinawa trip #Ishigaki Island sightseeing #Hateruma Island #Remote island trip #Remote island #Domestic travel #Shaved ice #Cafe

A cafe along the beach at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima, called BEACH CAFE. We went there for lunch. Apparently you can enjoy a barbecue at night. It was nice to be able to enjoy a meal while looking at the ocean in front of us. I got the impression that the meals were mostly heavy. The fried chicken was absolutely delicious. The curry also looked good. [Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima] Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 Phone number: 050-3134-8093 #Okinawatourism#Okinawa#Okinawatrip#Okinawahotel#Okinawatrip #Kohamajima#Kohamajimahotel #Okinawatourism

A buffet restaurant exclusively for guests staying at the RISONARE Kohamajima. The interior is stylish, reminiscent of red coral (although apparently it's not actually the case), and many of the dishes used are cute. The variety of food is surprisingly small, but the sweets are particularly impressive. The poolside seats on the left side of the entrance had a great view. Drinks other than those on the buffet (such as alcohol) are charged separately. [Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima] Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 Telephone number: 050-3134-8093 #OkinawaTourism#Okinawa#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaHotel#OkinawaTrip #Kohamajima#KohamajimaHotel

A place I wanted to stay someday. Everything was great, it was the best facility with no complaints. I stayed in the Royal Suite Room, and it was the best room with a spacious living room, daybed, private pool, jacuzzi, sauna, Refa curling iron and hair iron set...everything I could wish for. In addition, the facility offers resort wear rental (and they are quite good) in the lobby, bath salt making, popsicles, and chinsuko for free, you can move around the premises on an electric kickboard after taking a simple video course, there are two pools, a place to look at the stars, and so on, so you can enjoy the hotel all day without going outside. [Hoshino Resorts Risonare Kohamajima] Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 Telephone number: 050-3134-8093 #OkinawaTourism#Okinawa#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaHotel#OkinawaTrip #Kohamajima#KohamajimaHotel

About 30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island The sea is the most beautiful I stayed in the Royal Suite at RISONARE Kohamajima, the best place for a vacation☺️✨ All the rooms at RISONARE Kohamajima are suites💓 Among them, the Royal Suite has a pool, sauna, and jacuzzi in the room✨ There is also a sauna that gets super hot, so you can go into the pool after the sauna, relax in the jacuzzi, and really relax🌴 I recommend staying for more than two nights🥺💓 📍RISONARE Kohamajima Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 ⁡ #OkinawaTourism #Okinawa #Kohamajima #YaeyamaIslands

I did a lot of activities that let me experience the nature of Iriomote Island‼️ For those who like activities, this island and hotel is perfect🌲⭕️ The mystery of feeling the whole earth🌏 📸 Let's play at #Ida Beach! From the Iriomote Island Hotel, we took a car and then a boat to Ida Beach⛱️ We went into the sea surrounded by greenery, played with sea turtles🐢, floated around, and had a relaxing time🌊 📸#IriomoteJungleLibrary In the jungle, there is a library that collects books about Iriomote Island. Iriomote Island is humid, so why does it feel so cool in the jungle? 📸#IriomoteGuidedWalk We went around with a guide and learned about the nature of Iriomote Island. I was able to see many tree patterns on Iriomote Island that can only be seen when the air is clean, and I came back with a deep breath of air 🌳⭕️ 📸 ⛰️ I went trekking 🥾 through the jungles of Iriomote Island! Even as a beginner, I was able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace, and had a great time looking at all the different plants 🪴. There were some plants that were highly poisonous, and I felt the terror of nature...! 📸 #Tsukigahama Sunset Time Hold a sparkling drink (free) Watch the sunset at Tsukigahama, which is just a short distance from Iriomote Island 🌇 We brought our own chairs, found a good spot to sit and talk, and before we knew it, it was pitch black 🤣⭕️ 📸 Mangrove Kayaking at Dusk There are also many mangroves close to the Iriomote Island Hotel We went to see them at the same time as the sunset 🌆 The ocean was so clear and beautiful,,✨ 📍 Iriomote Island Hotel Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 #OkinawaTourism #YaeyamaIslands #okinawa #Okinawa #IriomoteIsland

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel aims to be "Japan's first ecotourism resort". You can stay here for a minimum of two nights. The room I stayed in was a deluxe twin room. It was a spacious 54 square meter room. It doesn't feel new, but it's kept clean. The terrace was also spacious, and there was a pool below. All rooms face the sea, and since it is along the beach, which is also a sea turtle nesting ground, care has been taken to prevent indoor light from reaching the sea at night. The lounge offers free drinks and snacks until around 6pm. One of the attractions is that you can enjoy latte art. This hotel is trying to be plastic-free and PET bottle-free, and you can see the various efforts being made, such as providing free rental bottles, eliminating disposable amenities, smart laundry without detergent, and introducing all-in-one soap that takes into consideration the burden on wastewater treatment. 💡Points💡 At first glance, some people may think it's a hassle, but I was able to stay there without any problems. May nature be preserved forever in its beauty, without being destroyed by human hands. 📍Spot name: Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 Phone number: 050-3134-8094 #Okinawatourism #Okinawatrip #Okinawa #Okinawahotel #Okinawatrip #IriomoteIsland #IriomoteIslandtrip #IriomoteIslandtourism

To get to Kohama Island from Ishigaki Island or other remote islands, you can take a ferry. This is the boarding point that everyone uses when going sightseeing on Kohama Island, but it is very small. There is also a small shop in the waiting area. Small souvenirs and drinks including alcohol are sold there. There are no bento boxes. The souvenirs are a little pricey, so it might be better to buy them on another island? There are plenty of chairs in the waiting area, so check the boat schedule and relax while waiting for the boat to arrive. [Kohama Island Boarding Point] Address: Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1221 #OkinawaTourism#Okinawa#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaTrip#KohamaIsland

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel on Iriomote Island offers a minimum stay of two nights, and the buffet restaurant alternates between Iriomote Island and Asian cuisine each day. Huh? Asian? Is there anything children can eat? Some people may think so. However, Iriomote Island Hotel is popular with families with children. Don't worry. Other than the main menu, the menu is mostly the same every day, and there is a wide variety of menus available. Also, don't miss the alcohol drinking! All-you-can-drink beer, awamori, and awamori cocktails. There is a wide selection of awamori from the Yaeyama region, so it's a good idea to try a variety of them. 💡Points💡 I went around 8pm, the last entry time, and it was empty, which was great! 📍Spot name: Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 Phone number: 050-3134-8094 #Okinawa tourism#Okinawa travel#Okinawa#Okinawa hotel#Okinawa trip#Iriomote Island#Iriomote Island trip#Iriomote Island tourism

Ferries from Iriomote Island to Kohama Island and Ishigaki Island depart from Ohara Port. The ferry terminal is clean and spacious, and there are two souvenir shops. They sell stylish items, and although I saw the same ones later on Kohama Island, the prices here were far cheaper! There is also a shop called Jugon next to the terminal. There are a wide variety of souvenirs lined up. I especially noticed that there was a lot of brown sugar. The brown sugar soft serve ice cream that you can eat in was popular. It is recommended to do a lot of shopping for souvenirs as a memento of your trip to Iriomote Island. 📍Spot name: Ohara Port Address: Nakama Port, Haemi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1434 #OkinawaTourism #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #OkinawaRecommendedSpots #IriomoteIsland #IriomoteIslandTourism

📷①② #Spectacular ocean beer garden Beer while watching the beautiful ocean🍺 It was the best moment🥹 ※Limited time only 📷③④ #Sunrise ocean lounge You can watch the sunrise from the ocean🌄 It was really romantic... I want everyone who comes to RISONARE Kohamajima to try it. 📷⑤ Electric motor SUP It was the easiest SUP I've ever done‼ ️ Even with the wind, it moves forward so fast that you can go out really far offshore The ocean is also shallow, so it's fun to look out at the ocean☺️ 📷⑥ BEACH CAFE There's a space next to the beach where you can eat curry and snacks! ☺️ The curry after the sea was the best, so I recommend it🍛 📷⑦ Gajumaru Square A shady and cool square with lots of Gajumaru trees🌳 Risonare Kohamajima was a space filled with cute flowers🌸, strong trees, and beautiful nature☺️ 📷⑧ Make your own bath salts You can make your own bath salts with your favorite oils and flowers✨ You can relax to the max with a special bath salt made to suit your mood at the time,,🥰 📷⑨ Buffet restaurant OliOli The moment I entered, my excitement was so high💛 It was a buffet that looked so delicious that I could eat to my heart's content🍚 The recommended dish is the brown sugar soft serve🍦 It's an original soft serve ice cream😍It was so delicious that I've had it on repeat many times☺️ 📍Risonare Kohamajima Address: 〒907-1221 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa #Hoshino Resorts #Risonare Kohama Island #Okinawa #Kohama Island #Okinawa Tourism

Tsukigahama Beach is right in front of Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel. It's a calm beach no matter when you look at it, and it seems safe for small children to swim there. This beach is also a spawning ground for sea turtles, so the hotel has instructed all rooms to keep the lights from reaching the beach at night and has provided curtain clips. They also offer sparkling wine service in the evening, which is great for watching the sunset with a drink in hand. You can also enjoy kayaking and SUP, so there are many other ways to have fun. [Tsukigahama Beach] Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 #OkinawaTourism#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaBeach#IriomoteIsland#IriomoteIslandTrip#IriomoteIslandTourism

Unarizaki Park Observatory is a popular tourist spot on Iriomote Island with a spectacular view. I rented a bicycle from Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel and went there. It's just the right distance for cycling, so I recommend it. The ocean directly below the observation deck is very beautiful. On the way from the parking lot to the observation deck, there was a path built by surfers that leads down to the bottom. It seems to be a good spot for surfing. The color of the ocean during the day is also very beautiful, but the sunset seen from here is also the best. I wasn't able to go at sunset this time, so I'd like to go see it again if I have the chance. [Unarizaki Park Observatory] Address: Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 #OkinawaTourism#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaSea#IriomoteIsland#IriomoteIslandTrip#IriomoteIslandTourism

A hidden gem! Do you know Hatoma Island, one of the Yaeyama Islands? 🥹✨ It's about an hour by boat from Ishigaki Island! There are no tourists, and the population is only 60 people, so time flows slowly! It was an island where you could forget about time and truly escape reality. Its unique feature is that it has many beaches, but they are all connected, so you can walk between them! What's more! There are lots of fish on every beach🐟 and the waves are calm and easy to swim in! Even my friends who are not good at swimming were able to snorkel with peace of mind~🤿 It became my favorite island👒☀️ We rented bicycles, but most of us walked around~! 📍Place for lunch [Food and Drink Shop Firemaya (Kushike-ya Restaurant Relocation🍴🍙] #OkinawaTourism #IshigakiIsland #HatomaIsland #RemoteIslands #YaeyamaIslands

A very popular resort hotel that you want to stay at once! It is located on Kohama Island, 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port⛴️ There is a free shuttle bus from Kohama Port The site is large, so you can move around by golf cart🛺 There are plenty of activities, gourmet food, and tours from the hotel, such as putt-putt golf, marine sports, yoga, and beauty treatments, so you can spend the whole day there🌼 You can also rent a bicycle or electric kickboard to go around the tourist spots of Kohama Island🌏 There are intentionally few street lights, so you can see the beautiful starry sky⭐️ It is a wonderful hotel with many repeat customers🏨🌈 2930 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1292 ☑︎Instagram ☑︎Free Wi-Fi #OkinawaTourism#KohamaIsland #Haimurubushi#ResortHotel #OkinawaHotel

The other day, when I visited Iriomote Island, I went to the long-awaited Nmamaki Yamaneko Park. Yamaneko Park is a park in the Ohara district in the eastern part of Iriomote Island, Okinawa Prefecture. It is relatively easy to get to from both Ohara Port and Uehara Port. Yamaneko Park and Nmamaki Yamaneko Park are common names, and the official name is Iriomote East Park. Nmamaki is an island word that means "a place to play horses." Island words are difficult, but I'm impressed by how deep they are. Nmamaki won't lose even if he ends up with "n" in a word chain game. lol When an adult slides down this cat slide, he will go at a considerable speed due to his weight, so be careful. People with a fear of heights should also be careful. However, it is larger and taller than expected, so it is a recommended tourist spot when you go to Iriomote Island. Address: 201-14 Minamikazemi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1434 Access: 50 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Island. 10 minutes by car from Ohara. 　　 #Okinawa Tourism #Iriomote Island #Slide #Cat #Yaeyama Tourism #Okinawa #Remote Island #777

I went to Kohama Island. I stayed at the RISONARE Kohama Island. The grounds are spacious and there are two pools. It was a very sunny day and I was able to see the starry sky. This time I went from Kansai Airport to Ishigaki. From there I took a ferry⛴️. The hotel shuttle bus picked me up right after I got off the ferry, so I don't think I needed to rent a car since it's a small island. There is only one store in the town, so if you want to bring something to the hotel, it's better to buy it before you get on the ferry. #summertrip #777

Kohama Island, Okinawa 🏖️ "Haimurubushi" located inside Hoshino Resorts on Kohama Island 🐥 It's a shame that the photos don't do it justice, but the weather was nice and the starry sky was beautiful ✨ The starry sky from the open-air bath was especially special ☺️ I also love the free ice cream after the bath! The rooms are better than the Hotel RISONARE Kohama Island ✨ You can rent a cart before checking in, so you can explore the grounds and have a lot of fun! There are swings, animals, and the grounds are full of fun ♡ If you have children, you might enjoy this place more than the RISONARE! 📍 Haimurubushi 〒907-1292 2930 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa #domestictravel #japantravel #Okinawa #Okinawatrip #Ishigakiisland #Kohamajima #sea #swing #okinawa #ishigakiisland #kohamajima #sea #resort #HoshinoResorts #Haimurubushi #summertrip #Okinawatourism #777

"Water buffalo cart course (approximately 25 minutes)" Adults: 3,000 yen (junior high school students and above) Children: 1,500 yen (from 3 years old to elementary school students) *One child aged 0 to 2 years old is free per adult Organizer: Taketomi Tourist Center Address: 441 Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Access: Free shuttle from the port (times aligned with regular boats *no reservations required), 15 minutes walk to the port Opening hours: 9:00 to 16:30 This was my first time riding a water buffalo cart. The cow in charge, Neelan, was very laid back. He walked at a leisurely pace, so we were able to take our time to look around the village. The staff sang for us, and it was a tour that made us glad we came to Taketomi Island😊 #Domestic travel #Remote islands #Okinawa #Ishigaki Island #Taketomi Island #Taketomi Island sightseeing #Ishigaki Island sightseeing #Sightseeing #Water buffalo cart

A miraculous island covered in nature, a girls' trip to Iriomote Island 𓂃𓃱𓈒𓏸 Iriomote Island Hotel located in Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park The word "sustainable" is often heard these days, but this hotel has been very interesting for a long time because it advocates "ecotourism resorts" that protect the island's natural environment and create a sustainable tourism system 👀✨ 90% of the island is covered in jungle, and Iriomote Island is registered as a World Heritage Site, so you can feel the rich nature even inside the hotel 🕊️ The lounge, located in a corner of the forest, is called "Jungle Kichi" 🌿 The rich greenery and birdsong filled my body, and it had a great detox effect ☺️ Reducing plastic waste As part of their efforts, there are no bottled drinks in vending machines or bottled water service in the rooms😏 Instead, there is a free water server (soft drinks and hot drinks are also available🥰) in the building, and you can rent bottles🤍 The impactful message and cute wildcat logo made it a favorite during my stay🐈💕 The guest rooms have an atmosphere reminiscent of a tropical resort somewhere overseas, and the large daybeds are the best🥺🫶🏼 Due to the nature of the island, there are many activities that make you sweat and get wet, so the bathrooms with baths like at home were a big plus😄👍🏻 The rich nature and comfort coexisted, making for a wonderful stay🪸 #IriomoteIsland #IriomoteIslandTrip #GirlsTrip #HoshinoResorts #IriomoteIslandHotel

This is a beautiful beach surrounded by natural forests on Taketomi Island. It is also known as the Star Sand Beach, and if you scoop up the sand from the rocks, you may find sand in the shape of a star or the sun, which is said to bring happiness. Name: Kaijihama Other names: Star Sand Beach Location: Taketomi-cho, Taketomi Access: About 7 minutes by bus from the port, about 15 minutes by bicycle This time, we traveled from the port by tour bus. Some people headed to the beach from the port by rental bicycle, but it seemed difficult unless you can read a map reasonably well, have a sense of direction, and are physically fit. I may feel that way because I am not physically fit and have a bad sense of direction. This is the beach that comes to mind when you think of Taketomi Island 😊 #Domestic Travel #Taketomi Island #Okinawa #Remote Islands #Okinawa Travel #Taketomi Island Tourism #Star Sand Beach #Kaiji Beach #Beach #Amazing View #Okinawa Remote Islands

The only route between Kohama Island and the outlying islands is via Ishigaki Island. Himurubushi and Hoshino Risonare are the two major tourist hotels on Kohama Island, but the port is quite crowded when the shuttle buses for these two are in operation. If you are staying at another hotel, we recommend arriving at the port a little earlier on your return. You may be in trouble if the bus is full and you cannot get on. Apparently, there are also extra buses during events and Golden Week. The toilets are surprisingly clean. I could only find about three places to eat nearby. The juice from the vending machine costs about 30 yen more than the one sold in the mainland. It's also fun to spend your time daydreaming while looking at the beautiful sea while waiting for the boat. 3390-2 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 #Domestic travel #Obama Port #Kohama Island