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Taketomi
Taketomi (-jima; ; Yaeyama: Tedun Okinawan: Dakidun) is an island in the Yaeyama District of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Located a ten-minute boat ride away from Ishigaki island, this island is part of the town of Taketomi. Taketomi has a population of approximately 342 (as of 2006) and an area of 6.32 km.Start your tour by dropping into the visitor center right next to the dock, which can give you a free rough map or sell you a better one (¥200). Most sights in the village are of fairly minor interest and it's generally more rewarding to amble around randomly, popping into little village shops and cafes.
Culture
- Kihōin (喜宝院), in the village. Japan's southernmost temple, but it's not much to look at. The resident priest's collection of 3000 historical items and handicrafts may be of mild interest, but entry costs ¥300.
- Nagomi-no-tō (なごみの塔), center of the village. Purpose-built concrete tower that offers views over the village.
- Mingeikan (民芸館), in the village. Has local artisans weaving traditional Yaeyaman cloth. Free entry.
- Yugafukan (ゆがふ館), near dock. A new informative museum run by the national parks authority, but unfortunately all the information is in Japanese. The 15-minute film and the audio sets of Yaeyaman stories and songs are still interesting. Free entry.
Beaches
Kondoi Beach with Ishigaki looming on the horizon
- Kondoi Beach (コンドイ浜), west coast. A spectacular expanse of white sand and turquoise water. Toilets and showers provided, all sorts of beach gear rental also available but at steep prices (eg. ¥1500/day for a parasol or mask and snorkel).
- Star Sand Beach (星砂の浜 ). Taketomi is one of only two islands in Japan (the other is ) that accumulate this 'sand' formed from the shells of thousands of tiny crustaceans. There are in fact two star sand beaches here, namely Kaijihama (カイジ浜) on the southwestern coast and Aiyaruhama (アイヤル浜) on the eastern coast. Try your luck at finding your own, or take the easy way out and head to the nearest souvenir shop.
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Located at the southern end of Okinawa prefecture, Taketomi Island is about six square kilomotres large, has almost no people on it and it's surrounded by beautiful beaches
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