Okinawa Tourism Guide
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Islands (Kerama, Miyako, Yaeyama)

Miyakojima, Ishigaki, Taketomi, Kerama — the outer islands with some of Japan's clearest waters.

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🚌 Getting There

Fly from Naha Airport to each island (45 min–1h15min) or take a high-speed ferry (2–5 hours). On-island transport is by rental car or bicycle.

💡 Local Tips

During typhoon season (June–November), flights and ferries may be cancelled. Build buffer days into your schedule and get travel insurance. Book accommodation early.

Best Months to Visit

April May June September October November

Key Attractions

  • ★ Kabira Bay, Ishigaki (Nationally Designated Scenic Site)
  • ★ Taketomi Island (Buffalo Carts & Red-Tiled Village)
  • ★ Kerama Islands (Kerama Blue Sea)
  • ★ Miyakojima & Yonaha Maehama Beach
  • ★ Tarama Island (Unspoiled Remote Island)

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Yoshino Coast

Miyako

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Yoshino Beach snorkeling Miyakojima
Yonaha Maehama Beach
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Yonaha Maehama Beach

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Yonaha Maehama Beach Miyakojima The best beach in the East
Yubu Island (Hiroshima-Nagoya Island)
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Yubu Island (Hiroshima-Nagoya Island)

Yaeyama

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Yubu Island buffalo cart Iriomote Island
Urauchi River
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Urauchi River

Yaeyama

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Iriomote Island Yaeyama mangrove
Bangna Park
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Bangna Park

Yaeyama

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Park Ishigaki Island Observatory
Ishigaki Island Sunset Beach
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Ishigaki Island Sunset Beach

Yaeyama

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Beach Ishigaki Island Hirakubo
Nishizaki (Japan's westernmost monument)
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Nishizaki (Japan's westernmost monument)

Yaeyama

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Japan's westernmost point Nishizaki Yonaguni Island
Raima Bridge
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Raima Bridge

Miyako

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Kushima Miyakojima Kushima
Ishigakijima limestone cave
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Ishigakijima limestone cave

Yaeyama

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Irabu Bridge
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Irabu Bridge

Miyako

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bridge spectacular view Miyakojima
Watakuchi Beach
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Watakuchi Beach

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beach spectacular view Irabu Island
Kabira Bay
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Kabira Bay

Yaeyama

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["Scenic Spots" "Ishigaki Island" "Yaeyama"
Taketomi Town, Taketomi Island Important Preservation District for Groups of Important Traditional Buildings (National Selected Important Traditional Buildings)
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Taketomi Island Yaeyama traditional buildings

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