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Taketomi

Taketomi (竹富) is one of the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, Japan. This small island just north of the tropics with its picturesque beaches and architecture is a popular getaway especially for domestic visitors. Far out in the Philippine Sea and part of the Ryukyu Kingdom until the late 19th century, Taketomi offers attractions that you won’t encounter on the Japanese mainland.

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    Kihōin

    喜宝院

    Japan's southernmost temple, but it's not much to look at. It houses about 3,000 historical artifacts and local handicrafts gathered from around the island. With no English explanations, visitors may find it to be of limited interest; however, it is essentially the island's history and culture museum.

    Daily 09:00-17:00¥300

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    Nagomi-no-tō

    なごみの塔

    A purpose-built concrete tower that offers views over the entire island. The steps up are very steep.

    24 hr

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    West Pier

    西桟橋 Nishi-sanbashi

    This disused pier is where Taketomi's villagers used to set off by canoe to tend their rice fields on Iriomote. Today, it's Taketomi's best sunset-watching spot, but you'll have to stay overnight to catch this nightly event.

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    Yugafukan

    ゆがふ館

    An informative museum run by the national parks authority, but all the information is in Japanese. On the plus side, the 15-minute film and the audio sets of Yaeyaman stories and songs are interesting to everyone.

    Free

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    Folkcraft Museum

    民芸館 Mingeikan

    Has local artisans weaving traditional Yaeyaman minsā cloth.

    9AM-5PMFree