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Taketomi Island Village

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Taketomi Island Village

竹富島

4.6Est. 150Taketomi, Okinawa

Overview

Preserved Ryukyu village of red-tiled roofs and buffalo carts.

Just 10 minutes from Ishigaki, this island strictly preserves its traditional architecture. The roads are white coral sand, and the houses have red-tiled roofs topped with Shisa statues. Water buffalo carts slowly tour the village while guides play the sanshin.

Practical info

Japanese name
竹富島
Nearest station
Ishigaki Port (15 min ferry)
Payment
Cash only
Reservations
not required
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