Nice beach with clear water, small fish and lots of sea cucumbers. You can take a minibus at the pier to Kondoi Beach & it took 7 mins to get to the beach. A little disappointed that you couldn’t swim in such a beautiful beach cos the water is too shallow.

Nice beach with clear turquoise water, feral cats and lots of sea cucumbers. It's one of the nicest beaches on the little island and you can walk to the city center in about 25 minutes. Make sure you visit the shops and get the mango ice that was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed my time here and I highly recommend this desolate Oasis.

Very nice island! 🤙♥️ Dream of living one of these island.. 9/10 Please visit the island bring your friends and a can of beer.

Busy for good reason. Pristine water and beach, stunning views

Nice beach with pristine clear waters. Morning time is perfect for snorkelling, in august. We saw nemos, sea snakes, many fishes. The sun might be very dangerous, especially in august, be careful.

This beach is stunning! Even though many people come, it never felt too busy. It's a great place to cycle to, and there is a guy in a truck who sells drinks and also you can rent an umbrella for the day (1500 yen). There are washroom facilities there too. The water is quite shallow and it would have been nice to have water shoes, but you don't really need them. We came here two days in a row from ishigaki, and I would love to come back some day!

This beach is amazing. The water is quite clear and the water level is shallow allowing you to walk out into the water for a long distance. Bring water shoes though as there are rocks out there.

Just a paradise. Shallow water level. White sand. You can have a long sea walk. So many kinds of fishes are swimming. But don't forget to bring coral shoes, otherwise you may get hurt. Free shower is available.

This is one of Taketomi Island’s signature beaches. The white sand and emerald green ocean are like something out of a picture postcard. The waves can be seen slowly lapping far into the distance, and you can enjoy a leisurely swim.

You cannot climb up any more. But you can still pay 100 yens to take photos from the roof top of a shop behind.

竹富島だ ゴールデンウィーク後に訪問した 雑音が全くない。風の音と鳥のさえずりとゆっくりした時が流れていた 自分はなにを急いで生きているのだろうか？考えさせられるそんな感じにさせられるくらいゆっくりとすべてが流れていた (Translated by Google) Taketomi Island Visited after Golden Week No noise at all. Time passed slowly with the sound of the wind and the chirping of birds. What am I in a hurry to live for? Everything was flowing slowly enough to make me think

The location of the tower is very strategic, right in the center of the traditional village, the tower is built on a small hill so it provides views of part of the island area. On the side of the tower there is a grass area which adds to the calm and peaceful atmosphere, very good for relaxing. Not far from the Nagominoto Tower there are shops and restaurants with local menus and for shopping for typical Taketomi Island souvenirs.

歴史が現存する集落。 塔から見える赤瓦が 美し過ぎて感動しました。 集落を散策していると昔々にタイムスリップしたような錯覚させられるくらい ゆったり流れる時間に心地良さも感じます。 (Translated by Google) A village where history still exists. Red tiles visible from the tower I was so moved by how beautiful it was. Walking around the village makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. I feel comfortable as time passes slowly.

A tower, where you can see 360 degree of Taketomi Island. Enjoy the traditional house roof from the top of the tower.

Not a must go， but if you have time @ taketomi and you have enough beach, you could check it out. Ride the bike (electrical powered 👍😁) and it is near to the cow carriage center.

Cute little viewpoint if you're in the village. Sadly the top set of stairs was closed when we went in April 2023.

Not recommended, not a very high position to view the island and it has entrance fee.

One of the highest places on the island. You can get a view over the rooftops of most of the island. It's not real high, but not much else is either. There are a couple of decent restaurants in the vicinity, and it's not far from other tourist attractions (NOTHING is very far from anything else - it's a small island). Mind your step going up and down - there aren't handrails and the steps are uneven. No handicap access.

Good views of the surrounding area. Unfortunately the small tower is closed off so you can't climb it to see the views. Worth a quick stop when in town to see the view from the elevated area around the tower.

This beach was a lot more rocky than Kondoi beach down the road. There were some cool large hermit crabs walking around and lots of rocks that looked nice under the sun. I recommend wearing swim shoes or sandals because it was difficult to walk around barefoot.

I have never visited such a beautiful beach before. I was even able to find star sand.

Star shaped sand is cool. Also during low tide (around noon) many sand bars show up and you can walk far into the ocean. Just be aware that it is very rocky so not good for swimming.

Very nice beach. It's not possible to swim here but it is a great place to hang out on the beach and enjoy the starshaped sand and the small crabs etc that are crawling around. It's only a short walk away from kondoi beach. The beach was not crowded at all and was very well preserved.

Loved this place. Beautiful location and you have to look hard to find the star shapes. Well worth the effort though.

Don't forget to bring a magnifying glass with you Stars sand (Foraminifera) are so tiny and hard to find without. You can also buy a small bottle of Stars sand at the shop on the beach (300Yen) but know is more cheaper in many Souvenir Shops (100Yen) in Ishigaki Town, as Ishigakiko Rito Terminal, Ishigaki City Public Market etc... We bought just a ferry ticket (Round Trip 1330Yen) have a Bus Shuttle (Round Trip 300Yen) from Taketomi Port to Kaiji Beach

Nice beach with cool sand. Don't waste your time looking for the star shaped things, so many people were doing that, looked boring AF...

A place to dig for star sand, it's not as easy as it looks to get some! There is a small local stand that sells it too on the beach! Support local!! Low tide allows you to walk out far and can look at sea life. There are fun swings on the beach to take photos on! Free. Has a bathroom on site.

Small but nice place. Stay around 30 minutes here and difficult to find the "star" sands. Anyway, you can still buy a small bottle of sands from the shop nearby. =)

Although 'star sand' is likely a gimmick, the beach is probably a main tourist attraction of the island. The star sand is very tiny. One should have good eye and patience to find it.

An island abundant in nature. The population is also small, and the air is clear. If you join a tour, you can also experience activities such as canoeing

Wild place for a lot of hiking

The best experience for hiking

Lots of choices in terms of water activities or exploring the forest on the Island. However, it is not easy to get around without a car but most car rental shops closed early in the afternoon. Difficult to get decent accommodations at reasonable price during summer season. Suitable for energetic travellers who want to do lots of exploration and sports. But probably not for those who just want a relaxed vocation.

Very beatiful nature. Must visit place. You can get more impressions cruising here with Mellemau resort

Very unwelcoming island if you didn’t book an expensive full option trip with an agency... nobody speaks English and makes effort for that, few shops, few activities, few people, dirty beaches... Car rental is a true inferno and the bus system is very bad. I put 1 star because I cannot put a zero for this awful experience. This island is not made for people who like to plan their trip from day to day. Consider all the other yaeyama islands as a better option as no effort is made for tourism here. PS: our experience was in October

Amazing place.

Completely different world from other locations in Japan. Highly recommend to bring sun protection and sunglasses though :)

蒼過ぎる海と、優しい空に歩き出していけそうな桟橋が映えすぎます！笑 とても素敵な場所でした！ 桟橋の端がめちゃくちゃ滑りやすいので（転けて水浸しになってる方を見ました） (Translated by Google) The blue sea and the pier that looks like you can walk out into the gentle sky look great! lol It was a very nice place! The edge of the pier is extremely slippery (I saw someone fall and get flooded).

West side of Taketomi island with crusted clear waters. It’s not beach so can not do swimming here.

八重山観光の3島巡りツアーで、竹富島を訪問しました。竹富フェリーターミナルから村営のバスに乗ってコンドイ浜迄行って、西桟橋までは、海岸沿いに歩いて行きました。 あいにく天気が良くなかったため、景色はイマイチでした。しかも風が強くて、海面が波立って乱反射していました。 それでも、桟橋脇の海中には色々な魚が泳いでいました。西桟橋からだと島の中心を通って港まで歩いて行けます。 (Translated by Google) I visited Taketomi Island on Yaeyama Sightseeing's 3-island tour. From Taketomi Ferry Terminal, we took a village bus to Kondoi Beach and walked along the coast to the west pier. Unfortunately, the weather was not good, so the scenery was not great. Moreover, the wind was strong, and the sea surface was rippled and reflected diffusely. However, there were many different kinds of fish swimming in the sea next to the pier. From the west pier, you can walk through the center of the island to the port.

So beautiful. This was even on a cloudy day. Short ferry from Ishigaki

竹富島の栄えスポットです 水牛ツアーの施設から徒歩10分位 海水が透き通っていて超キレイ 島に泊まるのであればサンセットが綺麗だそうです (Translated by Google) It is a flourishing spot on Taketomi Island. About 10 minutes walk from the water buffalo tour facility The sea water is crystal clear and very beautiful If you stay on the island, the sunset is said to be beautiful.

It is the place to go to see the sunset and stars when you stay in Taketomi.

登録有形文化財の西桟橋。 綺麗な海に伸びていく桟橋です。 先の方は海の中に伸びてます。左を見ても右を見ても海。グルリと見回すと海の上に立っているかのような不思議な気分になります。 桟橋正面には小浜島や西表島。右手には石垣島が見えます。左手は人がワイワイいるコンドイビーチ見えますのであまり左手は見なくてok。 桟橋の先っぽは撮影スポットになってるのでカップルやら家族やら写真の順番待ちになってます。夕日がキレイなポイントとの事ですが泊まりじゃないとなかなか厳しいかな。船は出てますけど。ここからは竹富島の中心に行きやすいですが港まではちょっと距離あります。 ぜひ晴れ☀の日に訪れましょう！ (Translated by Google) The west pier is a registered tangible cultural property. This is a pier that stretches out into the beautiful sea. The other side extends into the sea. Whether you look to the left or to the right, you can see the ocean. When you look around, you feel as if you are standing on the ocean. Kohama Island and Iriomote Island are in front of the pier. Ishigaki Island can be seen on the right. You can see Kondoi Beach, which is crowded with people, on your left, so don't look too far to your left. The tip of the pier is a photo spot, so couples and families are waiting in line for photos. It is said that the sunset is beautiful, but it might be difficult if you are not staying overnight. The ship is out though. From here, it is easy to get to the center of Taketomi Island, but it is a bit far from the port. Be sure to visit on a sunny ☀ day!

Nothing out of the ordinary. Just a plane old pier in the middle of nowhere. If you are lucky and the weather is nice and the sea level is high - go for it! If not, don't waste your time! We walked 30 minutes and were just disappointed. I mean the view is still great but not what you would expect

竹富島にある夕日が臨める人気のスポット。昼間に行ったのでサンセットは見てないですが。海に向かって伸びているような桟橋です。 海の景色は最高に綺麗です。島内を歩いて行ったので気持ち良かったです👍️ (Translated by Google) A popular spot on Taketomi Island where you can see the sunset. I went during the day, so I didn't see the sunset. It is a pier that seems to extend towards the sea. The sea view is absolutely beautiful. I walked around the island and it felt good 👍️

Nice pier for a quick stop if you're cycling around the island.

▶︎西桟橋(竹富島) ➠西桟橋のおすすめポイント #有形文化財 #サンセットが美しい #満天の星空を望める #干満の差で異なる景色を楽しめる #西表島などの周辺離島を望める 竹富島 は赤煉瓦 の屋根や 石垣 でつくられた塀など沖縄らしい原風景が残る島です #西桟橋 は夕日や夜景を美しく望むことができ、 日中は周囲の島を目視で確認することもできます 2005年には黒島 の伊古桟橋 とともに 登録有形文化財 に指定されました 現在では絶景を望めるスポットとして有名であり、 のんびりと穏やかな海に沈みゆくサンセットは 海がオレンジ色に染まりゆく光景は絶景です 夜には空一面の星々を望むことができます。 ゆったりとした時間をしたい方にとって、 おすすめのスポットです ➠アクセス 西桟橋は竹富港 から自転車で約15分、 集落の郵便局からは徒歩で約10分の場所に位置しています 集落から西桟橋へ向かうには、 道案内の看板があり真っ直ぐ進むだけ (Translated by Google) ▶︎West Pier (Taketomi Island) ➠Recommended points of West Pier #Tangible cultural assets #Beautiful sunset #You can see the starry sky #Enjoy different scenery depending on the tidal difference #You can see surrounding islands such as Iriomote Island Taketomi Island has red brick roofs. It is an island where the original scenery typical of Okinawa remains, such as walls made of stone walls. #West Pier offers beautiful views of the sunset and night view, You can also visually check the surrounding islands during the day. In 2005, along with Iko Pier on Kuroshima. Designated as a registered tangible cultural property Nowadays, it is famous as a spot with spectacular views. The sunset slowly sinking into the calm sea The sight of the sea turning orange is a spectacular sight. At night, you can see the stars all over the sky. For those who want to have a relaxing time, This is a recommended spot. ➠Access West Pier is about 15 minutes by bicycle from Taketomi Port. Located approximately 10 minutes walk from the village post office To go from the village to the west pier, There is a signboard to guide you, just keep going straight.

We could take nice pictures as pierce was almost fully under water.

竹富島の夕陽スポットで有名なようです。宿泊先の方に教えいただいて訪問しました。残念ながら夕陽はキレイに見えずでしたが、とてもキレイな景色が沢山楽しめました。 (Translated by Google) It seems to be famous as a sunset spot on Taketomi Island. I visited on the advice of the person I was staying at. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset beautifully, but we were able to enjoy a lot of very beautiful scenery.

Nice view point - nothing there.

2023年3月11日訪問 YouTubeの一生に一度訪れたい場所で名前を知り訪問。夕方でも人出は多く安心して訪れることが出来る。残念ながら桟橋は工事中だったけれど、波も穏やかで色彩のマジックを楽しむことが出来た。 (Translated by Google) Visited on March 11, 2023 Learn the name and visit the place you want to visit once in a lifetime on YouTube. Even in the evening, there are a lot of people, so you can visit with peace of mind. Unfortunately, the pier was under construction, but the waves were calm and we were able to enjoy the magic of color.

Magnifique beach with rosy sand, gentle water, and not crowded. In the morning waves were stronger and the waters cooler, while after three the waters get calm and even more enjoyable. A bit above the beach at the entrance one can get the parasols so to stay on the beach the whole day to enjoy it.

It was sad to see that the coral reef here has basically been decimated by the effects of climate change. It's a great beach for snorkeling because in the morning between 9:30am and 1pm you have a very good chance of seeing sea turtles very close to the shore. Lots of fish if you go further out to the edge of the reef. But the coral reef is 95% dead and it's very sad. Humans need to take better care of the planet. If the coral reef was still alive I would have given this 5 stars, as there truly isn't more you could ask for in terms of conducive conditions for snorkeling: beautiful white sand, calm clear, shallow water, fish and coral close to shore. It's definitely still worth coming to for the sea turtles alone if you're in Ishigaki

Beautiful beach at Hateruma! Come here directly when you arrive at the port. Also when u snorkel you find big fishes and turtles!

Beautiful water, painful to walk into the sea because of the coral so bring beach shoes. You can just bob around if you don’t want to snorkel, there were a few brave fish coming close to shore. Not much in the way of facilities, bring snacks!

Wonderful beach! The weather wasn’t nice when I visit but I can imagine how beautiful it is in a sunny day. You can see Iriomote island from here.

One of the best beaches I have been to, we got to see a sea turtle and all the fishes from the shallow parts of the beach.

Perhaps the best beach in Japan. Long sandy beach, no waves due to coral reef. Striking blue colors like a postcard. Amazing. Must experience!

Very beautiful beach but don't expect to find any star sand; i think it's very rare and you'll be lucky if you even find one. There is a bathroom at the beginning of the trail. Allot of debris but very serene still.

Rode bikes here; plenty of parking for cars & bikes, then follow a little path between guest houses down to the beach. Turn right & you may find lots of washed up rubbish, but turn left and there are some interesting rock formations. ‘Star sand’ on this beach & snorkeling when it’s warmer in the very clear waters. Facilities here as well

The most famous beach in Iriomote because of the star-shaped sand you can find here. The coral forms a barrier from the open sea and the shallow waters in front of the beach become a perfect pool. We didn’t get in the water because it was cold but on summer it’s good for swimming and snorkeling. The beach is full of garbage: bottles, buoys, nets, broken glass.

Star sand beach was a beautiful afternoon spent. We didn’t get to do much on Iriomote but I’m glad it was this. Relaxing, great snorkeling, lots of critters to observe. Easy to get to on foot, by car, by bus, or any other mode of transportation. Just across the beach entrance is a fruit juice bar that also serves food. Definitely recommend checking then out, especially after a hot day at the beach!

One of the better touristic beaches in Iriomote. It needs a bit of cleaning, it’s still a bit dirty, and it’s often the case when I visit here, but today it wasn’t too bad. I’ve snorkeled here many times and it’s always nice.

The color of the water is beautiful, unfortunately the beach is full of garbage coming from the sea... it’s very sad to see.

Love this beach

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You can walk 🚶to the island in low tide

(Translated by Google) A small island where you can take a oxcart from Iriomote Island. Although the island itself is very small, there is a lot to see. Above all, this is probably the only chance I have to ride a bullock cart. By the way, there is a cafe at the end of the island with a very nice atmosphere. (Original) 西表島から牛車にのっていく小島。 島自体はとても狭いが、見どころはたくさんある。 何より牛車に乗る機会なんてここくらいだろう。 ちなみに、島の先にいくととても雰囲気の良いカフェがある。

(Translated by Google) Crossing from Iriomote Island to Yubu Island is by oxcart pulled by water buffalo. The entire island is a natural botanical garden. It's like a paradise on earth. (Original) 西表島から由布島へは、水牛が引く牛車で渡ります。 島全体が自然の植物園。この世の楽園のようです。

(Translated by Google) First visit on a remote island tour. When I took a high-speed boat to Iriomote Island, I was able to get a feel for the positional relationship of the islands called the Yaeyama Islands. We crossed Yubu Island from Iriomote Island by water buffalo cart. You can also learn why water buffalo are in Japan. (Original) 離島ツアーで初訪問。高速船で西表島まで移動すると八重山諸島と言われる島の位置関係が実感できました。由布島は西表島から水牛車で渡りました。水牛が日本にいる理由も教えてもらえます。

(Translated by Google) I visited on a remote island tour. A slightly scary water buffalo at the entrance to Yubu Island will welcome you. You can take a leisurely ride on a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island, and explore subtropical plants you've never seen before, pandanus fruit, and water buffalo lounging in the water. (Original) 離島ツアーで伺いました。由布島の入り口にあるちょっと怖い水牛が出迎えてくれます。水牛車にのんびり揺られ由布島へ、観た事もない亜熱帯の植物、アダンの実、水に浸かりながらノンビリする水牛など散策できます。

(Translated by Google) You can cross Yubu Island by water buffalo cart across the shallow sea, but it is also possible to cross on foot unless it is at high tide. The island is home to the subtropical botanical garden ``Hanafuru Paradise,'' and people who work here commute from Iriomote Island. The circuit-style promenade is covered with subtropical plants and is dotted with spots such as a buffalo pond, a butterfly garden, the former Yubu Island elementary and junior high school site, a manta ray beach, a bougainvillea garden, a mangrove promenade, and restaurants. Even if you take a leisurely look around, it will take about 50 minutes. (Original) 由布島は水牛車で浅瀬の海を渡りますが、満潮時でなければ歩いても渡れるようです。島は亜熱帯植物園「はなふる楽園」になっていてここで働く人は西表島から通うそうです。回遊式の遊歩道は亜熱帯の植物に覆われ「水牛の池」「蝶々園」「由布島小中学校跡地」「マンタの浜」「ブーゲンビレアガーデン」「マングローブ遊歩道」「レストラン」などが点在しています。ゆっくり見て廻っても一周50分ぐらいです。

Amazing trip! We booked a 1 day tour from Ishigaki to the waterfall with Hirata Tourism (they have a counter at the Ishigaki ferry terminal) We were the only ones on the river. The canoe ride to the base of the waterfall takes about 40 minutes. The hike through the jungle to the top takes about 30 minutes if you are fit. Breathtaking view from the top. We had lunch at the top of the waterfall. Very nice English speaking tour guide who gave us information about the different animals we saw. I highly recommend a visit to Iriomote if you are staying in Ishigaki.

Wonderful trekking experience to the top and bottom of the waterfall. Joined a tour on Veltra which provides buy-one-get-one-free mangrove kayaking and mountain adventure full day tour (6 hours long). Awesome experience!

If planning to hike without a guide please read. Supposedly, you cannot hike this trail alone. So you either need to be with a guide or with another person. The 1 star is not for the falls, but rather because I do not know how to rate it, as I had to turn around. More below I showed up to the trail head and was going to hike it via all trails. The signs say try not to go alone, but nothing says you cannot do it by yourself. However, when on the trail a guide stopped me and I was told it's a unesco site so you need a guide. When I said the signs say you just need to check in if you are alone, I was then told you have to be with someone else and cannot do it alone. So I respected their land as a foreigner, and turned around. Another guide told me something similar at the trailhead. I couldn't find the info online about this, so maybe I missed it. But I wanted to post it so others don't make the same mistake. You supposedly cannot do any hikes on Iriomote without a guide or some else. RIP to solo Backpackers

Nice waterfall. The hike up is not too difficult. The views are great as you can see other islands too. The weather needs to be better than I had though.

Great tour, very limited English but such a beautiful view from the top. The hike was very jungle-y and moderate difficulty.

The highest falls in Okinawa are well worth a visit. You can hike to the top in 50 minutes at an easy pace. The trek is narrow and steep in places but can be achieved by even none hikers. Alternatively you can hike to the base of the falls in an easy 20 minutes and swim there.

Getting up here isn't a cakewalk, but it is well worth it. For Japan, its oddly and uncharacteristically not safety obsessed, so just keep your wits about you. All that said, there's a remarkable diversity of nature to be enjoyed in the surrounding forest, and the waterfall is worthy of praise. Swimming in the pool at the base of the waterfall is refreshing, pure enjoyment. All in all, a life reaffirming experience.

Awesome waterfall that's worth a quick tour. Pinaisara means "old man beard" in Japanese, apparently. It's named as such because, from a distance, the falls look like the beard of an old man. I recommend hiking to the bottom of the falls to swim first before making the 20 minute hike to the top of the falls to take in the view.

A stone monument marks the southernmost point, with a dramatic view of the cliff and the ocean. It was windy but worth the visit. One hour is enough to walk around the place and take some pictures. It’s free to visit and there is a parking lot and a resting shed.

Beautiful view and a wide open space. The view and the monument are worth the trip but be aware there is not much else there or in the surrounding area.

Great view. Strong winds so be careful and never go near to the cliff!

Just one huge WOW! I was thunderstruck in awe! Pacific is honestly overwhelming! And standing on the edge of it was sth else!

Not clouded. Clean and calm

Come here by bicycle because its worth it! Walk around, see the monument, the cliffs and the rough landscape. View to the south feels like end of the world:)

Pretty breath-taking place.Fighting all odds that the ferry is not cancelled to Hateruma and then making it to the Southern tip of Japan.you could not have asked for better scenery.

Very gentle and helpful tour guide. The snorkeling tour toward Barasu and Hatoma was amazing. Definitely recommended.

Can't recommend this place enough. You get twice dedication, energy and time in water (snorkeling in my case) than with any other tour operator on the islands. The owner - very friendly, energetic, with a good sense of humor and good English - knows everything about the marine life and brings you to the places where you can see turtles and all kinds of fishes. The masks that he gave us fit like a glove and didn't let any water in, the fins were very comfy. You can take a shower after the tour. This place also does diving, kayaking, and trekking tours.

Super nice people. Tour is cool and got to see plenty of stuff

(Translated by Google) I participated in a half-day tour of Barasu Island, and he guided me to the best coral and fish spots and Barasu Island. The seawater starts flowing around 3pm, so when I went there it wasn't flowing, which was great, and the shops here were reasonably priced and very filling! (Original) バラス島半日ツアー参加しましたが、良い珊瑚と魚のポイントとバラス島に案内してくれました。海水が15時くらいから流れ始めるので、私が行ったときは流れていなくてとても良く、ここのショップはリーズナブルで大変満たされました!

(Translated by Google) I am very grateful to Mr. Oishi for his help. It was 3 years ago, but I want to go again soon! Affordable, kind and polite, the best I was moved by the encounter with a sea turtle swimming head-on! was (Original) 大石さんには大変お世話になりました 3年前ですが、また近いうちに行きたいです！ リーズナブルで、親切丁寧、最高です 正面から泳いでくるウミガメとの遭遇には感動！でした

(Translated by Google) A fun tour, and the staff are friendly. We were lucky enough to encounter a friendly sea turtle! (Original) 楽しいツアー、スタッフの方々も親切です。運良く、人懐こい海ガメに遭遇できました！

(Translated by Google) The staff are the best. The price was reasonable and we had a lot of fun memories. (Original) スタッフが最高です。 値段もリーズナブルで、とても楽しい思い出を作って頂きました✨

Beautiful beach. The coral reef was beautiful for snorkeling. Please refrain from using solar UV cream for their preservation 🙏 It was paradise!!

Spectacular location, few people in February-so worth the journey and taking the time to explore beyond the beach

Amazing beach! No people, no trash, crystal clear water!! We saw turtles there at low tide too :)

It's worth a visit to this beach. When I went it was quiet and peaceful with about 7 people on the beach in total. There are five ferries a day from Shirahama Port (at the end of road 215 on Iriomote, the only main road!). The current timetable is attached but you can check the times by plotting the route on Google maps (we found that easier than trying to find a schedule in English online). We drove to the ferry port but there were buses as well. Once you arrive at Funauki port it's a short walk to the beach which is signposted. The beach was beautiful, even on a slightly cloudy day like we had. The snorkelling was pretty good too - it stays quite shallow a long way out and we found the best snorkelling was a little further from the beach. We never went out of depth though. A lot of dead coral but we found a lot of living corals too and lots of fish.

Very nice quiet beach! You have to walk 15-20 min in the forest from the ferry, but it’s worth it if you like hidden beaches!

What a nice surprise to find this beautiful beach at the farthest point we went to in Iriomote. No infrastructure, just nature. Nice white sand beach and pristine clam sea. I only wished I could have spent longer here as we had to leave due to the boat schedule. Looking forward to visit Ida Beach in the summer.

Really amazing this place is !!

Without a doubt the most beautiful beach of Iriomote, maybe of the entire Yaeyama islands.

they have bicycle and car parking as well as an atm machine . its one of the prettiest post offices i ever seen.

This is the only post office on Taketomi Island. The office was made in traditional style with Shisa. Noted on my wonder-tips site.

It was closed on Sunday.

(Translated by Google) A very quaint post office It was wonderful! Taketomi Island is a place where you can only see businesses catering to tourists, but it was a place where I could get a glimpse of the lives of local people, and it was a place that made me realize that I was actually intruding on them. (Original) とても趣がある郵便局で 素敵でした！ 観光客相手の商売ばかりが目につく竹富島で、地域の方の暮らしが垣間見えた場所で、お邪魔している身なんだ、と背筋が伸びた場所でもありました。

(Translated by Google) Free stamps are available inside the post office, and you can stamp postcards, etc. Taketomi sheet stamps are also on sale. It will be a good memory (Original) 郵便局内に無料のスタンプ置かれており、ハガキなどの押印できます。 竹富のシート切手も販売されてます。いい記念になる

(Translated by Google) Taketomi Island has the highest number of Yaeyama sightseeing ferry services. 10 minutes walk from the port to the village. There is no shade within the village, so a parasol is essential during periods of strong sunlight. It seems like there are now more tourist operators than original residents. (Original) 八重山観光フェリーの便数が一番多いのが竹富島。港から集落まで徒歩10分。集落内に日陰がないので日差しが強い時期は日傘が必須。本来の住民よりもはや観光業者が多い感じ。

(Translated by Google) Taketomi Island, which is the closest to Ishigaki Island, first rents a bicycle and goes around the beautiful coast on the outer periphery and then inside the village in the center. We recommend returning your bike and exploring on foot. There are many sights to see in the village, so it's better to walk. Because it's convenient and good. On sunny days, the roads of the village paved with coral sand reflected the sunlight and were beautiful, shining white. (Original) 石垣島からいちばん近い竹富島は先ずはレンタサイクルで外周の綺麗な海岸を廻って中心部の集落内は 自転車を返して徒歩で見学することをお勧めします。集落内はあちこちに見所が有り徒歩の方がかえって 便利で良いからです。珊瑚の砂を敷き詰めた集落の道は晴れた日は太陽の光を反射してとても白く輝いて綺麗でした。

It's a really long pier. Maybe the longest in the Yaeyama islands. You can spot crabs and fish in the shallows.

Recommend the sunrise time. Close your eyes and feel the breeze.

So beautiful.

(Translated by Google) It is an impressive pier that stretches long into the shallow shore. It feels about three times as long as the west pier on Taketomi Island. If Kabira's beach is a highly transparent blue, this one is a highly transparent green. I think it would be a good idea to check the low tide and high tide times before going here. I think it's better than high tide. (Original) 遠浅の海岸へながーく伸びていて印象的な桟橋です。 体感的に竹富島の西桟橋の3倍位の長さでしょうか。 川平のビーチが透明度の高い青とするなら、こちらは透明度の高い緑って感じです。 こちらへも干潮・満潮の時間帯を確認して行かれるとよいと思います。 満潮よりがおすすめかな。

(Translated by Google) If you time it right, you might be able to see sea turtles at high tide at Iko Pier, which is straight towards the sea (354m). I learned this from a local. I'm thinking of doing some drone photography next time. (Original) 海に向かって一直線(354m)の伊古桟橋タイミングが合えば満潮時にウミガメが見れたかも。地元の方から教えてもらいました。次回もドローン撮影をしたいなと思ってます。

(Translated by Google) There was no seawater... it wasn't beautiful at all. Would it have been better if it was high tide? Although the location is difficult to find, I recommend Nishi-no-hama. (Original) 海水がなくて‥全然綺麗ではなかった。満潮ならよかったのかな？場所が分かりにくいですが西の浜の方がおすすめですね。

(Translated by Google) The weather was good and I could see far into the distance, so it was great. I was looking at it thinking that it was probably Ishigaki Island over there and Iriomote Island over there. Please note that there is a fair distance to the tip, and there are some places where the footing is difficult or there are steps. (Original) 天気もよく遠くまで見通せたのでとても良き。 方角的にたぶんあっちは石垣島、こっちは西表島だろう、などと思いつつ見ていました。 先端までそこそこ距離がある上に、所々足元が悪かったり段差っぽいのがあったりするのでご注意を。

(Translated by Google) Cute jewelry shop. This is my second visit since long ago, It was a different lineup than before. The accessories made in the kiln of the shop, in which the star sand is enclosed in glass, are very cute. (Original) かわいいジュエリーショップ。 昔からあって来訪は2度目ですが、 前とは異なるラインナップだった。 お店の窯で作っている、星の砂をガラスに閉じ込めたアクセサリーがとっても可愛いです。

I bought Star Sand’s Earrings. Noted on my wonder-tips site.

(Translated by Google) I bought a star sand necklace the other day. I like it very much and have been wearing it for a long time! All the accessories are wonderful and I was really wondering which one to use. I received advice on how to hit the light and how it feels to the touch, and I felt that I was particular about each work. If you go to Taketomi Island, you will want to visit again. (Original) 先日星の砂のネックレスを購入しました。とても気に入ってずっと付けています！ アクセサリーはどれも素敵で、どれにしようかすごく迷ってしまいました。光の当たり方や触り心地等アドバイスもいただき、ひとつひとつ作品に対するこだわりを感じました。竹富島に行ったらまた訪れたいお店です。

(Translated by Google) The store has an artistic feel to it, with an artistic sign painted at the entrance and sand spread inside. Although the number of items was not that large, glass accessories containing star sand and luminous shell accessories were on sale. I found one that I liked and bought it as a souvenir. If you like accessories or want something as a memento from your trip, I think you should stop by. There are almost no other accessory shops on Taketomi Island, so this is a valuable shop. ^^ (Original) アーティスティックな看板が入り口に描かれていて、中も砂が敷かれていたり、アートな感じの店内です。 品数はそこまで多くはないですが、星砂が入ったガラスアクセサリーや夜光貝アクセサリーが販売されていました。 気に入ったものが一つ見つかり、お土産に買ってきました。 アクセサリーが好きな方や旅の思い出に何か欲しい方は立ち寄ってみたらいいかと思います。 竹富島にアクセサリーやさんは他にほぼないので、貴重なお店ですよ。＾＾

(Translated by Google) I haven't been to Taketomi Island yet. Mr. island as a wedding gift for a senior at work. The couple received chopsticks and a chopstick rest. “No two bivalves fit together perfectly.” This gift was given to me with such thoughts in mind. The shell part of the chopsticks is delicate and really cute. The chopstick rest has a beautiful and warm color and luster from the night shellfish. The dining table will be gorgeous. I think it's the only one of its kind in the world, so I was really happy to receive such a wonderful gift. This is a store you definitely want to visit when you go to Taketomi Island! (Original) 竹富島にはまだ行ったことがないのですが 職場の先輩に結婚のお祝いでislandさんの 夫婦箸と箸置きをいただきました。 『二枚貝は2つとしてピッタリ合うものがない』 そんな想いを込めて贈ってくださいました。 お箸は貝の部分が繊細で本当にかわいいです。 箸置きは夜行貝の色味や艶がきれいで温かく 食卓が華やかになります。 世界に一つしかないものだと思うのでこんなに素敵なものをプレゼントしていただいて本当に嬉しかったです。 竹富島に行くときは必ず行ってみたいお店です！

(Translated by Google) I bought it at the end of February. I bought two star sand earrings, but I wanted to add one more so I went back the next day, but it was closed, so I was disappointed. I hope to go again someday. (^^) (Original) ２月末にお買い物しました。星の砂のピアス2個、買いましたが、あと一つ追加したくて翌日も行ったのですがcloseだったので残念でした。また、いつかいけたらいいなと思います。(^^)

(Translated by Google) It was the shop I was looking for after seeing the signboard and earrings on Instagram. This shop is run by someone who knows a lot about shellfish, the sea, and the island. When I was able to travel, I happened to see a signboard, so I went into the shop, and after talking with the owner, I was completely captivated by Taketomi Island. I see signs carved out of wood all over the island, but I wonder if the shop owners here make them? I'm excited as I take a walk. My girlish heart melted when I saw the cute accessories that she was able to make because she was a person who not only has good skills but also has a great love for shellfish and the sea (*´◒`*) It's a shop where you can find accessories with designs that will definitely appeal to both men and women 🌺 I want to bring my friends! I always wear the necklace from the shell craft experience _(:3 」∠)_ (Original) 看板とピアスをインスタグラムで見かけていて探してたお店でした。 貝のこと、海のこと、島のことをよく知っている方がやっているお店です。旅行できた際にたまたま見かけた看板に惹かれてお店に入り、ご主人とお話できたことですっかり竹富島に魅了されてしまったほどでした。 島中で木を彫って作った看板を見かけますが、どれもここの店主が作っているのかな？とわくわくしながら散策しています。 技術はもちろん、貝や海にとても愛がこもっている人だから作れるかわいいアクセサリーに乙女心もほくほくでした(*´◒`*) 絶対惹かれるデザインのアクセサリーが男女問わず見つかるお店です🌺友達連れてきたい！ 貝細工体験させていただいた時のネックレスはいつもつけています_(:3 」∠)_

(Translated by Google) I discovered this shop while walking around yesterday and visited it. The collection of shellfish from around the world is amazing. It even lists the countries and names of small shellfish. I bought a star sand pendant and earrings. It's all handmade and one-of-a-kind, so it's valuable. Everything was wonderful and I was quite confused. I bought some earrings that were finished today. And the price is really affordable and easy to purchase. I would definitely like to visit again when I come to Taketomi Island. (Original) 昨日散策中にお店を発見しお伺いしました。 世界中の貝のコレクションはすばらしいです。小さな貝の国や名前まで記されています。 星の砂のペンダントとピアスを購入しました。 全て手作り　一点ものなので貴重ですね。 どれも素敵でかなり迷いました。 ピアスは今日仕上がったというものを買わせていただきました。 そしてお値段も本当にお手頃で購入しやすい価格帯です。 竹富島に来たときはまた是非とも訪れたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) I made a revenge visit with my daughter at the end of March. I bought some cute earrings with star sand in them. My daughter is very happy. Thank you very much♪ (Original) 3月末に娘とリベンジ訪問しました。 かわいい星の砂入りのピアスを購入。 娘が大変喜んでいます。 ありがとうございました♪