Taketomi

Taketomi encompasses multiple islands within the Yaeyama archipelago, including Iriomote, Yubu, Kohama, Kuroshima, Hateruma, and Hatoma, covering 334 square kilometers.

The town administration was formally established in 1948, following the reorganization of Japanese municipalities after World War II in Okinawa Prefecture.

The town maintains sixty-three registered cultural properties across its islands, preserving traditional Okinawan architecture and historical structures for future generations.

Transportation between Taketomi islands operates through regular ferry services, with the main administrative offices located on neighboring Ishigaki Island.

In 2018, Taketomi received recognition as Japan's first dark-sky preserve, offering clear views of constellations including the Southern Cross throughout the year.

Location: Okinawa Prefecture

Location: Yaeyama District

Inception: July 1, 1948

Website: https://town.taketomi.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 24.33967,124.15436

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:55