Taketomi Island, Traditional Ryukyu island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Taketomi Island encompasses a circular area of 5.42 square kilometers, with coral reefs surrounding its coastline and a maximum elevation of 21 meters.
The introduction of red-tiled roofs on houses in 1905 marked a shift from traditional thatched housing, as commoners gained permission to build with tiles.
The island contains a preserved village of one-story houses characterized by stone walls, red-tiled roofs, and protective shisa statues at building entrances.
Transportation on the island excludes rental cars, with visitors relying on bicycle rentals, water buffalo cart rides, or walking along white sand paths.
Kaiji Beach contains distinctive star-shaped sand particles formed from microscopic organisms, though swimming remains prohibited due to strong currents.
Location: Taketomi
Elevation above the sea: 21 m
Part of: Yaeyama Islands
GPS coordinates: 24.32472,124.08778
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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