Yonaguni, Westernmost municipality in Yaeyama District, Japan
Yonaguni spans across an entire island measuring 29 square kilometers, with three settlements named Sonai, Kubura, and Higawa forming its residential areas.
The island's first documented mention appears in Korean records from 1477, describing fishermen who reached its shores during their maritime travels.
The native Yonaguni horses roam freely in designated pastures across the island, representing a protected breed specific to this territory.
Divers can observe hammerhead sharks between November and May, with single dives starting at 8500 yen including equipment and professional guidance.
The underwater Yonaguni Monument, discovered in 1987, presents geometric formations at depths reaching 25 meters below sea level.
Location: Yaeyama District
Inception: December 10, 1948
Website: https://town.yonaguni.okinawa.jp
GPS coordinates: 24.46797,123.00450
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
Yonaguni Monument
3.6 km
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82.9 km
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95.3 km
Mariyudu Falls
81.9 km
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Princess Taiping
80.1 km
Kanpirē Falls
82.3 km
Tindabana
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West Pier
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Iriomote
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Haterumajima Astronomical Observatory Tower
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Komi
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Kondoi Beach
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Iko Pier
105.5 km
Irisaki Lighthouse
7.4 km
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72.1 km
Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center
92.9 km
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101 km
Ishigaki Ogansaki Lighthouse
108.8 km
Haterumajima Lighthouse
91.5 km
Pemuchi Beach
91.5 km
Subtropical Botanical Garden
95.2 km
Mount Komi
90.7 km
Tudumari-no-hama
78.2 km
Shimotabaru Castle
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