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Nature Spots in Kumejima Area

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  • Kume Island
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou
    Situated approximately 100 kilometers west of Naha, the island is located in the most westerly position of the Okinawan archipelago. Since the Ryukyu dynastic period, it was also called “Kumi island” due to its beauty. Such as the reef “Hateno beach”, the pure white sands made from coral and the beauty of the cobalt blue sea—It is said to be the most beautiful in the Orient. On the other hand, this is also an ideal diving spot where you can encounter humpback whales, whale sharks, dolphins, etc. There are a number of strong Okinawan liquors (Awamori) distilled from rice or millet from Kume Island and these are also very popular among strong Okinawan liquors. In 1983 in the Showa period, almost all of the island was designated as a prefectural natural park.
    Kume Island image
  • Hiyajo Banta Cliff
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou Hiyajou
    "This precipitous cliff approximately 200 meters above the sea is situated along Prefectural Route 242 between the communities of Hiyajo and Aka. From this scenic destination, on clear days visitors can see all the way to Hatenohama and even the Kerama Islands. ""Banta"" means ""cliff"" or ""precipice"" in the Okinawa language. There's an observatory and shop on a hill near the road, as well, making this a viable rest point when going on a drive around the island."
    Hiyajo Banta Cliff image
  • Goeda Pine of Kume
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou Uezu
    Goeda Pine of Kume is counted as the top two famous pine trees in Okinawa boasted by Kume Island. The tree divided into five branches stretches in all directions and completely covers an area of 250 square meters. It is about 250 years old. It is also habitat for the Kumejima firefly, and the dance of fireflies lit up in white can be enjoyed in early May.
    Goeda Pine of Kume image
  • Meefgar
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    Okinawa Kumejimacho Nakandakari
    Meefgar image
  • Tachijami
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
    Tachijami image
  • Hiyajo Banta
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    Okinawa Kumejimacho Aka
    Hiyajo Banta image
  • The Great Une Sotetsu Palms
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho Une 5
    Sago palm trees located in Une, Kumejima Town, Shimajiri County. Visitors can pay admission to see these two trees, 4 meters and 6 meters tall, growing in the garden of a traditional-style house. The trees are said to be as much as 300 years old, but their exact age is unknown. They have been designated Prefectural Natural Monuments.
    The Great Une Sotetsu Palms image
  • Nettaigyo no Ie
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho Hiyajo
    A spot for viewing tropical fish on the coast in Hiyajo, Kumejima Town, Shimajiri County. Tropical fish gather in tidal pools along the coast, so this spot is known as a place where visitors can see the fish without going into the sea. Viewing is especially good when the sea is calm.
    Nettaigyo no Ie image
  • Arla Hama
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou Gima
  • Higashioshima
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou
  • Ifu
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou Janadou
  • Shimajiri Cape
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
  • Nishime Cape
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
  • Sun Stone
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou
  • Mt.Otake
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
  • Mt.Daruma
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
  • Morie Shiro Take
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
  • Mt.Fusakina
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
  • Mt.Fusanna
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
  • Dozaki Cape
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho
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