Taketomi Island-NPO Takidon General Information Center
Early reservations are recommended as they fill up quickly.
◆Tuk-tuks and electric trikes are also popular!
About the NPO Takidun General Information Center
The tourist information center located in the waiting room at Taketomi Port, where boats from Ishigaki dock.
Operated by the NPO Takidoun, we provide support for tourism on Taketomi Island.
In addition to souvenir shops and food stalls, the Taketomi Port Passenger Terminal also houses a tourist information center operated by the NPO Takidoun.
Directions to the NPO Takidun General Information Center
The NPO Takidoun General Information Center is less than a minute's walk from Taketomi Port.
It's on your right as you leave Taketomi Port.
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How to Have Fun at the NPO Takidun General Information Center
The Takidoun General Information Center (NPO) was established to support tourism on Taketomi Island.
Since it’s located in the waiting room at Taketomi Port, we recommend that visitors who haven’t decided what to do after arriving on Taketomi Island stop by here to get some advice before heading to their hotel.
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Details on the NPO Takidun General Information Center
The NPO Takidoun General Information Center is located right next to Taketomi Port, the only gateway to Taketomi Island.
As the name suggests, this is a tourist information center operated by the NPO Takidoun.
If you haven't decided where to go sightseeing or have any questions about Taketomi Port, feel free to stop by here and ask.
They don't just offer tourist information—they also sell souvenirs, so be sure to check those out too!
Since it's located right near Taketomi Port, it's a great place to stop by and pick up some souvenirs on your way home after enjoying your sightseeing on Taketomi Island.
This is a place where you can find out just about everything you need to know about sightseeing on Taketomi Island, so even if you haven’t made any plans, you can feel at ease and enjoy your visit to the fullest by getting information here.
Anyway, if there’s anything you’re unsure about—no matter how small—please feel free to stop by.
There are also bike rentals and historical sites nearby.
So, there are plenty of places to explore on Taketomi Island right away, aren't there?
I’ll stop by the NPO Takidun General Information Center to find out about tourist attractions, then rent a bike and explore the island.
After your stroll, we recommend stopping by the NPO Takidun General Information Center again to pick up some souvenirs.
There are some souvenirs unique to Taketomi Island, so be sure to stop by.
The Takidoun General Information Center (NPO) is located in the waiting room at Taketomi Port, making it the perfect place to spend your time while waiting for the ferry.
Recommended Sightseeing Spots Near the NPO Takidun General Information Center
Fragrant Well
To get to Hanashiro Well from the NPO Takidoun General Information Center, exit the center and turn right.
Follow the road, and once you see the Taketomi Island Bike Rental on your right, turn right at the next T-intersection.
Turn left at the T-intersection at the end of the road, and you'll find Hanashiro Well immediately on your right.
This is a well that was once in use at the Shinzato Village archaeological site, and the site is famous for the fact that a settlement formed around this well.
Be sure to check out the Hanashiro Well, which served as the lifeline that sustained the village back then.
There are several wells on Taketomi Island, but this one is the largest of them all, so it’s quite impressive.
Please be sure to visit the Shinzato Village Ruins as well.
Location: Aza Taketomi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 7 minutes by car from Taketomi Port
Parking: None
Meals (nearby): None
Toilet: None
Taketomi Island Visitor Center Yubu-kabukan
To get to the Taketomi Island Visitor Center Yukabu-kan, turn right after exiting the NPO Takidun General Information Center.
Turn right at the next intersection, and you'll see Yuka on your left.
Since it's being built right nearby, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it.
The Taketomi Island Visitor Center, Yukabu-kan, features exhibits on the island’s nature, history, and traditional culture. It is a facility where visitors can learn about Taketomi Island’s culture and history by watching video presentations in its large-screen theater.
Since it also features recommendations for places to visit, we recommend stopping by before you start sightseeing.
Address: Taketomi Island, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 1 minute walk from Taketomi Port
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Taketomi Post Office
To get to the Taketomi Post Office, turn right after leaving the NPO Takidun General Information Center.
Follow the road straight ahead toward the village.
After entering the village, continue straight ahead. When you see Taketomi Island Parler Ganju-ya and Shima-yado Ganju-ya on your left, pass the second intersection, and you’ll find the Taketomi Post Office on your left.
The Taketomi Post Office is the only post office on Taketomi Island and is characterized by its red-tiled roof, which is edged with white plaster—a hallmark of the Yaeyama region.
In addition, shisa figurines—which are believed to ward off evil spirits—are perched on the roof, preserving a strong sense of traditional atmosphere.
In front of the post office, there is also a traditional round red mailbox, and the stone wall is decorated with commemorative stamps unique to Taketomi Island.
Find a stamp you like and be sure to buy it as a souvenir.
Location: 500 Taketomi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 5 minutes by car from Taketomi Port
Parking: Available
Meals (nearby): Available
Toilet: Yes
Details on the NPO Takidun General Information Center
| Location | 536 Aza Taketomi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture (View on Map) |
| Access | Right next to Taketomi Port |
| parking lot | ant |
| toilet | ant |
| Business Hours | - |
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