Taketomi Island - Kaiji Utaki
Let's go to "Taketomi Island" where the original landscape of Okinawa remains☆.
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What is Kaiji Ontake?
Minaiji Ontake (Kaiji Ontake) is,Utaki in the off-limits area of Taketomi IslandIt is a place that is not recognizable as an Utaki at first glance. Since there is no torii (gate) or other original features of the Utaki, it is a place that is not recognized as an Utaki at first glance.
Nearby.Kaijihamais named after this Utaki.
Directions to Minaiji Utaki
Kaiji Utaki is located about 31 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by car from Taketomi Port.
(2) Purchase a ferry ticket to Taketomi Island
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(iii) Approximately 10 to 15 minutes by ferry.
(4) From Taketomi Port, go toward the village and turn left at the first intersection.
(5) Go around the village, follow the road for a while and turn left at the three-way junction.
(6) Follow the road to the left.
Minaiji Utaki Play Guide
Ontaki is a sacred place, so it is not allowed to play. Especially,Minaiji Utaki is a no-go areaand cannot be accessed because it is located in the
There are 28 Utaki on Taketomi Island, each sacred and important to the islanders. Visit them from a distance with respect.
Recommended sightseeing spots near Minaiji Utaki
Kondoi Beach
Kondoi Beach is located on the west side of Taketomi Island, and the contrast of pure white sand and emerald green sea is very beautiful.
The shoals are shallow and the waves are calm.Shower and toilet facilitiesThe beach is designed for children and those who are not good at swimming to enjoy playing in the ocean.
Location: Taketomi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 25 minutes on foot from Taketomi Port
Parking: Available
Meals (nearby): Available
Toilet: Yes
Kaiji Beach (Star Sand Beach)
Kaiji beach, which was named after its location near Minaji Utaki, where you can pick up star-shaped foraminifera shells.Star Sand Beach"It is also called
Also recommended for snorkeling.
Showers are only available at Kondoi Beach, but you can walk along the beach.
Location: Taketomi Island, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 30 min. walk from Taketomi Port, 10 min. by bus from Taketomi Port
Parking: Available
Meals (nearby): None (stores available)
Toilet: Yes
Detail of Minaiji Utaki (Kaijion)
| Location | Taketomi Island, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Access | Approximately 30 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by car from Taketomi Port |
| parking lot | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| toilet | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Business Hours | - |
