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What is Isancha?

Isanchiya (an ancient tomb) is the burial site of Takamine Shuri Oya-ko, the first official of Kuroshima, and his wife. Kuroshima is now known as “Cow Island,” where the number of cows exceeds the human population, and it was Takamine Shuri Oya-ko and his wife who first brought cows to the island. It is said that after Takamine Shuri Oyakko assumed the position of Kuroshima’s first official in 1628, he introduced cattle to the island to promote agriculture through plowing with oxen.
Since this monument is located along the road from Kuroshima Port to Kuroshima Elementary and Junior High School, it’s a good idea to stop by here at the start of your trip to Kuroshima.

How to Get to Isancha

Isancha is located about an 11-minute walk or a 2-minute drive from Kuroshima Port. As you leave Kuroshima Port and head toward the village along Prefectural Road 213, you’ll find it on your left.

How to Play Isancha

Although Isancha is a cemetery and not a place for recreation, there are several nearby attractions—such as the Waterworks Monument, Kuroshima Elementary and Junior High School, and an observation deck—so it’s a good idea to visit them while you’re there. Also, if you follow Prefectural Road 213, it leads to the village, so it’s a great spot to stop by on your way there.

Details about Isancha

Isancha is the tomb of Takamine Shuri Oya and his wife, the first officials of Kuroshima, located along the road from Kuroshima Port to the school. The term "Isancha" refers to a residence built by carving and stacking stones.
It is said that Takamine Masamasa, a Shuri Oya-ko official, introduced cattle to Kuroshima for the first time in 1826 after taking office as the first magistrate of the island, thereby promoting agricultural development through plowing with oxen. He established a guard post in the Hori settlement. Isancha was designated as a historic site of Taketomi Town in 1972.

Recommended Tourist Attractions Near Isancha

Kuroshima Observatory

The Kuroshima Observation Deck is located in the central part of Kuroshima, next to Kuroshima Elementary and Junior High School. You can easily spot it because a huge, spiral-shaped observation deck appears along the road.
Although the observation deck is only about 10 meters high—not particularly high—Kuroshima has a flat terrain, so you can take in a panoramic view of the entire island.

Asabishibana

Asabishibana is a rock formation near Kuroshima Port featuring a narrow crevice just wide enough for a person to squeeze through. Once you pass through it, you’ll find a white-sand beach and crystal-clear waters stretching out before you.
This is a famous spot where islanders once sang and danced on top of this rock, and it was designated as a natural monument by Taketomi Town in 1972.

monument to waterworks

To reach the Waterworks Monument from the Kuroshima Observation Deck, exit the observation deck and turn left. It is located on your left as you proceed along Prefectural Road 213 toward Kuroshima Port.
In the past, Kuroshima had no public water supply, so well water was a lifeline for the island’s residents. This monument was erected to commemorate the installation of a public water supply system in Showa 50 on Iriomote Island and Shinshiro Island, including Kuroshima. It’s located along the road from Kuroshima Port to Kuroshima Elementary School, so be sure not to miss it as you walk by.

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