Yonaguni Island Port

Yonaguni, Yaeyama Islands, Japan

Yonaguni Island, the westernmost inhabited island of Japan, stands out with its captivating sunsets, underwater mysteries, and preserved culture. Visitors can witness the latest sunset in Japan from Cape Irizaki, dive to encounter hammerhead sharks, and explore the mysterious megalithic structures lying on the seabed. The island also offers unique experiences like saddling up one of the endemic Yonaguni horses or observing the Yonaguniori weaving technique. Hotels and guesthouses near Sonai Port and Kubura Port provide relaxing accommodation options. Yonaguni Island can be easily reached by air from Naha or Ishigaki airports, or by ferry from Ishigaki Port.

Location

City: Yaeyama Islands

Region: Okinawa Prefecture

Country: Japan

Coordinates: 24.4614° N, 122.9797° E