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【Nationally Registered:Tangible Cultural Property】Former Nakasone Family Gardens

The Nakasone family of the Chudo-Uji Clan descends from Nakasone Tuimya Genga, a powerful leader in Miyako Island from late 15th century to early 16th[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Natural Monument (Geological Feature)】Travertine Terraces at Bora, Miyakojima

The travertine terraces at Bora on Miyako Island is located at the southern shores of the Island, northwest of Cape Higashihenna, at the terraced clif[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Place of Scenic Beauty/Natural Monument】Yabiji

There are various views on the origin of the name Yabiji. Some say it is because Yabiji is made up of eight coral reefs, and others say it is formed f[…] read more – >

【Nationally Registered:Tangible Cultural Property】Onogoshi Drainage Channel

大野越排水溝

Located in the mountain forest of Ono in Miyakojima city, the tunnel was constructed in 1934. This area had an expanse of meadow, with poor drainage w[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Historic Site】Sakishima Islands Hibanmui “Tomibansho (Lookout)” Kurima Tomi

来間遠見

Five (5) locations in Miyakojima City (Ikema, Karimata, Shimajiri, Kurima, Uruka) These sites are lookouts points that functioned as observation and r[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Historic Site】Sakishima Islands Hibanmui “Tomibansho (Lookout)” Uruka Tomi

砂川遠見

Five (5) locations in Miyakojima City (Ikema, Karimata, Shimajiri, Kurima, Uruka) These sites are lookouts points that functioned as observation and r[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Historic Site】Sakishima Islands Hibanmui “Tomibansho (Lookout)” Shimajiri Tomi

島尻遠見

Five (5) locations in Miyakojima City (Ikema, Karimata, Shimajiri, Kurima, Uruka) These sites are lookouts points that functioned as observation and r[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Historic Site】Sakishima Islands Hibanmui “Tomibansho (Lookout)” Karimata Tomi

狩俣遠見

Five (5) locations in Miyakojima City (Ikema, Karimata, Shimajiri, Kurima, Uruka) These sites are lookouts points that functioned as observation and r[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Historic Site】Sakishima Islands Hibanmui “Tomibansho (Lookout)” Ikema Tomi

池間遠見

Five (5) locations in Miyakojima City (Ikema, Karimata, Shimajiri, Kurima, Uruka) These sites are lookouts points that functioned as observation and r[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Historic Site】Yamato-ga

大和井

Yamato-ga is a spring (hollowed well) that is located at the north-eastern side of Hirara city. It is referenced in the Yoseikyuki (written in 1727) a[…] read more – >