Yusuma/Nishibe Course

【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Tomb of the Master of Yusuma

四島の主の墓

Presently in Karimata, there are four tombs known as the Yusumanushu-nu Haka. This tomb is one of them, and is located at the top of the hill which co[…] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Concealed Bunker for the Former Navy Suicide Boats

海軍特攻艇格納秘匿壕

Located at the hills by the southwest coast of Karimata. The total length of the main bunker and the branches are approximately 300m and has five open[…] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Natural Monument (Geological Feature)】The Fault Escarpment and Abrasion Platform of Shimajiri

島尻断層崖と海食台

Surrounded by the beautiful ocean of coral reefs, Miyako Island has a unique natural environment from the perspective of (karst) topography and geolog[…] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Natural Monument (Flora)】Plant Communities of Karimata

狩俣の植物群落

It is a natural forest growing on the hills behind the Karimata settlement. On the east side is a sheer cliff that drops to the ocean, and in the dist[…] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Natural Monument (Flora)】Mangrove Forest of Shimajiri

島尻のマングローブ林

Mangrove forests are communities of evergreen shrubs and trees that grow in the mud in the brackish waters (where sea and fresh waters mix) by the sea[…] read more – >

【Prefecturally Designated:Selected Intangible Folk 】Myakuzutsu of Ikema Island

池間島のミャークヅツ

Over three days starting on the day of the horse or Kinoeuma every year from August to September in the lunar calendar, the largest festival on Ikema […] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Tangible Folk】Isu-ga

イスゥガー(磯井)

This spring is said to be the foundation of the Karimata Settlement, and is mentioned in the ritual song of worship, the Tabi, recited at Ueyan (ances[…] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Intangible Folk 】Myakuzutsu of Ikema Island

池間島のミャークヅツ

Over three days starting on the day of the horse or Kinoeuma every year from August to September in the lunar calendar, the largest festival on Ikema […] read more – >