Taketomi Guide
Short, practical guides to Taketomi Island for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
What Should You Know Before Swimming at Taketomi Beaches, and What Are the Island Rules?
Kondoi Beach, reef currents, habu jellyfish, triggerfish, typhoon swells, sacred utaki, camping rules and the emergency numbers.
What Is Taketomi Island? Red Tile Roofs, Shisa and Buffalo Carts
The preservation district, white sand roads, paired shisa guardians, 30 minute buffalo cart tours, Nagominoto Tower, star sand and the Tanedori festival.
How Do You Get to Taketomi Island From Ishigaki and Get Around?
A 10 to 15 minute fast ferry from Ishigaki, the airport bus, the Remote Island Terminal, free shuttles, bicycles, buses and typhoon notes.