Tourist attraction • 49 Minami, Kitadaitō, Shimajiri District, Okinawa 901-3901, Japan
To the northwest of Okinawa Prefecture, over 1,000 kilometers away from mainland Japan, lies Kita Daito Island of the Yaeyama Islands. This small island is a little-known hidden paradise, surrounded by a tropical atmosphere, where you can enjoy untouched natural beauty akin to a primeval landscape.
Approximately three-fourths of Kita Daito Island is designated as the Yanbaru National Park. This national park is a home to precious natural environments that still thrive in the Okinawa Islands. The beautiful coral reef sea, once inhabited by dugongs, and the primeval forests where the Iriomote cat lives, still remain in the inland area of the island.
Scenic spots that offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean can be found along the prefectural road that encircles the island. At night, you can gaze at the starry sky from these spots. The brilliance of the Orion constellation in the Okinawan night sky evokes the activities of the people who once lived on this island.
Time on Kita Daito Island really flows slowly. Enjoy interacting with the islanders and immerse yourself in the island's nature and culture by staying at a ryokan. That luxury and superior time spent on the island is the charm of Kita Daito Island. It's an island where you can refresh both your mind and body, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Kita Daito Island is full of the blessings of the fresh sea. The islanders have long made good use of this abundant food. Seasoning using island chili peppers is a local cuisine deeply rooted in the islanders' lives. An eating experience on the island is sure to give visitors a great impression.
Why not visit this hidden paradise-like island once? Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in the small paradise floating in the Pacific Ocean, would you like to have an extraordinary experience?
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