Yaeyama Islands
The Yaeyama Islands are made up of 10 unmanned islands and many uninhabited islands located about 400 km southwest of the main island of Okinawa. Surrounded by the beautiful sea of coral reef, the shining starry sky that covers Yaeyama was approved by the International Dark Sky Association as the first Japan International Dark Sky Park -starry reserve protected area. Please come and visit the attractive Yaeyama Islands.
Yaeyama Islands
The Yaeyama Islands are made up of 10 unmanned islands and many uninhabited islands located about 400 km southwest of the main island of Okinawa. Surrounded by the beautiful sea of coral reef, the shining starry sky that covers Yaeyama was approved by the International Dark Sky Association as the first Japan International Dark Sky Park -starry reserve protected area. Please come and visit the attractive Yaeyama Islands.
Safety Guide
Climate of Yaeyama
Access
Information on transportation to and within the Yaeyama Islands.
About the Islands
Yaeyama consists of two towns and one city.
The best of Yaeyama
We pride in the nature of the Yaeyama Islands.
Culture & History
The influence of the Ryukyu dynasty remains remarkable. An introduction to the culture and history of Yaeyama.
Event Calendar
Various events take place throughout a year in Yaeyama islands and many of those events are held according to the old lunar calendar.
New Natural World Heritage
Feel Iriomote Island-discover the Mayagusuku Waterfall
Information
Activities, accommodation, and other useful information on the Yaeyama Islands.