Kyushu Okinawa
Taketomi
A time capsule of traditional Ryukyu culture and architecture
Today we will visit the stunning little island of Taketomi by tender, with trails of white sand, flowers peaking out from stone walls, and homes with red tile roofs -this sleepy traditional Okinawan town still remains strongly intact. In 1987 the island was designated a National Important Preservation Area for groups of Historic Buildings. A wagon drawn by water buffalo will take you around the beautiful island reminiscent of yesteryear. Taketomi has stunning waters and beaches and lots of fabulous places to play. Ashore eat fabulous fresh seafood in the small local restaurants
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Kondoi Beach located on the westernmost of the Island and it is a beautiful crescent shaped.
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Water Buffaro Tour 30min-tour in a traditional rig pulled a buffalo with the guide serenades
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The townscape of Taketomi Limestone walls decorated with hibiscus and bougainvillea, skirt wooden houses with their roofs made from traditional red tiles
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Shisa the guardian lions are fund everywhere in Okinawa.
Cruising Maps
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Amami
A haven of sea and sand
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Beppu
A group of eight hot spring towns
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Fukuoka & Omuta
Friendly people, fantastic ramen, Japan’s biggest festival
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Goto Retto
Marine playground and former haven of secret Christianity
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Iki
The island of gods, a connecting bridge since ancient times
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Iriomote
The Galapagos of the East
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Ishigaki
Japan’s southernmost city, a tropical paradise
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Kagoshima/Ibusuki
Naples of the East ~ home to the great volcanoes
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Karatsu
castles, caves, ceramic art and a day at the beach
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Koshiki Retto
Wild natural islands with rugged cliffs and untouched bays
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Miyako
A peaceful island in the sun for watersports, cycling and golf
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Nagasaki
A vibrant port city full of color and international flair
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Okinawa
Distinct island culture born of the age of Rukyu Kingdom
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Setouchi
Unspoiled nature and Unique Culture
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Taketomi
A time capsule of traditional Ryukyu culture and architecture
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Yakushima
The country's first UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the best natural wonders
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Yonaguni
The last place in Japan to see the setting sun
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Zamami
Unspolied paradise in an emerald blue sea