This island is second biggest in Okinawa prefecture. There are many natural monuments of animals or plants. You can enjoy exploring jungles by canoe and watch tropical fishes and beautiful coral by snorkeling or scuba diving so you can interest various things. (8/95, 8/96, 5/98, 8/98, 8/99, 8/00, 8/19)

[TRANSPORTATION]

SHIP	40 minutes from Ishigaki Rito Pier to Uehara or Ohara (every a hour freaquently)