This island is a portal for all islands in Yaeyama. When you go to any island in Yaeyama, you have to go to this island at first. This island is that there are most sightseeing points in Yaeyama and you can see many beautiful landscapes. You should lent a car because few bus runs in this island. (8/95, 8/98, 8/02, 7/07, 8/19)

[FOOD] Yaeyama Soba, Awamori
[TRANSPORTATION]

AIR	55 minutes from Naha (every 1 hour frequently) Directly 3 hours 15 minuts from Tokyo, 2 hours 40 minuts from Osaka
SHIP	12 hours 30 minutes from Naha New Port