To-Rin-Ji (Torin Shrine)is the oldest wooden architecture in Yaeyama Island chain. It was first built in 1641 and rebuilt after being torn down in the historical incidents such as the Meiwa Grand Tsunami in 1771 and the Okinawan War happen…

Haiden, a worship hall 拝殿 Gongen Gongen means the appearance of a Buddhist deity in the form of a Shinto deity. Constructed in 1614, rebuilt in 1771 Ishigaki Gongen Hall was constructed in 1614 together with Torin Shrine which is located…

Sukuji Beach at Kabira 2022 Beach Opening Ceremony Coming Soon Each government of Yaeyama Islands (Ishigaki, Taketomi, and Yonaguni) hosts a beach opening ceremony in turn every year to declare Japan's first beach opening. Map of Yaeyama I…