On the south coast of the island is the pleasant little village of Higawa, which has a wide, sandy crescent of beach. The water here is clear and shallow, and a seawall makes it a calm spot for swimming and snorkelling.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Just as Hateruma-jima has a monument to mark Japan's southernmost point, Yonaguni-jima has one to mark the country's westernmost point (日本最西端の碑), here at…
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Literally 'Standing-God Rock' (although another name might come to mind), this offshore obelisk can be viewed from several spots on the bluffs above.
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The raised platform that overlooks Gunkan-iwa also offers views of the jagged coastline of Sanninu-dai.
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At the eastern tip of the island, wild Yonaguni horses graze in the pastures leading out to the lighthouse at Agarizaki.
Nearby Yaeyama Islands attractions
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Literally 'Standing-God Rock' (although another name might come to mind), this offshore obelisk can be viewed from several spots on the bluffs above.
3.11 MILES
Just as Hateruma-jima has a monument to mark Japan's southernmost point, Yonaguni-jima has one to mark the country's westernmost point (日本最西端の碑), here at…
3.22 MILES
The raised platform that overlooks Gunkan-iwa also offers views of the jagged coastline of Sanninu-dai.
4.02 MILES
At the eastern tip of the island, wild Yonaguni horses graze in the pastures leading out to the lighthouse at Agarizaki.