Hateruma
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Get in
Anei Kankō and Hateruma Kaiun together have four departures daily from Ishigaki harbor. If you buy a round-trip ticket, be sure to catch the same operator's boat on the way back. Travel time is 60 minutes.
Hateruma's airport is no longer served by any scheduled flights.
Hateruma's airport is no longer served by any scheduled flights.
Get around
There are no buses or car rentals on Hateruma, so for trips beyond the village, rent a bicycle or moped.
See
Japan's Southernmost Point MonumentAs the local maps say, "Beyond here, the Philippines".
Astronomical ObservatoryMinimal planetarium presentations in the evening. The Southern Cross is visible from mid December to June. Many local inns provide shuttle service (free or ¥500) to and from the observatory.
Do
NishihamaThe turquoise waters on this beach are among the most beautiful in all of the islands.
Eat
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phone: +81 980-85-8187A charming cafe/restaurant with a library and musical instruments to play.
Drink
Hateruma's local specialty Awanami (泡波) makes its way from the distillery to the local stores only sporadically, and the islanders usually buy it all up within hours. So if you come across anything larger than the tiny 100 ml bottles, grab it.
Fuka ShōtenA little shop that's a great place to find awanami.
Sleep
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Nishihama-sō
phone: +81 980-85-8290Kitchen facilities with free rice, which you won't find anywhere else.