Taketomi Island is an idyllic island in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, Japan. It is renowned for its quaint village scenery and gorgeous white-sand beaches. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along streets made of coral sand and explore its traditional Ryukyu village with limestone walls and red-tiled roofs adorned with shisa statues. A prime location for swimming and catching stunning sunsets, Kondoi Beach's expansive beachfront and sandbar will make for a peaceful day by the shore. There are also special activities such as the Tanadui Festival and minsah weaving to learn more about local traditions. Take a short ferry ride and getaways from Ishigaki Island for a perfect day trip or an overnight stay.