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Sights in Kitadaito, Okinawa
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Kita-Daito Island
Untouched nature with rare endemic plants, sugarcane farming, fishing, swimming, and cycling.
Kitadaito Island Phosphate Mine Ruins
Phosphate mine ruins near West Port, worked from 1919 to 1950 mainly for chemical fertilizer ore.
Kita-Daito Phosphate Mining Cultural Landscape
Okinawa's first national Important Cultural Landscape, selected in 2018, with extensive remaining phosphate mining facilities.
Nagamaku (Cliff and Talus Plant Community)
Raised coral reef belt ringing inland Kitadaito; rare plants are a national natural monument.
Landing Park
Centennial park overlooking the 1903 first landing site, with a steep sea slope and clear-water views.
Okinawa Easternmost Point Monument
Monument by Kitadaito Airport for Okinawa's easternmost point, striking at sunrise, with toilets and barbecue space.
Minamidaito Fishing Port (Kitadaito District)
Despite abundant fishing grounds, boats once needed cranes; the long-awaited fishing port was completed in 2019.
Typhoon Rock
Rock 4.6 m wide and 3.3 m high, blown near Esaki Port by 2009 typhoon winds of 58.9 m/s.
Ufuagari People and Nature Museum
Museum on Kita-Daito origins, phosphate mines, sugarcane farming, and settlement, with e-bike rental and souvenirs.
Hamayu-so Observatory
Observatory at Hamayu-so on Koganeyama, the island's highest point, viewing sugarcane fields and Nagamaku cliffs.
West Port
One of three ports, located on the west side of the island.