Overview
Kitadaitōjima is an island belonging to the Daitō Islands group and forms the territory of Kitadaitō village in Okinawa Prefecture. It lies about 360 km east of Okinawa's main island and has a population of around 665.
Highlights
- ●The northernmost island of the Daitō Islands group, located in the Philippine Sea
- ●Reaches a maximum elevation of 74 meters and covers an area of about 11.94 square kilometers
- ●Makuro Point on the island is the easternmost point of Okinawa Prefecture
- ●Home to a population of about 665, forming the village of Kitadaitō
History
Kitadaitōjima belongs to the Daitō Islands group and is administered as the village of Kitadaitō in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture. Located about 360 km east of Okinawa's main island, it includes Makuro Point, the easternmost point in the prefecture, and has a population of around 665.
Access
The island forms part of Kitadaitō village, Okinawa Prefecture, located about 360 km east of Okinawa's main island.
Best season
The island can be visited throughout the year, though visitors should prepare clothing and transportation according to seasonal weather changes.
Map
25.9447, 131.3064 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Travel to Kitadaitōjima, which forms the territory of Kitadaitō village
- 2Visit Makuro Point, the easternmost point of Okinawa Prefecture
- 3Take in the surrounding views from the island's high ground, at an elevation of 74 meters
- 4Learn about the island's place within the Daitō Islands group
Did you know?
💡 Makuro Point on Kitadaitōjima marks the easternmost point of Okinawa Prefecture.
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