Minamidaitō Island

Overview

Minamidaitōjima is the largest island in the Daitō Islands group and the sixth largest in Okinawa Prefecture, located about 360 kilometers southeast of the main island of Okinawa, Japan. The entire island is administered as the village of Minamidaitō.

Highlights

• ●The largest island in the Daitō Islands, with an elevation of 75 meters and an area of about 30.57 square kilometers
• ●The whole island is administered as Minamidaitō village, with a population of 1,447
• ●The sixth largest island in Okinawa Prefecture
• ●Larger aircraft in recent years have made the island easier to reach, drawing attention as a destination for its rich natural scenery

History

Minamidaitōjima, the largest island in the Daitō Islands southeast of the main island of Okinawa, has long developed around agriculture as its principal livelihood, with its entire area administered as the village of Minamidaitō. In recent years, larger aircraft have made the island more accessible to visitors, and it has drawn growing attention as a destination that makes the most of its abundant nature.

Map

25.8458, 131.2417 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Fly to Minamidaitōjima and arrive at the island gateway
2. 2Tour the island and take in the natural scenery
3. 3Observe the island agricultural landscape
4. 4View the surrounding sea

Did you know?

💡 It is the largest island among the Daitō Islands group and the sixth largest island in Okinawa Prefecture.

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