Taketomi Island travel guide: Red-tile village and beaches
Discover Taketomi Island’s traditional village, walking and cycling routes, and the different swimming rules for Kondoi and Kaiji beaches using official information.
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Taketomi Island (竹富島) is reached by boat from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal (石垣港離島ターミナル). This page summarizes the island’s village character and beach rules from official information.
Key points
- The traditional village has red-tiled wooden houses, limestone walls, white coral roads and a handwoven textile tradition.
- Official information introduces walking and cycling as the main ways to explore, allowing a slower visit to the traditional settlement.
- Kaiji Beach (カイジ浜) has relatively strong currents. Swimming is prohibited, and visitors must not take the star sand away.
- Kondoi Beach (コンドイビーチ) is officially described as a beach where swimming is possible, with basic toilets and changing facilities. Actual sea conditions still matter.
- West Pier (西桟橋) is another attraction on the island.
Comparing the two beaches
| Beach | Swimming | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Kondoi | Described officially as swimmable, subject to conditions on site | Basic toilets, changing facilities and similar amenities |
| Kaiji | Swimming prohibited because of stronger currents | Star sand must not be taken away |
Feature articles
- Ishigaki to Taketomi ferry: Fares, journey times and same-day cancellations
- Taketomi village, Kondoi and Kaiji: Comparing beach activities
Notes
- Consult the operator’s official timetable for boat ticket prices, departure times and fuel surcharges between Ishigaki Port and Taketomi Island.
- For Ishigaki, see the Ishigaki Island travel guide. For other islands, see the Okinawa islands overview.
Sources
- 沖繩官方觀光資訊｜竹富島 (visitokinawajapan.com, checked 2026-10-29)
- 安榮觀光｜石垣至竹富時刻表 (aneikankou.co.jp, checked 2026-10-29)
- 沖繩官方觀光資訊｜離島渡輪 (visitokinawajapan.com, checked 2026-10-29)
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