[2025 Kunigami District Attraction] Travel Guide for Iejima Tatchu (Gusukuyama) (Updated Jun)

Churaumi Aquarium is a classic Okinawa tourist destination. While beaches are another popular spot, swimming in the sea becomes less suitable after October. So, how about exploring the mountains? Take a ferry from Motobu Port to Ie Island, which is just a 30-minute ride away. 【Attractions】 Gusuku Mountain (Tatchuu) A 172-meter rocky mountain offering a 360° panoramic view from the summit. Ie Island Hibiscus Garden A vibrant garden filled with colorful hibiscus flowers 🌺. You can even purchase your favorite ones. Yuchidichi Enjoy the breathtaking view of the blue sea and the sparkling white waves crashing against the shore.

#Okinawa Sakura 🌸Iejima Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide: Pink Romance on the Outlying Island✨ My dears, going to Iejima in spring is definitely a great place to enjoy cherry blossoms! Not only are there super beautiful cherry blossoms here, but there are also many photo-taking spots, allowing you to take super textured photos. 📍 Excellent location: Ie Island is located in the northern part of Okinawa Island. It can be reached by ferry from Motobu Port in about 30 minutes, and the transportation is super convenient. This is known as a "day trip island" and is perfect for a short trip. 🌸 Superb cherry blossom viewing: The main cherry blossom varieties on Ie Island are cold red cherry blossoms, which have bright colors and lovely pink petals. From late January to early February, the cherry blossoms on the island bloom one after another. Walking on the island is like being in a pink tunnel, which is super romantic. 📷 Beautiful for taking photos: The best spot to view cherry blossoms is Shiroyama in the center of the island. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful photos of cherry blossoms and the blue sea and sky, but you can also experience the night cherry blossoms under the light show at night, which is super dreamy. In addition, the paths and fields on the island are also super beautiful check-in spots, where you can take photos with a very Japanese feel. ✨ Special experience: Ie Island not only has cherry blossoms, but also rich natural landscapes and historical sites. You can spread out a picnic mat under the cherry trees with your friends and enjoy a relaxing spring day. In addition, the island has simple folk customs and a superior natural ecological environment, which is very suitable for relaxation. 💡 Tips: There are a lot of people during the cherry blossom season, so it is recommended to go there between 7 and 9 in the morning or in the evening to avoid the crowds and enjoy the quiet cherry blossom time. There are convenience stores and cafes on the island, where you can replenish your energy and enjoy the leisurely spring time. If you have enough time, you can combine this with other cherry blossom viewing spots on Okinawa Island, such as Yaedake Sakura Forest Park and Nakijin Castle Ruins. My dears, next time you come, you must go to Ie Island to enjoy the cherry blossoms and start a romantic pink journey! 💕 #伊江島 #Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide

There are many remote islands that can be reached from the main island of Okinawa. Kudaka Island, Tsuken Island, Tokashiki Island, Zakimi Island, Ie Island, Iheya Island, Izena Island...etc This time, we went to Ie Island, an island in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa! We boarded a ferry from Motobu Port on the way to the Ocean Expo Memorial Park, where the Churaumi Aquarium is located. You can also load a car, so you can rent a car and get around! You can also rent a bicycle locally! We were rocked on the boat for 30 minutes while looking at Sesoko Island and Ocean Expo Memorial Park. We arrived at Ie Island 🚢 First, we headed to Shiroyama (Iejima Tacchu), the symbol of Ie Island. We climbed the promenade and climbed the mountain... We arrived at the top where we could see Ie Island in its entirety. The view was so spectacular that it blew away all our fatigue ✨ Ie Island was also one of the fiercest battlefields of the Battle of Okinawa. There are also buildings preserved as relics from the Battle of Okinawa. It is also an important place to learn about the Battle of Okinawa. It is also known as the place where Ernie Pyle, a journalist who served in the US military, died in battle. There is a "Monument to Ernie Pyle" on Iejima, so if you are interested, please go and check it out. 📍: Iejima 🚗: About 1.5 hours from Naha Airport (Motobu Port) 🚎: Take the express bus from Naha Airport and get off at Motobu Port 🚢: About 30 minutes by ferry from Motobu Port #FuritabiWinter #Okinawa #OkinawaTourism #OkinawaTrip #Iejima #FerryTrip