Hateruma islands or Haterumajima in Japan is considered as most beautiful island beaches in Okinawa and Japan with an estimated population of 600 (2004).

How to get to hateruma island

You can be reach by air to lshigakl Island and take a ferry to Hateruma. Located at Yaeyama District of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

Hotels vacation rentals near the island

Activities on the Hateruma Island

• The Astronomical Observatory — open to visitors most evenings, with a brief presentation about the planets. From here you can observe 84 of the 88 constellations.
• The monument at Takanazaki – made out of stones collected from all over Japan and was built to commemorate Okinawa reverting to Japan in 1972.
• A leisurely cycle tour of the island – this is the best way to get around and really soak up the peace and quiet of the island.
• Snorkelling or diving off the beach at Nishi – explore the coral reefs, rock arches and myriad tropical fish.
• Best time to visit Hateruma Islands is  in Mid-December to June weather to view the Southern Cross.