Nishi Pier
西桟橋24°20′ N 124°05′ EViewpointGood with kids
Nishi Pier is a 105 m stone and concrete jetty on Taketomi's west coast that islanders built in 1938; it is now a registered cultural property, and people gather there to watch the sun set over Iriomote. It sits a short ride west of the village.
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Islanders built the pier in 1938 by hand, with little government help, so they could sail to the rice fields they farmed on Iriomote, and they used it until about 1971. It runs 105.3 m out from the shore in stacked limestone faced with concrete, with a wide ramp at the end for low tide. Japan registered it as a tangible cultural property in December 2005.
Today it is Taketomi's sunset spot, and it points west with Iriomote across the water. A night on the island lets you watch the sun go down without an eye on the last boat to Ishigaki.
Worth knowing
- Stay the night on Taketomi to see the sunset from the pier.
FAQ
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Is Nishi Pier the best sunset spot on Taketomi?
Nishi Pier is Taketomi's best-known sunset spot. The Taketomi Town Tourism Association recommends it, and the pier points west toward Iriomote.
How long do you need at Nishi Pier?
Plan about 45 minutes at Nishi Pier.
Can you get to Nishi Pier by bike?
Ride west from the village along the Nishi-sanbashi road; Garden Asahi stands on the way.
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