Takibaru Observatory
タキバル展望台26°12′ N 127°17′ EViewpointGood with kids
Takibaru Observatory crowns a hill of about 165 m on Aka-jima and gives a 360° view over the Kerama group; the climb from Aka Port is a steep 3 km.
Photo ブルーノ・プラス · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Takibaru sits on the 164.9 m summit of the hill the map names 岳原, and the village guide map rates the climb as steep, about 40 minutes on foot from the port. From the top the view turns all the way round over the Kerama group and the reef below, the visitors bureau says.
Worth knowing
- Wear proper shoes; the guide map marks the path as steep.
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What is the best viewpoint on Aka Island?
Takibaru Observatory, on Aka-jima's hilltop at about 165 m, gives a 360° view. It is about 3 km and 40 minutes on foot from Aka Port, by the village guide map.
What are the opening hours of Takibaru Observatory?
Takibaru Observatory is open Open access.
Can you get to Takibaru Observatory by bike?
About 3 km from Aka Port and steep, 40 minutes on foot by the village guide map; most people walk the last climb.
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