Hamahiga Island
A hilly island with beaches for fishing, hiking, and camping, plus restaurants and resort facilities with great views.
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A hilly island with beaches for fishing, hiking, and camping, plus restaurants and resort facilities with great views.
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Hamahiga Island lies east of the Katsuren Peninsula in Uruma and is linked by Hamahiga Bridge to Henza Island, which connects to Okinawa’s main island via the Kaichu Road. The hilly island has two settlements, Hama and Higa. Ryukyuan legend identifies it as the birthplace of the Ryukyuan people, and the deities Amamikyu and Shinerikyu are still worshipped here. Beaches, trails, and scenic resort facilities invite walking, hiking, fishing, and camping.
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