Things to Do in Yonaguni (与那国町), Okinawa: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Yonaguni (与那国町) in Okinawa Prefecture (Okinawa, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Yonaguni-jima (与那国島), Urabu Mt. and served by Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal via the regional hub at Naha Airport (OKA), Yui Rail Monorail & Ishigaki / Miyako Airports. Set at 50 m elevation (24.4554°N, 122.9890°E), Yonaguni offers travelers a base for sampling regional Okinawa soba (wheat noodles in pork-kelp broth with tender soki ribs), Goya champuru (bitter melon, tofu, egg & pork stir-fry), Taco rice & Blue Seal ice cream cuisine and exploring neighboring Taketomi (竹富町) (86.3 km), Ishigaki (石垣市) (118.8 km), Tarama (多良間村) (174.5 km), Miyakojima (宮古島市) (234.9 km).

Yonaguni (Japanese: 与那国町, Hepburn: Yonaguni-chō; Yonaguni: ドゥナン, romanized: Dunan, older ジュニ, Juni; Yaeyama: ユノーン, romanized: Yunōn; Okinawan: ユナグニ, romanized: Yunaguni) is a town located entirely on Yonaguni Island in Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the westernmost municipality in Japan, and is known for billfish fishing and as a diving spot. In 1987, divers discovered the Yonaguni Monument, a rock formation that some believe may be man-made. It is also home to two Ryūkyūan writing systems, pictographic "kaida-di" (also used on Ishigaki and Taketomi islands where it is called "kaida-ji") and the symbols used to indicate family names, "dāhan" (also used on Ishigaki Island where they are called "yāban"). Yonaguni is Japan's westernmost municipality (located just 111 km east of Taiwan in the Yaeyama Islands), famous for Cape Irizaki (where the last sunset in Japan falls), native Yonaguni horses, hammerhead shark diving, and the submerged stepped rock formations off Arakawa Point. Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 50 m elevation in Okinawa Prefecture, Yonaguni is anchored by local landmarks including Yonaguni-jima (与那国島), Urabu Mt. and connects to neighboring Taketomi, Ishigaki, Tarama via Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal. Within Okinawa Prefecture, Yonaguni (与那国町) serves as a town (町) in okinawa prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Subtropical Ryukyu Kingdom heritage (Shuri Castle in Naha), Churaumi Aquarium (Motobu), Kerama Islands coral reefs, and the turquoise Yaeyama & Miyako islands (Ishigaki, Taketomi, Miyakojima).

What to See & Do in Yonaguni (与那国町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Yonaguni (与那国町) from Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal at 50 m elevation (24.4554°N, 122.9890°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Yonaguni):

• Yonaguni-jima (与那国島) — local sightseeing landmark near Yonaguni (与那国町).
• Urabu Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Yonaguni (与那国町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Yonaguni: Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal (connecting to Naha Airport (OKA), Yui Rail Monorail & Ishigaki / Miyako Airports).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Yonaguni

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Yonaguni (与那国町) and Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Okinawa Prefecture and Okinawa:

• Taketomi (竹富町) — 86.3 km from Yonaguni (Okinawa Prefecture)
• Ishigaki (石垣市) — 118.8 km from Yonaguni (Okinawa Prefecture)
• Tarama (多良間村) — 174.5 km from Yonaguni (Okinawa Prefecture)
• Miyakojima (宮古島市) — 234.9 km from Yonaguni (Okinawa Prefecture)
• Kumejima (久米島町) — 435.2 km from Yonaguni (Okinawa Prefecture)

Getting to Yonaguni & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Yonaguni (与那国町) via Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: 2h 40m flight from Tokyo (HND/NRT) or 2h 05m from Osaka (KIX/ITM) to Naha (OKA), plus direct flights to Ishigaki (ISG) and Miyako (MMY). From Naha Airport (OKA), Yui Rail Monorail & Ishigaki / Miyako Airports, transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal to reach central Yonaguni (24.4554°N, 122.9890°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Naha with Yonaguni (与那国町) and neighboring Taketomi, Ishigaki, Tarama. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Yonaguni, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Yonaguni between Naha and Taketomi can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Yonaguni: While Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal anchors public transit for Yonaguni, picking up a rental car at Naha Airport (OKA), Yui Rail Monorail & Ishigaki / Miyako Airports makes it easy to link Yonaguni-jima (与那国島) and Urabu Mt. with nearby Taketomi (竹富町) (86.3 km), Ishigaki (石垣市) (118.8 km), Tarama (多良間村) (174.5 km), Miyakojima (宮古島市) (234.9 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Yonaguni (与那国町) & Okinawa

Dining near Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and across Yonaguni (与那国町) highlights the regional food culture of Okinawa Prefecture and Okinawa. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Yonaguni:

• Okinawa soba (wheat noodles in pork-kelp broth with tender soki ribs) — regional specialty enjoyed across Yonaguni (与那国町) and Okinawa Prefecture.
• Goya champuru (bitter melon, tofu, egg & pork stir-fry) — regional specialty enjoyed across Yonaguni (与那国町) and Okinawa Prefecture.
• Taco rice & Blue Seal ice cream — regional specialty enjoyed across Yonaguni (与那国町) and Okinawa Prefecture.
• Umi-budo (popping 'sea grapes') — regional specialty enjoyed across Yonaguni (与那国町) and Okinawa Prefecture.
• Ishigaki wagyu & Sata andagi donuts — regional specialty enjoyed across Yonaguni (与那国町) and Okinawa Prefecture.

If you are dining in Yonaguni (与那国町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal.

Where to Stay in Yonaguni (与那国町)

Visitors staying overnight in Yonaguni (与那国町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, or base at major rail hubs in Naha (Naha Airport (OKA), Yui Rail Monorail & Ishigaki / Miyako Airports) or neighboring Taketomi, Ishigaki, Tarama for quick train access into Yonaguni. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Yonaguni & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Yonaguni (与那国町, 50 m elevation at 24.4554°N, 122.9890°E): March–early May and October–November for warm swimming (24–28°C) with lower humidity; July–September for peak coral snorkeling and diving (watch for brief typhoons).

Wider sightseeing across Okinawa Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Yonaguni-jima (与那国島) in Yonaguni (与那国町) includes: Subtropical Ryukyu Kingdom heritage (Shuri Castle in Naha), Churaumi Aquarium (Motobu), Kerama Islands coral reefs, and the turquoise Yaeyama & Miyako islands (Ishigaki, Taketomi, Miyakojima).

Practical Travel Tips for Yonaguni (与那国町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Yonaguni: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Naha Airport (OKA), Yui Rail Monorail & Ishigaki / Miyako Airports or Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal for local bus schedules to Yonaguni-jima (与那国島) and walking maps of Yonaguni (与那国町).
• Cash & ATMs in Yonaguni: Convenience stores and major hotels around Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Yonaguni-jima (与那国島) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Yonaguni accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Yonaguni: Around Yonaguni Airport (1.7 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and neighboring Taketomi, Ishigaki, Tarama, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.