Kuro, Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

Name: Kuro
Address: Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, Japan

#3 among attractions in Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

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Kuroshima, also known as "Kuro Island", is an island in Taketomi Town, Okinawa, part of the Yaeyama archipelago. The island has the approximate shape of a heart symbol when viewed from the air, and is marketed as "Heart Island". The name means "Black Island". ()

Local name: 黒島 Area: 3.87 mi²Coordinates: 24°13'60"N, 124°0'36"E

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Kuro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aragusuku Islands.

5.1 miW
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Aragusuku Islands, Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
132 min walk • The Aragusuku Islands consist of two smaller islets, named Kamiji and Shimoji. They are located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Aragusuku has a population of 15, all of them living on Kamiji. Shimoji is used as a pasture for cattle. Aragusuku is administered by the town of Taketomi on nearby Iriomote.

Kuro, Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park

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Kuro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Aragusuku Islands, Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park