Trip Planner: Asia / Japan / Okinawa Prefecture / Yaeyama-gun / Taketomi-cho / Hateruma-jima / Monument of The Southernmost Part of Japan

Monument of The Southernmost Part of Japan, Hateruma-jima

4.4

#2 of 20 in Things to do in Hateruma-jima

Monument · Landmark

Create an itinerary including Monument of The Southernmost Part of Japan

On the distant island of Hateruma, facing a deep and seemingly endless ocean, you'll find Monument of The Southernmost Part of Japan. With the main monument built by the village of Taketomi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, the rugged and weathered coastline boasts a number of other interesting monuments. You'll find one built by students who were working on the island and used their pay to finance their own monument, as well as a snaking stone path leading to the monoliths, each stone of which is said to represent "a cornerstone of our country." Put Monument of The Southernmost Part of Japan and other Hateruma-jima attractions into our Hateruma-jima trip itinerary maker tool, and watch your holiday take shape.

Improve this listing »

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Monument of The Southernmost Part of Japan reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

221 reviews

Google

4.5

By Cyber0515

波照間島は、住人が居り、且つ特別な手続きを要せず上陸可能な島の中で、日本で最も最南端に位置し、さらにその最南端に位置する場所として建てられた碑である。周辺は散策道が整備されており、東屋や駐車場も整備されている。とは言え、それ以外に立ち入り可能あるいは制限されている区画整備等は無く、碑の周辺の草地や海岸沿いの崖に足を踏み入れることも特に禁止されていない。同時に柵等は設置されておらず、海岸警備も基本... more

波照間島は、住人が居り、且つ特別な手続きを要せず上陸可能な島の中で、日本で最も最南端に位置し、さらにその最南端に位置する場所として建てられた碑である。周辺は散策道が整備されており、東屋や駐車場も整備されている。とは言え、それ以外に立ち入り可能あるいは制限されている区画整備等は無く、碑の周辺の草地や海岸沿いの崖に足を踏み入れることも特に禁止されていない。同時に柵等は設置されておらず、海岸警備も基本... more »
By BryanI291

It's kind of cool to visit the southernmost part of japan and snap a selfie, so if you happen to be staying at Hateruma for more than just a day trip at the beach, I'd definitely recommend renting a..... more

It's kind of cool to visit the southernmost part of japan and snap a selfie, so if you happen to be staying at Hateruma for more than just a day trip at the beach, I'd definitely recommend renting a..... more »
By WarAss

Titel says it all. For the rest not much to see. But it is nice to be able to say you went there. Gives you a nice view.

Titel says it all. For the rest not much to see. But it is nice to be able to say you went there. Gives you a nice view. more »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By John Durkin

It’s the southern most point in Japan. 5 stars. Coral outcropping. No beach. Nice viewpoint with good parking. Incredible beautiful island.

more less
By Fernando Hatsumura

A stone monument marks the southernmost point, with a dramatic view of the cliff and the ocean. It was windy but worth the visit. One hour is enough to walk around the place and take some pictures. It’s free to visit and there is a parking lot and a resting shed.

more less
By Alexander Dubinski

Beautiful view and a wide open space. The view and the monument are worth the trip but be aware there is not much else there or in the surrounding area.

more less
By K

Great view. Strong winds so be careful and never go near to the cliff!

more less
By Daan Versloot

Come here by bicycle because its worth it! Walk around, see the monument, the cliffs and the rough landscape. View to the south feels like end of the world:)

more less