Maedomari
After Haihan-chiken （abolition of feudal domains and establishment of prefectures), samurai-class officials from the Ryukyu Royal Government left Naha, established a hamlet seeking to start an independent life

A special spot with stunning views of mountains and the ocean.



Torazuiwa Rock
A giant rock that can be seen from the gateway to Iheya, Maedomari Port. The rock got its name "Torazuiwa" from its resemblance to a tiger lying on its belly. Atop the rock commands a view of Maedomari Hamlet below.


Entrance to the top of Torazuiwa Rock. Watch out for the steep incline and unstable footing.

Iheya Village History and Folk Museum
A museum in which a visitors can learn about local history, culture and life style of Iheya. Recommendable for anyone who just stepped off from the ferry. Feel free to ask any questions to the curators of the museum as they are always willing to give detailed information.

Admission: 200 yen (children: half price)
Opening hours: 10 am - 5 pm
Closed: Monday, Public Holidays, Year-End and New Year Holidays, War Memorial day (June 23th) ※Temporary closing may take place.
Tel: 0980-46-2384



Iheya Fisheries Cooperative Mozuku Processing Plant
Spring is harvest season for Mozuku seagrass grown in clear water of Iheya sea. If you're lucky, you might be able to see fishermen loading freshly-harvested Mozuku to the container.


The most popular souvenir. The soysauce-boiled Mozuku is rich with aromas of the ocean. Mozuku noodles are also recommended.



Torazu Forest Park
The park located just below the Torazuiwa rock and the backside of the village office. A spacious park with lush greenery, benches and playing equipment. Nice rest stop during your stroll. Songs of birds and buzzing of cicadas are seasonal delights.



Kusatobaru Shell Mounds and Prefectural Route 179
The excavation surveys conducted so far revealed that people began inhabiting in Iheya around 4500 BC. Along with the earthenware from the early time of Okinawa, Amami style earthenware were also found, which implies that the exchanges with other islands were active. The island's arterial road 179 goes straight along the shell mounds site. Strolling on route 179, you can enjoy the sceneries of rice paddies and sugar cane fields, which are unique to Iheya.


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