Access to Izena Island

Access Data

Naha Airport ~ Unten Port (Car)
Roughly 94 km / 1.5 hours

Unten Port ~ Izena Island (Ferry)
Roughly 28 km / 55 minutes 2 ferries per day

Izena Village

［DATA］

• Island circumference：16.7km
• Island area：14.16km²
• Population: 1,501 (796 male, 705 female)
• Number of households: 805
• Distance from Okinawa Main Island: 27.8 km north of Unten Port in Nakijin Village

• *Population and household information as of 30 September 2017
• *All data from Izena Village official website

Izena Village has 43 cultural properties (designated at the national, prefectural, and village levels) including handicrafts and historic Sites related to the Ryukyu King Sho En. There are also many events associated with the Ryukyu Dynasty, which generate energy and bonds between the population and also foster a sense of love for the island. The local residents have respect and affection for King Sho En, and to them these cultural properties and events are irreplaceable treasures.

Izena Map

Due to the island's gently undulating topography,
we recommend using a rental car or motorbike to get around.