Minna Island, Tarama Island
Uninhabited islet near Tarama, part of Okinawa
A coral islet near Tarama in Okinawa, Minna sees few visitors beyond fishermen and occasional day-trippers; expect sandy coves, clear water and traditional island agriculture.
Minna Island, Tarama at a Glance#
How to Get to Minna Island, Tarama#
Minna Island is reached only by boat. Most visitors launch from Tarama-jima or Ishigaki; private charters and occasional local boats run when sea conditions allow. From Ishigaki Airport, Tarama is a short domestic hop or a 1-2 hour ferry ride (ferries are infrequent). Arrange transport in advance through hotels or tour operators on Ishigaki or Tarama.
Tips for Visiting Minna Island, Tarama#
- Check ferry schedules in advance - services to Tarama are infrequent and weather-dependent.
- Bring permits or confirm landing permission: Minna Island is ecologically sensitive and sometimes closed to visitors.
- Snorkel from a boat rather than attempting to land on the fragile shoreline; most tour operators will arrange a shallow-water stop.
Best Time to Visit Minna Island, Tarama#
Best visited when small-boat services run from Ishigaki or Tarama and seas are calm; weather dictates access.
Weather & Climate near Minna Island, Tarama#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2101 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (234 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (206 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.