Tojin-baka (Chinese Tomb)
唐人墓
A memorial tomb for Chinese laborers who died on Ishigaki in 1852. Built in traditional Chinese style in bright colors, it is a historical witness to the island's past.
In 1852, the American ship Robert Bowne, carrying about 400 Chinese laborers bound for the Americas, was the scene of a labor revolt during its voyage. The ship ran aground at Ishigaki, and the laborers who came ashore were hunted down; many died of illness or took their own lives. In 1971, local residents and overseas Chinese groups jointly built Tojin-baka to honor the dead. The structure uses traditional Chinese glazed-tile roofs and vivid painted decoration, and inscriptions explain this history. Entry is free, and it is open all day. It is located on the coast of the Tomizaki area in southwestern Ishigaki, about 15 minutes' drive from the city. You can combine it with Kannonzaki Observatory and Tomizaki Beach to watch the sunset.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory
- Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave
- Banna Park
- Taketomi Island Village & Water Buffalo Cart
- Ishigaki Yaima Village
- Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
- Ishigaki Public Market
- Miyara Dunchi