Tindabana
ティンダバナ
Rock-wall plateau behind Sonai village and the ancient site of Sanai Isoba, Yonaguni's legendary female chieftain. It overlooks Sonai Port and Nanta Beach.
Tindabana is a sandstone cliff plateau about 85 meters high behind the village of Sonai. Springs flow from the base of the rock wall, and islanders regard the site as sacred. In the 16th century, the female chieftain Sanai Isoba, who unified the whole island, is said to have used it as her stronghold. A path along the foot of the cliff leads to a lookout with wide views over Sonai, Sonai Port and Nanta Beach, the island's main settlements. Admission is free. It is about 5 minutes by car from Sonai village, or a 20-minute uphill walk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Nanta Beach
- Ayamihabiru-kan
- Dr. Koto Clinic Set
- Tachigami Rock
- Yonaguni Monument
- Sanninudai & Gunkan-iwa
- Cape Agarizaki & Yonaguni Horses
- Kubura Port & Kubura-bari