Yaeyama-yashi of Yonehara

Located in Ishigaki Island’s Yonehara district, this is a natural habitat for Yaeyama-yashi trees that have been nationally recognized as a Natural Monument. You can observe this rare group of palm trees that can soar over 20m in height. Designated as a special area within Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, although the area is small, you can see this valuable landscape only found in Ishigaki.