Kitadaito Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Okinawa, Japan
About Kitadaito
Kitadaito, literally "North Great East", is the northern half of theDaito Islands, with a population of around 540. There are a lot of marshes in the interior of the island. A plethora of unique flora and fauna can also be found. However, there are no natural sources of water on Kita Daito. The island utilizes a de-salynization plant to convert sea water into fresh water. There is a wide-variety of animal and plant life on Kita Daito. The most famous of which are the Kita Daito Fly Fox, or Fruit Bat. There are estimated to be approximately 300 left on the island. Among the most diverse and thriving animal communities on Kita Daito are those of the insect and arachnid families. There are many different forms of butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, crickets, centipedes (mukade), spider
Where to Stay in Kitadaito
- 🏨Hamayu-so
- 🏨Niroku-so
Kitadaito Travel Guide Sections
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