Kabira Bay | |
Pushpin Map: | Japan Okinawa Prefecture |
Countries: | Japan |
Islands: | Ishigaki |
Cities: | Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture |
is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.[1] Alongside Mount Omoto, it has been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.[2] Black pearls are cultured in the bay.[3]
Kabira Village is located near the bay. Its traditional culture was studied by American anthropologists in 1950-52.