Miorisho (Churau-i-in)

Mysterious spot on the southern slope of Mt. Chijin with legends of love and weaving

Miorisho Churauijin is a sightseeing spot on Tatami Rock, located on the southern slope of Mt. At this place, there is a legend of a tragic love between Makate, a beautiful woman from Iejima, and Matsukane, a beautiful young man from Izena Island. It is said that Makate went across the sea to her beloved Matsukane and wove a beautiful cloth here to express her love for him. The crystal-clear coral sea stretches out below, and the spectacular view can be enjoyed along with the afterglow of the legend, making this a romantic spot unique to Izena Island.

Basic Information

Spot Name	place of fine fabrics
Location	Izena Village, Izena, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 905-0604, Japan (South slope of Mt. Chijin)
Access	10 minutes by car from Nakada Port
Charge	free
parking lot	There is a simple parking space around the trailhead of Mt.
equipment	View spot utilizing the natural terrain (no maintained observation deck, etc.)
remarks	Due to slippery areas, it is recommended to visit with comfortable walking shoes.
Map	View in Google Maps

Q&A

What kind of view can you see?

From the southern slope of Mt. Chijin, there is a spectacular view of the beautiful coral reef ocean and Ie Island. On a fine day, the gradation of the sea is especially vivid.

What is the legend?

It is said that Makate from Iejima and Matsukane from Izenajima wove cloth with their love in this place, where a tragic love story is still told.

Can I bring my child?

Because of the natural terrain of the spot, with stairs and dirt roads, care should be taken when bringing small children.

What is the best time to visit?

Morning to early afternoon is recommended. This is the time of day when the ocean colors are most vivid and the wind is often calm.