Things to do
Tojinbaka Memorial
Your travel notes
Pause to learn the history behind a richly decorated memorial. Tojinbaka commemorates Chinese people who died following the nineteenth-century Robert Bowne incident. The current Chinese-style structure was built in 1972.
What to look out for
- Chinese-style decoration and colour
- A place of remembrance linked to the Robert Bowne incident
- A historical stop on western Ishigaki
Read the story behind the memorial
Allow time to read the information on site. Treat the memorial as a place of remembrance and follow local access and photography guidance.
Explore western Ishigaki from town
Use a town hotel as a base and arrange transport toward Fusaki. Check both the outward route and your return before leaving.
TRIP IDEAS
Ideas for your visit
One suggested way to include this stop in a walk or drive.
- Plan transport to Fusaki and your return.
- Read the information and visit quietly.
- Continue your western-island route or return to town.
Visitor information
| Area | Ishigaki IslandIshigaki | Category | History & culture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before visiting | Fusaki, Arakawa, Ishigaki; city management records list 1625-9 Arakawa Fusaki. Follow on-site guidance and check current timetables if travelling by bus. | ||
| Related links | Official visitor information | ||
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