Pāntu shokudō

　The local restaurant, Pāntu shokudō, is located just over 10 minutes’ walk from the mangrove forests of Shimajiri. The Pāntu yakisoba (fried noodles), inspired by the black mud figure of the gods and many locals, are highly recommended. It tastes similar to squid smelt spaghetti, but the noodles are Miyako soba. The slightly thicker flat noodles are a perfect match.
　The mangroves of Shimajiri do not have many wild birds, but there is a well-maintained boardwalk where you can observe shorebirds and plovers that drop in during the spring and autumn migrations. At low tide, they can be seen pecking at food here and there, but at high tide they are resting on the roots of Yaeyama Hirugi (Rhizophora mucronata) and other species, so be careful.