Ishigaki Island

Kabira Bay

Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, is Ishigaki's main tourist draw and is an awe-inspiring and beautiful natural site.

Emix Ishigakijima

Emix Ishigaki is a simple guest house ideally located near the bus terminal and the port of Ishigakijima.

Hirakubozaki Lighthouse

Hirakubozaki is a peninsula located at the northern tip of Ishigakijima.

Sunset Beach (Ishigaki Island)

Sunset Beach, with its white sand, transparent sea and coral reefs, is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches of Ishigaki Island. There are also many mar

Yonehara Beach

Considered one of the best spots for snorkeling in Ishigaki, Yonehara Beach is a place with intact coral reefs and many tropical fishes.

Taketomijima Island

Taketomijima, or Taketomi Island, is part of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa.

Ishigakijima Island

Ishigakijima, or Ishigaki Island, is part of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa. It is a popular spot among divers.

Hitoshi

Hitoshi is an izakaya and sushi restaurant on Ishigaki Island which serves fresh seafood. It has a large array of local spirits available.

Kabira Park

Located a 25-minute drive from Ishigaki City, this park is known for its clear turquoise waters. Kabira Park leads out to Kabira Bay, which is one of the only t

Mount Omoto

Okinawa's tallest mountain is 525.5 meters (1,724 ft) above sea level. Mount Omoto is the source of two vital rivers, Miyara and Nagura, which provide drinking

Hirakubo Peninsula

This designated national park is located at the Northern tip of Ishigaki Island. Here, the East China Sea lies to the West and the Pacific Ocean to the East. Th

Uganzaki Lighthouse

Located a 30-minute drive outside of Ishigaki City, this outlook marks the Sakieda Peninsula's most north-western point. The Uganzaki Lighthouse sits on distinc

Fukido River

Located just south of Nosoko town, this river winds its way through a forest of mangroves, which are trees that can grow in salt water. The Fukido River empties

Mount Nosoko

According to legend, a local girl named "Maapee" climbed the mountain with a broken heart and turned into stone at the summit. For this reason, many locals refe

Sukuji Beach

Located close to Kabira Bay, this sandy beach offers swimming and snorkeling opportunities for visitors. Sukuji Beach has shallow waters and a portion of the on

Club Med Kabira Ishigaki

Located near the tip of Cape Kabiraishi, this all-inclusive resort offers bungalows with an ocean view and a private beach. The beach at Club Med Kabira Ishigak

Nagura Wetlands

As the only mangrove forest in a coral reef area in Japan, this unique ecosystem is a designated wildlife protection area. The Nagura Wetlands are surrounded by

Fusaki Beach

Located a 10-minute drive from the city center, this sandy beach is known for its picturesque sunset. Fusaki Beach is open to the public for free and is accesse

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Miyaradunchi

A former residence of the nobility and now preserved as a museum, this building and its grounds are symbolic of the architecture and landscape of the Yaeyama Is

Ishigaki City Yaeyama Museum

Opened in 1972, this museum has over 5,000 artifacts and cultural treasures related to Yaeyama's past. The Ishigaki City Yaeyama Museum has collections related

Ishigakijima Itauchi Bokujou

Ishigakijima Kitauchi Bokujo, which is only a 10 minute drive away from the Ishigaki city center, and around a 30 minute drive away from Ishigaki airport. Ishig

Kaiji Beach

Located a 15-minute express boat ride from Ishigaki City, this beach on Taketomi Island is famous for its hoshizuna (star sand). Kaiji Beach is often referred t