Ishigakijima Travel Guides

Located in the northwest of Ishigaki Island, it is the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island.It is one of the 100 scenic spots in Japan and designated as a national scenic beauty. The spectacular view of white sandy beach and clear emerald green sea changes its appearance from moment to moment depend...»

Fusaki Beach, one of the most popular tourist spots in Ishigaki Island, is located in Fusaki Resort Village. This beach features calm waters for easy swimming, and since it is a hotel beach, there are many marine activities available. Beginners and families with children can easily enjoy the ocean...»

Ibaruma Sabichi Cave is the only limestone cave in Japan that connects to the sea. A mere 15-minute walk from the entrance, the emerald green waters of Ibaruma Bay unfold before your eyes. At low tide, you can also visit strange rocks shaped like turtles and mushrooms. This limestone cave is said ...»

It is also called "Uganzaki" or "Oganzaki" and is one of the most famous scenic spots in Ishigaki Island. It is located 27 minutes drive from Ishigakijima Airport. The wild landscape with rocky terrain and waves is very powerful and you can feel the power of nature. Especially the white lighthouse...»

The largest of the limestone caves in Ishigaki Island is located at the southernmost tip of Japan. The tour takes about 30 minutes, and the illumination of the cave is recommended because it creates a fantastic atmosphere. Accessible only 10 minutes by car from downtown Ishigaki Island, the cave i...»

Hirakubozaki is located at the northernmost tip of Ishigaki Island and has a unique terrain where black cattle are raised, and has been used as grazing land since the Ryukyu Dynasty. From the lighthouse at the end of the pasture, the small island "Daichi Rijima" can be seen in front of the lighthou...»

Ishigaki Island faces the Pacific Ocean and East China Sea and has numerous beaches. Among them, "Sukuji Beach" is recommended for everyone including non-swimmers and families. The shallow waters and gentle waves make for safe swimming, and safety nets have been installed to keep jellyfish away dur...»

Miyara-dunchi, also called Meelayaradunuji, is a magnificent red-tile-roofed samurai residence built in 1819 by Toen Pechin Miyara. It is also the only remaining relic of the Dennouchi structure in Okinawa. There is also a Kyoto-style karesansui (dry landscape) garden with huge limestone stones. ...»

Ishigaki Island is proud of its beautiful ocean. There are many sandy beaches around and it is popular as a sightseeing spot with excellent scenery. Of course, you can enjoy swimming at the beach, but the view from Tamatorizaki Observatory located 27 km away from Shin-Ishigaki Airport is also recom...»

Shiraho Coast, located in the southern part of Ishigaki Island, is close to Shin-Ishigaki Airport and attracts attention as a large colony of blue corals, which are rare in the world. Shiraho Coral Reef has more than 120 species of corals such as blue corals, coral reefs, and common corals. Among ...»

Torinji Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the Yaeyama Archipelago. It was founded in 1614 by King Shonei, the seventh king of the second Sho dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom, with Kan'o Saido as its founder. Gongendo Hall is located in the precincts of the temple, and Kumano Gongen (Izan...»

Japan's southernmost arcade shopping street on Ishigaki Island is packed with restaurants, souvenir shops, and local independent stores. The main street is arcade, so you can enjoy shopping even in the rain without any worries. This shopping street is located in the center of Ishigaki City, with t...»

Ishigaki Yaimamura is an open-air museum centering on old houses, and is also a theme park located at the southernmost and westernmost tip of Japan. This interactive theme park recreates the good old Yaeyama houses. Ishigaki Yaima Village is adjacent to the Ramsar wetland, Nagura Ampal, where you c...»