Ishigaki Island

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Ishigaki Island

A natural culture city located on the southernmost island of Japan.

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Ishigaki Island is a main island of Yaeyama islands in located approximately 400 km southwest of Okinawa main island in the East China Sea. It takes about a 50-minute flight from Okinawa main island. The 3rd largest island of Okinawa Prefecture followed by Okinawa main island and Iriomote Island, and the mild climate and crystal-clear water characteristic of tropical countries are attractive. It is famous for attracting many divers from all over the world who are fascinated by its beauty.

The suburbs, with its abundant nature and traditional landscape, also offer many other attractions, such as beautiful tropical flowers, traditional red-tiled roof houses that are many seen in Okinawa, and sugarcane fields.

The ocean of Ishigaki Island is one of the most popular places in Japan to see manta rays and sea turtles. Kabira Bay, a scenic spot designated as a National scenic beauty spot, offers a beautiful panorama of white sandy beaches and Kabira-blue ocean. This island is also famous for starry sky, where 84 constellations including the Southern Cross can be seen, and you can enjoy island’s beauty of nature at night. Local dishes such as the Ishigaki beef and seafood including sashimi and masu-salt stew, and the, tuna caught in the surrounding waters is especially exquisite.

A new airport, Painushima-Ishigaki Airport opened in 2013, and with the expansion of routes and launch of LCC flights, it has become easier to travel to the island.

Highlights

  • Mild climate characteristic of a southern island and clear sea water.
  • The coast along Ishigaki Island is tremendously popular as a diving spot.
  • Traditional Okinawa's scenery is spreaded in the suburbs of the island.
  • Full starry sky spreading in the night sky.

Photos

  • The beautiful sea is known as a great spot for diving. ©OCVB

    The beautiful sea is known as a great spot for diving. ©OCVB

  • Tropical beautiful flowers can be seen. ©OCVB

    Tropical beautiful flowers can be seen. ©OCVB

  • Okinawa’s traditional red-tiled roof houses. ©OCVB

    Okinawa’s traditional red-tiled roof houses. ©OCVB

Reviews

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  • This place has stunning blue waters, white sandy beaches, and majestic mountains. If you climb up to the island's observation deck, you get an amazing view of the whole island.

  • There are lots of small islands around Ishigaki Island, some big and some small~ There are plenty of activities and sightseeing spots, too. Just rent a bike and cruise along the tree-lined roads—it's super easy to get around the island.

Details

Name in Japanese
石垣島
Address
672 Azamaezato, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
Telephone
0980-82-9911
Directions
In addition to Haneda and Kansai International Airports, direct flights are available from airports in cities such as Nagoya and Fukuoka.
There are also about 20 flights a day from Okinawa main island to Ishigaki Island.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)