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Ishigaki Island

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.

• Miyako, Yaeyama (Ishigaki Island), Kume Islands
• Famous Places

Matsue Castle

Perched on a 29-meter tall hill in the flatlands near Shinji Lake, Matsue Castle was designated a Japanese national treasure in 2015. It was built some 400 years ago by Yoshiharu Horio, the lord of Izumo and Oki Provinces. The castle is sometimes nicknamed “Plover Castle” due to the castle gables resembling a plover bird with outstretched wings.

• Shimane
• Tourist Attractions

Yaegaki Shrine

This ancient shrine enshrines Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Inatahime-no-Mikoto, deities from the legend of Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed serpent. According to mythology, Susanoo defeated the serpent to protect Inatahime, whom he later married. Today you’ll see many flocking to this spot for its believed extra boost for blessings for matchmaking, marital harmony, and safe childbirth.

• Shimane
• Shrines & Temples