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Ishigaki Island, Okinawa — where to start?

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Top 3 Sights in Ishigaki Island
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Recommended route · Ishigaki · Taketomi
  1. About 15 min by boat + 30 min by car
  2. About 30 min by car
Getting around Ishigaki Island

Rental carTo drive around the island and to Kabira Bay, use a rental car or scooter

BusAzuma Bus — Airport to Remote Island Terminal and main island routes (infrequent)

OtherFerries run frequently from the Remote Island Terminal to Taketomi, Iriomote and more

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Sights

Historic·Temples, scenery & street sights in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa · 5 spots

Scenery·NatureIshigaki Island

Kabira Bay

川平湾

An emerald bay ranked among Japan's 100 finest views. See the coral from a glass-bottom boat.

About 30 min by bus or car from central Ishigaki
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Taketomi Island

竹富島

A small island of red-tiled houses, coral stone walls and white sand lanes. Tour the village by water-buffalo cart.

About 15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port
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Tamatorizaki Observatory

玉取崎展望台

A hilltop viewpoint where you can see the sea on both sides of the island, with a hibiscus-lined path.

About 30 min by car from central Ishigaki
Scenery·NatureIshigaki Island

Iriomote Island

西表島

A World Natural Heritage island that's mostly jungle; mangrove canoeing and waterfall treks are popular.

About 45 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port
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Ishigaki Stargazing Tour

石垣島 星空

The night sky of an island designated as Japan's first 'Dark Sky Reserve'.

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