Tamatorizaki Observatory
A hilltop viewpoint where you can see the sea on both sides of the island, with a hibiscus-lined path.
- Area
- Okinawa · Ishigaki Island
- Location
- Ishigaki
- Getting there
- About 30 min by car from central Ishigaki
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
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