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Ishigaki Island, Okinawa — where to start?

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From the airport to Ishigaki Island
Bus Ishigaki Airport → Central Ishigaki About 30 min
Airport shuttle bus (bus terminal)
Plane Naha Airport → Ishigaki Airport About 55 min
Domestic Terminal
Direct, no transfers
Recommended Food in Ishigaki Island
  1. Hanare Ramen Izakaya KamakuraRamenTonkotsu ramen
  2. Umimi SushiSushiEdomae sushi
  3. Shima Ryori YafayafaIzakayaOkinawan home cooking
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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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Scenery·Nature

Ishigaki Stargazing Tour

石垣島 星空

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

Area
Okinawa · Ishigaki Island
Location
Ishigaki
Getting there
Tour pickup
Travel tips · Clear, moonless nights are best.
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More places nearby

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
Historic·TemplesIshigaki Island

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
Scenery·NatureIshigaki Island

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
Shopping streetIshigaki Island

Euglena Mall

ユーグレナモール

An arcade in central Ishigaki with souvenirs, sweets and the public market.

Near the Remote Island Terminal
MarketIshigaki Island

Ishigaki Public Market

石垣市公設市場

A market selling island fruit, seafood and local products.

Near the Remote Island Terminal
Historic·TemplesCentral Naha

Shuri Castle Park

首里城公園

The royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The main hall has been under reconstruction since the 2019 fire.

Yui Rail Shuri Sta.
Streets·LandmarksKokusai-dori·Makishi

Kokusai-dori

国際通り

Naha's 1.6 km main drag, packed with souvenir shops, restaurants and markets.

Yui Rail Kencho-mae Sta. · Makishi Sta.