Things to do in Ishigaki

I visited Ishigaki island in May 2024. It was rain all day but got sunny after all next day. It is beautiful island, just super humid and strong sunshine but if you like that kind of weather, it is perfect place to be.

The park isn't large, but it recreates traditional traditional houses. Ishigaki gets its name from the stone walls surrounding the old buildings. The most interesting part is seeing the squirrel monkeys; I highly recommend it. If you're taking the bus back to the city from Kabira Bay, you'll pass the bus stop at the park entrance. A taxi from Ishigaki Port costs about 2000 yen.

Everything about this tour was spectacular. Our tour guide James was very kind, attentive and informative. Thank you Trip.com🥰

📍Kabira Bay, Ishigaki Island I was able to go on a beautiful day, and I was amazed to see the scenery I always see in brochures unfolding before my eyes. It was so beautiful that I felt like I was looking at a painting 💙 It was very relaxing and I definitely want to go back.

From the observation deck, the emerald green sea and white sandy beach stretched out before us, and the panoramic view of the ocean on both sides was breathtaking! The breeze was pleasant, and there was a roof so we could enjoy the scenery at our leisure, avoiding direct sunlight. The walking paths were well-maintained and easily accessible, making it safe even for families with children. Furthermore, there were telescopes available for use for just 100 yen, allowing us to clearly see distant reefs and ships, which was another fun feature.

The shallow sea and clear water were so clear that it was hard to tell where the water ended and the land ended.

The island is large enough that you can easily get around on foot. Time flows slowly in the traditional Ryukyu scenery, making it the perfect place to soothe your tired body and mind.

Kaiji Beach is famous for its star sand. It's much harder to find star sand than it was 20 years ago, but it's a lovely beach where you can relax. There were lots of hermit crabs (lol).

It takes nearly an hour to drive here, but it is definitely worth it. This is the northernmost tip of Ishigaki Island. The scenery is different from Mikanzaki and Tamatorizaki. The bay next to it feels like a blue cave.