Ishigaki airport 1 hr 18
Ishigaki City Public Market (37 min) Popular local market selling a variety of products from food & drink to souvenirs. Port of Ishigaki (41 min) Kaiji Beach (18 min) Tree-ringed beach popular for strolling & combing the shoreline for tiny, star-shaped shells. Kuroshima (1 hr 49) Shaped like a heart, this small island is known for its crystal-clear waters & annual cow festival. Nagominoto Tower (2 min) Ishigaki Yaima Village (1 hr 36) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village with local wildlife, including squirrel monkeys. Banna Park (1 hr 19) Nature park featuring a playground with huge slides & an egg-shaped tower for birdwatching. Yubu Island (3 hr 33) Little offshore island made up of botanical gardens, featuring water buffalo views & carriage rides. Kondoi Beach (15 min) Shallow azure waters lap at this beach that is famous for its gentle slope & fine white sands. Kohama Island (1 hr 6) Accessed by ferry, this small island is popular for its marine sports, mountain hike & scenic views. Hamajima (35 min) Tiny, crescent-shaped bar composed of white sand, popular at low tide with visitors on day cruises. Taketomi Island (8 min) Compact island featuring serene beach areas & a charming village with red-tiled roof buildings. Nishi Pier (8 min) Kabira bay (1 hr 46) Scenic bay featuring white-sand beaches & glass-bottom boat rides for viewing coral & sea turtles. Ishigaki Stalactite Cave (1 hr 12) Massive natural cavern offering a display of stalactites illuminated with playful lighting. |