Ishigaki airport 23 min
Ishigaki City Public Market (13 min) Popular local market selling a variety of products from food & drink to souvenirs. Ishigaki Yaima Village (10 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village with local wildlife, including squirrel monkeys. Port of Ishigaki (15 min) Kabira bay (20 min) Scenic bay featuring white-sand beaches & glass-bottom boat rides for viewing coral & sea turtles. Ishigaki Stalactite Cave (12 min) Massive natural cavern offering a display of stalactites illuminated with playful lighting. Kuroshima (2 hr 37) Shaped like a heart, this small island is known for its crystal-clear waters & annual cow festival. Banna Park (10 min) Nature park featuring a playground with huge slides & an egg-shaped tower for birdwatching. Taketomi Island (1 hr 8) Compact island featuring serene beach areas & a charming village with red-tiled roof buildings. Mount Omoto (22 min) Tall mountain peak with a hiking trail covered by jungle, a waterfall & coastal views. Yonehara Beach (26 min) This white sand beach lined with lush greenery is bathed by a turquoise sea with coral reefs. Kohama Island (2 hr 11) Accessed by ferry, this small island is popular for its marine sports, mountain hike & scenic views. Kondoi Beach (1 hr 21) Shallow azure waters lap at this beach that is famous for its gentle slope & fine white sands. Bannadake (18 min) Park and butterflies Sukuji Beach (23 min) Scenic sand & pebble beach featuring a vast area of transparent, shallow water suitable for wading. Hamajima (57 min) Tiny, crescent-shaped bar composed of white sand, popular at low tide with visitors on day cruises. |