“Kabira Bay” is full of natural charm and you can feel what it's like to “come to Ishigaki Island!”. “Banna Park” is a place where you can see a bird's-eye view and the view from the observation deck. “Ishigakijima Sunset Beach” with its white sand. Ishigaki Island, one of the Yaeyama Islands, has many attractive tourist spots.
If you want to go to a deeper beach resort, it takes only 25 minutes by ferry to Kohama Island, so you can easily go to the remote islands.
Here are some recommended hotels for staying in Ishigaki Island.
1. Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine
“Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine” is a place where you can relax with the nature of Ishigaki Island, such as an infinity pool overlooking the sea of Yaeyama, an open restaurant where you can enjoy a barbecue dinner, and an open-air bath.
You can experience popular marine activities such as marine jets, rodeo boats, tube riding, sea sliders, wakeboards, etc. in the beautiful sea in front of the hotel. Compared to the general rates, guests can get better prices, so be sure to try them out when you stay.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine
- Street Address: 2484 Arakawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
- Access: Painushima Ishigaki Airport → [Taxi] 30 minutes
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: Japanese only
- Credit cards: Available
2. Ishigaki Seaside Hotel
It is a 0 minute walk from the hotel to the beach pool. “Ishigaki Seaside Hotel” has not only ocean view rooms but also private cottage type rooms as well.
Cottage-type rooms feature a Polynesian-style shine. You can enjoy a jacuzzi bath in the cottage and fully enjoy a resort feeling.
In the restaurant, you can eat local cuisine from Ishigaki Island, which is a longevity island, and gourmets using mainly island ingredients. You can have a barbecue at the garden restaurant, so choose a dinner style that suits your tastes. The beach-side bar is also open during the summer, so you should go and enjoy the Ishigaki Island style.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Ishigaki Seaside Hotel
- Street Address: 154-12 Kabira, Ishigaki, Okinawa
- Access: Painushima Ishigaki Airport → [Taxi] About 30 minutes, free shuttle bus available for a limited time
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: Japanese only
- Credit cards: Available
3. HAIMURUBUSHI
Located 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island. The hotel “HAIMURUBUSHI” in Kohama Island, a deeper resort, is the southernmost beach resort in Japan within the national park. You can see the beautiful scenery surrounded by the world's leading subtropical flora and fauna, and a scenery surrounded by coral reefs and the starry sky that is said to be the most beautiful in all of Japan.
In addition to various marine activities, there are a variety of programs such as sightseeing courses and yoga experiences that tour the islands of Yaeyama. You should definitely experience a program that allows you to enjoy the nature of the national park.
You should also check out the “fermented breakfast” that is limited to 10 meals a day. Start a wonderful morning with an exquisite fermented rice cake that is fermented for 8 hours from the previous day.
Spot Information
- Spot name: HAIMURUBUSHI
- Street Address: 2930 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1292
- Access: Painushima Ishigaki Airport → [Bus] approximately 30 minutes without transfer→ Ishigaki Port remote island terminal → [Regular ferry] approximately 30 minutes → Kohama Port → [free shuttle bus] approximately 5 minutes
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: Japanese only
- Credit cards: Available
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