Round Ishigaki Island! Introducing a recommended driving model course!
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The drive on Ishigaki Island was full of excitement!
Ishigaki Island is an island where you can enjoy the beautiful blue ocean and lush nature. Driving in such a beautiful island is a series of impressions!
In this article,Introducing a recommended model course for those who want to drive around Ishigaki Island.I will do so.
◆If you want to know the driving course of Ishigaki Island
◆If you want to know where you can visit by driving around Ishigaki Island.
◆If you want to know the rental car plan when you drive in Ishigaki Island.
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What you need to know before you drive
Here are some points you should know in advance when driving on Ishigaki Island!
(1) It takes about 3 hours to go around Ishigaki Island by car.
The driving time is about 3 hours if you just want to go around Ishigaki Island.
If you want to get out of the car and take your time sightseeing, it will take about 8 hours.
(2) Check the location of the gas station.
Please note that there are not many gas stations on Ishigaki Island!
Early refueling is recommended.
(3) Be sure to follow the traffic rules!
There is not much traffic around the perimeter of Ishigaki Island, so it is easy to speed up. Be sure to follow the speed limit and drive safely!
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Ishigaki Island Round-the-Island Driving Course
Starting from the arrival at Shin-Ishigakijima Airport, we will introduce a schedule that takes you to Ishigaki Island tourist attractions up to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal!
| spot | |
| start | New Ishigaki Airport |
| 1 | Tamatorizaki Observatory |
| 2 | Japanese harbor porcelain (Phyllostachys nigra var. japonica) |
| 3 | Break (Lunch) |
| 4 | Yaeyama palm colony in Yonehara |
| 5 | Yonehara Coast |
| 6 | Kabira Bay |
| 7 | break |
| 8 | Ishigaki Yaima Village |
| 9 | St. ELMO (Sunset Dinner) |
| 10 | Banna Park (Starry Sky) |
| goal | Ishigaki Port Terminal |
《Start》 Shin-Ishigaki Airport (Nannu Ishigaki)
First, when you arrive at Ishigaki Airport, you will pick up the rental car you reserved.
Ishigaki Island Tours offers carefully selected rental cars.
Rental car reservations are easy to fill.So, as soon as you decide to travel, we will secure it for you!
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(1) Tamatorizaki Observatory
At the "Tamatorizaki Observatory," one of the most beautiful spots on the island,From the hilltop, you can see the blue Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea at the same time!
The surrounding area is a park with walking paths, and the view from the paths lined with blooming hibiscus is wonderful, so it’s fun to take a stroll to and from the observation deck!
Access: 20 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
(2) Heirakubozaki
Hirakubozaki" is a beautiful spot with coral reefs and lighthouses,Ishigaki Island's northernmost viewpointFamous as a
A pure white lighthouse stands against the backdrop of the sea, which shows a gradation from indigo to emerald green.
Access: 22 minutes by car from Tamatorizaki Observatory
(3) Break time
There are restaurants in the vicinity of Hirakubozaki where you can stop for lunch.
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(4) Yonehara Yaeyama palm colony
The Yaeyama palm colony in Yonehara is an attractive place with endemic palm species growing in a subtropical forest.
It is distributed only in Ishigaki Island and a part of Iriomote Island in the world.
The boardwalk in the community is lush with subtropical plants and offers a jungle landscape.
Access: 41 minutes by car from Hirakubozaki
(5) Yonehara Coast (Yonehara Beach)
Stop the car for a minute,You can enjoy a tropical atmosphere just by strolling along the pure white sandy beach.
Many people come here to swim in the sea because the coral reefs can be seen well in the shallows!
*There are some no-swimming zones, so be careful when swimming.
Access: 4 minutes by car from Yonehara Yaeyama palm colony
6) Kabira Bay
Kabira Bay (Kabira Bay) is one of the most scenic spots on the island and was awarded the highest three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japon,It is a spot you should visit at least once when you come to Ishigaki Island!
Kayak and SUP tours are also available at Churaumi in Kabira Bay, and we recommend participating in these tours when you drive there.
Access: 14 minutes by car from Yonehara Beach
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(7) Break time
There are many cafes and stores around Kabira Bay where you can get a light meal.
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⑧ Ishigaki Yaima Village
"Ishigaki Yaima Village" is a theme park located on a hill overlooking Nagura Bay, where visitors can experience the island's culture in its entirety.
A traditional house with red-tiled roofing designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural PropertyWith rows of traditional houses lining the grounds and the sound of the sanshin echoing through the air, it feels as if you’ve slipped back in time to the Yaeyama of days gone by.
The most popular attractions are the free-roaming squirrel monkeys. During the feeding experience, they sometimes even climb up onto your shoulders, andVery popular with families with childrenIt is.
There’s also a mangrove trail at Nagura Amparu, a site registered under the Ramsar Convention, so you can take a break from driving to leisurely enjoy the tropical nature and Okinawan culture☆
Directions: About a 20-minute drive from Kabira Bay
⑨Oceanfront Grill St. ELMO ISHIGAKI
The drive ended with dinner while watching the sunset sink below the horizon.
The Restaurant Closest to the Ocean on Ishigaki IslandAnd all 48 seats offer an ocean view.
We recommend arriving 60 to 70 minutes before sunset so you can watch the sunset from the terrace. ◎
Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m., so you can enjoy it as the sun sets—whether it’s in winter when the sun sets early or in summer when it sets late.
When you make your reservation, they’ll let you know a start time that matches the sunset, so you can relax and enjoy yourself without worrying about the time on the day of your visit☆
The person in charge of the cooking isMichelin-starred chef. The menu features a selection of dishes that make the most of the island’s ingredients without being too pretentious.
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⑩ Banna Park: “Observation Deck Overlooking the Emerald Sea”
After dinner, we headed to the “Emerald Sea Viewing Platform,” located on a hill about 200 meters above sea level. Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, which includes Ishigaki Island, isIt was the first location in Japan to be designated as a “Dark Sky Reserve”It's a sacred place under the starry sky.
Below, the night view of Ishigaki City spreads out, and above,A sky so full of stars it looked as if they might fallThe view stretches out. On clear days, you can even see the Southern Cross low in the southern sky.
It's about a 10-minute drive from St. Elmo. It's the perfect way to wrap up your drive.
Directions: About a 10-minute drive from St. Elmo
Goal》Ishigaki Port Terminal
It takes about 10 minutes by car to get from Banna Park to the Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal.
There is a large parking lot near the Ishigaki Port Terminal!
The downtown area, which is also lively at night, is within walking distance, so you can enjoy Okinawan cuisine after the drive!
Whether you call for a taxi or a designated driver, they'll send one over relatively quickly!
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A rental car is essential for travel to Ishigaki Island!
Ishigaki Island is a popular tourist destination, but the number of buses and cabs is still limited and not well organized.
If you want to tour Ishigaki Island efficiently,Renting a car is the best option.Oh my god!!!
Nowadays, the "rental car shortage" is so common that it has been cited as a reason for the shortage of rental cars.They book up quickly.So, check it out as soon as you decide to travel.
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Q&A for Enjoying Ishigaki Island Driving
Ishigaki Island's roads are paved and can be driven in a regular car without any problems. Convertible cars, mini cars, and SUVs are popular. Driving in a convertible car allows you to enjoy the scenery of the island even more.
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Obey traffic rulesIshigaki Island is a tourist destination, but there are many locals living there as well. Be mindful not to give way or drive too fast.
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Be prepared for sudden weather changesNote: Since the weather can change suddenly, we recommend that you bring rain gear or check the weather forecast.
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There are places where the road is narrow.Please be careful of oncoming traffic, especially in mountainous areas and along the coast, where the roads may be narrow.
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Restaurants near Kabira Bay: There is a restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood.
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Ishigaki Island's specialty juicy (Okinawan style rice ball)The restaurant is a good place to stop by during a drive and enjoy juicy food and Okinawan soba noodles.
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Cafe by the seaThe area is also dotted with cafes where you can enjoy a light meal or a drink while admiring the beautiful scenery.
summary
In this article, we introduced a model course for a drive around Ishigaki Island.
The exhilaration of driving along the seaside of Ishigaki Island is great! You can rent one big rental car with friends, couples, or family.
Try to be efficient with your precious travel time and visit as many sights as possible!
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