Ishigaki Island-Southern Gate Bridge

Ishigaki Island Tourist Information

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Ishigaki Island Car Rental Ishigaki Island Tours offers easy comparison and reservation of rental car plans for Ishigaki Island! It takes about 3 hours to go around Ishigaki Island by car. If you want to visit all the sightseeing spots efficiently, you need to rent a car! There are plans that include free pick-up from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, car navigation system, no need to return a full tank of gas, and even child seats. We also introduce other means of transportation other than rental cars! (29 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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What Is the Southern Gate Bridge?

Ishigaki Port TerminalIt is located about a 5-minute walk away and is a blue bridge connecting Minaminohama-cho and Yashima-cho on the artificial island.

Although there is a sidewalk on only one side,You can cross it by bike or on foot.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

There is a large parking lot just past the bridge, so you can also get there by car.

How to Get to Southern Gate Bridge

Southern Gate Bridge is located about a 5-minute drive from the Remote Islands Terminal and about a 30-minute drive from Ishigaki Airport.

◆New Ishigaki AirportWhen accessing from

After leaving New Ishigaki Airport, turn left and head south on Route 390.

Continue along the road for a while, then turn left at the Southern Gate entrance intersection, and you’ll see the Southern Gate Bridge ahead.

◆Ishigaki Port TerminalWhen accessing from

Exit the Remote Islands Terminal, turn right, and turn right at the 730 Monument intersection.

If you turn left at the Southern Gate entrance intersection, you'll see the Southern Gate Bridge ahead.

How to Enjoy the Southern Gate Bridge

One of the best things about the Southern Gate Bridge is that it's within walking distance of the city center. If your hotel is nearby,Morning WalkIt is best suited for

In addition, the view of the sunset from the top of the bridge is beautiful, and it’s one of the best in Ishigaki City.Famous Sunset SpotsIt is.

Popular Night View SpotsIt's also famous for this, so evening walks here are really pleasant♪

Also, once you cross the Southern Gate Bridge, there are places where you can see an artificial beach and dolphins.

The dolphin interaction tour is fun for both adults and children!

For more information on dolphin tours, click here↓.

Ishigaki Island Dolphin Tour (Dolphin petting experience) Let's experience interacting with dolphins in Ishigaki Island! \ Dolphin Tour" is the only place where you can interact with dolphins in Ishigaki Island. It is one of the few places in Japan where you can directly interact with dolphins, swim with dolphins, and enjoy dolphin training [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Southern Gate Bridge
Recommended Tourist Attractions in the Area

Minami Nuhama-cho Green Park

Minami-no-Hama Town Green Park is a park located straight ahead after crossing the Southern Gate Bridge.

The park features playground equipment, an observation deck, and a monument. It’s a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch while playing with the kids.

 730 Monument Intersection

To get to the 730 Monument Intersection from Southern Gate, turn left at the Southern Gate entrance and go straight ahead.

At the intersection, there is a stone monument engraved with the number “730.” After World War II, Okinawa—including Ishigaki Island—adopted U.S. traffic rules,Cars drive on the leftIt was.

After Okinawa's reversion to Japan in 1972,On July 30, 1978, the country switched to driving on the left all at once.To commemorate this event, a 730 monument was erected at the intersection.

Euglena Mall

Restaurants, souvenir shops, and other placesMore than 100 storesEuglena Mall, the only shopping district on Ishigaki Island, lined with shops.

Since you can find everything from daily necessities to souvenirs here, it’s a lively shopping district that’s popular not only with tourists but also with locals.

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What time is sunset time in Ishigaki Island? Introducing 8 spectacular sunset spots and a hole in the ground.Ishigaki Island in August with pleasant sunshine. This is the season when the blue of the sea looks most beautiful. The sunny weather and tropical atmosphere attracts the most tourists during this season, and you can enjoy the festive atmosphere every day.

What to do at night in Ishigaki Island? Introducing local people's recommended nightlife, tours you can enjoy at night & starry night view spots!Ishigaki Island is a "Star Island" where you can enjoy both nature and downtown. We will introduce the variety of fun in Ishigaki Island, day and night, such as downtown, outdoor BBQ, and star-filled sky.

A complete guide to the 30 best sightseeing spots in Ishigaki Island! Popular Spectacular Views, Hidden Places, Recommended ActivitiesIshigaki Island, a "tropical paradise" is full of popular spots. There are many spots of interest such as nature, cityscape, restaurants, and marine activities! Let's check the recommended sightseeing spots in advance.

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