Checklist of things to bring to enjoy 120% of your trip to Ishigaki Island! Introducing items you will regret if you forget & items that are useful to have!
Table of Contents
- 1 The essential things to take with you on your trip to Ishigaki Island. Let's check in advance!
- 2 List of essential items to bring on your trip to Ishigaki Island
- 3 Four important items you never want to forget.
- 4 Things you will regret if you forget to bring Items that are useful to have
- 5 Checklist of what to bring by scene
- 5.1 What to Bring to Enjoy the Ocean Snorkeling and Beach Fun
- 5.2 What to Bring by Activity on Ishigaki Island Exploring Mountains, Rivers, and Mangroves
- 5.3 What to bring when going to visit remote islands To Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island
- 5.4 What to bring to enjoy Ishigaki Island at night Recommended for Night Tour
- 6 Things to know before traveling to Ishigaki Island
- 7 summary
The essential belongings for your trip to Ishigaki Island.
I'll check it out in advance.
Ishigaki Island is one of the most natural places in Japan. Prepare your belongings according to the climate and your travel style, and enjoy a comfortable trip!
In this issue, we will introduce in detail the essential items to bring on your trip to Ishigaki Island. Since there are many activities at the beach and in the mountains, don't forget to take sunburn protection.
I will introduce you to the different scenes,Read this and you are all set for your trip to Ishigaki Island!
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List of essential items to bring on your trip to Ishigaki Island
Here is a list of essential items to bring on your trip to Ishigaki Island.
Prepare in advance and enjoy Ishigaki Island to the fullest!
- Valuables (wallet, phone, health insurance card)
- Sun protection items (sunglasses, hats, sunscreen)
- Beach items (swimsuit, sandals, waterproof case, towel)
- change of clothes
- toilet set
- household medicine
- plastic bag
- Briefcase for transportation
- Glasses, contact lenses
Four important items you never want to forget.
You can buy most of these items at convenience stores and supermarkets even if you forget them, but we will tell you what items you must bring.
↓For more information about the supermarket situation on Ishigaki Island, click here.
Sun Protection Goods
Sunscreen cream, hats, sunglasses, and rash guards are essential on Ishigaki Island, as the ultraviolet rays are extremely strong.
Without these, skin problems may occur and you may not be able to enjoy your trip to the fullest.
Moisturizing cream to be applied after sun exposureYou may also want to bring a
household medicine
Bring along some regular medicine in case you get sick during your trip.
Don't forget your headache medicine, stomach medicine, and plasters, as well as any medications you normally take!
In winter, there is a temperature difference from the mainland, and you may get sick in your first environment, so be prepared.
change of clothes
Ishigaki Island is humid and you will sweat easily, so it is a good idea to bring an extra change of clothes.
Basically, you can spend your days in shorts and T-shirts, but in winter, it can get colder than you imagine because of the strong northerly winds. Parkers, etc.
When participating in the tours, be sure to wear comfortable clothing suitable for the activity.
↓Learn more about the annual temperature on Ishigaki Island.
valuables
Wallets, smart phones, and my number card (insurance card) are necessities.
It is a good idea to have some cash with you. Many stores on Ishigaki Island are cashless, but compared to Honshu, there are some situations where cash cannot be used.
I think there are many people who go from Ishigaki Island to the surrounding islands, including Kohama Island.Some islands don't have ATMs.It is therefore safe to have extra cash on hand.
Sea play set
Ishigaki Island is known for its crystal clear ocean! Swimsuits, waterproof bags, towels, waterproof cases for smartphones, and other sea play items are must-have items.
Flip-flops are also surprisingly easy to forget. You can get them locally, but we recommend that you bring something you are used to wearing.
↓Recommended Activities
Things you will regret if you forget to bring &.
Useful items to have
To make your trip to Ishigaki Island even more comfortable, we will introduce items that you should definitely keep in mind and that are useful to have.
- Driver's license: required to rent a car
- Contact lenses and eyeglasses: It is difficult to procure locally, so bring a pair with the correct lenses and eyeglasses.
- Folding umbrella: Squalls and other sudden rainfalls
- Mobile battery: useful for sightseeing on remote islands or for activities that require long hours away from home
Comfortable with this! Essential items for women's travel
If you are traveling as a girl, bring skin care and makeup products!
Resistant to sweat and sudden rainWater proof typeIt is safe to say that this is the case.
- make-up kit
- hair iron
- hygiene products
Checklist of what to bring by scene
Next, we will introduce what you need to bring for each scene of your trip to Ishigaki Island.
What to bring to enjoy the sea
Snorkeling and Beach Fun
Swimsuits, snorkeling sets, flip-flops, and waterproof phone cases are a must.
Ishigaki Island has strong ultraviolet rays,Rash guards and sunglasses that cover the skinIt also helps to
If you join a tour, snorkeling equipment is generally available for rent, but if you enjoy snorkeling on your own or are familiar with the equipment, you may want to bring a snorkeling mask and fins as well.
- swimsuit
- rash guard
- (hand) towel
- Sandals, marine shoes
- sunglasses
- hat
- sunscreen
- Snorkeling masks and fins
- Plastic bags for wet items
- Waterproof Phone Case
- drink
↓Click here for the latest snorkeling rankings
What to bring by activity on Ishigaki Island
Exploring Mountains, Rivers, and Mangroves
Canoeing and SUP tours that do not go into the water, including mangrove tours, are available.Comfortable clothes that can get wetJoin us at
For tours that include trekking, special shoes are available for rent,socksTake it with you.
- clothes that can get wet
- socks
- bug spray
↓Latest Mangrove Tour Ranking
What to bring when visiting a remote island
To Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island
Ishigaki Island is the tourist hub of Yaeyama, and you can take a day trip to Taketomi Island, Kohama Island, or Iriomote Island for fun.
↓Click here for sightseeing tours with ferry tickets.
The remote islands that can be reached from Ishigaki Island are untouched by nature and have no convenience stores or ATMs.Cash must be prepared in Ishigaki Island.Be sure to cross over.
Also, the high-speed boat ride takes 15 minutes for those who are close and less than an hour for those who are far away, so if you are easily intoxicated, you may want to take thePre-medication.dose of medicine to be takenYou can also buy anti-sickness medicine at the pharmacy in the terminal. Anti-inflammatory drugs can be purchased at the pharmacy at the island terminal.
- Ferry tickets (just show your phone for online advance reservations!)
- anti-travel sickness (medicine)
- drink
- cash
↓Ferry tickets are recommended to be booked in advance online.
↓Learn more about the islands you can visit from Ishigaki Island.
What to bring to enjoy Ishigaki Island at night
Recommended for night tours
The nights can get cold, so bring a light jacket.
When participating in the Jungle Exploration Night Tour, it is a good idea to have insect repellent spray ready.
↓Click here for recommended night tours.
Things to know before traveling to Ishigaki Island
Our staff, who are advanced travelers to Ishigaki Island, will tell you what you need to know before your trip to Ishigaki Island.
Please check in advance, along with preparing your belongings!
Check the temperature and clothes of Ishigaki Island in advance.
Ishigaki Island is warm throughout the year, but choose appropriate clothing for each season.
Light clothing is acceptable in summer, but in winter, a cloak is necessary due to cool mornings and evenings.
andSudden rain called squallRain gear should also be prepared, as it often rains in the area!
↓For more information about the annual temperature on Ishigaki Island, click here.
Keep some cash with you when you go to the islands.
As we mentioned earlier, many places on remote islands do not accept credit cards, so be prepared with cash.
Small change is also useful in many situations, so be prepared.
If you forget something, you can get it at Don Quijote.
There is a 24-hour Don Quijote on Ishigaki Island.
Even if you forgot something,Most travel items available locallyIt is.
Don Quijote sells a lot of souvenirs, so be sure to stop by...
↓For more information about the souvenir situation on Ishigaki Island, click here.
Full house] Make a reservation as soon as possible!
Have you made your ferry, car rental, and tour reservations yet?
Because of the large number of tourists on Ishigaki Island, the rule of thumb is to make reservations for ferries, car rentals, and tours as early as possible!It is quite crowded in high season.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
If you are using a rental car, do not forget to bring your driver's license.
↓Click here to make a rental car reservation.
Learn more about ↓Ferry Congestion
summary
In this issue, we introduced a list of things to bring on your trip to Ishigaki Island.
There will be many situations that will be different from those in Honshu, so be sure to make full preparations in advance to enjoy your trip to Ishigaki Island 120%☆.
If you have any concerns about your trip to Ishigaki Island, please feel free to contact us!
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