Ishigaki Island GW (Golden Week) Information! Temperature, clothes, and 12 recommended ways to spend your time!

GW (Golden Week)
Let's go to the tropical "Ishigaki Island" and play to the fullest!

The GW (Golden Week) season on Ishigaki Island is already summer days in both temperature and mood.

Let's forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and create special memories with your family and loved ones during GW!

In this article, we will introduce you to some of the most popular GW events on Ishigaki Island that you can enjoy with your family, lover, and friends.Activities and attractionsI will do so. Please take a look at it for reference!

Click here for a list of tours available for same-day reservations.

Ishigaki Island GW in 2026, when is the peak?

Golden Week in 2026,Saturday, May 2 - May 6(Wednesdays and public holidays) will be based on "5 consecutive holidays".

Since April 29 is a national holiday, taking the days off in between, Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1, will give you up to eight consecutive holidays!

Peak crowds for flights and hotels to Ishigaki Island are expected from [Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4].

If you are planning a trip during this period, it is an ironclad rule to make your airline tickets as well as car rental and activity reservations "3 months in advance".

Free pick-up and drop-off available for tours.
Let's stay at a hotel in the city center of Ishigaki Island for GW!

Reservations for GW gradually begin to fill up around January and February, and some popular hotels are fully booked by March.

If you are planning a trip to Ishigaki Island for GW, make a "reservation before spring break".

Many tours areFree transportation to and from hotels in downtown Ishigaki Island is included.Therefore, we recommend the use of hotels in the city center. Some of the recommended hotels in the city center are introduced in this issue.

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The best hotels to stay in Ishigaki Island! Carefully selected hotels by purpose such as luxury, cheap, with children, for couples, etc.Table of Contents 1 The latest edition! Ishigaki Island Hotels & Inns Special 2 Don't make a mistake in choosing a hotel in Ishigaki Island! Points to know2.1 Focus on accessibility? When choosing by location2.2 Think by style of stay! Hotels vs. Resorts vs. Villas2.3 Choosing the right hotel is the key to your travel [...].

Happy pick-up and drop-off included!
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Ishigakijima Hotel Kukuru

Ishigakijima Hotel Kukuru is located a 3-minute walk from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal.

Surrounded by the 730 intersection with its fashionable cafes and clothing stores, downtown Misaki Town, and Euglena Mall, etc.Convenient and popularIt is!

With a room area of 26 square meters and a ceiling height of 3 meters, it is spacious and well received by international guests.

Hotel East China Sea

Rooms at Hotel East China Sea offer views of the ocean on the horizon, Taketomi Island and other remote islands.

It takes only 3 minutes on foot to Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal where you can go to each remote island, and you can enjoy your trip to Ishigaki Island comfortably with bicycle rental and coin laundry!

Hotel Emerald Isle Ishigakijima

Hotel Emerald Isle Ishigakijima is located in a corner of downtown Ishigakijima,Renovation of a 30-year-old hotelThe hotel is a stylish hotel that has been renovated.

The view from the roof top includes Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island on the right, and the Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal in front of you. It is provided as a place for a wide variety of exchanges, such as a place for creators to exhibit their works and create.

Please make your reservation as soon as possible!
Rental cars in Ishigaki Island GW are inundated with reservations

Ishigaki Island has little public transportation, but since the island is surprisingly large, rental car transportation is recommended.

With a rental car, you can get around during your trip, as well as go out for a bit to see the early morning (sunrise), sunset, and starry skies,We can move at our own time.The traveler can travel efficiently because of the

↓ Click here for a list of car rental plans in Ishigaki Island ↓ Click here for a list of car rental plans in Ishigaki Island

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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Round Ishigaki Island! Introducing a recommended driving model course!Driving around Ishigaki Island is recommended! You can go around the island in 3 hours and visit the famous spots in 8 hours, stopping for lunch and sightseeing spots along the way. Enjoy Ishigaki Island with a rental car!

10 night view spots in Ishigaki Island! We also introduce recommended tours you can join at night♪The night view in the city is attractive with its lights, but the starry sky of Ishigaki Island is a spot where you can enjoy natural lighting. We introduce the newest and most popular night view spots that are totally different from those in the city.

Let's play around in GW!
12 recommended activities and experiences in Ishigaki Island

Ishigaki Island has many spots rich in nature, such as the beautiful Churaumi Sea, which is recognized around the world, and the mangrove forests and mountains that cover the island!

In this issue, we will introduce activities and experiences on Ishigaki Island that you can enjoy during GW.

(1) Snorkeling

If you travel to Ishigaki Island, you must experienceVivid Underwater WorldThe coral reefs and tropical fish welcome you to the island. Colorful coral reefs and tropical fish welcome you.

Even in the shallows, you can see clownfish, and even small children can enjoy themselves,Easy to join for the first timeIt is!

↓ Click here for recommended plans including snorkeling ↓ Click here for recommended plans including snorkeling

Ishigaki Island/Half-Day] Same-Day Reservation OK! You May Be Able to See Sea Turtles☆Snorkeling & Cave Exploration Tour in the Unexplored "Blue Cave"★Free Photo & Transportation Included (No.304)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,500 yen →6,900yen

Special Winter SALE [Ishigaki Island/1 day] Conquer the ocean and river☆Longest in Ishigaki Island! Miyara River Mangrove SUP/Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour★ (No.362)開始時間6:00-11:15 / 9:00-15:45 / 13:30-20:15所要時間Approx. 5 hours29,000 yen →13,500yen

Special Winter SALE【Ishigaki Island / 1 Day】Take in 2 remote islands to the fullest! Spectacular "Phantom Island" Landing + Snorkeling & Relaxing "Taketomi Island" Sightseeing 《Photo free & Transportation included》（No.459）.開始時間8:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours19,600 yen →9,800yen

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Ishigaki Island Snorkeling (Snorkel) Tour Enjoy colorful corals, tropical fish, blue caves, and various other snorkeling attractions on the world-famous Ishigaki Island! (Total 91 items) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(2) Canoe (kayak)

On Ishigaki Island, you can enjoy canoeing (kayaking) in the ocean and mangroves.

The canoes are stable and can be experienced by small children, and can be enjoyed with family and friends.Popular activities that can be enjoyed casuallyÂ

↓ Click here for recommended plans including canoeing ↓ Click here for recommended plans including canoeing

Ishigaki Island/Half Day] Same-day reservation OK! Kabira Bay" Kayak Tour ★Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off (No.302)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Ishigaki Island/Half-day] Same-day reservation OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove canoe tour with free photo and pick-up service at Miyara River, a national natural treasure (No.328)開始時間6:00 / 9:00 / 13:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

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Ishigaki Island Canoe (Kayak) Tour If you want to have a relaxing and extraordinary experience at various kayaking spots, such as Kabira Bay, the beautiful ocean, and rivers thick with mangroves, a canoe tour is the best choice♪. (40 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

3) SUP

SUP is a new marine activity that is now attracting attention around the world. It may look difficult at first glance, but once you get used to it, anyone can enjoy it easily!

You can see the inside of the ocean of Ishigaki Island even from the top of the SUP,You will be impressed by the clarity of the sea!It is!

Recommended plans including SUP ↓ Click here ↓ Click here

Kabira Bay" SUP Tour★Michelin Guide 3-star Tour★Free Photo & Pick-up Service (No.301)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] Same-day reservations OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove SUP tour in the "Miyara River", a national natural treasure ★ ＜Free photo & pick-up and drop-off included＞ (No.329)開始時間6:00 / 9:00 / 13:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

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Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] Excellent for SNS! Clear SUP Experience Tour☆New sensation NEW activity Drone photography can be added♪ (No.309)開始時間8:30 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours9,000 yen

4) Marine Sports

Let's get excited with your friends and family by experiencing the most popular marine sports at Churaumi in Ishigaki Island!

Relieve fatigue and daily stress at the beginning of the fiscal yearThis is a great activity to do.

↓ Click here for the plan including marine sports ↓ Click here for the plan including marine sports

Exhilarating, Exciting, and Smiling 100%☆All-you-can-eat course with more than 10 kinds of marine sports in the beautiful ocean★Free Pick-up and Drop-off (No.551)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours14,000 yen →13,000yen

Ishigaki Island/Half Day] Landing on Phantom Island & Snorkeling Experience + 2 Selected Marine Sports Package《With free GoPro rental by direct meeting》（No.406開始時間8:20-12:15 / 13:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours12,000 yen

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Marine sports (banana boat, towing tube, windsurfing) Let's enjoy the ocean of Ishigaki Island with banana boats and jet skis with excellent transparency♪ Let's have fun while screaming with your family or group! (69 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(5) Parasailing

Parasailing is a marine activity in which participants float high in the sky while being pulled by a boat equipped with a parachute and connected to a rope.

You can see Ishigaki Island from the sky.Exhilarating and liberating feeling when flyingWe hope you will enjoy this extraordinary experience.

↓ Click here for the plan including parasailing ↓ Click here for the plan including parasailing

Parasailing Experience Beginners are welcome! Includes photo♪ Free cancellation until the day before (No.562)開始時間8:30 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours6,000 yen

Ishigaki Island/1.5 hours】Only 1 couple per day! Seasonal Sunset Parasailing Course☆Photo included (No.563)開始時間Varies depending on the time of sunset所要時間Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours15,000 yen

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Ishigaki Island Parasailing Tour Enjoy the beautiful sea and sky of Ishigaki Island! Ishigaki Island Parasailing Tour Parasailing is a marine activity where you are pulled by a boat with a parachute and a rope and float high in the sky by wind resistance. The cobalt blue of Ishigaki Island [...]. (11 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(6) Yaeyama excursion (sightseeing)

The Yaeyama excursion is,Iriomote Island, a World Heritage SiteThis tour takes you on a sightseeing boat to the famous spots of each of the remote islands scattered throughout the Yaeyama archipelago, including the Yaeyama Islands.

Popular tours for the elderlySo early reservation is recommended!

Yaeyama excursion plan is here ↓ ↓

No.507] [From Ishigaki/accompanied by tour guide] Very popular excursion plan! Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, Taketomi Island 3-island Tour《With Happy Lunch》（No.507)開始時間8:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 9 hours14,900 yen

【Receiving Stop】【Ishigaki Island Tour】 Nakama River Mangrove Cruise & Yubu Island Sightseeing Tour 《One-Day Tour with Happy Lunch》（No.514)開始時間8:30-15:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours14,200 yen

↓ Learn more about the Yaeyama excursion ↓

Ishigaki Island】 Tour of the surrounding islands (Iriomote, Yubu, Taketomi, Kohama) Recommended remote island tours from Ishigaki Island! Let's enjoy popular sightseeing spots efficiently! The surrounding islands that can be reached from Ishigaki Island are full of their own attractions! You can visit them on your own, but to get around efficiently in an unfamiliar place, joining a tour is by far the best choice. [...]. (20 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(7) Landing Tour to Phantom Island

The "Phantom Island" appears only when the tide is low,A must-visit place among the popular spots in Ishigaki Island.It is.

The panoramic 360° view is breathtakingly beautiful and captivates visitors.

It is so beautiful that it is famous as a photogenic spot and has been used for TV dramas, photo shoots, and commercials.

During GW, many boats gather at the phantom island. If you want to take pictures with fewer people, choose a tour that departs early in the morning to enjoy a private and spectacular view.

↓ Click here for recommended plans including Phantom Island ↓ Click here for recommended plans including Phantom Island

★Winter Special SALE 【Ishigaki Island / 1 Day】Discovery Island Landing & Snorkeling & SUP or Canoe Experience Tour in Kabira Bay 《Photo Free & Transportation Included》（No.456)開始時間8:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 8 hours29,000 yen →15,000yen

Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] Same-Day Booking OK! Landing on a Phantom Island & Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoeing (with free photo and pick-up) (No.457)開始時間6:00-11:30 / 8:00-16:00 / 13:30-20:15所要時間Approximately 5.5 hours29,000 yen →15,000yen

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Phantom Island (Hamashima) Tour The hottest spot from Ishigaki Island! There is a spot called "Phantom Island (official name: Hamashima)" located about 30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island. It appears only at low tide when the tide is ebbing, and sinks like a phantom at high tide. (46 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

8) Touch the dolphins!
Dolphin Tour for Kids' Excitement

Many families with young children may be planning a trip during the GW period.

I'm not old enough to join a tour yet, but if I've come all the way to Ishigaki Island, I'd like to experience something together!

If it is a dolphin petting experience,Children as young as 0 years old are welcome to participate.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

Friendly dolphins living in Ishigaki Island are waiting for you.

This tour is especially popular during GW, so early reservations are essential!

↓ Click here for plans including dolphin tours ↓ Click here for plans including dolphin tours

Ishigaki Island / 1 hour] 0 years old and up can visit with dolphins! Dolphin Petting Experience Course★Popular with families, women, and couples Special experience only here in Ishigaki Island♪ (No.412)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 17:00
17:00 only from July to August所要時間Approx. 1 hour6,980 yen

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] 4 years old and up can join the tour! Dolphin Swim with Dolphins Experience Course Special experience only here in Ishigaki Island♪ (No.413)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 17:00
17:00 only from July to August所要時間Approx. 2 hours12,980 yen

Ishigaki Island/4 hours] Special experience only in winter! A real trainer experience to communicate with dolphins 《Only available from December to March》(No.414)開始時間10:00-14:00 / 14:00-18:00所要時間Approx. 4 hours14,700 yen

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Ishigaki Island Dolphin Tour (Dolphin petting experience) Let's experience interacting with dolphins in Ishigaki Island! Dolphin Tour" is the experience to 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 experience dolphin trainer in Ishigaki Island. This time, we will visit Ishigaki Island [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Sunset Tour

The sea of Ishigaki Island is dyed in golden and madder colors,A spectacular view that even the locals are proud of.It is a great place to spend a wonderful time with your loved ones. Please spend a wonderful time with your loved ones watching the sunset of Ishigaki Island.

On the sunset tour, you can savor the ever-changing scenery and enjoy the moment when the horizon turns orange.Canoeing and SUPing on the waterCan be done!

↓ Click here for recommended plan including sunset ↓ Click here for recommended plan including sunset

Ishigaki Island/2 hours] Same-day reservation OK!開始時間17:00-19:30 (varies)所要時間Approx. 2 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Special Winter SALE 【Ishigaki Island】Same-day reservation OK! Dusk Sunset Canoe Tour (No.333)開始時間17:00-19:30 (varies)所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

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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.

⑩Star gazing & night tours

Why don't you go out a little later for fun on your trip to Ishigaki Island?

Explore the quiet jungle of Ishigaki Island with a local guide. You will see flying foxes, owls, andDesignated as an endangered species.coconut crab (Birgus latro)You may be able to meetOh my god!!!

The starry night sky is a great way to end the day.

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Ishigaki Island Night Tour You will experience beautiful starry skies and subtropical flora and fauna that you will never experience anywhere else. A night tour is the best way to end the day! (15 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Special Winter SALE [Ishigaki Island/Night] Chance to observe the Lyra meteor shower! Natural planetarium! Starry sky & subtropical jungle night tour♪Reservations OK on the day!開始時間7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →4,900yen

eleventh sign of the Chinese calendarLimited Time (Seasonal) Tours

every yearLimited from March to the end of MayThe Yaeyama firefly, said to be the smallest in Japan, can be seen on Ishigaki Island.

Ishigaki Island's spectacular scenery because of GW,Natural illumination woven by Yaeyama firefliesWe invite you to experience the

Click here for the plan including Yaeyama firefly ↓ Click here for the plan including Yaeyama firefly ↓ Click here for the plan including Yaeyama firefly

Ishigakijima Island / After Sunset] Limited February to May ☆Natural Illumination! Japan's Smallest Firefly "Yaeyama Firefly" Viewing Tour (No.318)開始時間18:30 - 20:30所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours7,900 yen →4,900yen

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Seasonal Tour】Ishigaki Island Sagaribana & Firefly Appreciation Tour Sagaribana & Firefly Appreciation Tour There is a special tour held only during a certain period of the year in Ishigaki Island. That is the "Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation" where thousands of fireflies shine all at once, and the one-night-only flower "Sagaribana [...]". (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

⑫Manufacturing Experience
(Resin art, bracelet making)

Ishigaki Island is usually visited in the latter half of GW in early to mid May.beginning of the rainy seasonThere are times when you may have to do "I was so excited about my trip, but it rained...". Even if it rains on your trip, you can enjoy Ishigaki Island with indoor "making things" experience.

You can feel Ishigaki Island even after you return from your trip, and they are popular as souvenirs!

Made by pouring a resin called resin solution on the surface.resin artare very popular as interior decorations and stylish gifts!

Bracelet making can be enjoyed by anyone, using any combination of gemstones.

Click here for recommended plans including manufacturing experience ↓ Click here for recommended plans including manufacturing experience ↓ Click here for recommended plans including manufacturing experience

Resin Art] Reservations available on the same day★Ocean Art Board Mini" making experience in a stylish shop《Comes with a free photo gift》（No.339）.開始時間11:30-15:30
*Please call us for other time requests.所要時間Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours6,000 yen

Ishigaki Island] Same-day reservations OK!開始時間9:00~16:00所要時間Approx. 30 min.2,360 yen

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Ishigaki Island's craftsmanship and handmade experiences Same-day/one day before reservation OK】Let's compare and reserve handmade experience tours in Ishigaki Island easily! Why don't you take this opportunity to make your travel memories such as making Okinawan Shisa, bracelet with Minsa patterned stone, resin art made with Ishigaki Island sand, and so on. The experience is indoors, so you can participate even on a rainy day! (27 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

I want to go during Golden Week!
5 recommended sightseeing spots in Ishigaki Island

Here are some popular tourist spots carefully selected by our local staff. Please take a look at them for reference.

Kabira Observatory

Kabira Observatory is an observatory where you can overlook "Kabira Bay" known as the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island.

Kabira Bay is a bay that is a place where, depending on the tides, time of day, and angle of view, you can seeThe shades of the sea.It appears to change seven colors.Kabira Bay is a popular destination for tourists of all ages. Kabira Bay also offers tours that allow visitors of all ages to observe the ocean on a glass board.

During GW, there may be traffic jams to enter the parking lot.

To avoid crowds, aim for the 8:00-9:00 a.m. time slot before the tourists start moving in, or the 12:00-1:00 p.m. time slot during lunchtime!

Come and enjoy one of the best scenic spots in Japan, awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide and selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan!

↓ Recommended plan including Kabira Bay ↓ Click here

Kabira Bay" SUP Tour★Michelin Guide 3-star Tour★Free Photo & Pick-up Service (No.301)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Ishigaki Island/Half Day] Same-day reservation OK! Kabira Bay" Kayak Tour ★Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off (No.302)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Special Winter SALE [Ishigaki Island/1 Day] Kabira Bay Glass Boat Tour & Phantom Island Landing & Snorkeling Tour with Free Photo & Pickup & Drop-off (No.461)開始時間8:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours19,600 yen →9,800yen

Kabira Observation Deck Basic Information

Address: 934 Kabira, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 50 minutes by car from Nannujima Ishigaki Airport
Usage fee: None
Parking: Available

Kabira Bay Tour A must visit when you come to Ishigaki Island! Kabira Bay in Ishigaki Island is rated as a three-star scenic spot worth visiting by the guidebook "Michelin Green Guide Japon". In this issue, we will introduce Kabira Bay's [...]. (36 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Shiraho Coast

Shiraho Beach is located about 10 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport and about 25 minutes by car from the city center.The world's largest coral reefThe beach boasts a

Hundreds of species of corals and abundant tropical fish can be observed in the shallows.

↓ Recommended plan including Shiraho Coast

Ishigaki Island] One of the world's largest! Kayak & Snorkeling Tour in the Blue Coral Colony "Shiraho" (No.521)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen

Bangna Park

Banna Park is divided into five zones, including an observatory overlooking the sea of Ishigaki Island, a bird-watching area, an insect museum, a botanical garden, and an athletic facility.

There are also attractions and playground equipment for children and adults to play together.

Located in Banna Park.Observatory with emerald sea viewFrom there, you can have the spectacular view of Ishigaki Island all to yourself!

Yaeyama palm colony

Yaeyama palm grows wild only on Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands in the Yaeyama Archipelago. Its largest colony is located in Yonehara in the northern part of Ishigaki Island.

In addition to Yaeyama palmPlants specific to the subtropicsThe area is lush with many tropical plants and trees, providing a taste of tropical scenery!

↓ Click here for the best plan to drive to Yaeyama palm colony☆.

Ishigaki Island】Tour of EV Tricycle (with guide) to the most popular spots ◆Nagura Wangan→ALOALO Cafe《with lunch》（No.599）.開始時間9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours13,000 yen

Tamatorizaki Observatory

Tamatorizaki Observatory is located on the east coast of Ishigaki Island and offers a panoramic view of the Ishigaki Sea.

Emerald green panoramic viewis a spectacular spot that should not be missed!

Be careful! Are you likely to be a dinner refugee during GW?
Advance reservations for Ishigaki Island restaurants are required!

Surprisingly, many people fall into the "dinner refugee" category during their GW trip to Ishigaki Island.

During Golden Week, popular izakayas and Ishigaki beef barbecue restaurants in the city center (Misaki Town, etc.) are,Fully booked weeks to a month in advance.The result will be a

To avoid the sad situation where you end up having to look for a restaurant on the day of your trip, only to be turned down by several restaurants and end up with a meal from a convenience store, be sure to make a "dinner reservation" next after you have arranged your flight and hotel!

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10 recommended dinners to enjoy in Ishigaki Island! We introduce the charm of the restaurant, opening hours and how to get there!Table of Contents1 After enjoying sightseeing and activities, let's enjoy dinner in Ishigaki Island! 10 Recommended Dinners2.1 Mori no Sage2.2 Charcoal BBQ Yamamoto2.3 Hitoshi Ishigaki 2.4 Ishigaki no Gosho [...]

GW Temperature and Clothing in Ishigaki Island

Ishigaki Island around GW is already like summer. Because there are many sunny days before the rainy season,The best time to do activities in the seaIt can be said that

It is often pleasantly breezy, not sizzling hot.

↓ What is Ishigaki Island in rainy season? Click here for the article ↓

What is the rainy season like in Ishigaki Island? We introduce recommended activities during the rainy season, which is actually the target!Table of Contents 1 Recommended by staffs living in Ishigaki Island! 2 What is the rainy season in Ishigaki Island? 3 Characteristics of the rainy season in Ishigaki Island 4 When does the rainy season start in Ishigaki Island? 5 When does the rainy season end in Ishigaki Island? 6 The rainy season in Ishigaki Island [...]

During this time of year, many tourists dress like it is summer (e.g., short sleeves + shorts + sandals).

Because of strong sunlight and ultraviolet raysSunglasses and sunscreenwould be a must-have item!

↓ Read more about what to wear in May (spring) here ↓.

Traveling to Ishigaki Island in May! What you need to know before you goFor those who are planning to travel to Ishigaki Island in May. We will introduce basic information such as weather, recommended activities, fun in mangrove, and even night tours that you can enjoy only in May.

A complete guide to what to wear on Ishigaki Island! Recommended cord and temperature guide for spring, summer, fall and winter♪Although winters in Ishigaki Island are warmer than those on the mainland, it can still feel cold, so you need to be careful about what you wear. So, in this article, we will introduce seasonal clothing and recommended tours in Ishigaki Island.

Ishigaki Island GW (Golden Week)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

summary

Ishigaki Island in GW is the best time for sightseeing because the weather is calm before the rainy season and you can swim comfortably in the ocean!

Hotels, activities, and restaurants book up quickly, so we recommend making plans as soon as possible. Enjoy the best GW has to offer!

Click here for a list of tours available for same-day reservations.

You must take a boat from Ishigaki Island to each of the outlying islands.
Buy your ferry tickets in advance!

To access each remote island (Iriomotejima/Taketomijima/Kohamajima/Kuroshima/Hatomajima) from Ishigakijima Remote Islands Terminal,Ferry boarding is required.It is.

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Latest in 2026! A complete guide to Ishigaki Island ferry timetables and fares! Tours and ways to spend time in each remote island!Contents1 Complete Guide to Ishigaki Island Ferry Timetables and Fares 2 Basic Information on Ferries to/from Ishigaki Island 2.1 Operating companies 2.2 Ishigaki Port Terminal, the gateway to the Yaeyama Islands 2.3 Advance reservations are now required! How to buy ferry tickets [...].

《《Ferry ticket counter in GW 》

The ferry terminal is very crowded during the GW season. Advance reservations are by far the most convenient way to purchase ferry tickets, as there is no need to wait in line at the counter!

There is no need to worry about the hassle of paying the bill or losing your ticket. Please make reservations in advance and enjoy a smooth and comfortable trip to Ishigaki Island.

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