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The weather, clothing, and recommended activities for December on Ishigaki Island!

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What is December like on Ishigaki Island?

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

December in Ishigaki Island is the time when the weather changes from fall to winter. However, you can swim in the ocean with no problem if you wear a wetsuit!

In this article, we will introduce the weather in December on Ishigaki Island, recommended activities, and useful information you should know before your trip! Please read to the end.

This article is for...
◆If you want to know the weather in December on Ishigaki Island
◆If you are considering a trip to Ishigaki Island in December
◆Who wants to know what to wear and what to bring in December?
◆If you want to know about recommended activities in Ishigaki Island
◆For those who want to know the recommended spots in Ishigaki Island in December.

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Weather (temperature) and clothing in December

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There is a difference in climate between the first and second half of December with an average temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius. In a rough image,First half of December is fall season, second half of December is winter seasonIt is like that.

December Temperature (high/low)
Ishigaki Island:23°C/18°C
Osaka: 12°C/4°C
Tokyo: 12°C/4°C

◆Ishigaki Island's average temperature in December is about 20 degrees Celsius.

December is also the earliest time of the year when the sun goes down.

From the latter half of the year, the northerly winds will be in full swing, and on many days the wind and rain will become stronger, so the ocean tours may be cancelled due to high waves...! For that reason.Check the weather forecast.It is.

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

It will be a bit chilly during the day, so be prepared to wear a thin long-sleeved or short-sleeved top with a sweatshirt or hoodie. Like the mainlandNo need to wear heat-tech or lined clothing.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

What to wear and bring in December
Dressing
T-shirts, long pants, skirts, cardigans, hoodies, light jackets, etc.


What to bring
Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, flip flops, swimsuits, towels, rain hats, plastic bags, etc.

 

Crowded December on Ishigaki Island

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December in Ishigaki Island generally has a higher number of tourists than other months.Time to settle down a bitIt is.

This is often considered the off-season in December, and the entire island is relatively quiet, especially except during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

However, between Christmas and the year-end and New Year's holidays, the number of tourists from Japan tends to increase.

Hotels and tourist facilities can be crowded at this time of year as families and couples visit for school winter vacation and company year-end vacations.

Therefore, if you plan to visit Ishigaki Island during the year-end and New Year's holidays,Early reservations recommended.I will do so.

 

What is the approximate cost of a trip to Ishigaki Island in December?

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The cost of a trip to Ishigaki Island in December depends on the time of year you travel, the rank of your accommodations, and the airline you use.

Approximate cost of a December trip to Ishigaki Island
◆Air Tickets
If using LCC: approx. 20,000 yen to 40,000 yen round trip
When using a major airline: approximately 40,000 yen to 70,000 yen for a round trip


◆Accommodation fee
Business hotels and guesthouses: approx. 5,000-10,000 yen per night
Resort hotels: Approx. 15,000-30,000 yen per night


◆Meals
Approximately 3,000 yen to 5,000 yen per day


◆Activity Fees
Marine activities such as snorkeling and diving: approximately 5,000-15,000 yen per visit.


◆Other expenses
Car rental fee: approximately 5,000-7,000 yen per day.
Cost of souvenirs and entrance fees to tourist facilities: Approximately 5,000 to 10,000 yen, depending on the individual.

These total approximately 80,000-110,000 yen per person for a trip to Ishigaki Island.

However, since airfare and lodging costs soar during the high season, such as the year-end and New Year holidays, early reservations and off-season travel can help keep costs down.

 

What is Ishigaki Island like during the year-end and New Year's holidays?

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

Since the price of airline tickets and hotels become expensive during the year-end and New Year's holidays, if you are planning to visit Ishigaki Island, please contact us for more information.Be sure to book activity tours and secure a rental car.

Activity Tours are available during the year-end and New Year holidays. Please check the availability on each plan page!

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

Incidentally, the main ingredient in Okinawan Osechi cuisine is pork. It is not customary to eat Zoni, and on Omisoka (New Year's Eve), people celebrate New Year's Eve with Okinawan soba noodles.

If you are going to Ishigaki Island during the year-end and New Year's holidays, please try Yaeyama soba!

⬇︎ on Ishigaki Islandfirst sunrise (of New Year)Let's see the Click here for our recommended tours for the year-end and New Year's holidays☆.

 

December Events in Ishigaki Island

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Next, we will introduce December events on Ishigaki Island!

 

Ishigaki Island Yakimono Festival

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This event allows visitors to appreciate the rich pottery of Ishigaki Island and experience the traditional crafts of the region.

Although some years have been affected by the new coronavirus, the event has been successfully held with the cooperation of the local community and has attracted many people in past years.â

Ishigaki Island Yakimono Festival Event Information
Date: Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2024
Location: Ishigaki City Hall 1F

 

If you come to Ishigaki Island in December, you should experience it!
Six recommended activities

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Our local staff has carefully selected the activities that you should experience if you go to Ishigaki Island in December. Please take a look at them for your reference!

 

Mangrove SUPor Canoe

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Because mangrove SUP and canoeing in Ishigaki Island are not affected by weather,Very high holding rateIt is!

And the greatest appeal is that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages, young and old.

Experience the precious Miyara River, a mangrove river designated as a natural monument and a national cultural asset!

▼Click here for mangrove tours ▼

Learn more about ▼SUP

▼ Learn more about canoeing

 

snorkeling

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

The sea in December is also very clear, and snorkeling can be experienced.

Water temperature is a little higher than average, about 23 degrees Celsius.Therefore, if you wear a wetsuit, you can swim without problems!

This is a recommended activity that beginners can enjoy without difficulty.

▼ Click here for recommended snorkeling tours ▼

▼ Learn more about snorkeling

 

Unlimited marine sports

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

December in Ishigaki Island is a month of excitement with marine sports while spending time on quiet beaches with few people!

Banana boats and other thrilling activities in the crystal clear winter waters are a great way to end the year.

Forget the cold of Honshu and enjoy a special tropical experience!

▼Click here for recommended marine sport tours ▼

Learn more about ▼Marine Sports

 

tour of isolated islands

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For those who want to go sightseeing efficiently from Ishigaki Island to each of the remote Yaeyama islands, we recommend the Remote Islands Tour!

From Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site where 90% of the island is covered by jungle, to Taketomi Island, where traditional townscapes remain, YaeyamaEnjoy the charm of the islandsThe following is a list of the most common types of products that can be used in the market.

▼Click here for our recommended tours of the islands.

Learn more about island hopping

 

Dolphin petting experience

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This activity allows you to interact directly with the dolphins by swimming with them, feeding them fish, and shaking hands with them.

The dolphins are kept in a fish tank.Participation is OK from 0 years old!

Furthermore, the event will be held even in the event of rain, so there is no need to worry about the weather.

Click here for recommended dolphin petting experiences.

Learn more about the dolphin petting experience

 

fishing

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Fishing is recommended for those who are not comfortable going into the ocean in December. Fish.A sense of excitement and accomplishment when you catch a fishis an experience like no other.

Also,Fish caught can be prepared at the tavernIt is.

We hope you will experience something unique to your trip to Ishigaki Island.

▼ Click here for recommended ▼ fishing tours.

Learn more about ▼ Fishing

 

Star gazing & night safari tour

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In December, you can see a star-filled sky in clearer skies.

In such a situation, night tours that stay up a little later and venture into the jungle at night are very popular in Ishigaki Island!

The atmosphere is different from that during the daytime, which is exciting and thrilling.

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

If the weather is fine, it is possible to see the Milky Way (Tingara dialect).

Because of its blessed environment, it has been selected as one of the "Top 3 Most Beautiful Starry Skies in Japan by Astronomers!

▼Here are some recommendations for starry sky night tours

▼ Learn more about the Starry Sky Night Tour

 

Recommended by staff living in Ishigaki Island!
5 recommended sightseeing spots in December

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If you have time during your trip to Ishigaki Island, here are some of the must-see sights you should visit.

Please take a look at it for reference!

 

Neizo Anpal

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The Nagura Amparu, consisting of vast mudflats and mangrove forests, is a natural scenic route that was registered as a Ramsar site in 2005.

You can observe rare creatures endemic to Yaeyama, such as the semaru box turtle, the red-footed booby, the Okinawa box turtle, and the tong tongmy.

This includesBoth adults and children are very excited.I'll be there! You can forget about time and enjoy it.

 

Kabira Bay

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It is a representative scenic spot of Ishigaki Island and is designated as a national scenic spot.

Swimming is prohibited due to frequent boat movements, but activity tours such as SUP and canoeing are offered at a point a short distance away.

The area is susceptible to northerly winds, so it can feel colder than other places. Heavy clothing is recommended when visiting!

Click here for recommended tours including Kabira Bay

 

Yaeyama palm colony in Yonehara

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It is distributed in the Yaeyama region and on Ishigaki Island.Mt. Omotodake(The Yaeyama palm grows wild only in this area at the foot of the mountains of Omotodake. Other subtropical plants also grow here, making it look like a jungle!

The boardwalk is well maintained and can be completed in 10 to 15 minutes for a round trip, making it easy to enjoy a stroll.

Sugarcane juice, in season in December, is also available at the entrance!

 

Fusaki Beach

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Husaki Beach is managed by Husaki Resort Village, a popular resort hotel located right in front of the beach, and is a beautiful, well-maintained beach.

Since it is close to the city center, it is a popular spot for many tourists! The shallow waters make swimming and snorkeling enjoyable.

Necessary for marine activitiesEquipment can be rented.The most attractive thing is that you can go empty-handed because you can go to the restaurant without any clothes!

Basic Information on Husaki Beach

 

Ishigaki Yaima Village

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Ishigaki Yaima Village is the southernmost theme park that recreates a row of old red-tile houses.

The experience of painting Ryukyu costumes and seersucker and interacting with squirrel monkeys (feeding, etc.) are very popular among visitors of all ages!

Since Yaima Village is close to Nagura Bay, guided walking tours are also available locally, so be sure to check them out.

 

Ferry tickets must be purchased in advance.
The window on the day of the event will be more crowded than expected!

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

If you have come all the way to Ishigaki Island, you would like to visit each of the remote islands (Iriomote Island, Kohama Island, Kuroshima, Hatoma Island, and Taketomi Island)!

In the past, ferry tickets were paper-based.On your phone.workmen's chant while pulling a heavy vehicle ahead of a troopPre-purchase is the normThe first day of the cruise is now open. On the day of boarding, simply present the e-mail (QR code) received at the time of reservation.

The total number of users exceeded 200,000!
Click here to purchase ferry tickets.

 

A rental car is a must for Ishigaki Island!
Be careful, as they book up quickly!

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

Ishigaki Island is a large island with few public transportation systems. If you have a rental car, you can go out to see the sunset or starry sky without worrying about transportation.

We recommend renting a car, especially for families with small children or those with a lot of luggage!

*Please note that car rental reservations fill up quickly.

Learn more about ▼Car Rentals

 

summary

石垣島の12月の天気・服装・おすすめアクティビティをご紹介!

In this issue, we introduced Ishigaki Island in December. Although the temperature is higher than the mainland,Ishigaki Island in December is in full-blown winter season.Enter the

It feels chilly, especially when the north wind blows, so wearing long sleeves such as sweatshirts makes it easier to spend time.

Activities are,Wearing a wetsuitIf you do, you can swim even in December and enjoy ocean activities in comfort. Please consider doing so!

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