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

What is December in Ishigaki Island?

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.

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Weather (temperature) and clothing in December

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 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.

It will be a little chilly during the day, so be prepared to wear a thin long-sleeved or short-sleeved top and a sweatshirt or hoodie. You do not need to wear HEATTECH or lined clothing like in the mainland.

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

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!

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!

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

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

Because mangrove SUP and canoeing in Ishigaki Island are not affected by weather,Very high holding rateIt is a great place for people of all ages to enjoy! And the best part 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!

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Ishigaki Island SUP Tour Beginners welcome! Let's enjoy SUP in Ishigaki Island! SUP is an abbreviation of "Stand Up Paddle", also called "Sap", which is an activity to stand on a board and paddle on the sea or river. (38 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Ishigaki Island Kayak (Canoe) 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♪. (32 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Ishigaki Island/Half-day] Same-day reservation OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove canoe tour along the Miyara River, a nationally designated natural treasure★Photo Free (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

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove SUP tour in "Miyara River", a national natural treasure *Free photo (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

snorkeling

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, you can swim without any problem if you wear a wetsuit! This activity is recommended for beginners as well.

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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! (74 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Ishigaki Island/Half-Day] Same-Day Reservations OK! You May See Sea Turtles☆Snorkeling & Cave Exploration Tour of the Unexplored "Blue Cave"★Free Photo (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 Autumn SALE [Ishigakijima / 1 Day] Enjoy 2 remote islands! Spectacular "Phantom Island" Landing + Snorkeling & Relaxing "Taketomi Island" Sightseeing ★Free Photo (No.459)開始時間8:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours19,600 yen →9,800yen

tour of isolated islands

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.

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Ishigaki Island】 Tour of the surrounding islands (Iriomote, Yubu, Taketomi, Kohama) Easy to go to the surrounding islands from Ishigaki Island! Let's enjoy popular sightseeing spots efficiently! Tours from Ishigaki Island to surrounding islands are very popular! You can visit by yourself, but we recommend you to join a tour for efficient tour in an unfamiliar place. There are 11 islands in the Yaeyama Islands [...]. (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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The most popular excursion plan from Ishigaki! 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

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

Remote islands that can be reached from Ishigaki Island

◆Iriomote Island (Uehara Port and Ohara Port)
◆Kohama Island
◆Taketomi Island
◆Kuroshima
◆Hatoma Island
◆Hateruma Island

Click here for detailed information on how to get to the islands.

The latest information on ferries around Ishigaki Island! Web reservation information you need to know! Iriomotejima/Taketomijima/Kohamajima/HaterumajimaTable of Contents 1 Know before you travel! Ferry information from Ishigaki Island to the outlying islands 2 Ferry boarding is a must! The only means of transportation between Ishigaki Island and the outlying islands! Ticket-less ferry is the only way to get between Ishigaki Island and the remote islands. 4 Which remote island do you want to visit? Ishigaki [...].

Dolphin petting experience

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.

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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

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Ishigaki Island/1 hour] 0 years old and up can visit with dolphins! Dolphin Petting Experience Course ★ Popular among families, women, and couples! Photo shooting with dolphins OK (No.412)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour6,980 yen

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] 4 years old and up! Dolphin Swim Experience Course with Dolphins★Picture taking with dolphins OK (No.413)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours12,980 yen

Ishigaki Island/4 hours] Winter (December to March) only! Dolphin Trainer Experience Course (No.414)開始時間10:00-14:00 / 14:00-18:00所要時間Approx. 4 hours14,700 yen

Dolphin Watching (Training Scene Observation) Course (No.415)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour1,650 yen

fishing

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. Please enjoy the unique experience of traveling to Ishigaki Island.

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Ishigaki Island/3 hours】Age 5 and up is OK! Beginners are welcome to try boat fishing for high-end fish.開始時間8:00-11:30 / 12:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,000 yen →10,000yen

Ishigaki Island/Fishing] Children can also participate! Catch Okinawa's local fish, Gurukun by Sabiki Fishing☆Luxury half-day experience fishing course (No.557)開始時間8:00-12:30 / 13:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours10,000 yen

Special Autumn SALE [Ishigaki Island/Inshore Fishing] Beginners and children are welcome ★No need to worry about seasickness! Easy Light Fishing Tour《Photo Data Included & Cooking Available at Izakaya (No.409)開始時間8:00-10:30 / 12:00-14:30 / 15:30-18:00所要時間Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes8,000 yen

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Ishigaki Island Sea Fishing and Boat Fishing Experience Tour Small children and first-timers are welcome☆ Let's experience fishing in Ishigaki Island! The sea of "Ishigaki Island", the center of the Yaeyama Islands, is blessed with a mild climate unique to the subtropical zone, so you can catch a lot more fish than expected! Moreover, beginners and children can enjoy fishing together [...]. (25 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Starry sky night tour

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 different atmosphere from the daytime is exciting and thrilling.

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 three most beautiful starry skies in Japan by astronomers!

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Ishigaki Island Stargazing & Night Safari 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! (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

▼Here are some recommendations for starry sky night tours

Ishigaki Island/Night Tour: Enjoy Ishigaki Island at Night☆Starry Sky & Subtropical Jungle Night Tour♪Recommended for families with children and group tours (No.316)開始時間7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →4,900yen

Ishigaki Island] Same-day reservations OK! Leave it to a professional photographer specializing in starry skies☆Let's take a memorable shot at a starry sky reserve! Fantastic Starry Sky Photo Plan (No.326)開始時間: Varies depending on the time of year and the movement of the moon.所要時間Approx. 30 min.6,500 yen

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

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

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 benishio maneki, the Okinawa box turtle, and the tong tongmee. These includeBoth adults and children are very excited.I'll be there! You can forget about time and enjoy it.

▼For more information about Meizo Ampal, please click here▼.

Ishigaki Island - Nagura Ampal   What is Nagura Ampal? It is a mangrove swamp around Nagura Bay in the western part of Ishigaki Island. It is a popular sightseeing spot in Ishigaki Island that is often guided along with Toujin Tombs and Kabira Bay in the city sightseeing course of Ishigaki Island! You can see the whole view from Nagura Bridge [...].

Kabira Bay

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 held at the point a little further away.

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

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Ishigaki Island - Kabira Bay   About Kabirawan Kabirawan is famous as the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island. It is one of only 17 places in Japan to receive the highest rating of three stars in the "Michelin Green Guide Japon"! From Kabira Bay, you can see the Kabira Blue [...].

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Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Kabira Bay SUP Tour★Michelin Guide 3-star Tour★Free Photo (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 (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

Yaeyama palm colony in Yonehara

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!

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Yaeyama Palm Community in Yonehara, Ishigaki Island   About Yaeyama Palm Colony in Yonehara The Yaeyama Palm Colony in Yonehara, designated as a natural monument, is a colony of "Yaeyama Palm" that grows naturally only in Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island in the world. Some of the trees are 15 to 20 meters tall and reach 30 cm in diameter at breast height.

Fusaki Beach

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!

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Ishigaki Island - Fusaki Beach   About Husaki Beach Husaki Beach facing Nagura Bay in front of Husaki Resort Village is a natural long beach with white sand and beautiful sea, although it is close to the city center. The shallow beach offers a good view and is especially popular among tourists and families.

Ishigaki Yaima Village

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.

For more information about Yaima Village, please click here.

Ishigaki Island - Ishigaki Yaima-mura   About Ishigaki Yaima Village Ishigaki Yaima Village is a theme park that recreates the good old Yaeyama houses against the backdrop of rich nature. It is located on the hill overlooking Nagura Bay which is famous for beautiful sunset in Ishigaki Island. It is registered as a national tangible cultural property [...].

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

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 has exceeded 100,000!

Advantages of pre-purchase are also presented!
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A rental car is a must for Ishigaki Island!
Be careful, as they book up quickly!

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.

Ishigaki Island, Car Rental S】Compact class car《Maximum 5 passengers》Car navigation system included【Exemption・Wide coverage fee】(No.r-12)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable6,900 yen

Ishigaki Island, Car Rental WA] Wagon Class Car《Maximum 8 Passengers》Car Navigation System Standard Equipment 【Including Exemption and Wide Compensation Fee】（No.r-16開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable14,300 yen

Ishigaki Island, Car Rental] W3 Class Car《Maximum 7 Passengers》 VELLFIRE 【With Airport Pickup Service】 (No.r-19)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable19,800 yen

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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! (30 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

summary

In this issue, we introduced Ishigaki Island in December. Although the temperature is higher than the mainland,In December, Ishigaki Island enters the winter season in earnest.

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!

▼Click here for articles to read in conjunction with this article.

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!

15 Night View Spots & Night View Tours in Ishigaki IslandThe 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.