Introducing a model course for three days and two nights on Ishigaki Island!

Hello everyone!
If you go all the way to Ishigaki Island, you may want to stay over for a couple of nights and have a lot of fun! However, it is surprisingly difficult to decide what kind of course you should take and what kind of attractive spots you should visit. In this article, we will introduce 2 model courses for 3 days and 2 nights in Ishigaki Island.

Model course for those who want to enjoy activities in Ishigaki Island for 2 nights and 3 days

Day 1

14:20

Arrival at Shin-Ishigaki Airport

Take a flight departing from Haneda Airport at 11:25 to Ishigaki Island, arriving at Ishigaki Island at 14 :20. We will rent a car and head to the city center where we have reserved a hotel.

Ishigaki Island-Nannujima Ishigaki Airport   About Nannujima Ishigaki Airport Ishigaki Airport is the only airport in Ishigaki Island with domestic and international flights. Ishigaki Airport has direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, allowing you to travel to Ishigaki Island very comfortably. Also, Osaka (Kansai International Airport) [...].

15:00

Hotel check-in and short break

After checking in at the hotel, we will get ready and head to Sukuji Beach.

16:00

Swimming at Sukuji Beach

Sukuji Beach is a long white sand beach of about 1 km in a large arc, located about 30 minutes by car from the city center. The contrast between the white sand beach and the clear emerald green sea is very beautiful, and it has been awarded two stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japon. The beach was the first beach in Japan to be opened to the public. A forest of mokumao trees acts as a windbreak along the beach, and the calm sea is perfect for swimming and other activities. The beach is beautiful and unspoiled, and is fully equipped with restrooms, showers, changing rooms, and a large parking lot, allowing visitors to enjoy their time here. After a beautiful sunset, dinner is served in the city center.

Ishigaki Island-Sukuji Beach   Sukuji Beach is one of the representative beaches in Ishigaki Island. It is one of the representative beaches in Ishigaki Island. 1km long white sand beach and blue ocean stretches along the green forest of Mokumao! Sukuji Beach is located at the end of the beach and leads directly to Kabira-ishizaki, a scenic spot in Ishigaki [...].

18:50

Dinner at Hitoshi's main restaurant
Hitoshi Honten is so popular that the restaurant is full as soon as it opens, and it is the go-to restaurant for local customers. Tuna is especially popular, and you can enjoy tuna with a texture that melts in your mouth. In addition to sashimi, the restaurant mainly handles sushi and other seafood dishes. You can enjoy high quality tuna at reasonable prices.

20:30

Return to the hotel and go to bed

2nd day

5:00

rising
Wake up early and head for Akashi Beach, one of the best sunrise spots on Ishigaki Island.

5:40

Stroll and watch the sunrise at Akashi Beach
Enjoy the sunrise as it rises over the horizon. Walk amongst the white sands glistening in the sunlight. After watching the sunrise, return to the hotel.

Ishigaki Island-Akashi Beach   Akashi Beach is a natural beach located on the east side of Akashi village in the middle of "Hirakubo Peninsula" that stretches long in the northeast of Ishigaki Island. The beach is quite spacious, but on the other hand, it is very quiet, and you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and listen to the sound of the waves [...].

6:50

Back to the hotel, morning
Morning at the hotel, rest until pick-up for Miyara River SUP/Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour

8:30

Tour pick-up and drop-off

9:30

Arrival at the Miyara River
Miyara River is the largest river basin in Ishigaki Island and has one of the largest mangrove forests in Japan at its mouth. It is also a popular field for SUP and canoe cruising tours.

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

9:45

After paddle lecture, start cruising (SUP or canoe)

11:30

SUP or Canoe cruising ends

12:00

Lunch at Yaeyama Soba

13:00

Departure for the Blue Cave

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

13:30

Arrival at the Blue Cave

13:45

After snorkeling lecture, start snorkeling

15:20

End of snorkeling

16:00

Pick up and drop off at hotel

16:30

Walking around Euglena Mall
Euglena Mall is the island's largest shopping mall near downtown Ishigaki Island, with over 100 stores.
There are a wide variety of stores, including restaurants that serve island cuisine, cafes that are just right for a short break, general merchandise stores, and souvenir shops.
After exploring the Euglena Mall, we will head out for dinner.

Ishigaki Island - Euglena Mall   About Euglena Mall Located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island, a few minutes walk from the remote island terminal, it is the southernmost arcaded shopping street in Japan. It was originally managed and operated by Ishigaki City Central Shopping District Promotion Association under the name of "Ayabani Mall", but [...]...

18:00

Dinner at Yakiniku Kitachi Hamasaki Honten
Yakiniku Kitachi Hamasaki Honten is directly operated by a ranch, so it offers both standard and unfamiliar parts of beef. In addition, you can enjoy the fresh taste of high quality beef.
The kotatsu-style seating allows you to enjoy Ishigaki beef in a spacious condition.

20:00

Meet at the remote island terminal. Head for the jungle.

20:30

Arriving in the jungle at night. Start searching.

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

21:00

Arrival at the secret coconut crab point.
We will closely observe the coconut crab, a nocturnal creature of subtropical climates.

21:30

Night tour ends. Return to the remote island terminal.

22:00

Arrival at the remote island terminal.

Ishigakijima-Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal   About Ishigakijima Terminal Ishigakijima Terminal is located in the urban area in the northern part of Ishigakijima, and it is the arrival and departure point for ferries connecting the Yaeyama islands (Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, Kohama Island, Kuroshima Island, Hatoma Island, and Hateruma Island) and is the base for access to the islands. Ta [...].

22:30

Returned to the hotel and went to bed.

3rd day

8:00

rising

8:30

Hotel Morning
After a morning breakfast at the hotel and checking out, we will head for Shiraho Beach.

10:00

Swimming and snorkeling at Shiraho Beach
Shiraho Beach has a much larger variety and quantity of coral and tropical fish than other beaches, and is home to the largest blue coral colony in the northern hemisphere. This blue coral colony is so precious that many people from Japan and abroad visit the beach for snorkeling and diving.
We will enjoy activities while admiring the beautiful white sand beaches and clear ocean views. After having fun, we will have lunch at Shiraho Shokudo (restaurant) near Shiraho Beach.

13:00 Shiraho Restaurant

Shiraho Shokudo is a common eatery located within walking distance from Shiraho Beach, and is popular among islanders for its generous portions. In addition to Yaeyama's specialty Yaeyama soba (buckwheat noodles) and vegetable chanpuru, the restaurant also offers a variety of dishes such as the standard fried white fish set meal.

14:20

Arrive at Shin-Ishigaki Airport one hour before flight departure.

15:20

takeoff

18:15

Arrival in Tokyo and return home

A model course of three days and two nights for those who are not physically fit

Day 1

14:20

Arrival at Shin-Ishigaki Airport

Depart from Haneda Airport to Shin-Ishigaki Airport. Upon arrival, rent a car and head to the hotel.

15:00

Hotel check-in and short break
After checking in at the hotel, we will head to Husaki Beach with goods in hand that will allow us to swim in the sea.

15:30

Swimming at Fusaki Beach
Fusaki Beach is easily accessible from the city center and is one of the most popular natural beaches on the island, facing Nagura Bay, the largest bay in Ishigaki Island.
The resort hotel Fusaki Resort Village manages this beach and provides rental equipment for activities. Although it is a popular beach that attracts many tourists every year, the environment remains so pristine that sea turtles visit the beach every year to lay eggs.
It is also famous as a sunset spot, and the sunset over the pier that juts out into the sea is spectacular.

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.

18:40

Dinner at Sushi Restaurant Yuntakute in Fusaki Beach Resort
Sushi prepared with island fish is excellent. In addition to sushi, you can also taste deep-fried Jjimami tofu, deep-fried gurukun, and other creative dishes.
After tasting the island fish, we will head to the remote island terminal where the night tour will meet.

2nd day

7:30

Wake up and morning at the hotel
We will be ready in time for the meeting of the Phantom Island Landing & Tropical Snorkeling & Taketomi Island Sightseeing Tour at 8:30 a.m. at the Remote Island Terminal.

8:30

Meet at Ishigaki Port Terminal

9:00

Departure to the Phantom Island

9:20

Landing and snorkeling on the spectacular Phantom Island (Hamashima)
After a lecture on snorkeling, we will move to the snorkeling point and start the activity.
The largest coral area in Japan, Shihsi lagoon, is located around the island, allowing visitors to closely observe colorful corals and tropical fish. If you are lucky, you may even encounter sea turtles.

Ishigaki Island, Okinawa】Half-day tour to "Phantom Island" to meet colorful coral reefs & snorkeling in the morning (No.314)開始時間8:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 4 hours7,800 yen

12:00

End snorkeling & return to Ishigaki Port Terminal.

12:30

After returning to Ishigaki Port Terminal, we will head for Taketomi Island.

13:30

Start of Taketomi Island Sightseeing
You will stroll around Taketomi Island, one of the few islands that still retain the original Okinawan landscape of red-tiled roofs, stone walls, and hibiscus flowers. Since it is a small island, you can freely explore the island by using a buffalo cart or renting a bicycle. You will also receive your return ticket in advance so that you can return to Ishigaki Island at your favorite time. The last flight from Taketomi Island is as follows, so please check it out!

Snorkeling & Landing on Phantom Island & Taketomi Island Sightseeing Tour with Lunch (No.365)開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7.5 hours16,000 yen

18:15

Last flight: from Taketomi Island (April-September)
17:45

Last flight: from Taketomi Island (Oct. - Mar.)

18:45

Shimauta Sanshin Live Izakaya Yufu

19:00

This is a popular island izakaya with live shamisen performances. It is better to make a reservation according to the time as it is a popular restaurant.
There are also many offerings of Okinawan cuisine such as chanpuru and sea grapes, so you can enjoy island cuisine to your heart's content before returning to your hotel.

21:30

Return to the hotel and go to bed

3rd day

5:20

rising
Wake up in time to join the early morning retreat tour with pick-up at 6:00 a.m.

6:00

Pick-up at hotel
After being picked up at the hotel, we will head to Shiraho Beach where blue corals grow in colonies.

6:20

Arrival at Shiraho Beach
Shiraho Beach is located on the east coast of Ishigaki Island, so you can see beautiful sunrises from early morning.

6:30

We will stretch out in the morning sun and stroll along the beach. After enjoying the sunrise, we will move to Banna Park.

Ishigaki Island-Banna Park   About Banna Park Banna Park is a nature-rich park located in the center of Ishigaki Island at an elevation of about 230 meters. It is the widest park in Ishigaki Island with a circumference of about 8 km, and there are entrances (east, west, north, south, and west) in each direction. Banna Park is an area rich in nature [...].

7:30+

After transferring to Banna Park, we will hike around in the jungle. We will explore the authentic jungle while relaxing in the forest!

8:30

Tour ends. Pick up and drop off at hotel

9:00

Morning at the hotel
After morn, we will move to Yonehara Beach.

Ishigaki Island-Yonehara Beach   About Yonehara Beach Yonehara Beach is located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island and is one of the most popular beaches in Ishigaki Island. It is a beautiful beach with coral reefs, white sand, and lush green coastline. You can see colorful tropical fish from the beach. Around the area is a blue [...].

10:00

Swimming at Yonehara Beach, BBQ at Yonehara Campground
Yonehara Beach is a natural beach suitable for snorkeling with one of the best coral and tropical fish species and quantity in Ishigaki Island. It is recommended to enjoy activities at high tide because the reef dries up at low tide and it is dangerous. Nearby are a colony of Yaeyama palms and the Yonehara Campground, so it is a good place to enjoy a BBQ after enjoying activities.

14:20

Arrive at Shin-Ishigaki Airport one hour before flight departure.

15:20

Takeoff.

18:15

Arrival in Tokyo and return home

in the end

We introduced a model course for three days and two nights on Ishigaki Island. How was it? If you stay for consecutive nights, you can enjoy both tours and sightseeing in detail. There are many recommended spots such as sunrise spot, sunset spot, and popular sightseeing spots. If you have any questions about your schedule, please feel free to refer to this page. Thank you for reading to the end.