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Enjoy trekking and climbing on Ishigaki Island with spectacular views!
Table of Contents
- 1 Enjoy trekking and climbing on Ishigaki Island with spectacular views!
- 2 Preparation for trekking and climbing on Ishigaki Island
- 3 9 recommended trekking spots in Ishigaki Island♪
- 3.1 Nosoko Marpe Trekking
- 3.2 Omotodake Jungle Trekking
- 3.3 Fukiutsu River Real Jungle Cruise & Shower Trekking
- 3.4 Arakawa Falls Shower Climbing (river climbing)
- 3.5 Sunrise & Early Morning Retreat Tour
- 3.6 Banna Hill
- 3.7 Yarabe-dake
- 3.8 Mt. Omotodake
- 3.9 unpresentable Mt. Basho (in Japanese mythology)
- 3.10 Mt. Cara
- 4 Ishigaki Island Recommended Trekking & Sawadori Tour
- 5 summary
Enjoy trekking and climbing on Ishigaki Island with spectacular views!
Ishigaki Island is very famous for marine activities such as Kabira Bay, which has 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide, and the blue cave sea,In fact, jungle trekking including Nosoko-dake (野底岳), which boasts the No. 1 spectacular view of Ishigaki Island, is also popular.
Omotodake (Omotodake), the highest peak in Okinawa Prefecture, is also one of the best trekking spots in Okinawa! Moreover, the mountains of Ishigaki Island are not as high as other mountains, so even first-timers can enjoy climbing them.
In this article, we will introduce some recommended trekking spots that you should enjoy when you come to Ishigaki Island trip! Playing in the ocean is great, but it is also good to include trekking at least once during your trip.
Enjoy a comfortable trip with a rental car!
We'll also make reservations in advance for car rentals, which fill up quickly!
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Preparation for trekking and climbing on Ishigaki Island
When trekking in the mountains of Ishigaki Island, be sure to pack your gear, as this is a trip that is worth taking! We recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants that can get dirty. Sandals are dangerous, so we recommend wearing non-slip felt boots or trekking shoes.
9 recommended trekking spots in Ishigaki Island♪
Nosoko Marpe Trekking
The 360 degree panoramic view from the top is said to be the No.1 spectacular view in Ishigaki Island.Nosodake has a legend of love, and the mountain is deeply filled with the thoughts of a woman named Marpei. It is famous as a power spot for love in Ishigaki Island, and it is said that climbing this mountain will fulfill your love.
Not only is it a legend of love, but it is also a mountain of such beauty that it has been selected as one of the 100 most beautiful mountains on the island, and is simply fun to climb. The elevation is not so high at 282 meters, so even those who do not do much trekking can enjoy the climb. This little-known Nosoko Marpe trekking is very enjoyable!
For more information about trekking tours in Nosoko Marpei, click here↓.
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Fukiutsu River Real Jungle Cruise & Shower Trekking
In addition to trekking, visitors can cruise the mangrove river by SUP and play in the waterfall basin at a waterfall called the "Marriage Waterfall.From the ocean of Ishigaki Island to the mouth of the river, then into the narrow mangrove river to paddle SUP and trekking to the waterfall on the way. It is very fun because you can cruise and trek in the real jungle!
Click here for more information about Mangrove SUP & Shower Trekking Tour ↓↓ Click here for more information about Mangrove SUP & Shower Trekking Tour
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For more information on the Fukidori River, click here↓.
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Arakawa Falls Shower Climbing (river climbing)
A good place to go on a hot day is to climb a stream at Arakawa Falls!This plan includes trekking and climbing through rocky spots to see the upper and lower two waterfalls in the Arakawa Falls. Natural treasures such as the Kanhizakura (Cherry Blossoms) grow wild upstream.
Also, because of the abundance of nature upstream of the Arakawa Falls, there is almost no man-made sound. All you can hear are the sounds of plants and animals and the waterfall. You will be able to enjoy the most relaxing time of your life!
Click here for more information about Arakawa Falls shower climbing tour.
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Click here for more information about Arakawa Falls ↓↓ Click here for more information about Arakawa Falls
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Sunrise & Early Morning Retreat Tour
This plan is more like hiking than trekking.After watching the sunrise on the beach early in the morning, we will take a walk and observe the creatures as they wake up.Families with small children can also participate because the walking distance is short.If you want to play well into the morning hours, this is also a good place to start!
Click here for details on Sunrise & Early Morning Retreat Tours ↓↓ Click here for details on Sunrise & Early Morning Retreat Tours
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Click here for an article about sunrise on Ishigaki Island.
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Banna Hill
Banna Park is the largest prefectural forest park in Ishigaki Island, centering on Mt. Banna Park is the largest prefectural forest park in Ishigaki Island. If you are not confident about trekking to the mountain, you can try from Banna Park.
Observation decks are located throughout the vast park. Some offer views of the emerald sea, some offer views of the city and the park, and some offer bird-watching. There are also other zones where visitors can enjoy exhibits and observation, such as the Insectarium and Botanical Garden, as well as zones where visitors can enjoy athletic activities. In spring, visitors can see Yaeyama fireflies in flight, so it is a good idea to visit in season.
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Address: 961-15 Ishigaki-city, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 15 minutes from Ishigaki Port Terminal
Yarabe-dake
Mt. Yarabedake is not so high among the mountains of Ishigaki Island with an elevation of 216.5m, and the trailhead can be reached by car, making it a friendly trekking course for first-timers. The trailhead is 150m away, so if you access by car, you will have to trek the remaining 70m. It is more like hiking than trekking.
Students from the local Sakieda Elementary and Junior High Schools often climb the mountain, so first-time trekkers can easily try it. 10-minute walk, but be careful as there are places where you have to follow ropes.
As the path opens up through the brush and trees, the symbol of Mt. Yarabe, the troll's tongue, appears. There is a large rock protruding like the tongue of a troll. You can dive under it or climb on top for a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
Click here for a list of trekking tours in Ishigaki Island.
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Mt. Omotodake
Omotodake is the highest mountain in Okinawa Prefecture. It is the symbolic mountain of Ishigaki Island and is the object of worship. However, even though it is the highest peak, it is not so high compared to mainland Japan at 525.5m above sea level. Therefore, it is one of the target mountains for trekking.
The mountain is designated as a national park and is home to many plants and animals unique to the subtropical zone. The mountain is home to many plants and animals unique to the subtropical zone. You can even see the crested serpent eagle and the long-necked pigeon, both of which are designated as national natural treasures. From the top of the mountain, you can see the whole island and feel a great sense of accomplishment when you finish the climb!
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Address:Tonoshiro, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 20 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 30 minutes from Ishigaki Port Terminal
unpresentable Mt. Basho (in Japanese mythology)
Mt. Buzama is about 322 m above sea level, and it takes about 50 minutes to reach the summit. The name "Buzama-dake" may give the impression that it is a very ugly looking mountain, but rest assured that this is not the case. Buzama means "tail" in the Okinawan dialect, and the name comes from the fact that Mt.
The trail entrance to Mt. Buzama is located at the end of the road leading toward the mountain next to the Sakieda bus stop on Prefectural Route 79. The view from the top of the mountain overlooks the sparkling blue Kabira Bay and the pure white sandy beach. It is breathtakingly beautiful.
Mt. Cara
Mt. Kala is one of the lowest mountains in Ishigaki Island at about 136 meters above sea level. There are almost no trees growing naturally, and the mountain is characterized by green areas with thick grass. Because there are no trees, it receives the sea wind directly and the wind is very strong.
It is also famous as a point to experience paragliding because the wind hitting the mountain tends to cause updrafts. Since the New Ishigaki Airport is nearby, you can see airplanes flying over from here, and it is a popular photo spot.
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Ishigaki Island Recommended Trekking & Sawadori Tour
Since you came all the way to Ishigaki Island, you want to do more than just trekking, right? We introduce the popular trekking set plan in Ishigaki Island.
Fuki-tsu River Cruise & Nosoko Marpe Trekking
In the morning, we will cruise and trek by canoe or SUP through the largest mangrove forest in Ishigaki Island to the waterfall! In the afternoon, trekking to the top of Nosoko Marpei where you can enjoy the No.1 spectacular view in Ishigaki Island. You can enjoy the spectacular view while having active fun in Ishigaki Island.
Click here for more information on the Fukiutsu River Cruise & Nosoko Marpe Trekking Tour ↓ Click here for more information on the Fukiutsu River Cruise & Nosoko Marpe Trekking Tour
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Click here for a list of SUPs in Ishigaki Island.
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For a list of kayaks on Ishigaki Island, click here↓.
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Pinaisara Falls Canoeing & Trekking Tour (Iriomote Island)
Iriomote Island is located about 40~50 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island.The most famous tourist attraction in Iriomote Island is Pinaisara Falls, which has the highest drop (55 meters) in Okinawa Prefecture.The power of the water flowing from Pinaisara Falls is truly beyond words.
It is very enjoyable to taste the subtropical jungle while canoeing & trekking. It is also good that you can take a day trip from Ishigaki Island!
Click here for more information about canoeing and trekking tours to Pinaisara Falls ↓ Click here for more information about canoeing and trekking tours to Pinaisara Falls
For more information about Iriomote Island, click here↓.
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Click here to book a ferry to Iriomote Island.
summary
Although there are not that many mountains in Ishigaki Island compared to other serious trekking courses, there are mountains that can be climbed even by trekking beginners. Especially, the top of Nosoko Marpei has a spectacular view that even the locals go to climb many times, so please go there when you have some free time!
Click here for a list of trekking tours in Ishigaki Island.
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All the fun of Ishigaki Island is here↓.
Ishigaki Island Tours
←List of recommended sightseeing spots on Ishigaki Island
Enjoy a comfortable trip with a rental car!
We'll also make reservations in advance for car rentals, which fill up quickly!
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