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10 Marine Sports Spots in Ishigaki Island! Introducing recommended marine sports!
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10 marine sports spots on Ishigaki Island!
Staff Selection☆Recommended tours are also introduced.
In this issue, we will introduce 10 marine sports spots you can enjoy in Ishigaki Island.
We have a full range of activities that can be enjoyed by beginners and experienced visitors alike, so please take a look at our website for more information!
10 Marine Sports Spots on Ishigaki Island
1) Kabira Bay
The first place I would like to introduce is Kabira Bay! This place is listed in the "Michelin Green Guide Japon".The only three-star hotel in OkinawaIt is a popular spot that attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad.
100 famous views of JapanIn addition to being selected as aIriomote-Ishigaki National ParkThe emerald green sea, which changes its hue depending on the sunlight, is so attractive that many repeat visitors name it as "a place to visit again and again. The emerald green sea, which changes its hue according to the sunlight, is so attractive that many repeat visitors name it as a place they want to visit again and again.
◆SUP
◆ Glass Boat
◆Snorkeling
◆ Diving
◆Beach Yoga
How to get to Kabira Bayis about 30 minutes from the city center of Ishigaki Island. (From Ishigakijima Airport, it takes about 40 minutes via the city center)
⬇︎ for more information on how to get to & enjoy Kabira Bay.
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Photos of "Kabira Bay" seen in tourist guidebooks are specifically taken at ↑Kabira Park located in Kabira village. This "Kabira Park" is located a 3-minute walk from the Kabira Post Office.
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended Kabira Bay tours.
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⬇︎ Click here for Kabira Bay tour specials
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Address: 934 Kabira, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 50 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
Parking: Available
Facilities:Toilets
(2) Husaki Beach
Fusaki Beach, the beach in front of the popular resort hotel "Fusaki Resort" on Ishigaki Island, is especially recommended for families with small children.
It is close to the city center, making it a natural long beach with easy access!
Although it is a natural beach, it is also fully supervised and protected from dangers such as habu jellyfish.Because the swimming area is surrounded by netsChildren can play safely.
◆ Marine Jet
◆Snorkeling
◆ Diving
◆Beach Yoga
☆A wide range of rental items such as floatation rings, snorkels, and towel sets are available, allowing visitors to enjoy themselves even if they come empty-handed.
There are also a variety of items for children, including arm rings, sandbox play sets, and other items for small children that can be rented free of charge.
It takes about 35 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport to Fusaki Beach, and about 15 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal.
Buses are also available, so you can also visit by public transportation.
Learn more about ⬇︎ fusaki beach
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Phone number: 0980-88-7000
Address: 1625 Shinkawa-Tomizaki, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 35 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
Parking: Available
Facilities: toilets, showers, coin lockers
Sukuji Beach
Sukuji Beach, located in the western part of Ishigaki Island, is characterized by shallow waters and gentle waves! It is not suitable for serious snorkeling, but recommended for relaxing in a quiet environment.
Furthermore, since Sukuji Beach faces west, it is a popular spot for spectacular sunsets. At sunset, a beautiful sunset can be seen, and at night the sky is full of stars, making for a romantic time.
The beach is shaded by a large area of mokumao and terihabok trees along its shore, and the shallow waters and gentle waves make it a great place for children and families to relax. However, since the beach becomes too shallow to swim at low tide, it is recommended to check the tide times before visiting.
◆SUP
◆Kayak (canoe)
◆Wakeboarding
A large parking lot, restrooms, and showers are all available free of charge. In addition, first aid vinegar is available for those who are stung by habu jellyfish, ensuring your safety.
To get there, it takes about 40 minutes by car from downtown Ishigakijima. It also takes about 60 minutes by bus departing from the bus terminal near the remote island terminal.
Learn more about ⬇︎bottomland-beach
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Address: Kabira, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
4) Ishigaki Island Sunset Beach
On the west side of Kuura village on the Hirakubo Peninsula in the northern part of Ishigaki Island, there is a beach formerly called "Kuura Beach.
This beach was developed about 10 years ago and is now known as "Ishigakijima Sunset Beach". There is a lifeguard on duty, and jellyfish prevention nets are set up, so children can play safely!
◆Snorkeling
◆SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)
◆Parasols can be rented for 2000 yen per day and beach chairs for 500 yen per day.
Access is approximately 50 minutes by car from Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal (30 minutes from Ishigaki Airport).
Learn more about ⬇︎ Ishigakijima Sunset Beach
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Address:Hirakubo, Ishigaki City
Access: 50 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
5) Yonehara Beach
Heading north on Ishigaki Island, keeping Kabira Bay on your left, you will reach a place with many rather quirky seashells. Around the area is Yonehara Beach.
One of the largest beaches in Ishigaki IslandThe contrast between the white sandy beaches, blue ocean, and lush green mountains is stunning and attracts visitors.
◆Snorkeling
Yonehara Beach isW-leaf featuresand is famous as a diving and snorkeling spot. Although some coral has bleached due to rising sea temperatures, there are still many healthy corals and an abundance of tropical fish. Many creatures can be observed in the shallows, and the pristine, unspoiled beach has its own unique charm.
However, there are no restrooms, stores, or shower facilities at Yonehara Beach.Need to visit well prepared.It is.
Access is about 40 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport and about 30 minutes from the city center.
Learn more about Yonehara Beach at ⬇︎
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Address: 644 Beikkai, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: Approximately 40 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
Parking: Available
6) Maesato Beach
The only man-made beach is famous for itsMaesato BeachIt is a beautiful and well-maintained beach. This beach is located right in front of ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort and is well maintained and beautiful. Although it is within the resort groundsAvailable to non-guests.Therefore, it is popular among many tourists.
◆SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)
◆Aqua Cycle
◆ Pedal Boat
◆Snorkeling
During the season (from the opening day of the ocean in March to the end of November), monitors are stationed and jellyfish nets are set up, so you can enjoy your visit safely.â
It is approximately a 10-minute drive from the city center and a 25-minute drive from the airport.
Learn more about Maesato Beach at ⬇︎
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Phone number: 0980-88-7111
Address: Ishigaki, Maesato City
Access: 20 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
Parking: Available
(7) Phantom Island (Hamashima)
Phantom Island (Hamashima) is a small uninhabited island accessible by boat from Ishigaki Island and Kohama Island. It is called "Phantom Island" because it appears and disappears depending on the tide.
Surrounded by beautiful crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, the island has been featured in PV and the media, and is very popular as a spectacular, photo-worthy spot!
◆Snorkeling
◆ Diving
The waters around the island of illusion (Hamashima) are called "Seokseo lagoon.One of the largest coral reefs in JapanThe "K" is spreading out. It is a must-see spot at least once.
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended Phantom Island (Hamashima) tours.
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⬇︎For the Phantom Island (Hamashima) tour special, click here.
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Access: 30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island, 15 minutes by boat from Kohama Island
8) Blue Cave
The Blue Cave is known for its blue glow caused by sunlight shining into the cave and reflecting off the seawater. This phenomenon is created by the clear seawater and the shape of the cave, and is truly mysterious!
This blue cave, which you should see at least once, is located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island called Fukaumi in Yonehara, and it takes about 30 minutes by car from the city center of Ishigaki Island.
◆Snorkeling
◆SUP
◆Canoe (kayak)
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended blue cave tours.
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⬇︎Click here for the Blue Cave Tour Special
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Address: 527 Beikkai, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from downtown Ishigaki Island
(9) Meizo Bay
Nagura Bay is covered with mangrove forests, and mangroves such as Yaeyama Hirugi and Mehirugi thrive here. The sunset is especially beautiful, and even the locals go to see it from the Nagura Bridge!
◆Canoe (kayak)
Kayaking is especially recommended for nature lovers, as it allows you to feel the mangrove forests more closely.
Nagura Bay can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport and about 15 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal.Yamama VillageIt is also recommended to visit the area as a set, since it is very close to the
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended Nagura Bay tours.
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Address: Nagura, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 25 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 30 minutes from Ishigaki Port Terminal
10) Miyara River
Miyara River, the largest river in Ishigaki Island, is 12 km long and is characterized by mangrove forests stretching from the mouth of the river to 1.5 km upstream on both banks.
Mangroves such as Yaeyama Hirugi and Mehirugi grow thickly and are home to small gobies and crabs, creating a diverse ecosystem!
◆Kayak
◆SUP
Access is approximately 13 minutes by car from downtown Ishigaki Island and 11 minutes from Ishigaki Airport.
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended mangrove tour specials.
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Address: Ohama, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 15 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 15 minutes from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
Free parking: approx. 4 cars
Peripheral facilities:None (restrooms, changing rooms, lockers, vending machines, no restaurants)
summary
How was it? In this article, we introduced marine sports spots and marine sports in Ishigaki Island.
The activities that can be enjoyed at each location vary in color, so you can choose the purpose of your visit according to your various objectives.
There are many activities that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as experienced visitors, and we hope that all kinds of people will enjoy them.