22 Ishigaki Island Photojournalistic Spots & Activities for Women Travelers♪
Table of Contents
- 1 Enjoy Ishigaki Island photogenic spots & activities on a women's trip!
- 2 10 photo spots for women's trip
- 3 Very popular among women's travelers! 12 Photo Spots & Activities with a Great View!
- 3.1 Play in style on a women's trip! Kabira Bay SUP Cruising
- 3.2 Watch the best sunset on a girls' trip
- 3.3 Crying on a Girl's Trip! Yaeyama Firefly Tour
- 3.4 Landing tour on Hamashima Island, the No. 1 photo spot for women's travelers
- 3.5 The Blue Cave," a sea of shimmering blue
- 3.6 Real jungle for women's trip! Mangroves of Fukiutsu River
- 3.7 Wish upon a star on a women's trip! Star gazing
- 3.8 Ishigaki No.1 panoramic view! The legendary "Nosoko Marpei" of love
- 3.9 Impressive on a women's trip!" Miraculous Overnight Flower" Sagaribana
- 3.10 Early morning retreat tours
- 3.11 Yoga SUP for a women's trip to retreat your mind and body.
- 3.12 Many paintings on the embankment
- 4 summary
Enjoy Ishigaki Island photogenic spots & activities on a women's trip!
Ishigaki Island" is the most popular remote island resort in Japan. Ishigaki Island has a unique charm that is different from the main island of Okinawa. Ishigaki Island has many untouched areas such as subtropical mangrove forests, the most colorful corals in Japan including Ishinishi lagoon, and colorful tropical fishes that fit the name "natural aquarium".
Ishigaki Island is rich in nature and is full of rich primary colors and beautiful scenery, so the entire island is a popular photo spot for women's travelers! In this article, we will introduce activities you can enjoy while taking pictures of the popular photo spots for girls!
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10 photo spots for women's trip
Shiraho Coast
Shiraho Beach is one of the best beaches in Ishigaki Island in terms of coral species and abundance of tropical fish. The untouched natural beach is a 10km long beach. Located about 5 minutes drive from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, it is easily accessible and crowded with tourists during the hot season.
The area is also famous for its abundant coral reefs, including a rare type of coral called blue coral, which grows wild and forms the largest colony in the northern hemisphere. For this reason, people from Japan and abroad visit the Shiraho Coast for snorkeling and diving. Colorful corals, colorful tropical fish, emerald green sea, and long white sand beach are all photo-worthy elements, so it is recommended for women's trip in Ishigaki Island!
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Address:Shiraho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 15 minutes by cab from Ishigaki Airport via R390 toward Shiraho
Miyara River
Miyara River is the largest river basin in Ishigaki Island where many hirugi trees, designated as a national natural treasure, grow in colonies. There are mud flats around the mangrove colony of hirugi, and you can observe crabs and gobies walking and jumping around at low tide. Visitors can also admire the mangrove's peculiarly shaped roots.
The Miyara River offers many river activity tours such as SUP and canoe cruising, and during the cruising, you can relax and observe the creatures and take a bath in the forest. Everything you see is new and fresh, and there are spots in the jungle cruising where you may feel nervous that dinosaurs will come out! Everything in sight is photo-worthy, so be sure to take lots of commemorative photos.
River activities are less likely to be cancelled than marine activities because the mangroves act as windbreaks and breakwaters. Why don't you try a jungle experience at one of the best resorts in Japan?
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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
Phone number: 0980-82-1535 (Ishigaki City Hall Tourism and Culture Division)
Free parking: approx. 4 cars
Peripheral facilities:None (restrooms, changing rooms, lockers, vending machines, no restaurants)
phantom island
When you visit Ishigaki Island on a women's trip, you should definitely visit the Phantom Island. Phantom Island is an uninhabited island that does not exist on the map, located about 30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island. The official name of the island is Hamashima. It is called Phantom Island because it appears and disappears into the sea depending on the tide.
There is no vegetation on the island and the sea extends as far as the eye can see in 360 degrees! The white sands combined with the emerald green ocean surrounding the island make for a very beautiful spot. The emerald green sea around the island changes to a cobalt blue gradation as you move away from the island due to the difference in depth.
Offshore, you will also find Shihsi lagoon, the largest coral reef in Japan. The Shihsi lagoon is home to more than 400 species of colorful corals and an abundance of tropical fish. It is a mysterious world surrounded by beautiful things that is sure to impress!
For a list of phantom islands, click here↓.
Neizo Anpal
Nagura Ampal is a tidal flat area at the mouth of Nagura Bay, the largest bay on the island, located in the western part of Ishigaki Island. Surrounded by mangrove forest community, it is inhabited by abundant creatures. It is the only place in the Yaeyama Islands designated for protection under the Ramsar Convention due to its abundance of living creatures.
In the evening, you can enjoy beautiful sunset views. You can also check out the SUP or canoe rides here to enjoy the sunset!
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Access: 20 minutes drive from Ishigaki Airport, 20 minutes drive from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
Parking: Available
Mt. Omotodake
Omotodake is the highest mountain in Okinawa Prefecture at 525.5 meters above sea level. Although not as high as other mountains on the mainland, it is the highest mountain in the prefecture and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. In addition to the scenery, visitors can also see flora and fauna unique to the subtropical zone. The mountain is also a good place for wildlife observation, as you can see crested serpent eagles, which are designated as national natural treasures, and Ryukyu kinpigeon.
Click here for a list of trekking tours in Ishigaki Island.
Address:Tonoshiro, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 20 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 30 minutes from Ishigaki Port Terminal
Kannonzaki
Kannonzaki is a cape on the west coast, 15 minutes by car from downtown Ishigaki. Nearby are Fusaki Beach and Toujin Tombs, which can be visited for sightseeing. There is a lighthouse in Kannonzaki, and the gap between the white lighthouse and the surrounding scenery makes it photogenic.
From the hill, you can enjoy the view of Nagura Bay, Taketomi Island, and Ishigaki Island Beach. Since it is located on the west coast, you can see the sunset on the horizon. There is a cave nearby and the cave goes out to the sea, so you can see the sunset through the rocks scattered in the sea and see a new sunset that you can't see anywhere else.
Address:Shinkawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
Access: 20 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port
Gushiken Youtaka Monument
The Gushiken Youtaka Monument was built in front of the pier of Ishigaki Remote Island Terminal in honor of Gushiken Youtaka, a major star representing Ishigaki Island.
Although Gushiken Youtaka has a strong image as a TV personality, before becoming a TV personality, he was a professional boxer and a legendary WBA World Jr. Flyweight Champion, defending his title 13 times in a row. In honor of this legend, a monument was built on Ishigaki Island, Gushiken's birthplace. In addition, the Gushiken Yoshitaka Memorial Museum was also built.
This monument is also a popular photo spot, and many people who use the remote island terminal visit for the purpose of taking commemorative photos. The best time to take pictures is in the afternoon. In the morning, the golden statue of Gushiken is backlit by sunlight, so it is best to visit in the afternoon.
It is located at the remote island terminal that connects to the surrounding islands of Taketomi, Iriomote, and Kohama, so it is a good idea to stop by on your way to and from the terminal.
Location: 1 Misaki-cho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture (in front of Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal)
Access: 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport
Parking: Available
Meals (nearby): Available
Toilet: Yes
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Kabira Park
The park is located in Kabira Bay, a representative scenic spot of Ishigaki Island. There are many facilities such as promenade and observatory, and as it is the No. 1 tourist attraction, there are souvenir shops, restaurants, and inns nearby. There is also a small shrine called Kabira Kannondo in the park.
Kabira Bay was awarded three stars in the 2008 Michelin Green Guide and is the most scenic and famous place in Ishigaki Island. From the observatory, you can see the whole view of this beautiful bay, and the sea color that changes seven different colors depending on the time of day is very mysterious. You can take a glass boat around Kabira Bay, and everyone from 0 years old to elderly can join the tour.
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Address: Kabira, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone number: 0980-82-2809 (Ishigaki City Tourism Exchange Association)
Fee: Free of charge
Parking: Available
Southern Gate Bridge
Southern Gate Bridge is located in the southeastern part of Ishigaki Island, about 10 minutes walk from the city center. It is the symbolic bridge of the island, and from the top of this bridge, you can see the sunset which is one of the best in Ishigaki city. After the sunset, you can see the star-filled sky and the lights of the city, and the collaboration of natural light and artificial light is very beautiful. You can hope for a sunset before dinner or stop by to sober up after dinner.
Hateruma Island-Nishihama
Ishigaki Island has boats operating to each island. Hateruma Island is one of them. Hateruma Island has the southernmost beach in Japan, Nishi Beach. This beach is about 1.5 km long and is characterized by pure white, fine sand. Because it is the southernmost point of the island and the island itself has not been developed much, the nature remains untouched.
The ocean adjacent to Nishi Beach is a deep, dark blue, also known as Hateruma blue. The beautiful unmixed blue color is so beautiful that one can gaze at it for a long time.
New Castle Island
Aragusuku Island is located at the western end of Japan, south-east of Iriomote Island. This island belongs to the Yaeyama Islands in the Ishigaki and Iriomote Island children's songs. The name of this island is a combination of two islands: the elongated Kamiji Island in the northeast and the round Shimoji Island in the southwest.
Another name for Aragusuku Island is Panari Island. Panari" means "apart" in the local language, and is so called because it consists of islands divided into upper and lower sections.
Since there are no scheduled flights to Aragusuku Island, it is recommended to access the island by tour. Because the island is so far from Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands that there are no regular flights, unspoiled nature remains. There are only a dozen or so residents on the island, and the beautiful nature remains untouched.
You can fully enjoy the view of such a nature-rich Aragusuku Island at the observatory called Kuinupana on Kamiji Island. You can see Kamiji Island and Shimoji Island, and on a fine day, Iriomote Island can be seen.
Very popular among women's travelers! 12 Photo Spots & Activities with a Great View!
Play in style on a women's trip! Kabira Bay SUP Cruising
The first and foremost thing I would recommend for a women's trip is...Kabira Bay" is the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island.The following is a list of the most common problems with theKabira Bay is one of only 17 places in Japan to be awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide, making it a world-class scenic spot.This beautiful Kabira Bay is a popular spot not only for women's travelers but also for men and women of all ages, and everyone comes here to take pictures.
SUP is a celebrity marine activity that originated in Hawaii! The combination of Kabira Bay and SUP is fun and stylish. The combination of Kabira Bay and SUP is fun and stylish. It is the most popular photo spot in Ishigaki Island women's trip because it is easy to do.
For more information about Kabira Bay SUP Tour, click here↓.
Click here for a list of SUP tours in Ishigaki Island.
Watch the best sunset on a girls' trip
Let's enjoy the magic hour of Ishigaki Island's multiple color changes with just the girls from the sea! Let's capture the sun setting into the sea at the largest bay in Ishigaki Island called Nagura Bay. Feel the end of the day while watching the sky and sea changing colors gradually...you can experience the mystical world just by yourself.
It's also a great way to watch the scene change from minute to minute from the surface of the ocean with your friends. You will be able to take the best picture while enjoying the excitement!
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Crying on a Girl's Trip! Yaeyama Firefly Tour
If you want to experience the excitement of the Yaeyama fireflies, there is a 50% or greater (?) chance that you will cry. The Yaeyama fireflies, the smallest fireflies in Japan, can be seen from March to May and are so beautiful that they are called carpets of light. The sight of fireflies dancing wildly is so impressive that it is a must-see for female visitors to the area during the season! Since it is nighttime, it is quite difficult to capture them in photos, but please make sure to capture them in your eyes! (Laughs)
For more information about the Yaeyama firefly viewing tour, click here.
Click here for a list of firefly tours in Ishigaki Island.
Landing tour on Hamashima Island, the No. 1 photo spot for women's travelers
Hamashima is a "phantom island" that is No. 1 in popularity among women's travelers. The island is called "phantom island" because it appears and disappears depending on the tide level, but its white sandy beach and cobalt blue sea create a spectacular view.
The area around Phantom Island is also home to Japan's most colorful coral, clownfish, and many other tropical fish, so you can not only just land on Phantom Island and enjoy it, but also snorkeling and diving. Have many pictures taken on the phantom island and enjoy the sea surrounded by colorful corals!
Click here for a list of tours to be conducted on Hamashima, the Island of Illusions.
The Blue Cave," a sea of shimmering blue
The Blue Cave in Ishigaki Island is now attracting attention from all over the world. It was named "Blue Cave" because the sea inside the cave looks blue. It is a mystery of nature created by various conditions such as the quality of sand on the sea bottom, transparency, and the angle of light.
There are various colorful tropical fish, including the "Luris Sparrow" with its beautiful primary blue color. The natural scenery and the creatures that live there create the perfect scene. Here, you can go snorkeling, SUP, canoeing, etc., which are the most popular activities for female travelers.
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Real jungle for women's trip! Mangroves of Fukiutsu River
Real mangrove jungle cruise is the No.1 satisfaction in Ishigaki Island. Jungle cruise in Fukidori River is not only beautiful mangrove forest in primary colors, but also fun cruise itself!
Once you take a SUP cruise on the mangrove river, you may become addicted to the fun! There is also a power spot known to many as the "Waterfall of Marriage" just beyond the mangrove river, so be sure to pray there during your women's trip.
Click here for an article about the Fukiutsu River↓.
Click here for more information about Fuki-tsuki-gawa Mangrove SUP & Trekking Tour ↓ Click here for more information about the tour.
Wish upon a star on a women's trip! Star gazing
Experience the starry sky of "Star Island" Ishigaki Island with your body! At night in Ishigaki Island, there are few lights in the city and the air is very clear, so you can see not only the Milky Way and the sky full of stars, but also satellites.
It is not easy to capture it in a photo, but it is still an attraction of Ishigaki Island that should be experienced on a girl's trip. If the weather is good, you can see several shooting stars. It is also nice to pull down the sheet and talk with your girlfriends while lying down! There are also other tours where you can take a boat to near Kohama Island and observe the starry sky on the pitch black sea.
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Ishigaki No.1 panoramic view! The legendary "Nosoko Marpei" of love
Nosoko-dake is one of the most spectacular spots in Ishigaki Island according to local residents. Nosoko Marpei is famous as the No. 1 scenic spot & photo spot in Ishigaki Island, and you can see 360 degree panoramic view as far as the eye can see. Nowadays, it is popular among women travelers to take pictures and videos from the top using 360 degree camera.
It is not that high, about 283m above sea level, and it is easy to climb up, but this spectacular view where you can capture the ocean, rivers, and mountains of Ishigaki Island all in one photo is very popular among fashionable girls! It is also a very popular tour for women travelers because it is also a power spot for love, known as the legend of Marpei.
The legend of Nosoko Marpei is here↓.
For more information about Nosoko Marpe Trekking Tour, click here↓↓.
Impressive on a women's trip!" Miraculous Overnight Flower" Sagaribana
The "Sagaribana" is an overnight flower that blooms from June to August. The seasonal sagaribana blooms in the mangrove swamps, and is very popular among women for its sweet fragrance and beautiful flowers. The flower's motto is "to bring good luck," but it is a very fragile and sad flower that blooms at night and falls off in the morning. Take time to see and photograph the beauty of the flower that blooms for a single moment (one night)!
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Early morning retreat tours
Capture the morning sunrise at the beautiful beaches of Ishigaki Island! The beach sunrise of Ishigaki Island is outstandingly spectacular. Because the air is crystal clear, the sunrise looks much more beautiful than the sunrise you usually see.
Above all, getting up a little earlier in the morning to start your activities will refresh your mind and body! Because it is a girls-only trip, you can enjoy the outstanding morning view with the sunrise with your body! We recommend a retreat tour that allows you to spend a longer day in style.
Click here for details on Sunrise & Early Morning Retreat Tours ↓↓ Click here for details on Sunrise & Early Morning Retreat Tours
Yoga SUP for a women's trip to retreat your mind and body.
A must-see for women travelers! SUP yoga is not only photogenic, but also a mind and body retreat. At first glance, yoga SUP may seem difficult, but instructors will help you plan according to your yoga experience, so even first-timers can do it surprisingly well. Yoga SUP is popular for women's trip because it is stylish and you can feel comfortable wind. Let's add SUP yoga to your Ishigaki Island trip and heal your body and mind!
Many paintings on the embankment
Colorful murals lined up around Yashima Elementary School in Ishigaki Island. The colorful pictures drawn by students of Yashima Elementary School are charming and photogenic. It is located about 5 minutes drive from downtown Ishigaki Island, so if you have some free time, you can go to this photogenic spot with a rental car. There are various other paintings, so be sure to take pictures of them!
summary
There are many places in Ishigaki Island that I haven't introduced here that you should visit on your girls' trip. Let's find the most photogenic spots and enjoy your trip to Ishigaki Island to the fullest 120%!
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Ishigaki Island Tours
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Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing experience after a day of activities.
