Ishigaki Island - Tenkawa Utaki

Ishigaki Island Tourist Information

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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! (29 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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What is Amakawa Utaki?

Mt. Ontake is located about a 10-minute walk from the Remote Islands Terminal.

It is mentioned in the *Yaeyama Island Chronicles* (1705) and is a place with a long history.

According to village lore, a devout farmer who worshipped the sacred stone of AmakawaraBountiful Harvests and Abundant CatchesI prayed for that.

It is one of the Seven Peaks, and village ceremonies are held there.

Click here to book ferry tickets to the islands

How to Get to Amakawa Ontake

Amakawa Ontake is located about a 10-minute walk from the Remote Islands Terminal and about a 20-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport.

All aroundLocal homes and shopsThey're lined up one after another, making it fun to stroll along.

How to Enjoy Amakawa Ontake

Located in a sacred place known as Amakawara, you can feel the divine atmosphere in its tranquil surroundings.

This place is,Harvest Festivals, Sea God Festivals, and Prayer Ceremonies for Rain and Protection from EpidemicsIt is also known as a venue for local Shinto ceremonies, among other things.

It’s also the perfect way to reset your mind, as you can feel the sacred energy in a quiet environment.

You can enjoy the surrounding scenery while experiencing the rich history and culture of the Yaeyama Islands.

↓ A tour where you can try your hand at making "Shisa," Okinawa's guardian deities

Ishigaki Island/90 min]Same-day reservation & rainy day OK!開始時間9:00~15:00 (with details below)所要時間Approx. 90 min.4,000 yen

Okinawan guardian deity "Shisa" set resin art experience course (No.325)開始時間11:30-15:30
*Please call us for other time requests.所要時間Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours15,000 yen

Ishigaki Island/1.5 hours] Same-day reservations OK & professional instructors guide you☆Okinawa Shisa Resin Art Experience Course (No.538)開始時間10:00-12:00 / 13:00-15:00 / 16:00-18:00所要時間Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours16,000 yen

Recommended Sightseeing Spots Near Amakawa Ontake

Ishigaki City Yaeyama Museum

Established in Showa 47, the Ishigaki City Yaeyama Museum opened as part of the projects commemorating the reversion to Japan.

The museum houses exhibits of historical and artistic significance, including archaeological and folklore artifacts from the Yaeyama Islands, as well as Yaeyama jofu textiles and Yaeyama-yaki pottery.

The Culture and History of the Yaeyama IslandsIt's the perfect place to learn.

Southern Gate Plaza

Southern Gate Plaza is a lush green park equipped with walking paths and parking lots.

On the walking path, there isHome to nearly 100 cats...and you can also enjoy a view of the emerald-green sea.

In addition, there are various other facilities, such as the Minami-no-Hama Town Artificial Beach, a facility where you can interact with dolphins, and an observation deck.

↓Click here for tours near Southern Gate Plaza↓

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] 4 years old and up can join the tour! Dolphin Swim with Dolphins Experience Course Special experience only here in Ishigaki Island♪ (No.413)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 17:00
17:00 only from July to August所要時間Approx. 2 hours12,980 yen

Ishigaki Island / 1 hour] 0 years old and up can visit with dolphins! Dolphin Petting Experience Course★Popular with families, women, and couples Special experience only here in Ishigaki Island♪ (No.412)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 17:00
17:00 only from July to August所要時間Approx. 1 hour6,980 yen

Dolphin Watching (Training Scene Observation) Course (No.415)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30所要時間Approx. 1 hour2,750 yen

Ryukyu Glass Glass Island

At this long-established Ryukyu glass workshop, which has been in business for 28 years, we sell a variety of glass products and offer hands-on workshops where you can create items using Ryukyu glass.

Ryukyu glass is sold for around 2,000 yen per piece, andNationwide ShippingThey also sell these, so they make great souvenirs.

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