Ishigaki Island - Observatory with Emerald Sea View

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

◆Tuk-tuks and electric trikes are also rapidly gaining popularity☆.

Ishigaki Island Rides (Bike Rental & Bicycle Rental) Activities There are many other ways to get around in Ishigaki Island☆ Ishigaki Island Vehicle Activity Feature Ishigaki Island is dotted with attractive spots such as beautiful ocean, mountains, and observatories where you can overlook the magnificent nature. With such favorable conditions, how can you not go driving touring in Ishigaki Island [...]. (20 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

What Is the Observation Deck Overlooking the Emerald Sea?

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Many tour buses also stop here.Bangna ParkIt is one of the observation decks with the best views, located near the summit of the Banna Skyline.

From the observation deck,A Panoramic View of the Yaeyama IslandsFrom there, you can see the emerald-colored sea, the city of Ishigaki, and—a little further away—the islands of the Yaeyama Archipelago, such as Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island.

Also, the sunsets and night views are absolutely breathtaking, so it’s a great spot for a nighttime date!

Click here to book ferry tickets to the islands

How to Get to the Observation Deck with a View of the Emerald Sea

The observatory overlooking the emerald sea isIshigaki Island's Largest Prefectural Natural ParkThis is the observation deck located within Banna Park.

Since Banna Park covers a vast area with a perimeter of 8 km, we recommend accessing it by car.

The observation deck overlooking the emerald sea is located about a 15-minute drive from the Remote Islands Terminal and about a 20-minute drive from New Ishigaki Island Airport.

There’s a bus stop nearby, making it easy to get to, and it’s a scenic spot that’s very popular with tourists.

How to Enjoy the Viewing Deck Overlooking the Emerald Sea

The sunset looks absolutely beautiful from the observation deck overlooking the emerald sea.

Night TourThere are also events like this, and the subtropical flora and fauna at night are truly spectacular!

It is said to be the first to bloom in Japan from March through MayRhizophora mucronata (species of midge)You can also view these and other items.

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Ishigaki Island Night Tour You will experience beautiful starry skies and subtropical flora and fauna that you will never experience anywhere else. A night tour is the best way to end the day! (15 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

↓Click here for details on the Yaeyama Princess Firefly Tour↓

Seasonal Tour】Ishigaki Island Sagaribana & Firefly Appreciation Tour Sagaribana & Firefly Appreciation Tour There is a special tour held only during a certain period of the year in Ishigaki Island. That is the "Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation" where thousands of fireflies shine all at once, and the one-night-only flower "Sagaribana [...]". (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

↓Click here for our recommended Yaeyama Princess Firefly Tour↓

Ishigaki Island/Summer Special SALE [Ishigaki Island/After Sunset] March to May Limited☆Natural Illumination! Japan's Smallest Firefly "Yaeyama Firefly" Viewing Tour (No.318)開始時間18:30 - 20:30所要時間Approx. 90 min.7,900 yen →4,900yen

Tourist Attractions Near the Observation Deck

Maesedake Observatory

The Maese-dake Observation Deck, as its name suggests, is an observation deck located on Maese-dake, andA Panoramic View of Ishigaki IslandThe following is a list of the most common types of products that can be used in the market.

Since it’s located at the end of a winding road, it’s a spot that even some locals aren’t familiar with, and it isn’t listed in any guidebooks.

There are also firefly spots along the way, so be sure to check them out while you're there.

Ishigakijima limestone cave

Ishigaki Island Limestone Caves areIshigaki Island's largest limestone caveAnd the dynamic landscapes, shaped over hundreds of thousands of years, allow us to sense the grandeur of nature.

The interior of the cave glitters with a white radiance, and it is known as the world’s first cave to be decorated with illuminations.

The interplay between artificial light and natural light is truly beautiful.

Ishigaki Family Garden

The Ishigaki Family Garden was built by the Ishigaki family, members of the upper class during the Ryukyu period.

In a tranquil settingRyukyu coral and subtropical plants...and it has become a garden that embodies the spirit of the Yaeyama Islands.

Details on the Observation Deck Overlooking the Emerald Sea

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