Ishigaki Island - Gushiken Youtaka Monument

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 the Gushiken Youkou Monument?

Ishigaki IslandRemote Island TerminalThis is a statue of Gushiken Youtaka standing in front of the pier at

This memorial statue honors Gushiken Youtaka, a native of Ishigaki Island, who was very successful as a professional boxer and is now a multi-talented person.

Many tourists take commemorative photos with this statue, making it a popular photo spot.

This golden statue is backlit in the morning.I recommend taking pictures in the afternoon.Â

In Ishigaki CityGushiken Youtaka Memorial HallThere are also

How to get to Gushiken Youtaka Monument

The Gushiken Youtaka Monument isIshigakijima Island TerminalIt is located near the ferry landing (pier) at

From Shin-Ishigaki Airport, head for Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal, which is about a 30-minute drive away.

How to play at Gushiken Monument

Located in the remote island terminal, it is right next to the landing area used when going to each of the remote islands such as Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, and Kohama Island.

Many people take commemorative photos here, so come a little earlier and take a picture before going to the remote islands!

⬇︎ Click here for details on the Ishigaki Island Remote Islands Terminal

A thorough guide to Ishigaki Port Terminal, the gateway to Yaeyama! Leave the killing time to us! Let's enjoy the convenient sightseeing base!Ishigaki Port Terminal is the departure point for boats to the Yaeyama Islands. Various island tours are available, so please make a reservation in advance before joining the tour.

Sightseeing spots near the Gushiken Youtaka Monument

Euglena Mall

Euglena Mall is the largest shopping mall in Ishigaki Island, with more than 100 stores of various kinds.

The streets of the shopping arcade are filled with shouts from the stores, and just going there is exciting in a lively place♪

730 Monument Intersection

The 730 Monument intersection is a busy spot with fashionable clothing stores, fast food restaurants, souvenir shops, and beauty salons.

After World War II, cars drove on the left side of the road; with the return of Okinawa to the mainland in 1972, the left side of the road was switched.

This led to the naming of the intersection as the "730 Monument Intersection.

Detail of Gushiken Youtaka Monument

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