Ishigaki Island-Shiraho Beach
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What is Shiraho Coast?
New Ishigaki AirportShiraho Beach is located in the eastern part of the island, about 5 minutes by car from the airport, on the way to the city center, and about 20 minutes by car from the city center, making it a popular beach with easy access.
The natural white sand beach stretches for about 10 km and is not a man-made beach, allowing visitors to enjoy the pristine nature.
The biggest attraction of the Shiraho Coast is its beautiful coral reefs! In particular, it is famous for its rare "blue coral," which is said to be the largest in the northern hemisphere!
Of course, in addition to blue corals, there are more than 70 other types of corals to observe, including common corals, yellow corals, and green corals.
Directions to Shiraho Beach
Shiraho Beach is located 5 minutes drive from Shin-Ishigaki Airport. To access it, you can go there by car or regular sightseeing bus!
From Shin-Ishigakijima Airport, drive south on Route 390 toward the city center where the remote island terminal is located. After passing through a village characterized by red-tiled roofs and coral stone walls, you will find Shiraho Beach on your left.
When visiting from the remote island terminal, you can go in the opposite direction by heading north on Route 390 toward Shin-Ishigakijima Airport.
Access by ◆Bus
From Shin-Ishigakijima Airport, board a sightseeing bus bound for the city center. The first stop is in front of Shiraho village.
After getting off the bus, walk for about 5 minutes in the direction of the sea to access the site.
How to play at Shiraho Beach
You can see some of the world's best blue coral just a short distance from the Shiraho Coast area.
A popular tour is to kayak to the blue coral point and dive (snorkel) from the kayak.
It is also famous as a diving spot, so you can enjoy snorkeling and diving when you come to Ishigaki Island trip.
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Details of Shiraho Coast
Shiraho Beach is conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from the airport. A short stopover on the day you return is also recommended!
The waters of the Shiraho Coast are home to more than 70 species of corals, including a large colony of blue corals, which are among the rarest in the world.
It is the largest in the Northern Hemisphere and is ecologically and academically valuable.
The long white sand beach is a natural beach that remains almost untouched and pristine, with no toilets, showers, or other facilities.
At one time, coral reefs on Ishigaki Island continued to bleach and die due to global warming and red soil problems. One such example is the coral of Shiraho Beach.
Details of Shiraho Coast
| Location | Shiraho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa (in Japanese history)View on Map) |
| Access | 5 minutes drive from Ishigaki Airport |
| parking lot | - |
| toilet | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Business Hours | - |
⬇︎ Click here for a list of snorkeling spots on Ishigaki Island
⬇︎Click here for a list of diving spots on Ishigaki Island
