Things to do in Ishigaki

I visited Ishigaki island in May 2024. It was rain all day but got sunny after all next day. It is beautiful island, just super humid and strong sunshine but if you like that kind of weather, it is perfect place to be.

Everything about this tour was spectacular. Our tour guide James was very kind, attentive and informative. Thank you Trip.com🥰

📍Kabira Bay, Ishigaki Island I was able to go on a beautiful day, and I was amazed to see the scenery I always see in brochures unfolding before my eyes. It was so beautiful that I felt like I was looking at a painting 💙 It was very relaxing and I definitely want to go back.

From the observation deck, the emerald green sea and white sandy beach stretched out before us, and the panoramic view of the ocean on both sides was breathtaking! The breeze was pleasant, and there was a roof so we could enjoy the scenery at our leisure, avoiding direct sunlight. The walking paths were well-maintained and easily accessible, making it safe even for families with children. Furthermore, there were telescopes available for use for just 100 yen, allowing us to clearly see distant reefs and ships, which was another fun feature.

The island is large enough that you can easily get around on foot. Time flows slowly in the traditional Ryukyu scenery, making it the perfect place to soothe your tired body and mind.

The shallow sea and clear water were so clear that it was hard to tell where the water ended and the land ended.

Kaiji Beach is famous for its star sand. It's much harder to find star sand than it was 20 years ago, but it's a lovely beach where you can relax. There were lots of hermit crabs (lol).

The park is very beautiful, with mountains and sea. On one side is the green mountains, and on the other side is the vast sea. The scenery is really beautiful. There are not many tourists in the park, and the beautiful mountains and waters are worth visiting.

270 million years!? Ibaruma Sabichi Cave, also used in Ayumi Hamasaki's music video Actually, I was heading for Hirakubo Eco Road up ahead, but I ended up in a completely different place and got lost...🚗💦 People in the area told me that Hirakubo Eco Road isn't paved, so it's better not to rent a car! I gave up and decided to go and see "Ibaruma Sabichi Cave" since I'd come all the way here. I stopped off there (sorry for being so casual💦) You can't get through here unless it's low tide, so it wasn't on my list💦 But I must have gotten lost because they called me to go here instead! lol At the entrance, I was shown Ayumi Hamasaki's music video. I see, it's a power spot! The cave was small and I was able to see it in about 20 minutes. I was wearing flip-flops, so I dipped my feet in the water to get some energy. It's shallow, so I wanted to go deep into the water and dive, but I had to hold back because I didn't want to cause any trouble if something happened. 🙄 I wanted to enjoy the view from the dive. I'm sure there's a good time to do it. If you're interested, please come. 👌 Summary 🟥You can dive at low tide. 🟥Even if it's not low tide, you can put your feet in with flip-flops. 🟥It takes about 20 minutes to go around, but it takes a bit of courage. 🟥Power spot Ibaruma Sabichi Cave 185-44 Ibaruma, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture TEL: 0980-89-2121 20 minutes from New Ishigaki Airport 40 minutes from Remote Island Terminal (city) Parking: Available