Ishigaki Island in Okinawa is one of the best place to visit in Japan if you love to spend your time on some nicest beaches, engage yourself in exciting marine activities with fun and make happy memories with your families and friends.
This island paradise not only offers its visitor unique pleasant experiences, also it has access to other visually stunning Yaeyama beaches which are probably the best beaches in all of Japan.
To start with do not miss the scenic beauty of Kabira bay while you are traveling Ishigaki. It has a nice observation deck and you can Kayak here.
Sukuji beach on Ishigaki is a great place for family that has small children to spend quality beach time. You can snorkel here. On the other hand Yonehara beach and Sunset beach is ideal for best underwater view. You can snorkel and dive if you wish to on these beaches.
How to visit Ishigaki Island?
The island is the southernmost city in Japan, about 2000km from Tokyo. It is the third largest island in Okinawa.
By Air it takes about 3 and half hours from Tokyo. From Okinawa mainland it takes about 1 hour. Book your ticket at least 3 months prior otherwise the prices will be higher if you book even 1 month prior.
When to visit Ishigaki?
If you want to do marine activities e.g. snorkeling, diving, marine walk etc. then mid July to mid September is the best time. For sightseeing and light beach activities July to September should be good. Avoid golden week period if possible.
Some Handy Tips
Some handy suggestions are – please check for rain or typhoon warning at least 3 weeks to 1 month before making any plan. Only plan for Ishigaki Island if the weather is good. It is up to you but perhaps cloudy weather should be avoided.
Website: https://visitokinawajapan.com/destinations/yaeyama-islands/ishigaki-island/
Safe time range for both sightseeing and marine activities is from last week of July to first week of August and first half of September.
Caution:
When in the water on Ishigaki, please stay cautious for Jelly fish, Manta ray and other poisonous sea creature. Although incidents of getting injured is very rare on this island, however it is better to stay bit cautious just in case.
For both international and local travelers, Ishigaki Island in Okinawa is an amazing place to visit in Japan for exploring the area and experiencing its rich marine life. If you have travel plan in Japan, visit Ishigaki to make your itinerary more exciting and memorable.
