Ishigaki Travel Guide
Ishigaki
Visit Ishigaki
Popular places to visit
Kabira Bay Beach
Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured.
Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Ishigaki with a trip to Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.
Kabira Bay
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kabira Bay during your travels in Ishigaki?
Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave
Delve into these mysterious caves to inspect bizarre animals and spectacular living rock formations illuminated in bright and colorful neon lights.
Sukuji Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sukuji Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ishigaki.
Yonehara Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Yonehara Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ishigaki. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Top hotels in Ishigaki
Art Hotel Ishigakijima
"Sewer smell from the drains in the public baths. There were fragrance devices (with fans) in the public areas. These 2 things might be related. It was a stinky experience. The perfume smell permeated into the rooms through central AC. Water quality was nice. Linens were good. But the place smelled ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Hotel Kaiho Ishigakijima
"Room was okay. The bed was hard and made my back hurt."
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Super Hotel Ishigakijima
"Overall a decent hotel for the money. The room, while tiny was adequate for my needs and the bed was comfortable enough. Breakfast was included for free, but there wasn't much to choose from although at this price point it's better than absolutely nothing. There's a FamilyMart just across the street ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2024
Hotel WBF Abiyanpana Ishigakijima
"The hotel is in a good location, 5minutes walk from the city centre. Amenities are great, free bike rental and nice breakfast. The room was small and felt old. Wasn't comfortable to sleep."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2020
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG
"The room was decent. Property was nice. Nothing ever seemed open. It was unfortunate that we had a typhoon warning during our stay. No where to sit and have a cocktail till later. The Japanese teppanyaki restaurant was insanely expensive and not very good. It’s really far from most everything which ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The BREAKFAST HOTEL PORTO Ishigakijima
"Hotel is located in quiet area but it’s only 5 min walk away from Misaki Cho area where so many restaurants / Izakaya options are available. Breakfast is excellent but getting pricier and pricier every year. Still reasonable for most of travelers. There is a laundry machine in each room in condominium ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ishigaki
Arakawa
If you're spending some time in Arakawa, Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory and Fusaki Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Misakicho
While there might not be top attractions in Misakicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Euglena Mall.
Kabira
If you're spending some time in Kabira, Kabira Park and Kabira Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Maezato
If you're spending some time in Maezato, Maezato Beach and Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Tonogusuku
While there might not be top attractions in Tonogusuku, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Yaeyama Museum.
