Okawa Travel Guide
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 Okawa
The BREAKFAST HOTEL MARCHE Ishigakijima
"Very good location. There are many restaurants nearby.."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Bell Harmony Ishigakiisland
Guest House Churayado Ishigakijima - Hostel
"It's a laid-back place with super helpful staff. The common spaces are spacious and clean. Comfy bed. My high approval!"
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025
Maruka Ishigakijima
"快適に滞在できました。 観光ではなく仕事でしたので、料理がてわきること、洗濯ができること、ゆっくりお風呂に入れることなど、普段の生活をそのまま持ってきたような滞在がありがたかったです。 また利用したいです。 欲を言えば、枕元にライトがあると…（あったのかもですが、わたしが見つけられなかっただけかもしれませんが）。 場所もバスターミナル・バス停や繁華街から近く、すぐ近くに地元スーパーがあることもよかったです。"
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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
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
Where to stay in Okawa
Ishigaki
While Ishigaki isn't home to many top sights, Euglena Mall and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
