Yaeyama Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Uchibanarijima, Taketomi, Okinawa, Japan.
Uchibanarijima, Taketomi, Okinawa, Japan.
Sotobanarijima, Taketomi, Okinawa, Japan.
Kabira Bay 川平灣 is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.
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Where to stay in Yaeyama Islands

Aerial view of Tropical lagoon of Ishigaki island of Japan

Ishigaki

While Ishigaki isn't home to many top sights, Euglena Mall and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ishigaki
Panoramic of Tropical lagoon of Ishigaki island of Okinawa

Arakawa

If you're spending some time in Arakawa, Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory and Fusaki Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Arakawa
Kabira Bay Beach featuring a beach and boating as well as a small group of people

Kabira

If you're spending some time in Kabira, Kabira Bay and Kabira Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kabira
Kabira Bay 川平灣 is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.

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.

Misakicho
どれも美味しい。

Maezato

If you're spending some time in Maezato, Maezato Beach and Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Maezato
Panoramic Taketomijima in ishigaki of Japan with sunny day

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.

Tonogusuku
Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas

Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas

4 out of 5
1625 Arakawa Ishigaki Okinawa-ken
The price is 4.754.132 ₫ per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
4.754.132 ₫
5.229.545 ₫ total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this beach resort in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
施設から案内、スタッフの皆さんも丁寧で非常に満足でした。 プールが温水だったらオフシーズンでも楽しめた気はしますが総じて満足です。

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG

ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG

5 out of 5
354-1 Maesato Ishigaki Okinawa-ken
The price is 4.375.271 ₫ per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
4.375.271 ₫
5.438.462 ₫ total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG
Art Hotel Ishigakijima

Art Hotel Ishigakijima

4 out of 5
559 Okawa Ishigaki Okinawa
The price is 2.325.772 ₫ per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
2.325.772 ₫
2.558.399 ₫ total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Art Hotel Ishigakijima
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VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA

VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA

3.5 out of 5
Shinkawafunagura 2485-3 Ishigaki Okinawa
Stay at this condo in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Kabira Bay Beach are located ...
VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA
Mr.KINJO GRAND CATS

Mr.KINJO GRAND CATS

2 out of 5
2-chome-3-39 Hamasakicho Ishigaki Okinawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (132 reviews)
お風呂から出た後足を拭くバスマットが欲しかったです。

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Mr.KINJO GRAND CATS
HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020

HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020

3 out of 5
Maezato 412-1 Ishigaki Okinawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Maezato Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)
Good stay w limited baggage space
Overall good stay except that there was very limited space to open our luggages. Suggest they should remove the big chair set to provide more space.

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020
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Popular places to visit

Kabira Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and boating as well as a small group of people

Kabira Bay Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kabira Bay Beach during your travels in Ishigaki?

Kabira Bay Beach
Fishing port in Ishigaki island, Okinawa; Shutterstock ID 668942752; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:

Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Ishigaki with a trip to Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.

Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal
Kabira Bay which is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan, Shutterstock ID 592340582, Purchase Order: -

Kabira Bay

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kabira Bay during your travels in Ishigaki?

Kabira Bay
Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave featuring caving and caves

Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave

Explore the great outdoors at Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave, a lovely green space in Ishigaki. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.

Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave
Yonehara beach in Ishigaki Island, Japan; Shutterstock ID 1102965824; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:

Yonehara Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Yonehara Beach
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Sukuji Beach

5/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sukuji Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ishigaki.

Sukuji Beach

Cities near Yaeyama Islands

Kabira Bay Beach which includes a sandy beach and boating

Ishigaki

Adobe

Taketomi

Beach after Ohara

Haimi

Iriomote Jima
Photo by Tzuhsun Hsu (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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