If you’re looking for a beach holiday in Japan then there are few, if any locations, which can rival the beautiful coastlines which surround Ishigaki and its neighbouring islands in the Yaeyama archipelago. The island of Ishigaki is one of our top picks for your holiday islands 2011. Ishigaki has a surprisingly vibrant late scene which is based around the entertainment district of ‘Misakichou’. Ishigaki combines the traditional Japanese architectural beauty with the Hawaiian beaches.
YAEYAMA ARCHIPELAGO FROM ABOVE
THE LONELY GOLDEN SAND COAST LINES OF ISHIGAKI
THE TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF JAPAN
A PERFECT ISLAND FOR PRIVATE CRUISE
SAILING SHIPS ALONG THE COASTLINES
THE CORAL REEFS WITH THE WATERS SPLASHING
Ishigaki is part of Japan its culture is distinct from that of the mainland. This culture manifests itself though Ishigaki’s tradition festivals such as hounensai, haarii and angama (the obon period in which ancestors are welcomed back into their family homes).The locals love their music, and numerous open-air concerts which marry traditional sanshin performances with modern acts take place throughout the warmer months.In culinary terms the island has a lot to offer. Ishigaki beef is the pride of the island, and while being expensive, it is considered by many to be the most delicious in the world.
Things to do
- walking tours
- shopping
- learning kung fu
- eating sushi
Places to see
- the tourinji temple
- ishigaki city garden
- kabira bay
- sukuji beach
- yaeyania museum
How to get there
The island is located around 2000km from Tokyo in Okinawa’s deep south, with a direct flight taking about 3 hours. Standard return fares to the island are expensive, but the good news is that there are a number of ways in which huge savings can be made, particularly for tourists travelling from outside Japan.
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