*Information as of November 2023.
Transportation
It takes about 25 to 40 minutes by bus or taxi. Trains do not operate on Ishigaki Island.
The details are summarized on the following page.
“How to get from Ishigaki Airport to Ishigaki Port“
The details are summarized on the following page.
“How to get from Ishigaki Airport to Ishigaki Port“
We recommend you book it. Because many tourists visit Ishigaki Island throughout the year, there are not enough taxis. There is no reservation fee.
We have summarized information about taxi on Ishigaki Island on the following page. We recommend making reservations through the app.
“Ishigaki Island Taxi Information“
We have summarized information about taxi on Ishigaki Island on the following page. We recommend making reservations through the app.
“Ishigaki Island Taxi Information“
It depends on the taxi company. When you book a taxi through the app, you can pay with a credit card.
We have summarized information about taxi on Ishigaki Island on the following page.
“Ishigaki Island Taxi Information“
We have summarized information about taxi on Ishigaki Island on the following page.
“Ishigaki Island Taxi Information“
You can go there by bus or taxi.
The details are summarized on the following page.
“How to get to Kabira Bay Ishigaki Japan by bus“
The details are summarized on the following page.
“How to get to Kabira Bay Ishigaki Japan by bus“
There is a large paid parking lot in front of the terminal. It is also convenient when you eat or shop in the city center.
Rental
It is better to rent it if you can. You can take a bus to the major tourist attractions on Ishigaki Island, but the buses don’t run frequently.
We have summarized information about bus on Ishigaki Island on the following page.
“Ishigaki bus route, schedule, and bus pass information“
We have summarized information about bus on Ishigaki Island on the following page.
“Ishigaki bus route, schedule, and bus pass information“
There are many car rental companies within a 10-minute walk from the airport. There are also several rental car companies located in the city center around the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.
We recommend making reservations in advance.
Many tourists visit Ishigaki Island throughout the year. Therefore, you may not be able to rent it.
Many tourists visit Ishigaki Island throughout the year. Therefore, you may not be able to rent it.
There are fewer companies where you can rent a motorbike than a car.
We recommend the cute electric scooter “GO SHARE“. You can rent it at Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.
We recommend the cute electric scooter “GO SHARE“. You can rent it at Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.
You can rent it in the city center around Ishigaki Port. In addition to city bikes, you can also rent “mountain bikes” and “road bikes“.
There are no such shops around the airport.
The details are summarized on the following page.
“Welcome to Ishigaki Island Japan“
There are no such shops around the airport.
The details are summarized on the following page.
“Welcome to Ishigaki Island Japan“
There are no shops that rent strollers.
There are hotels that rent it, so you should check with the hotel.
There are hotels that rent it, so you should check with the hotel.
You need to rent it before coming to Ishigaki Island.
Restaurant・Hotel
It is best to make reservations at restaurants that accept reservations. Popular restaurants like those featured on our website are always crowded.
“The best restaurant (Ishigaki Beef, seafood) on Ishigaki Island Japan“
“The best restaurant (Ishigaki Beef, seafood) on Ishigaki Island Japan“
It is introduced on the following page.
“The best restaurant (Ishigaki Beef, seafood) on Ishigaki Island Japan“
“A popular superb view cafe on Ishigaki Island Japan“
“The best restaurant (Ishigaki Beef, seafood) on Ishigaki Island Japan“
“A popular superb view cafe on Ishigaki Island Japan“
It’s Ishigaki beef, Yaeyama soba, Okinawan cuisine, seafood, and meals while looking out at the sea.
The area around Ishigaki Port is the city center of Ishigaki Island. Therefore, there are many hotels around the area.
The details are summarized on the following page.
“Hotels“
The details are summarized on the following page.
“Hotels“
Store・ATM
There are several. It’s located at the airport, city center, etc.
There is a pharmacy at Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal and you can buy it there. In addition to that, there are several pharmacies on Ishigaki Island.
We recommend Don Quijote. It is found all over Japan and also overseas. In addition to swimwear, you can also buy souvenirs there.
There are these on Ishigaki Island.
The details are summarized on the following page.
“ATM information“
The details are summarized on the following page.
“ATM information“
You cannot buy a SIM card on Ishigaki Island. Therefore, you need to buy it before coming here.
Remote Islands
There are no convenience stores on remote islands such as Taketomi Island or Iriomote Island, which can be reached by ferry from Ishigaki Island.
You can’t bring a rental car from Ishigaki Island to a remote island. You should rent it on each island.
You can only reach these islands by ferry.
The details are summarized on the following page.
“Category : Other Islands“
The details are summarized on the following page.
“Category : Other Islands“
Other・Climate
The managed beach is open from march until the end of October. However, there are days when the temperature is warm enough to make you want to swim outside of that season, and depending on the weather, you can swim.
There are no lifeguards or jellyfish nets, but “Yonehara Beach” is famous. If you are traveling with children or prefer a managed beach, “Fusaki Beach” and “Maesato Beach” are located in front of the resort hotel.
There are several tour companies at Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal. You can apply for it there.
There are no tour companies at the airport.
There are no tour companies at the airport.
Ishigaki Limestone Cave, Sightseeing bus group tour (Ishigaki, Taketomi, Kohama), Buffalo cart tour (Taketomi, Iriomote), Tour boat (Nakama River, Urauchi River), Glass Bottom Boats (Kabira Bay, Taketomi), etc.
In addition to these, you can also enjoy indoor experience events and marine activities.
In addition to these, you can also enjoy indoor experience events and marine activities.
There are two emergency hospitals open 24 hours a day.
The details are summarized on the following page.
“Emergency medical care“
The details are summarized on the following page.
“Emergency medical care“
It is usually around July to September.
When a typhoon approaches, flights and ferries will be canceled and you will not be able to return from Ishigaki Island. You should change your schedule before the typhoon approaches.
Japan Meteorological Agency
When a typhoon approaches, flights and ferries will be canceled and you will not be able to return from Ishigaki Island. You should change your schedule before the typhoon approaches.
Japan Meteorological Agency
