- Update : 2023/12/5
- Sights
- Tamatorizaki Observatory
*This article confirmed the information in October 2022.
Contents
♦ Welcome to Tamatorizaki Observatory
♦ How to get to Tamatorizaki Observatory
– Go to Tamatorizaki Observatory by route bus
– Go to Tamatorizaki Observatory by taxi
– Go to Tamatorizaki Observatory by rental car
♦ Facility Information of Tamatorizaki Observatory
♦ Restaurants around Tamatorizaki Observatory
♦ Accommodations around Tamatorizaki Observatory
♦ Map around Tamatorizaki Ishigaki area
Welcome to Tamatorizaki Observatory
More photos : Instagram
You can see the narrowest part of the Ishigaki Island and you can see the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea at the same time from Tamatorizaki Observatory. In addition, you can enjoy colorful tropical flowers and sea breeze. It is also famous as a place where you can see the sunrise and stars.
・Sightseeing time required is about 30 minutes.
・There are several restaurants and cafes.
You can enjoy the scenery while eating for lunch.
You can see the sea nearby from the observatory, but the beach is not nearby.
How to get to Tamatorizaki Observatory
Transportation to get there
・Route bus
・Rental car
・Taxi
Tamatorizaki Observatory is located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island. It is about 55 minutes by car from the city center (around Bus Terminal or Ishigaki Port) and about 25 minutes from Ishigaki Airport.
The observatory is near the bus stop and can be reached by bus. However, there are not many buses to the observatory, and there are no taxis at the observatory. Therefore, it is necessary to plan in consideration of bus schedule.
Go to Tamatorizaki Observatory by route bus (Azuma Bus)
The Observatory is about 3 minutes walk from the bus stop. However, there are only four route buses a day, so be careful about the time.
How to get to Tamatorizaki Observatory by bus
Bus stop name
Tamatorizaki ( 3-minute walk to the observatory)
Bus Route
From Bus Terminal via airport (4 buses / day) Route No. 3 , 6
Azuma Bus Schedules from Bus Terminal (via Airport)
Fare : 920yen (from Bus Terminal), 550yen (from Airport)
*Latest bus schedule as of December 2023
There are two bus routes to the Tamatorizaki Observatory, and there are only four per day. The bus departs from Bus Terminal to Tamatorizaki Observatory via Ishigaki Airport.
The bus stop at Ishigaki Airport is ‘B’.
The bus fare to Tamatorizaki Observatory is 550 yen one way even from the airport, so it is better to buy a one-day Bus Pass (1,000 yen) for those who make a round trip by bus.
How to buy a Bus Pass is summarized on another page.
departure
return
download timetables
Route2 (PDF:0.4MB)
Route3 (PDF:0.4MB)
Route6 (PDF:0.4MB)
Tamatorizaki Observatory Bus trip Best Plan
This is a proposal for a plan to enjoy the Tamatorizaki Observatory on a route bus.
Best Plan
1. Route No.6「Bus Terminal」 Dep. (11:20) get off 「Tamatorizaki」(0:16pm)
2. Enjoy the view from the Tamatorizaki Observatory
3. Lunch while looking at the sea at SeaForest near Tamatorizaki Observatory
4. Route No.6「Tamatorizaki」 Dep. (2:04pm) get off 「Bus Terminal」(3:00pm)
Go to Tamatorizaki Observatory by taxi
There is no taxi stand at Tamatorizaki Observatory. Even if you call a taxi, you will have to wait about 30 minutes because it comes from the airport. Therefore, those who take a taxi should make a reservation.
Information such as taxi phone numbers and fare payment methods are summarized on another page.
Taxi fare and riding time
Approximate fare
Airport Tamatorizaki Observatory : 3,700
Bus Terminal Tamatorizaki Observatory : 5,700
Riding Time
Airport Tamatorizaki Observatory : About 25 minutes
Bus Terminal Tamatorizaki Observatory : About 55 minutes
Go to Tamatorizaki Observatory by rental car
There is no traffic light on the way from the airport to Tamatorizaki Observatory. Therefore, please be careful not to exceed the speed limit. Animals run out into the road rather than people in the northern part of Ishigaki Island.
It is convenient to use a MAPCODE 
to set the destination of the car navigation system.
*MAPCODE is numerical number that the latitude and longitude of a place in Japan are converted into.
How to get to Tamatorizaki Observatory by rental car
address
2-730 Ibaruma, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
: 366 558 404*62
Riding Time
Airport Tamatorizaki Observatory : About 25 minutes
Bus Terminal Tamatorizaki Observatory : About 55 minutes
Parking Lot
Free (About 25 cars)
Facility Information of Tamatorizaki Observatory
Tamatorizaki Observatory has free parking lot and toilets. It is about 3 minutes on foot from the bus stop to the observatory, and it is an observatory that can be reached by bus.
In addition, there are restaurants and accommodations around the observatory.
Tamatorizaki Observatory
| Time required for sightseeing | about 30 min. |
|---|---|
| Business Hours | Always |
| Admission | Free |
| Closed | No Closing days |
| Web | – |
| Phone Number | – |
| Parking Lot | 〇 (Free, about 25 cars) |
| Toilets | 〇 (Multipurpose Toilets : 〇) |
| Locker | × |
| Easy Access | Bad (There is a distance of about 250m from the bus stop to the observatory, and it is a steep uphill. The distance from the parking lot to the observatory is about 100m, and you can go by wheelchair, but the road is uphill.) |
Restaurants around Tamatorizaki Observatory
There are several restaurants and cafes around Tamatorizaki Observatory. You can have lunch while looking at the sea.
*Business hours may have changed.
Restaurant SeaForest
This restaurant is very close to the parking lot of Tamatorizaki Observatory.
The restaurant has a bright and calm atmosphere, and you can have lunch while looking at the sea. In addition, you can eat pancakes from 3pm.
The pancake menu requires a reservation, but it’s excellent. The pancakes are large in three layers, but the whipping cream and mango sauce are moderately sweet and you can eat them alone. You can also choose a refreshing berry sauce.
I have been to this restaurant several times to eat this pancake.
More information on SeaForest can be found on another page, “A popular superb view cafe on Ishigaki Island Japan“.
| Business Hours | 11:30am to 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Closed | Tue., Wed. |
| Menu (only Japanese) | Hashed beef of Ishigaki beef : 1,850yen Lunch set of *Shima Tofu : 2,200yen Shimatofu pancakes : 1,200yen |
| Location | 3-minute walk from Observatory |
| Map No. | 1 |
| View | 〇 |
| Accepted Credit Cards | 〇 |
| English | unclear |
| Web | Official (in Japanese) |
*Shima Tofu
Shima Tofu is tofu made in Okinawa. It is made differently from regular tofu and has a firmer texture.
UliUli Cafe
Hamburgers are popular at this cafe. However, you cannot see the sea from the cafe.
Web : Official
Instagram : Instagram
| Location | 7-minute walk from Observatory |
|---|---|
| Map No. | 2 |
| View | × |
Tamatwuri Shouten
This shop closed in May 2023.
You can eat homemade popsicles that do not contain additives.
・Brown sugar milk ・Thick and ripe pineapple smoothie : 700yen ～ ・Thick and ripe Island banana milk |
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(in Japanese) |
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Accommodations around Tamatorizaki Observatory
There is no supermarket and convenience store around Tamatorizaki Observatory. In addition, the last bus from the city center is also early, departing at 6:20pm bus terminal.
Accommodation in this area is recommended for those who want to relax in a quiet location.
Glamping Resort Yokabushi
This is an accommodation where you can enjoy glamping and BBQ.
| Address | 2-737 ibaruma, Ishigaki-shi |
|---|---|
 MAPCODE |
366 558 097*17 |
| Bus | Bus stop name : Tamatorizaki 6-minute walk from bus stop Route : No.3, 6 4 buses / day (from Bus Terminal via Airport) |
| Map No. | 1 |
| Price range | middle |
| Room type | western |
| View | × |
| WiFi | 〇 |
| Parking Lot | 〇 (8 cars) |
| Handicapped-accessible room | × |
| Web | Official (in Japanese) |
YOISAMA Sunrise Beach House
This is a cottage that can be reserved for one group only per day.
| Address | 2-374 ibaruma, Ishigaki-shi |
|---|---|
| MAPCODE |
366 558 592*47 |
| Bus | Bus stop name : Tamatorizaki 6-minute walk from bus stop Route : No.3, 6 4 buses / day (from Bus Terminal via Airport) |
| Map No. | 2 |
| Price range | middle |
| Room type | western |
| View | × |
| WiFi | 〇 |
| Parking Lot | 〇 (7 cars) |
| Handicapped-accessible room | × |
| Web | Official (in Japanese) |
