Free self-guided route · Ishigaki
A day around Ishigaki: Mape, Kabira and Oganzaki
A relaxed self-guided driving day beyond Ishigaki City, with three landscape stops, local food pauses and practical notes for weather and road conditions.
Island stories
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Plan your trip
Okinawa, Miyako or Ishigaki?
Okinawa Main Island, Miyako and Ishigaki all belong to Okinawa Prefecture, but offer quite different holidays. The main island combines city life, resorts and northern forests, with a visible American military presence. Miyako draws us to its coast and sea. Ishigaki brings mountains and countryside together with town conveniences and ferries to the other Yaeyama islands.
The islands
Panari, a visit arranged with care.
Aragusuku is made up of Kamiji and Shimoji. Together they are known as Panari, meaning separated. Plan a visit through an organised boat excursion, with the guide arranging both the crossing and where the group can go.
The islands
Hateruma, for the sea.
For us, Hateruma is about the colour and clarity of the sea, its reef and the quiet of a small island. Give those reasons enough time, and plan the crossing as carefully as the stay.
Island life
Hounensai: harvest and community in Yaeyama.
Hounensai brings harvest, prayer and community together. It is part of the life of the islands, with ceremonies and celebrations that differ from village to village.
Stay safe in the Yaeyama islands
Japan is a very safe country to travel. The Japanese people would like to prevent insecurity and choose safe situations first. That makes travelling through Japan enjoyable. We made a list of possible hazards on the beaches and inside the ocean. Don’t worry, this list is mainly to make you conscious and to prevent unnecessary situations. […]