Plan your trip
Beaches of the Yaeyama Islands
What kind of day by the sea are you looking for? Yaeyama coasts range from managed swimming beaches to reef edges, long open shores and tide-dependent sandbars.
Island stories
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Culture & community
Akiko Ishigaki: a film from Iriomote.
A documentary about textile maker Akiko Ishigaki on Iriomote, with drone footage contributed by our team.
Cycling in Ishigaki, Iriomote and Taketomi
Cycling is one of the best ways to explore the Yaeyama Islands. Each island has its own character: Ishigaki is mountainous, Iriomote feels remote and wild, while Taketomi, Kuroshima and Kohama are compact enough for a relaxed ride. Choose your bike and route carefully, because distances, heat and hills can be more demanding than expected. […]