The 10 Best Free Things to do in Ishigaki, Kyushu-Okinawa

July 25, 2021 Janette Largent

The water around Ishigaki is pure blue, with white sandy beaches to soothe your senses. But don't just stand on the beach and stare. Travelers recommend a ride in a glass-bottomed boat to gaze at the coral reefs and tropical fish from above.
Restaurants in Ishigaki

1. Kabira Bay

934 Kabira, Ishigaki 907-0453 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,054 reviews

Kabira Bay

Reviewed By Marine_JapanTour - Osaka, Japan

I feel that I am in a wonder land. I went there twice during my stay in Ishigaki Island. There are many bus routes coming to Kabira bay from Bus Terminal and the schedule is pretty frequent. There are shops, restaurants, view point, rest room and many more. Very convenient and safe place for solo traveler :)

2. Yonehara Beach

Yonehara, Ishigaki 907-0451 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 699 reviews

Yonehara Beach

Reviewed By fionaconder - Surfers Paradise, Australia

Wow if you want to snorkel this is the place to go, pretty beach, and very clear water, the coral reef is very big and heaps of amazing fish bright blues and colours The beach is made from sand And coral so shoes needed, You pay to park $500 yen There is toliets also a dress water shower for $200 yen You will need snorkeling gear, after reading many reviews we purchased ours for $2700 and it was good. We saw the hire price was around $600 for half day so better value to buy There is s shop here and the lady will hire if weather is ok, or she wants too.. some shady trees if your there early

3. Tamatorizaki Observatory

Ibaruma, Ishigaki 907-0332 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-83-3986 http://www.ishigaki-navi.net/si_tamatori.html
Excellent
42%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 885 reviews

Tamatorizaki Observatory

4. Kabira Park

Kabira, Ishigaki 907-0453 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
51%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 514 reviews

Kabira Park

Reviewed By lithlith

Kabira Bay park is gorgeous! There several little shops and restaurants, little trails to explore, view points and a glass bottom boat ride that you can take here. Kabira Bay Park is one of the most beautiful, tropical places in Japan to visit. You'll be able to take all sorts of wonderful photos at Kabira Bay with the beautiful blue water as you back drop. We also took a glass bottom boat ride while were here and it was outstanding! The boat was clean and the windows on the boat were also clean to be able to see into the water. We saw all sorts of awesome things - lots of fish, including clown fish, lion fish, sea turtles, a sea snake, eel, and small shark! Maybe it was just our lucky day, but this was the best glass bottom boat ride we've ever had anywhere in the world.

5. Cape Hirakubozaki

Hirakubo, Ishigaki 907-0331 Okinawa Prefecture +81 90-3300-3911 http://www.japanguides.net/okinawa/cape-hirakubozaki-and-tamatorizaki-observation-point.html
Excellent
47%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 981 reviews

Cape Hirakubozaki

Reviewed By Marine_JapanTour - Osaka, Japan

The bus run 3 times a day from bus terminal meaning I needed to spend 5 hours here to wait for another bus to go back to my hotel near bus terminal. The traveling time took over 90 minutes. I feel grateful to decide to come here as the scenery is fantastic. Actually, the view when I first arrived was far more beautiful than this. Once arrived, I spent time eating my lunch box and enjoyed the view then when I am done with my lunch, the cloud arrived and everything gets darker.

6. Nosoko Mape

Nosoko, Ishigaki 907-0333 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 116 reviews

Nosoko Mape

7. Yurateiku Market

1-2 Shineicho, Ishigaki 907-0014 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-88-5300 http://www.ja-okinawa.or.jp/farmersmarket/
Excellent
37%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 171 reviews

Yurateiku Market

8. Sukuji Beach

185-1 Kabira, Ishigaki 907-0453 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
27%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 246 reviews

Sukuji Beach

9. Banna Park

961-15 Ishigaki, Ishigaki 907-0004 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-82-6993 http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/site/doboku/toshimono/koen/bannakouen.html
Excellent
35%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 493 reviews

Banna Park

Reviewed By 755ronaldd - Wisconsin Rapids, United States

We drove thru the park and stopped at a few of the observation towers to see the great view of the island. We took the Segway tour which was very interesting.

10. Cape Ongazaki

Sakieda, Ishigaki 907-0452 Okinawa Prefecture +81 90-3300-3911 http://www.ishigaki-navi.net/si_uganzaki.html
Excellent
33%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 316 reviews

Cape Ongazaki

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