Ishigaki Holidays

The main island of the Yaeyama archipelago and the perfect place to enjoy the sea and sun during a trip to Japan.

Visit Ishigaki

Family
Island
Hiking / Trekking

Ishigaki: How to get there?

3 hours by plane from Tokyo

Ishigaki: See when to go?

Mid-March to late October

Ishigaki: For how long?

3 to 5 days

Learn more about your destination

Ishigaki: What to see nearby?

Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market

Shiba-Shimbashi

Odaiba

What our travellers think of their stay

Marielle Awad

Travel writer

The main island of the Yaeyama archipelago and the perfect place to enjoy the sea and sun during a trip to Japan.

My suggestion

Smaller and less touristic (for foreigners) than Okinawa, a beautiful place to enjoy the beach, sea and palm trees. A real picture postcard!

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