Yaeyama Islands

Travel Guide

Uchibanarijima, Taketomi, Okinawa, Japan.
Sotobanarijima, Taketomi, Okinawa, Japan.
Kabira Bay 川平灣 is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.
遠浅な海辺
Swimming is not allowed here but this view is worth for visiting for sure! One of the beautiful places in the world :)

Where to stay in Yaeyama Islands

Aerial view of Tropical lagoon of Ishigaki island of Japan

Ishigaki

Though Ishigaki might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Euglena Mall and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal.

Ishigaki
Panoramic of Tropical lagoon of Ishigaki island of Okinawa

Arakawa

While visiting Arakawa, you might make a stop by sights like Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory and Fusaki Beach.

Arakawa
Kabira Bay Beach which includes a sandy beach and boating as well as a small group of people

Kabira

If you're spending some time in Kabira, Kabira Bay and Kabira Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kabira
Kabira Bay 川平灣 is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.

Misakicho

When in Misakicho, you can plan a visit to Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Euglena Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Misakicho
どれも美味しい。

Maezato

If you're spending some time in Maezato, Maezato Beach and Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Maezato
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Shineicho

Though Shineicho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Euglena Mall.

Shineicho
Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas

Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas

4 out of 5
1625 Arakawa Ishigaki Okinawa-ken
The price is ₩270,791 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
₩270,791
₩297,870 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Book a stay at this beach resort in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
施設から案内、スタッフの皆さんも丁寧で非常に満足でした。 プールが温水だったらオフシーズンでも楽しめた気はしますが総じて満足です。

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG

ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG

5 out of 5
354-1 Maesato Ishigaki Okinawa-ken
The price is ₩261,368 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
₩261,368
₩324,881 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Amazing beach get away. Needs a few more activities for kids around the pool but the most amazing food we ate in all of Japan!

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG
Art Hotel Ishigakijima

Art Hotel Ishigakijima

4 out of 5
559 Okawa Ishigaki Okinawa
The price is ₩132,474 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
₩132,474
₩145,724 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Art Hotel Ishigakijima
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA

VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA

3.5 out of 5
Shinkawafunagura 2485-3 Ishigaki Okinawa
Stay at this condo in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Kabira Bay Beach are located ...
VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA
Mr.KINJO GRAND CATS

Mr.KINJO GRAND CATS

2 out of 5
2-chome-3-39 Hamasakicho Ishigaki Okinawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (135 reviews)
お風呂から出た後足を拭くバスマットが欲しかったです。

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Mr.KINJO GRAND CATS
HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020

HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020

3 out of 5
Maezato 412-1 Ishigaki Okinawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Maezato Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (274 reviews)
Good stay w limited baggage space
Overall good stay except that there was very limited space to open our luggages. Suggest they should remove the big chair set to provide more space.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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