Cape Hirakubozaki and Tamatorizaki Observation Points On Ishigaki Island
Tamatorizaki Observation Deck Tamatorisaki observatory is located in the northeast district of Ishigaki Island, on the heights, it overlooks the…
Toujin Grave Tomb And Kannondo Temple
In 1852, a ship crashed into the coast of Ishigaki. This ship was filled with Chinese laborers (Coolies, as they…
Aragusuku Island (Panari) of Yaeyama Islands
The population of Aragusuku Island (Aragusuku-jima) is approximately 6 people! The island is called “Panari” by locals because it means…
Ishigaki Island (Ishigaki-jima) of Ishigaki City (Ishigaki-shi), Yaeyama Islands
Among the 19 islands of Yaeyama, large and small, Ishigaki Island which holds 80% of its population, is the island…
Kume Island (Kume-jima) of Yaeyama Islands
JapanGuides.net Kume Island (Kume-jima) is an island, part of the Okinawa Islands and administratively in the Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It…
Ryukyu wild boar in Iriomote Island of Yaeyama Islands
JapanGuides.net Ryukyu wild boar lives on the Amami islands, Okinawa Main Island, Ishigaki Island, and Iriomote Island. Compared with a…
Taketomi Island of Yaeyama Islands
Taketomi Island (Taketomi-jima), which is approximately 9.2km in periphery, is an island that has developed its own distinct history and…
Hateruma Island of Yaeyama Islands
Hateruma Island is Japan’s southernmost point and you should stay there at least for one night. The most eye catching…
Beaches on the Northern Side of the Ishigaki Island, Ishigaki City (Ishigaki-shi)
If you have time and are willing to either drive or ride your bike, the beaches on the northern side…
Ishigaki Limestone Caves (Ryugujyo limestone cave) of Ishigaki Island, Ishigaki City (Ishigaki-shi)
JapanGuides.net Ryugujyo limestone cave is on the way to Banna Park observatory are some very amazing and interesting limestone caves,…
Yaeyama Islands Tourism
At the southern extremity of Japan lies a small archipelago called the Yaeyama Islands (Yaeyama-shoto). The Yaeyama archipelago is located…
What Is A Yonagunisan Moth?
Yonagunisan is a kind of moth that is the largest in the world and can be found on the island…
Yonaguni Island of Yaeyama Islands
Yonaguni Island, which is located in the western-most point of Japan, being only 111 kilometers from Taiwan, is truly an…
Yonaguni horses
Although the Yonaguni horse has the smallest body in a Japanese native horse, and is gentle character, it is strong,…
Hotel Type Accommodations – Lodging in Ishigaki Island of Ishigaki City (Ishigaki-shi)
This category includes Resort, Business, and Economy Hotels Hotel Royal Marine Palace Phone: 0980-84-3102 http://www.royalmarinepalace.com/english.html Located next to a seaside…
Banna Park of Ishigaki Island, Ishigaki City
JapanGuides.net Banna Park is a prefecture run and maintained park. It is very picturesque park and is perfect for a…
Kuro/ Kuroshima Island (“Mr.Cow”) of Yaeyama Islands
Most of the island is pasture where the cows live. The calm and quiet mood spreads all across the island….
Hatoma Island of of Yaeyama Islands
With a population of about 60 people, Hatoma Island (Hatoma-jima) is as country as you can get. This small island…
Okinawa Islands Scuba Diving Guide
On the main island of Okinawa there are more than 25 different beach spots, the most popular and easiest spots…
Miyara Dunchi House
JapanGuides.net Built in 1819 by Miyara Pei-chin Toen, an official of the Ryukyu government who had been appointed administrator for…
Ishigaki Island Specialty Products
Here are some locally produced products that are made in Ishigaki. Ishigaki specialties include Ishigaki Salt, Yaesen Awamori, Minsa Textiles,…