Ishigaki Island travel guide: Using Ishigaki as a base
Use Ishigaki Airport and its outlying-island ferry terminal as gateways to Yaeyama, with official starting points for Kabira Bay, northern capes and nearby island transfers.
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Ishigaki Island (石垣島) has New Ishigaki Airport (南ぬ島石垣空港) and Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal (石垣港離島ターミナル). These provide transport connections to other Yaeyama islands. This page organizes sightseeing directions and island transport listed in official information.
Key points
- Major viewpoints listed in official tourism information include Tamatorizaki Observatory, Cape Hirakubozaki (平久保崎) Lighthouse and Oganzaki Lighthouse.
- Kabira Bay (川平湾) is known for its sea scenery and glass-bottom boats; water activities are restricted.
- Ishigaki Port connects to Taketomi and other Yaeyama islands. The ferry information is the July 2026 version.
- For airport bus routes, stops and taxi references, see the airport’s official page.
Plan by direction
| Direction | Officially listed features |
|---|---|
| City and port | Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal for boats to Taketomi and other islands |
| Kabira Bay | Sea views, glass-bottom boats and water activity restrictions |
| Northern capes | Tamatorizaki Observatory and Hirakubozaki Lighthouse |
| Western cape | Oganzaki Lighthouse |
Feature articles
- Two days on Ishigaki: Planning Kabira Bay and a Taketomi island hop
- Ishigaki to Taketomi ferry: Fares, journey times and same-day cancellations
- Ishigaki Airport to the island ferry port: Buses, taxis and connections to Taketomi
- Kabira Bay guide: Glass-bottom boats and restrictions on swimming and snorkeling
More pages
- Ishigaki attractions and beaches: Scenic views, glass-bottom boats and swimming
- Ishigaki transport: Airport buses, ferry terminal and Kabira Park routes
Notes
- Ferry schedules depend on weather. Check the operator’s official page before departure.
- For nearby islands, see the Taketomi travel guide or the Okinawa islands overview.
Sources
- 沖繩官方觀光資訊｜石垣島 (visitokinawajapan.com, checked 2026-10-29)
- 南方之島石垣機場｜巴士・計程車 (ishigaki-airport.co.jp, checked 2026-10-29)
- 沖繩官方觀光資訊｜離島渡輪 (visitokinawajapan.com, checked 2026-10-29)
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