Ishigaki

Ishigaki

Ishigaki Island is the main island of the Yaeyama Islands and the region's transportation hub. Ishigaki City, the Yaeyama's only and Japan's southernmost city, is the site of the region's major airport and boat terminal. Ishigaki offers several nice beaches and fantastic snorkeling and diving in the surrounding coral reefs. Ishigaki's rivers, while not quite as wild as those of nearby Iriomote, also offer a jungle like scenery and are nice to explore by canoe. Various hiking opportunities exist in the island's hilly interior.

Attractions

Ishigaki Island is most famous for its Kabira Bay, a stunning bay of emerald green waters.which you can explore on a glass boat. But behold, you are not allowed to swim, because the water is full of poisonous snakes. Among numerous more great spots is the northern most tip of the island.

Activities

The transparent waters around the island are full of coral reefs, making scuba diving the number one activity on Ishigaki. In particular, Manta Scramble, just off the island's north coast, is a legendary spot for manta ray spotting.

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The yen (JPY) is the currency of Japan.

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