Ishigaki Island Day Tour Recommendations

Ishigaki Island Day Tour Recommendations
Highly recommended island tour - Ishigaki Island. Here is a guide to the attractions:
1. Kabira Bay:
One of the most iconic attractions on Ishigaki Island, with emerald green waters that change color in the sunlight. It is also a famous black pearl farming area. You can take a glass-bottom boat tour to see the coral and fish, and if you're lucky, you might even see a sea turtle. If you like water activities, this is a great place for snorkeling and swimming.
2. Tamatorizaki Observatory:
Located on the northeast coast of Ishigaki Island, this is a great place to enjoy panoramic views of Ishigaki Island and the surrounding sea. You can see the Hirakubo Peninsula and the boundary between the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Visit on a clear day for the best views.
3. Uganzaki:
Located on the western tip of Ishigaki Island, this is a great place to watch the sunset. Climb the steps to the white lighthouse for breathtaking views of the sea, cliffs, and coral reefs.
4. Hirakubozaki Lighthouse:
Located on the northernmost tip of Ishigaki Island, this lighthouse is rarely visited and offers a sense of solitude and tranquility. The surrounding scenery is similar to the place where Shu Qi jumped into the sea in the movie "If You Are the One." Enjoy the coastal scenery and unique plants and seabirds on the way to the lighthouse. Allow enough time for the trip.
5. Ice Cream Ranch:
The highlight of Ishigaki Ice Cream Ranch is, of course, the delicious ice cream. There are a variety of flavors, including classic milk and chocolate, as well as unique fruit flavors. Some ice cream ranches also have animals such as cows and sheep. You can interact with them in designated areas, feed them, and take photos.
6. Folk Village:
Visit century-old houses relocated from all over Ishigaki Island. These traditional buildings with red tile roofs and open layouts are full of charm. Some houses have performers in traditional costumes playing music and dancing. After the ancient buildings, you'll find the animal area, where squirrel monkeys are the stars. You can enter the area and interact with the monkeys.
7. Public Market:
Ishigaki Public Market is a great place to buy local specialties and experience the local atmosphere. It offers a variety of Ishigaki Island's specialty foods and handicrafts.
8. Stalactite Cave:
Ishigaki Stalactite Cave is a unique natural attraction on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is about 3.2 km long, with about 660 meters open to visitors. The stalactites in the cave come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and the lighting creates a dreamlike effect.
Friendly reminder: Cruise passengers should book a car rental as early as possible.