To-Rin-Ji (Torin Shrine)is the oldest wooden architecture in Yaeyama Island chain. It was first built in 1641 and rebuilt after being torn down in the historical incidents such as the Meiwa Grand Tsunami in 1771 and the Okinawan War happen…
Haiden, a worship hall 拝殿 Gongen Gongen means the appearance of a Buddhist deity in the form of a Shinto deity. Constructed in 1614, rebuilt in 1771 Ishigaki Gongen Hall was constructed in 1614 together with Torin Shrine which is located…
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The Southernmost International Airport of Japan The name of the airport in the city of Ishigaki is Painushima Ishigaki Airport (南ぬ島石垣空港 in Japanese). PAINUSHIMA is a local dialect which describes the meaning of a southern island, so…
Sukuji Beach at Kabira 2022 Beach Opening Ceremony Coming Soon Each government of Yaeyama Islands (Ishigaki, Taketomi, and Yonaguni) hosts a beach opening ceremony in turn every year to declare Japan's first beach opening. Map of Yaeyama I…
"New" Ishigaki City Government Building I have just posted an article about Ishigaki City Government Building newly opened last November. Hope you enjoy the content. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Travel Guide Ishigaki (@trav…
New International Terminal Bldg of Ishigaki Airport New Terminal Building Open in March 2022 Ishigaki "New" Airport was constructed and started operation in 2014. There are domestic and international terminals at the airport. The Internati…
November is one of the best seasons to visit Banna Park in Ishigaki.
Mangoes and their trees grown in a vinyl pipe house Mango season almost sets in The queen of the tropical fruits - mango - is highly recommended in Ishigaki jima (Ishigaki Island) together with pineapples around this time of the year. The …
I am now at the north-western part of Ishigaki island called Nosoko 野底. It is well known as the place where Mt Nosoko Mape 野底マーペー is located. It takes about half an hour from city center by car taking the Omoto Tunnel 於茂登トンネ…
A view from the street along side Banna Park Entrance Paths inside the park Banna Park is the largest park in Okinawa Prefecture Banna Park バンナ公園 was constructed by Okinawa Prefectural government over 20 years ago and is currently man…
Ishigaki Sunset at the port of Ishigaki A short period of time before the sunset is my favorate in summer. The heat wave during day time ceases and comfortable ocean breeze starts to blow instead. This wonderful magical time will last only…
Beni Imo Anpan If you have not eaten Beni Imo Anpan 紅芋あんぱん (bread roll filled with purple red sweat potato) made and sold by Tomi-no Panya トミーのパン屋 (Tommy's Bread) yet, we believe you should try it right away. Tommy's Bread is …
I went to Shiraho this afternoon with my wife. It was a sunny, cheery and very sweaty day like summer. Ocean breeze was comfortable and the sun's blightness was too shiny for me without a pair of sunglasses. There seemed several families a…
Ishigaki Rito Pier 石垣離島桟橋 is the place where most tourists visit during their trip to Ishigaki Island and other surrounding outer islands. Not only as an open space of tropical atmosphere but as venues of various type of events, the …
Shinei Park Shinei Park 新栄公園 is probably the best known park among the city dwellers. The park often becomes the venues of various events such as music concerts, sports events, and city-sponsored ceremonies. Ishigakijima Festival 石垣…
Ishigaki Sunset This photo was taken near Hamasaki arena located in the south of city center. It was around 6:30 in the evening and the temperature rose at around 25 degrees centigrade and over during the day today. Hamasaki arena is near …
Taketomi Island Taketomi Island 竹富島 is one of 8 inhabited islands of Taketomi Town 竹富町 and is located closest to Ishigaki Island. The island is only 15 minutes from the port of Ishigaki by ferry and there are around 20 flights betwee…
