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    Ishigaki Ishigaki - Japanese

    Home to beautiful secluded beaches, extensive limestone caves, forested mountains with great vistas, fantastic scuba diving and one of Japan's top three views at Kabira Bay, Ishigaki is definitely a place worth visiting.

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    “Ishigaki strikes a great balance between laid back island life and modern convenience. As the most developed of the Yaeyama Island chain it makes an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding archipelago.”

    Mark Johnson, Expert Travel Consultant

    Sub tropical Ishigaki Jima is set in the Yaeyama Islands chain 450km south west of Okinawa's main island, 1950km from Tokyo and only 270km from Taiwan. The white sand beaches, coral reefs, and jungle-covered mountains give Ishigaki a very different atmosphere to the rest of Japan and make for a beautiful destination with its own unique culture.

    While the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year, Ishigaki's beautiful palm tree beaches boast world class snorkelling and diving.  The crystal clear waters of Shiraho flanked by coral reefs is just one of the many spots offering an array of colourful marine life, including the stunning Manta Rays that visit the waters regularly.  Take a glass-bottomed boat ride across the deep clear waters of Kabira bay, marvel at the chunky white coral on Yonehara beach, or watch the stars come out over the aptly named Sunset beach. Relax on the peaceful shores of Fusaki Beach, where the gentle waves and white sands offer a tranquil retreat, or explore the shallow, clear waters of Sukuji Beach, ideal for a leisurely swim in its natural setting.

    Ishigaki Island has some great trekking opportunities whether it is around Mount Omoto-dake or through the inland jungle. From Ishigaki, you're perfectly placed to visit some of the smaller surrounding islands that make up the Yaeyama islands chain - perhaps most notably Iriomote Island. This national park is covered by virtually untouched tropical jungle and is home to the very rare and illusive Iriomote Lynx. One of the best ways to see the island is by Kayak up the Nakama River lined by mangroves and tropical forest.

    Ishigaki is a beautiful Japanese destination very different from the mainland Japan, a tropical paradise away from the neon of Tokyo with a culture as rich as that found in Kyoto and a perfect place to relax. Would you like to Ishigaki island? Contact us today.

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    The following are our favourites from among the western-style hotels and Japanese-style inns of Ishigaki.

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    Experiences in Ishigaki

    Ishigaki offers a wealth of exciting experiences that will help you get beneath the surface of Japan's fascinating culture. See below for a few of our favourites

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    Weather in Ishigaki

    The Climate Guide for Ishigaki, Japan is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine.

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Max Daytime Temperature (°C) 21 21 23 25 27 30 31 31 30 28 25 22
    Min Night-time Temperature (°C) 15 15 17 20 22 25 26 26 25 23 20 17
    Hours of Sunshine (Daily) 3 3 3 5 5 6 8 7 6 5 3 3
    Hours of Daylight (Daily) 11 11 12 13 13 14 14 13 12 12 11 11
    Heat and Humidity Discomfort None None None Low Moderate High Very High Very High High Moderate Low None
    Days with some Rainfall 18 17 17 15 18 18 16 18 17 16 17 18
    Monthly Rainfall (mm) 131 132 141 134 209 204 171 251 221 171 151 126
    UV Index (Maximum) 7 9 11 11+ 11+ 11+ 11+ 11+ 11 9 7 6
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