Ishigaki, Administrative center in Yaeyama Islands, Japan
Ishigaki extends across 229 square kilometers and encompasses the main island along with the Senkaku Islands territory, featuring beaches and coral reefs.
The settlement transformed from Yaeyama Village in 1908 to Ishigaki Village in 1914, before achieving city status on July 10, 1947.
The Museum of Yaeyama Islands displays artifacts that document the development of local traditions through collections of historical items and regional art.
New Ishigaki Airport connects the island to major Japanese cities with direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, and Naha taking approximately three hours.
Mount Omoto rises 525 meters above sea level, making it the highest point on Ishigaki Island with views extending across the surrounding coral reefs.
Location: Okinawa Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1914
Website: https://city.ishigaki.okinawa.jp
GPS coordinates: 24.34450,124.18525
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
Taketomi Island
10.1 km
Mount Omoto
9.2 km
Kabira Bay
12.6 km
竹富町役場
3.4 km
Tōrin-ji
3 km
Nagura Anparu
7 km
Furusutobaru Castle
1.2 km
Miyaradunchi
2.6 km
Nagomi Tower
10.2 km
Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory
5.6 km
Memorial Hall of Yoko Gushiken
4 km
730 Shiishii Park
2.9 km
Shiraho Saonetabaru Cave Ruins
8.7 km
Ishigaki Yaima village
7.8 km
West Pier
10.9 km
Mount Nosoko
17.3 km
サザンゲートブリッジ
2.9 km
Ishigaki City Public Market
2.8 km
Ishigakijima Local Meteorological Observatory
2.3 km
Kondoi Beach
11.1 km
Iko Pier
20.1 km
Kihō-in
10.6 km
Hirakubosaki Lighthouse
32.4 km
Nobumoto Ōhama Memorial Hall
2.8 km
Ishigaki City Yaeyama Museum
2.7 km
サンエー石垣シティ
814 m
Ishigaki Ogansaki Lighthouse
16.2 km
Maezato Dam
8.4 kmReviews
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