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Ishigaki Island

Ishigaki Island is the one of the tropical island in Japan. There is an astronomical observatory, Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory, related to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ).

Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory

The Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory has an optical telescope and 4D2U Dome theater, a kind of planetarium.

Tourisum

There are so many interesting tourisum points in this island.

♦ Kabira Bay

Kabira Bay

This bay got three star of Michelin Green Guide Japon. You can enjoy sea color change several times in a day.

♦ Other places

Uganzaki, Tamatorizaki, Hirakubo Lighthouse, Yaeyama Palm Tree Grove

Kabira Bay

Further points of interest in neaby islands

♦ Hoshizuna no Hama (Beach) in Iriomote Island

Nishi Beach, Hateruma

The name shows, you can pick up star sand at this beach. Let's try to find star sand!

♦ Nishi Beach in Hateruma Island

This beach is said the most beautiful beach. The gradation color is so nice.

Nishi Beach

♦ Traditional Village and Kondoi Beach in Taketomi Island

There are beautiful traditional houses and turquoise blue beach.

Water Buffalo

Water Buffalo