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
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
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