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The Setting Sun Seen From West Pier In Taketomi IslandWest Pier (Nishi Sambashi)

The nearest island from Ishigaki is Taketomi. Located in the west side of the island, West Pier (Nishi Sambashi) is a popular spot to see the beautiful sunset! Only people who stay in the island can see this ever-changing scenery.◎To go to Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port (Terminal for isolated islands), use An'ei Kanko's reguler express ferry /10~15min /round-trip 1150yen

White Beach and Heavenly Scenery with Great TransparencyHamajima, Phantom Island

30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island, if you can see the pure white Shirahama shining in the place where the color of the sea changes, it is a phantom island. This island, which can only be reached by boat, has a beautiful view of the sea and blue sky. It is also a snorkeling spot.

So Beautiful Marble! Great View From Tetrapods! Hateruma BlueHateruma Port

Natural Planetarium! Starry Sky Of Hateruma Island, A Southernmost Island In JapanStarry Sky Of Hateruma

A little far from residential areas, you can meet a skyful of stars without any streetlamps. And you must be moved by the stars that you are likely to catch! There're so many stars that you can't distingulish the constellations☆◎Access: from Ishigaki port to Hateruma Port, you can use Anei Kanko Tour/ Regular High Speed Boat 60-80 min. ￥5870 for a round trip.

With The Beautiful Sounds Of Sanshin, Water Buffalo Tour To Yubu IslandsYubu Island

400 meters from Iriomote Island to Yubu Island. They take us on a 15 min-tour by a water buffalo wagon leisurely. The relaxing time veils the island with sea breeze and the sanshin sounds played by the local grandpa and grandma. You can enjoy the world of southern island's jungle in Yubu Island.