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Travel Tips for Your Vacations to Ishigaki

Ishigaki Island, the most populated of the islands in the Yaeyama Island chain, forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.

Choose your vacation packages to Ishigaki Island with Japan Airline Vacations and enjoy the idyllic subtropical setting that offers a wide range of exciting activities, relaxing views of the deep blue ocean, and a taste of traditional island culture. Hotel and flight deals to Ishigaki Island are a fantastic choice all year round when building your dream itinerary.

How to Travel Around Ishigaki Island

When travelling to and from New Ishigaki Airport (Painushima Ishigaki Airport) (ISG), the easiest way to get around the island is to rent a car from one of several rental companies. There are bus services available but they make many stops and few departures each day, except for the airport route that runs every 15 minutes.

Seasonal Event Information

  • In honour of the sea gods, the Hari Dragon Boat Race is held in June to pray for a bountiful catch of fish. The brightly painted wooden boats called Sabani have been used by Yaeyama fishermen for hundreds of years.
  • The Orion Beer Festival in summer features live music and performances and ends with a firework display.
  • The Ishigaki Island Festival in November sports local bands, a parade and fireworks at the end of the festival. There are also lots of carts offering delicious festival food!

Climate on Ishigaki Island

The tropical rainforest climate combines long summers and mild winters with humidity all year round, but the rainy season is one of the shortest in Japan. Winter temperatures average 15ºC (59°F) and summer 25ºC (77°F). August and September are the hottest months at 33ºC (91°F). Take t-shirts and light, loose clothing for the summer months. And pack long sleeve t-shirts and jackets for the winter months. To visit during the most popular season, buy tickets to Ishigaki Island between June and October.

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Weather in Ishigaki

Thursday light rain
21°C Dec 12, 2024
Friday light rain
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Saturday light rain
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Sunday light rain
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Monday light rain
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Tuesday light rain
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Wednesday light rain
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