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How to get to and play at the Southern Gate Bridge, a tourist attraction on Ishigaki Island!
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There are several places where you can get a great view of Ishigaki Island. One of them is the Southern Gate Bridge. It is accessible from the remote island terminal and is also known as a meeting spot since it is a big bridge. It is a popular spot because of its beautiful sunset views. This article introduces the Southern Gate Bridge.
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What is the Southern Gate Bridge?
Southern Gate Bridge is a large bridge connecting Nannuhama-cho, a reclaimed land located about 5 minutes on foot from the Ishigaki Island Remote Island Terminal. This bridge has an atmosphere of being for port officials only, but of course, it can be used by the general public as well. Only one side of the bridge has a pedestrian walkway and can be crossed on foot.
There are stairs that lead up to the top of the bridge, making it easy to get to the top of the bridge. The top of the bridge is famous for its beautiful sunset views, so be sure to check it out! After crossing the Southern Gate Bridge, you will find a man-made beach, a dolphin petting zoo, and many cats to enjoy.
How to get to the Southern Gate Bridge
From the Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal, drive south on Route 390 and turn right at the Southern Gate entrance intersection. You can access to the Southern Gate Bridge right after turning right. It takes about 5 minutes by car.
More information about the Southern Gate Bridge
Southern Gate Bridge is a large bridge located 5 minutes by car from the Ishigaki Island Remote Island Terminal. The bridge connects Yashima Town and Nannuhama Town, which is a reclaimed land. There is no parking lot on the bridge, so if you visit the Southern Gate Bridge by car, you can leave your car at the parking lot across the bridge and walk back.
The bridge is marked with a "Southern Gate Bridge" sign, and there are stairs leading up from the side to the top. The slope of the bridge is steep, so grab the handrail and walk in the center of the bridge as much as possible. However, because it is a large bridge, the top is quite high, so it may be difficult for those who are afraid of heights. On the other hand, it offers a panoramic view of the island and a beautiful sunset.
At sunset, the area is crowded with locals walking and running. The proximity to the city may offer a beautiful night view, but the island's population is not so large that it is very beautiful. On the other hand, however, you can enjoy a star-filled sky. Because there is little artificial light and the surrounding area is pitch black, you can observe the stars with a clarity that is unmatched on the mainland. It is also a good place to stop by after dinner.
Yashima Town, a populated island, offers lodging facilities such as APA Hotel, Sakijima Business Hotel, and Hotel Peace Island Ishigaki Inn Yashima, as well as "Pandumee," famous for the best food on the island, and the sunset spot, "Yashima Greenland. Yashima Green" which is a sunset spot. The above mentioned facilities are relatively inexpensive, so it is a good idea to eat Pandumee's bread for breakfast the next day after your stop.
How to play the Southern Gate Bridge
Southern Gate Bridge illuminated after sunset.
The Southern Gate Bridge is a spot where you can enjoy not only the beautiful sunset from the bridge, but also the stars that fill the sky. There are many places to play such as Nannuhama Artificial Beach where you can enjoy swimming in summer season, Minami no Hamacho Ryokuchi Park which is famous as a sunset spot and has many cats, and Dolphin Fantasy Ishigakijima where you can swim with dolphins. We will introduce each of them.
Nannu Beach Artificial Beach
Nannuhama Artificial Beach is an artificial beach that opened in the summer of 2016. As an artificial beach, it is well maintained and managed, with toilets and shower facilities, as well as life savers on duty and jellyfish prevention nets. Many tourists visit the beach every year due to its easy accessibility.
Hamacho Green Park in the south
Hamacho Green Park in the south is a spot with a beautiful view of the sunset, and the green park is characterized by the presence of nearly 100 cats. Basically, the cats here are stray cats and should not be fed or touched.
Dolphin Fantasy Ishigaki Island
Dolphin Fantasy Ishigaki Island is a spot where you can experience swimming with dolphins. A prefab hut is the reception and meeting point, and you will be transferred to the dolphin coop by car from there.
A wide variety of menus such as dolphin swim, petting experience, instructor experience, and tours are offered, so take the course that suits you best.
Address: Yashima-cho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 5 minutes by car from Remote Island Terminal, 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport
Parking: None
Restaurant: None
Toilet: None
summary
We introduced the Southern Gate Bridge. How was it?
The Southern Gate Bridge was a beautiful sunset bridge leading to a man-made island with a large number of cats nearby.
The Southern Gate Bridge is recommended for the following reasons.
Artificial beach
You can interact with dolphins.
Lots of cats
Please check the above and visit the Southern Gate Bridge.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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