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How to get to and play at Maesato Beach in Ishigaki Island! Ishigaki Island resident staff will give you a thorough explanation!
Hello everyone!
Ishigaki Island has emerald green waters with excellent transparency and many sparkling white sand beaches.
Ishigaki Island has many beaches that are untouched by human hands and rich in nature,Did you know that there are artificial beaches?
Maesato Beach is located on the outskirts of the city,Being an artificial beach, it is very well maintained and beautiful.
This article introduces Maesato Beach!
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What is Maesato Beach?
Ishigaki Island has few beaches that are accessible from the city center,Maesato Beach is a resort beach designed for tourists to enjoy the resort.
The location is right in front of the ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort, though,It is free of charge for non-guests!
The beach is maintained by the hotel and is very clean.
There are several marine activities (for a fee),There are many ways to play!
It is also a popular spot as a beach where people can easily come and play.
Directions to Maesato Beach
Maesato Beach is located in the city center.Approx. 10 minutes by carFrom the airportApprox. 25 min.From the TerminalApprox. 15 min.Accessible atIt is a highly convenient beach.
Access by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
After about 25 minutes drive on Route 390 from Shin-Ishigakijima Airport, you will see the ANA Intercontinental sign on your left.
Access by car from Ishigaki Port Terminal
Drive on Route 390 for about 15 minutes from Ishigaki Port Terminal, and you will see the sign for ANA Intercontinental on your right.
More information about Maesato Beach
As mentioned above, Maesato Beach is easily accessible from the city center, the remote island terminal, and the airport.
It is a very clean and well maintained beach, even though it is an artificial beach.The white sand beaches and blue sea are very beautiful.
Even if you are not a guest of the hotel you are managingFree of charge.
With rental items and activities offered, this is a popular spot to have a good time.
During the on-season from May to October, jellyfish prevention nets are installed so that visitors can play in the ocean without worry.
snorkelingand banana boats, sea walks, and various other activities.
Parasols and chairs for sleeping can also be rented!In the evening.sunsetIt is also a popular spot forMaesato Beach is also a great place to enjoy the whole day.
The hotel that manages the beach is,ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki ResortIt is.
The beach is well maintained, with a large parking lot, changing rooms, showers, and restrooms!
Parasols and deck chairs for use on the beach,Guests may use it free of charge.
If available, it can be used for a fee even if you are not a guest.
AccessApproximately 20 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigakijima Airport
Phone number:0980-88-7111
Business Hours9:00-17:00（Varies according to season)
admission feeFree of charge
Number of parking spacesNumber of units: 442
equipmentStores, toilets, showers, changing rooms, lockers, vending machines, jellyfish prevention nets, swimming pool
Activities available:
Experience diving, sea kayak, snorkeling, banana boat, sea walk, marine jet, etc.
How to play Maesato Beach
As mentioned above, Maesato Beach offers a variety of activity experiences and water athletics.
Therefore,You are free to play!
To experience various activities, please register at the leisure house located in front of the beach.
The beach is available year-round, but marine activities are only offered inFrom the opening day of the sea in March to the end of November.The first two are the following.
Other than that, of course, activity offerings,no lifeguard, ,I didn't even put up a jellyfish net.Therefore, it is more dangerous than in the on-season.
Visit during the on-season whenever possible.
Although the use of snorkeling is prohibited on many beaches,It is OK to use at Maesato Beach!
However, since they are not rented,Bring your own or snorkeling tourto participate in the program.
After a careful lecture, visitors can swim to spots with many coral reefs and tropical fish, so they can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.
The swimming space surrounded by coral and tropical fish is as beautiful as a dragon's palace.
Please experience the sea of Ishigaki Island with your whole body!
In addition to snorkeling, this new activity is rapidly gaining popularity for its social networking appeal,SUPand ... andsea kayakhas become a standard.
Of course, in addition to marine activities, beach fun is also popular.
If you want to enjoy such beach fun,We recommend that you use the 1-Day Rental Passport!
1 Day Rental Passportcan rent items to play on the beach.
Their rates and the items available for rental are as follows
off-period7,000 yen
busy season8,000 yen
Rental Equipment:
Float mats, floats, tandem floats, snorkel boats, box glasses, masks & fins, wetsuits, life jackets, marine boots, pedal boats, sea kayaks, clear kayaks, SUP, etc.
Ishigaki Island Recommendation
5 activities
Activities on Ishigaki Island
1) Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe
Ishigaki IslandKabira Bay, the No. 1 popular tourist destinationYou can experience SUP cruising at
The sea of Kabira Bay, also known as Kabira Blue, isIt is very clear, blue and transparent.
SUP is a vehicle in which you stand on a board and use a paddle to go forward, as shown in the photo.
Because the tour uses boards that are relatively stable,Even first-time users will be able to stand up.
Activities on Ishigaki Island
(2) Blue Cave Snorkeling
Blue Cave, located near Yonehara Beach in the northern part of Ishigaki Island, is a popular snorkeling spot.
The surrounding sea is home to colorful fish and coral reefs,It can be enjoyed by small children and adults alike.
On Ishigaki IslandOnly the Blue Cave offers both cave exploration and snorkeling!
If you are lucky, you may see sea turtles!
Activities on Ishigaki Island
(3) Mangrove SUP/Canoe
A relaxing canoeing experience surrounded by mangrove forests designated as a national natural treasure.
It is because of this very hot season,Relaxed cruising under the shadow of cool mangrovesThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
Once in the shadow of the mangroves, it was twice as cool as you would imagine,Very comfortable.isThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
Also, the river is calm with little current,Even those who are concerned about their physical fitness can enjoy the tour.
Activities on Ishigaki Island
Landing & Snorkeling
The phantom island of Hamashima is located about 20 minutes from the remote island terminal,Sand island that appears only at low tideIt is.
A 360-degree taste of the ocean.is the only phantom island in Ishigaki Island.
There is no regular boat service.Therefore, participation in a tour is a must.
Landing tours are also recommended, but the area around Phantom Island isThe coral reef is said to be the largest in Japan.
Snorkeling in such waters is exceptional!
Sometimes sea turtles take a break.So, when you head out, watch the ocean around you and enjoy the scenery.
Activities on Ishigaki Island
5) Sunset SUP
Sunset SUP is recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the day!
The sunset on Ishigaki Island is incomparable to that seen in the city.Time to see the sky change colors every few minutes and watch the time pass slowly with your eyes.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
Forget everything and dive into the spectacular scenery.
It will surely be an unforgettable memory.
in the end
We introduced Maesato Beach. How was it?
It is a resort beach on Ishigaki Island with very good access from the city center.
It is exceptionally clean and well managed by the hotel, and there are plenty of activities to choose from.
The following is a summary of recommendations for Maesato Beach.
Rest in the hotel's facilities
Good access
Clean and well-maintained beaches
Please check the above and visit Maesato Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end!
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