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How to get to and play at Yonehara Campground! Ishigaki Island resident staff will give you a thorough explanation!
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Do you know Yonehara Campground on Ishigaki Island?
The campground is located adjacent to Yonehara Beach in the Bibikai area of Ishigaki City, between Kabira Bay and Urasoko Bay, just north of downtown Ishigaki. This campground is so famous and well known among campers and backpackers nationwide that it is called "Torinuma in the north and Yonehara in the south. The campground is equipped with cooking facilities, changing rooms, toilets, children's playground, and shower rooms for easy access. This article introduces Yonehara Campground on Ishigaki Island.
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What is Yonehara Campground?
It is a representative campground of Ishigaki Island located in a spot where you can enjoy ocean, mountain, and river activities.
The campground is located adjacent to Yonehara Beach, just a few minutes drive east from Kabira Bay, a famous sightseeing spot in Ishigaki Island. Behind the campground is the highest mountain in Okinawa, Mt. Omotodake, and at the foot of the deep green mountains is a cluster of Yaeyama palms, designated as a natural monument, within walking distance.
If you set up your tent in the windbreak of a mokumao forest spreading along the coast, you can set up your tent while feeling the cool ocean breeze in the shade of the trees.
The ocean in front of the campground is crystal clear, and snorkelers can admire colorful tropical fish such as red snapper and snappers, table corals and branch corals, and other coral reefs. This is a perfect location for enjoying camping in a quiet place. Recommended for single campers and family campers. There are facilities such as toilets and showers, but camping equipment is not available for rent, so you need to bring your own. Also, you need to call "Ishigaki City Public Facility Management Public Corporation" before you go and pay the fee there.
Directions to Yonehara Campground
■If you are accessing the site by car
From Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal, drive north on Prefectural Road No. 87. Go to the end of the road and turn left, then go west on Prefectural Road No. 79. When you see the Yonehara bus stop on your left, turn right at the next street. Go straight to the Yonehara Beach parking lot, park, and walk 5 minutes to the campground. Arrival time is about 30 minutes.
From Ishigaki Airport, turn left at the intersection onto Route 390, then onto Prefectural Route 209, continue on Prefectural Route 87 until you reach the end of the road, and turn left onto Prefectural Route 79. When you see the Yonehara bus stop on your left, turn right at the next intersection. Go straight to the Yonehara Beach parking lot, park, and walk 5 minutes to the campground. Arrival time is about 25 minutes.
■If accessed by bus
From Ishigaki Bus Terminal, take the Higashi Unyu Bus, Yonehara Campground Line to Yonehara Campground. From the bus stop, go west and turn right at the next street. Go straight and you will see the Yonehara Beach parking lot on your left. Arrival time is about 60 minutes.
From Ishigaki Airport, take the Higashi Unyu Bus, Yonehara Campground Line to Yonehara Campground. From the bus stop, go west and turn right at the next street. Go straight and you will see the Yonehara Beach parking lot on your left. Arrival time is about 65 minutes.
More information about Yonehara Campground
The campground is located in the Beikkai area of Ishigaki City, just north of downtown Ishigaki, between Kabira Bay and Urasoko Bay, with the highest mountain in Okinawa, Omotodake, rising in the south. Yonehara Beach can be seen in front of you, and coral reefs are just a few meters from the shore,snorkelingIt is also a popular spot for scuba diving. The reef is about 10 meters deep, but it is very beautiful. Colorful tropical fish such as the red reef goatfish and the smelt, and coral reefs such as table corals and branching corals can be seen, and in summer, migratory fish such as dogtooth tuna and bonito can be seen.
Turtles, manta rays, and sharks sometimes appear, and if you are lucky, you can even see them. Anyone who can swim can enjoy a walk underwater, as long as they have a pair of diving glasses. The tropical fish in these waters are accustomed to people and have been known to eat food from human hands, their favorite food being slices of fish sausage. Some visitors go out of their way to buy fish sausages and feed them to the fish. Be careful of waves caused by northerly winds and strong tides. It is also known as a spot where reef currents are likely to occur and water accidents sometimes occur, so snorkeling should be avoided on days when the tide is dangerous or the wind blows.
There are six to seven cooking and toilet buildings on the grounds, and the campground can accommodate a large number of campers, making it a fun place to visit for student or adult club activities. If you set up your tent in the windbreak of the mokumao forest spreading along the coast, you can set up your tent in the shade of the trees while feeling the sea breeze in summer, and it is said to be the best campground in Yaeyama in terms of coolness.
The campground is recommended for long-term campers who want to fully enjoy camping on the southern islands. Many campers have lived here for years and camped while working, while others migrate from Hokkaido in the summer to Okinawa in the winter.
How to Play at Yonehara Campground
Yonehara Beach, which stretches out before your eyes, is famous as a snorkeling and diving spot. Colorful tropical fish, such as red snappers and snappers, and coral reefs, such as table corals and branching corals, can be seen here. Turtles, manta rays, and sharks sometimes appear. Anyone who can swim can enjoy a walk in the sea, as long as they have a pair of underwater glasses.
They also rent out barbecue equipment such as nets, griddles, and cooking utensils, so you can have a full-scale barbecue and enjoy the sunset and twilight hours while gazing at the ocean. Of course, you can also enjoy it during lunchtime, so you can enjoy barbecue after swimming. It is located in the Bitaumi area of Ishigaki City, between Kabira Bay and Urasoko Bay, with the tallest mountain in Okinawa, Omotodake, to the south, and is only a few minutes drive from Kabira Bay. Kabira Bay is designated as a national scenic spot and is the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island.
The beautiful color of the sea, which gradually changes its hue depending on the sunlight and tides, is known as Kabila blue, and it is a scenic spot that has received the highest rating of three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japon. The blue color of the sea and the beautiful scenery of the bay will delight your eyes. Other nearby sites include the Yaeyama palm colony, which is designated as a national natural treasure, a Red Data of the Ministry of the Environment, and a semi-endangered species in Okinawa Prefecture. The Yaeyama palm is an extremely rare palm, an "endemic species" found only on Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands in the Yaeyama Archipelago. It is a large palm that can reach 25 meters in height and is characterized by its large leaves, and is so valuable in botany that it is the only species in the "Yaeyama palm genus. You can visit on foot and enjoy a tour of this precious species.
The Yonehara campground is so well known to campers and backpackers nationwide that it is called "Torinuma in the north and Yonehara in the south," with campers visiting from all over the country. It is a great place to make friends and get to know backpackers from all over the country.
Address: 446-1 Aza-Beikai, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Operating period: April 1 - December 30
Campsite rental fee:
400 yen per adult per night per person
Child 200 yen
Day camp: 200 yen
Parking: available (free of charge, 30 cars can be parked)
summary
We introduced Yonehara Campground. How was it?
Yonehara Campground is located between Kabira Bay and Urasoko Bay, and is popular for its beautiful scenery, good location (30 minutes by car or 1 hour by bus from the city center), well-equipped facilities, and inexpensive prices.
The Yonehara beach in front of you is beautiful, and the coral and tropical fish dancing and biting at the fish sausage is adorable.
We recommend the following points for Yonehara Campground.
Snorkeling and diving can be enjoyed.
BBQ equipment is available for rent so you can have a real BBQ.
Campers come from all over the country, so you can make new acquaintances.
The Yaeyama palm colony, a national natural treasure, is located nearby and can be visited.
Sunset as the sun sets in front of your eyes.
Please check the above and visit Yonehara Campground.
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