9 sunrise and sunrise spots in Ishigaki Island! We also introduce recommended activities! Ishigaki Island staffs who live in Ishigaki Island will give you a thorough explanation!

Hello everyone! What do you think of Ishigaki Island all of a sudden?

 

Ishigaki Island is famous as a remote island surrounded by beautiful sea!

 

In Ishigaki Island, there are many spots where you can enjoy the sunrise from the sea.

 

This article introduces such beautiful sunrise spots on Ishigaki Island.

 

 

Enjoy Ishigaki Island in the morning

When you travel, you want to make the most of your time as possible.

In such cases, we recommend a sunrise tour to make the most of the morning hours!

Most general restaurants, souvenir shops, and tourist attractions are not open in the morning hours.

By starting your day with a morning activity on a sunrise tour that allows you to make the most of this time, you will not waste time slumbering and sleeping until just before chucking out!

 

 

10 sunrise and sunrise spots on Ishigaki Island

There are many sunset spots on Ishigaki Island. Similarly, there are many sunrise spots where you can see the beautiful sunrise. Below are some of the best sunrise spots in Japan.

 

 

Sunrise on Ishigaki Island (1) Urasaki Beach

 

 

The first sunrise spot on Ishigaki Island is a beach located at the northernmost tip of the island.

 

Urasaki Beach, which can be accessed by going down to Hirano Beach, which can be seen from Hirakubozaki Lighthouse, is a pool-like beach where you feel like you are watching the sunrise in your own private pool. The beach is a bit dangerous, as there are rocks and unstable footholds on the way to the beach, so please be careful!

 

Enjoy a different kind of sunrise in a pool created by nature.

 

 

 

Ishigaki Island Sunrise/Sunrise Spot (2) Akashi Beach

 

 

The next sunset spot on Ishigaki Island is Akashi Beach.

 

Akashi Beach is the largest beach in Ishigaki Island, which can be viewed from Akashi Para World Takeoff Site. The sunrise from the vast beach makes the sea sparkling on the horizon.

 

Akashi is famous for such a collaboration of beach, sea, and sunrise, and there is a famous restaurant, Akashi Shokudo, where you can fill your stomach after sunrise.

 

 

 

 

Ishigaki Island sunrise/sunrise spot (3) Southern Bridge Gate

 

Southern Bridge Gate is a bridge located in the center of the city and is known as the symbol of Ishigaki Island. From here, you can see not only the sunrise but also the night view and the harbor view.

 

 

Although various attractive services have been developed, such as viewing the illumination of the Southern Gate Bridge, artificial beaches, and dolphin tour services, the locals are more aware that it is a spot for viewing sunrises and sunsets!

 

Why not visit such a sunrise spot frequented by islanders?

 

 

 

 

Sunrise/Sunrise Spot on Ishigaki Island (4) Tamatorizaki Observatory

 

 

Tamatorizaki Observatory is located about 20 minutes by car from the airport and is one of the most popular sunrise spots on the island because of its excellent location overlooking the ocean.

 

The Hirakubo Peninsula, called "Shisa's tail," stretches to the north.
The view from the hill on which it stands is truly spectacular. The sunrise from the majestic ocean is a must-see!

 

 

 

 

 Ishigaki Island Sunrise/Sunrise Spots (5) Shiraho Beach

 

Shiraho Beach is located about 10 minutes drive from Shin-Ishigaki Airport and 20 minutes drive from the city center. The white sand beach stretches about 10km and shines beautifully with the reflection of the morning sun.

 

 

However, it is rarely visited by tourists because it is rarely used as a tourist spot, and locals only stop by for a ball. Therefore, you can enjoy the feeling of being at a private beach and have the sunrise of Ishigaki Island all to yourself.

 

This beach is also famous as a snorkeling spot for its rare blue coral colony. After enjoying the sunrise, it is possible to go snorkeling to appreciate the coral reefs.

 

 

 

 

Ishigaki Island Sunrise/Sunrise Spots (6) Ohama Beach

 

 

Ohama Beach offers a good view of the sunrise because the spot is located east of the city center. It is often used as a walking course by locals from early in the morning.

 

Nevertheless, it is not well known by tourists and would be ideal for a quiet and relaxing time. This area is not limited to sunrise, but is also a great place to observe flowers and water birds blooming on the beach.

 

Anyway, you will definitely be relaxed and healed by nature.

 

 

 

 

Sunrise/Sunrise Spots on Ishigaki Island (7) Hirakubozaki Lighthouse

 

Hirakubozaki Lighthouse is the northernmost lighthouse on Ishigaki Island and is a popular tourist attraction and sunrise spot that has been featured in guidebooks and the media.

 

 

It is expected to be crowded with tourists because it is a famous spot, but it is definitely worth the trip because of the exceptional views.

 

 

 

 

Sunrise/Sunrise Spots on Ishigaki Island (8) Around Nannujima Ishigaki Airport

 

Nannujima Ishigaki Airport is located about 30 minutes by car from the city center, and the road from the airport to Miyara is a high road, so you can enjoy the sunrise while riding in your car.

 

 

The key to this spot is that you can see it in your car, so you can see it soon after you arrive on Ishigaki Island, on the last morning, or on the way to your destination, so you can make the most of it and have a more efficient trip to Ishigaki.

 

 

 

Sunrise/Sunrise Spots on Ishigaki Island (9) Inoda Fishing Port

 

 

The next sunrise spot we will introduce is Inoda Fishing Port. A fishing port? Many people may be surprised to see a fishing port.

Inoda Fishing Port faces the east coast of Ishigaki Island, so you cannot see the sunset, but you can see the sunrise.

This harbor is almost empty early in the morning. It is a hole-in-the-wall spot where you can have the ocean as far as the eye can see all to yourself. Glass boats also leave from the fishing port, allowing visitors to explore the crystal clear waters in the morning.

 

Moreover, because of its proximity to the ocean and the rapid flow of clouds, even if it is cloudy, if you wait a little, the morning sun can spill through the gaps in the clouds and reach you.

If you venture to a fishing port, which is not often mentioned as a tourist attraction, you may be able to see a beautiful sunrise that you would not normally be able to see.

 

 

 

Conclusion

 

We introduced the sunrise spots on Ishigaki Island. How was it?

 

It is always tempting to take it easy on the morning of a trip. However, we have told you that there are many benefits to simply getting up a little earlier than usual in the morning.

 

Please start your day off right by watching the sunrise on Ishigaki Island and enjoy the best Ishigaki life.

 

Thank you for reading to the end.

 

 

 

 

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