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About New Ishigaki Airport (Nannujima Ishigaki Airport)! Ishigaki Island resident staff will give you a thorough explanation!
Hello everyone!
There is a facility that is always used when visiting Ishigaki Island. It is the New Ishigaki Airport.
At the airport, you may forget to buy souvenirs or have a meal. At such times, don't you wonder what kind of facilities are available and how easy it is to use them?
This article introduces the airport on Ishigaki Island.
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What is New Ishigaki Airport?
New Ishigaki Airport is the gateway to the island and is the point of entry for most visitors to Ishigaki Island.
You can see that Shin-Ishigaki Airport is a heavily used airport, with regular flights from Haneda Airport, Kansai International Airport, Centrair, Naha Airport, and other airports, as well as two international flights.
Convenient facilities at Shin-Ishigaki Airport
service counter
Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone number: 0980-87-0468
coin-operated locker
Location: Near the elevator to the observation deck on the 1st floor
Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Charge
Oversized (4 locations): 500 yen per day
Large (4 locations): 300 yen per day
Medium (6 locations): 200 yen per day
Small (4 locations): 100 yen per day
ATM
Bank of the Ryukyus
2 units at the entrance of the facility on the first floor
Hours: 7:00 - 22:00 weekdays, 9:00 - 20:00 weekends and holidays
MMK (Bank of Okinawa, Kaihou Bank, JA Okinawa Bank)
Hours: 8:00 - 22:00 weekdays, 9:00 - 20:00 weekends and holidays
JA Okinawa Bank: 8:00 - 21:00 weekdays, 9:00 - 17:00 weekends and holidays
Ishigaki Airport Baggage Delivery Service
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location; Near the center of the first floor of the terminal
Fee: 500 yen per piece per route (3 sides 180 cm, less than 30 km)
500 yen will be charged separately per delivery in certain areas within the islands.
Please note that delivery time may take more than 3 hours in certain areas within the village.
Reservations are required for group guests.
*We do not accept deposits of more than 30 kg.
Wi-Fi Service
Ishigaki Island Free Wi-Fi (ishigaki-free-wifi)
Available during airport hours (6:30-22:00).
Paid Internet (two locations)
Available hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
two parts
Fee: 100 yen per 10 minutes
service counter
Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Phone number: 0980-87-0468
Special waiting room
Location: 2nd floor of domestic flight
Fee: 5,000 yen
Number of seats: 24
Facilities: Restrooms available
Charged Meeting Room
Location: 1st floor south side of domestic flight
Fee: 1000 yen per hour
Number of rooms: 3 rooms
About Ishigaki Airport Lounge
There are no card lounges or airline lounges.
Access from Ishigakijima Airport to the city center
Access to the city limits from the airport can be reached by the following means
(1) Rent-a-car
When it comes to getting around the island, many of you may assume that you will be renting a car. There are many rental car agencies scattered around the airport, so you should first visit one. Many companies have offices within a 5-minute walking distance, so walking is fine, but since you will probably have a lot of luggage, it is better to find a rental car company that offers a free shuttle bus service and make a reservation in advance.
From the sales office, use your car navigation system or the map on your cell phone to get to the city center. It takes about 30 minutes outside of the holiday season.
ORIX Rent-A-Car Yuna
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Phone number: 0980-84-4033
ORIX Rent-A-Car Hibiscus
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Phone number: 0980-87-5416
OTS Car Rental
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Phone number: 0980-84-4323
Nissan Rent-a-Car
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Phone number: 0980-84-4123
Gold Rent-A-Car
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone number: 0980-87-0533
Paradise Rent-a-Car
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Phone number: 0980-87-0220
(2) Bus
If you are considering traveling by bus, there are two types of regular bus service. One is via Heitoku, Ohama, and Shiraho, and the other is via Nikko Yaeyama and ANA Intercontinental. Each runs every 30 minutes, so you can get from the airport to the city bus terminal approximately every 15 minutes.
If your hotel is Intercontinental or Nikko, it is better to use the route via Nikko Yaeyama or ANA Intercontinental, but it will take 10 minutes longer to reach the city center than via Hirate, Ohama, or Shiraho. It takes about 45 minutes from Shin-Ishigaki Airport to Ishigaki Port.The bus timetable and fares are below.
Bus stop name | first departure (of the day) | final | Charge |
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New Ishigaki Airport | 7:25 a.m. | 8:50 p.m. | ——– |
ANA Intercontinental | 7:53 a.m. | 9:14 p.m. | 450 yen |
In front of Minsa Crafts Center | 8:00 AM | 9:21 p.m. | 490 yen |
Hotel Nikko Yaeyama | 8:04 AM. | 9:25 p.m. | 530 yen |
Ishigaki Remote Island Terminal Bus Terminal | 8:12 a.m. | 9:33 p.m. | 540 yen |
Bus stop name | first departure (of the day) | final | Charge |
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Ishigaki Remote Island Terminal / Bus Terminal | 6:10 a.m. | 7:45 p.m. | ——– |
Hotel Nikko Yaeyama | 6:18 a.m. | 7:53 p.m. | 150 yen |
In front of Minsa Crafts Center | 6:22 a.m. | 7:57 p.m. | 150 yen |
ANA Intercontinental | 6:29 AM. | 20:04 PM. | 210 yen |
New Ishigaki Airport | 6:57 a.m. | 8:28 p.m. | 540 yen |
Bus stop name | first departure (of the day) | final | Charge |
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New Ishigaki Airport | 12:00 p.m. | 12:56 p.m. | ——– |
Soccer Park Akanma | 12:16 p.m. | 1:07 p.m. | 180 yen |
Entrance to Yonehara Palm Forest | 12:23 p.m. | 1:27 p.m. | 540 yen |
bobbed hair (from resemblance to the mythical kappa's hair style) | 12:43 p.m. | 1:34 p.m. | 670 yen |
Club Med | 12:53 p.m. | 1:50 p.m. | 900 yen |
bus stop | first departure (of the day) | final | Charge |
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Club Med | 9:56 a.m. | 12:56 p.m. | ——– |
bobbed hair (from resemblance to the mythical kappa's hair style) | 10:07 AM. | 1:07 p.m. | 180 yen |
Entrance to Yonehara Palm Forest | 10:27 a.m. | 1:27 p.m. | 540 yen |
Soccer Park Akanma | 10:34 AM. | 1:34 p.m. | 670 yen |
New Ishigaki Airport | 10:50 a.m. | 1:50 p.m. | 900 yen |
Great value free pass for local buses
One-day free pass (1,000 yen)
Unlimited rides on buses of all routes all day long *Excluding scheduled sightseeing buses
Michikusa Free Pass (2,000 yen)
Unlimited bus rides for 5 days on all bus routes *Excluding scheduled sightseeing buses
No-name ticket (1,000 yen)
100 yen, 50 yen, 10 yen, and 100 yen coupons are available. *Can be used in combination with cash.
3) Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get there would be by cab. The cab stand is located right outside the airport, so it is easy to move your luggage and you can reach the city center in about 30 minutes. Drivers who are familiar with Ishigaki Island will take you there so you can enjoy conversation and get information.It takes about 30 minutes from Shin-Ishigaki Airport to Ishigaki Port. The fare is approximately 3,000 yen.
Parking around Ishigakijima Airport
Shin-Ishigaki Airport has a 24-hour general parking lot with 369 spaces, which can be used at a very reasonable rate of 100/h for 9 hours or less and 1000 yen for 24 hours or less. However, please note that you cannot enter and exit the parking lot while the airport gate is closed from 22:30 to 5:30 the next day.
5 sightseeing spots around Shin-Ishigaki Airport
Shiraho Coast
Shiraho Beach is a major beach located in the western part of Ishigaki Island, only 5 minutes drive from Shin-Ishigaki Airport. In addition to the easy access from the airport, it is only about 20 minutes by car from the city center, so it is a place that many tourists visit every year.
Perhaps the greatest attraction of the Shiraho Coast is its coral reefs. More than 70 species of coral grow wild in the emerald green waters that line the white sand beach. Among them, there is a large colony of a rare species of coral called "blue coral. This colony is said to be the largest in the northern hemisphere.
For this reason, divers from home and abroad visit the area.
There are no toilets or showers due to the pristine nature of the beach, but there are diners and guest houses nearby for a relaxing stay.
Address: Shiraho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
Access: 5 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 20 minutes by car from the city center
2. Banna Park
Banna Park is Japan's southernmost prefectural forest park, located about 15 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport.
Even though it is a park, it is characterized by the 230-meter-high Mt. Banna and the vast grounds that surround them. The observatory and athletic facilities located throughout the large site make it a popular spot for both tourists and locals.
Some observatories offer a view of the emerald green ocean, some offer a night view of the city, some offer a starry night sky, and some offer bird watching. The park can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, so be sure to visit.
Address: 961-15 Aza-Ishigaki, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
3. Ishigaki Island limestone caves
Ishigakijima Cave is only 660m long and can be visited in about 30 minutes. It is a compact tour, but you can fully enjoy the attractions such as the fossil of a giant clam and Totoro stalactite.
Address: 1666 Ishigaki, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Phone number: 0980-83-1550
Business hours: 9:00-18:30
4. Inoda Campground
Inoda Campground is located along the northern coast of Ishigaki Island. Since it is located along the coast, there is also Tamatorizaki Observatory where you can overlook the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea. The rental space includes free tent space and auto camping space, and each section is equipped with electricity, showers, toilets, and cooking facilities.
There is also a beach nearby, where you can enjoy activities and swimming. There are also grassy areas and playground equipment to enjoy yourself in a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: 201-1 Momosato Inoda, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport, 3 minutes on foot from Inoda 3 team by bus from Ishigaki Island Bus Terminal
Phone number: 0980-83-8439 (Ishigaki City Silver Human Resources Center)
Fee:
Free site: 200 yen per person per day (elementary school students and older), 400 yen per person per night (elementary school students and older)
Auto camp site: 2,500 yen per lot per day
Camper sites: 3,500 yen per lot per day
Available from January 4 to September 30
Mt. Nosoko
Nosodake is a mountain located about 25 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, and the summit offers an unobstructed 360 degree panoramic view and is the most spectacular view point in Ishigaki Island. Nosoko-dake can be accessed by a 1-hour trail or by car to the 8th station, and it takes about 10 minutes to reach the summit from there.
In addition to the beautiful views, the summit is also a power spot for romance, where it is said that climbing together with the person you love will bring your love to fruition.
5 hotels near Shin-Ishigaki Airport
1. Shiraho Friend House
Shiraho Friend House is a guesthouse located about 7 minutes drive from Shin-Ishigaki Airport. Accommodation rates are very low, starting at 1,800 for a male/female dormitory plan!
Shiraho Beach, famous for its blue coral, is about a 3-minute walk from Shiraho Friend House, so you can also enjoy activities in the sea. During the hot season from March to September, a free shuttle service from the city center is available!
Address: 757-1 Shiraho, Kaki City
Access: 7 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, 8 minutes by airport line bus to Shiraho bus stop, 3 minutes on foot from the bus stop
Phone number: 0980-86-8439
Parking: Available
2. Guest House Kunya
Minshuku Kunya is a guest house located in Shiraho Village, where the historic performing arts culture remains among the Yaeyama Islands. The space with the old-fashioned Okinawan red-tile roof and the good old traditional layout of the house makes you feel nostalgic.
The inn is a handmade inn with a warm atmosphere, and is also recommended for those who want to have a private space as it is a condominium-type guest house. 40 people can gather for a large banquet, making it suitable for group trips as well.
Experience the slow life while enjoying the original landscape of Okinawa.
Address: "Honkan/Annex" Shiraho 57, Shiraho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa "Seiyoukan" Shiraho 260-2 "Sangohi" Shiraho 55
Phone number: 090-4470-3741
Parking: None
3.Cafe & Stay Moana
Cafe & Stay Moana is an accommodation with a cafe located about a 3-minute drive from Shin-Ishigaki Airport.
The hotel has a coffee shop, cafe, garden, free parking, and wifi. Only two rooms are available, but they are equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and individual bath and toiletries.
In addition, housekeeping is performed once per stay to ensure cleanliness.
Address: 788-32 Shiraho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone number: 0980-87-5411
Access: 3 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
Parking: Available
4. Ishigakijima Shiraho Guesthouse PAKIRA
Ishigaki Island Shiraho Guesthouse PAKIRA is a women-only guesthouse located in Shiraho area, a village near Shin-Ishigaki Airport, as well as other accommodation facilities. The concept of a women-only guesthouse has gained popularity among female solo travelers, and 70% of the guests are solo travelers. Even if you are traveling alone, you can stay at ease as the caring owner welcomes you.
The following five advantages are listed as women-only
・水回りがきれい
・風呂上り安心
・洗濯も安心してできる
・周りの目を気にせず旅に集中できる
・女子旅仲間が見つかる
メリットてんこ盛りですね!
純粋に旅を楽しみきりたい女子は、ぜひ石垣島白保ゲストハウス パキラをチェックしてくださいね!
住所:沖縄県石垣市白保152
電話番号:070-5403-4488(9:00~20:00)
5. summer solstice southerly wind
夏至南風は新石垣空港から車で約5分の場所に位置するBBQを楽しめる宿泊施設です。夏至南風の部屋はキッチンや広めの浴槽が完備されている三ツ星空間です。また、庭園ではバーベキューグリルを楽しむことができます。洗濯機や乾燥機、冷蔵庫、電子レンジ、薄型テレビなどの各種設備やアメニティーも豊富にご用意があり、Wifiも通っているため快適に過ごすことができます。
住所:沖縄県石垣市白保788-37
電話番号: 0980-87-0671
15 stores in Ishigakijima Airport
空港と言えば忘れたお土産物を買ったり、余った時間をウインドウショッピングで楽しんだりするなどお土産物屋さんは楽しみの一つでもありますよね。ここでは空港内のお土産物屋さんを纏めます。
(1) Ishigaki Island Salt
石垣空港一階ANAの到着ロビーの近くにあるお土産物屋さんです。石垣の海塩は名蔵湾で取れた海水で作っている塩がメイン商品です。お店にはお得用サイズの袋入りや、お土産に丁度良い瓶入りの塩などいろいろな海塩が揃っています。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
(2) Sunagawa Refrigerated General Foods Airport Store
石垣牛ハンバーグなど島でしか食べることができない食品の地産地消を目的としたショップです。1つ1つ手作りで石垣島の泡盛、かまぼこ、海産物など数多く取り揃えてあります。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
3) Confectionery Shop Tsubasa
約100種類の品揃えを誇るショップつばささん。限定のプレミアム塩ケーキ、まーすクッキーをはじめロイズ石垣島のチョコレート菓子、石垣島産紅芋タルト、紅芋パイ等、人気が高い定番のお菓子の商品を多く揃ていらっしゃるお店です。店の対面側には南ぬ島空港マスコットのぱいーぐるや花織りミンサー商品、シーサーなどの雑貨も扱うショップつばさの民芸の部もありますので、こちらも覗いてみてください。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
(4) Traditional textile Azamiya
お土産沖縄を代表するソーキそばや八重山そばから、島らっきょうや海ぶどう、泡盛やリキュール、沖縄の地ビールなどの多種多様なお土産品を取り揃えてあるお店です。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
(5) Ishigakijima Sake Specialty Store Ishigakijima Jongnak Cave
おうちでも石垣島を楽しみたい方におすすめのショップです。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
Yaeyama-ya (⑥ Island Confectionery)
地元特産物である紅芋や黒糖、パイナップルやピパーツなどの魅力を伝えたいという生産者の思いから生まれたお土産屋さんです。紅芋のロールケーキやパイなど新しい島菓子の顔となっているお土産が多く並びます。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
7) T-shirt specialty store KAIJIN KOUBOU
海人のTシャツを町などで見かけたことはありませんか?
海人とは、海を愛する人などの意味のある沖縄を代表する言葉です。その言葉を胸に刻んだTシャツを販売しているお店です。新空港開港記念空港限定Tシャツもあるのでお手に取ってみてください。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
8) Ishigaki Island Pudding Airport
平成26年4月1日に創業の石垣島にある沖縄県初のプリン専門店です。
多数メディアにも掲載され石垣島のふるさと納税返礼品にも選ばれている話題のスイーツ店です。地元の素材を活かしたプリンを楽しんでみてください。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
Ishigakijima Marche, Okinawa, Japan
菓子博大賞を受賞した塩ちんすこうをはじめ、地元食材を活かした伝統菓子や製造メーカー直営店ならではのこだわったお菓子が多く並びます。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
(10) Ryukyu Pearl
川平湾は養殖も盛んで、川平湾で養殖した黒蝶真珠、白蝶真珠を主にアクセサリー等を多数揃えてあるお店です。空港限定品もあるので興味のある方は訪れてみてください。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
(11) Coralway Ishigaki Airport store
搭乗待合室内にあるスナックコートです。お土産品から、軽食やコーヒー、生ビールなどもそろっています。
飛行機に乗る前に石垣島最後の一杯を楽しむことができます。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
⑫CU-CO Tingara
島ならでは伝統技能と自然素材を使用したコスメティックスを販売しているお店です。
八重山地方ならではの色や素材を楽しめるので、奥さんや彼女へのお土産にいかがでしょうか。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
Kabuki
石垣牛をはじめとした、季節ごとの南国フルーツや泡盛、かまぼこ、海産物と石垣島ならではの特産品が数多く取り揃えてあるお店です。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
⑭ pana n
琉球マッサージをしてくれるお店です。琉球マッサージは琉球の伝統文化から生まれた琉球空手の技と、八重山舞踊・琉球舞踊の「手の舞」を使った独特なマッサージです。拳骨や手の舞を巧みに使い、疲れを取ってくれます。島での遊び疲れを最後にとって帰宅しませんか?
営業時間:7:30~20:00
(15) Ishigaki City Special Products Sales Center
直営店が37社集まった直営のお店です。直営ならではのこだわりの商品や限定品が数多く取り揃えてあります。お菓子、調味料、泡盛、八重山かまぼこなどの食料品、ミンサー織、シーサー、黒真珠などの工芸品、民具まで島ならではの、バラエティーに富んだラインナップがあなたを待っています。
営業時間:7:30~20:00
5 gourmet restaurants in Ishigakijima Airport
1) Ishigaki beef specialty restaurant SKYCAFE Ishinagiya
空港内フードコートにある、石垣牛のお店。フードコートなのでセルフ式のお店ですが、石垣牛を使用している本格派のお店です。1000円台のハンバーグから4,700円もする石垣牛ステーキまで、様々なお値段の商品がメニューに並んでます。
最高の状態で味わってもらいたいためか注文が入ってから調理するため、少し時間がかかります。
熱々の鉄板の上で焼肉にした石垣牛のプレートがジュージュー音を立てて提供されます。石垣牛本来の甘みをもった赤身をいただけます。ソースはベーシックなステーキソースで味付けされています。ステーキソースがお肉の風味を最大限に引き出してくれます。
空港でこれだけのクオリティがいただけるのはこのお店だけでしょう。ぜひ皆さんもスカイカフェいしなぎ屋で石垣牛に舌鼓を打ってください。一度食べたらきっとファンになることでしょう。
営業時間:9:00~20:00(L.O.19:30)
Starbucks Coffee Ishigaki Airport
石垣空港には定番のカフェであるスターバックスもあります。商品は全国一緒なので安心感がありますね。ですが、地方ならではの楽しみもあります。その一つは内装です。広い天井、ヤシの木があり、イートインスペースには白いパラソルがあり、石垣島らしい作りとなっています。スタバなのにリゾート地の香りが漂っています。
もう一つはグッズです。スタバのグッズにはご当地用のものがあることはご存じでしたか? 石垣空港店のスタバは沖縄らしいデザインのものがそろえてあります。スターバックスカードやタンブラー、マグカップなど。スタバファンの方やコレクターの方はぜひご購入してみてください。またお土産にもいいかもしれませんね。定番のスターバックスコーヒーでも、いつもとは違う南国の雰囲気を感じてみてはいかがでしょう。
営業時間:7:00~20:00(L.O.20:00)
Seafood and island cuisine
石垣島近海で取れた新鮮な旬の魚介や珍味が安く食べられるお店です。春は石垣島産本マグロを使用したマグロだしそばやマグロハンバーグ、夏はカツオなどを味わえます。石垣島産だけにこだわったネタでのにぎり寿司など、石垣島の旅には、島ならではの鮨めしを是非お召し上がり下さい。
その他にも沖縄家庭料理もそろっておりメニュー豊富です。
営業時間:9:00~20:00(L.O.19:30)
4) Gelato specialty store Ishigakijima Mill Mill Honpo
石垣島の南国デザートを堪能できる石垣島ミルミル本舗の石垣空港店です。カフェ形式でハンバーガーや牛丼、カレーやタコライスなどの軽食とジェラート、パフェなどのデザートもあります。ここのお店で食べていただきたいのは何といってもジェラートです。自家製のジェラートは直営牧場から仕入れたミルクを使用し、石垣島のフルーツなどを混ぜ込んであります。
十二種類ものフレーバーがあり、どれを食べようか本当に悩むことになると思います。この中からハーフアンドハーフで2種類を選びます。
定番のミルク、パイン、マンゴーなどから季節限定ではありますが、島かぼちゃ、塩黒糖、島豆腐、ドラゴンフルーツのような南国の雰囲気が漂うフレーバーまで豊かなラインナップが揃っています。
訪れる時期によっての楽しみもあるので、リピーターのお客様も多くいらっしゃいます。
まだミルミルのジェラートを食べたことない方も、訪れたことある方も何度でも楽しめるお店です。
また、持ち帰り用の紙袋が可愛いのでインスタ映えもしそうですね。
営業時間: 7:30~20:00(L.O.19:30)
5) Okinawa Cuisine Yaimamura
石垣島のやいま村というテーマパークに出店しているあんぱる食堂の系列のお店で、昔ながらの八重山そばを提供してくれるお店です。
一番人気のやいまそばを初め、ソーキ、海ぶどうそばなどが揃っており、サイドメニューの単品トッピングで、もずくの天プラ、グルクンから揚げなどもあります。昔ながらの定食屋さんみたいで、温かい八重山そばとあいまってほっこりして旅路に旅立てます。
営業時間: 9:00~20:00(L.O.19:45)
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石垣島の空港についてご紹介いたしました。いかがだったでしょうか。
石垣島の空の玄関である石垣空港は交通アクセスの要衝として交通網が整備されています。
その上お土産屋さんや、グルメスポットなど数多くのお店も出店しており楽しみが多い観光スポットでもあります。旅行の楽しみの一つとして空港を味わってみませんか?
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