{"id":11060,"date":"2026-01-09T14:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T05:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/?p=11060"},"modified":"2026-01-10T11:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T02:34:22","slug":"%e7%9f%b3%e5%9e%a3%e5%b3%b6-%e3%82%a8%e3%83%a1%e3%83%a9%e3%83%ab%e3%83%89%e3%81%ae%e6%b5%b7%e3%82%92%e8%a6%8b%e3%82%8b%e5%b1%95%e6%9c%9b%e5%8f%b0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11060","title":{"rendered":"How to get to and play at the observatory to see the emerald sea of Ishigaki Island tourist spot!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hello everyone!<br \/>\nDid you know that Ishigaki Island has the largest park in Okinawa Prefecture? The park is a prefectural forest park called Banna Park that stretches around Mt.<br \/>\nHere you can spend a whole day enjoying athletic activities, hotel viewing, and an observatory. Such a vast Banna Park is equipped with dozens of places, and among them is the observatory that looks out over the Emerald Sea. As the name suggests, this observatory is full of attractions besides its view of the beautiful sea. This article introduces the Emerald Sea Viewing Observatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of activities on Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, Phantom Island and Blue Cave.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/hp_reservation_privilege\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Be sure to check out the special offers for HP reservations! Click here to see the special reservation offers!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/1tp3-te3-3\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of sightseeing spots on Ishigaki Island<\/span><\/a><\/div>\u200e<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e79a9a7c00b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 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title=\"Directions to the viewing platform to see the emerald sea\">Directions to the viewing platform to see the emerald sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11060\/#%E3%82%A8%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%82%92%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%8B%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0%E3%81%AE%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1\" title=\"More information about the Observatory for Emerald Sea View\">More information about the Observatory for Emerald Sea View<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11060\/#%E3%82%A8%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%82%92%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8A%E3%81%B3%E6%96%B9\" title=\"How to play Emerald Sea Observation Deck\">How to play Emerald Sea Observation Deck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11060\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A8%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%82%92%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%8B%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\"><\/span>What is a viewing platform to see the emerald sea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11130\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001078-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">We recommend that you drive around the Emerald Sea Observatory, which is a very large site and has a free parking lot!<br \/>\nIt is one of the tourist attractions that many tourists visit due to its easy accessibility, being only about 20 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport. Banna Park is very scenic and there are many observation decks. You can only see the unique spots at each location. Near the top of the Banna Skyline, there is an observatory where you can see the emerald sea and the islands of the Yaeyama Archipelago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/10121\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Read more about Banna Park here.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11128\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001119-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can also see not only the ocean but also the city. The evening and night view is also one of the best in Ishigaki Island.<br \/>\nThe most famous place for astronomical observation is the \"Emerald Sea Observatory\". This observatory can be reached from the parking lot.<a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/night_tour\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>starry sky<\/strong><\/span><\/a>Climbing up to the observatory, you can see an unobstructed 360-degree view of the starry sky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/915\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to book Sunset SUP<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3297\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Read more about Sunset here.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4747\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Read more about Evenings<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/728\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to book your night tour<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4812\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to read about the night<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A8%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%82%92%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%8B%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8D%E6%96%B9\"><\/span>Directions to the viewing platform to see the emerald sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11129\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001141-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">From the city center, head north on Route 208. Follow the road until you see a sign for \"Banna Park South Entrance\" and turn right. After climbing the hill and seeing the observation deck on your left, you will see a parking lot on your right. Park there and you will be able to access the park immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A8%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%82%92%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%8B%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0%E3%81%AE%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1\"><\/span>More information about the Observatory for Emerald Sea View<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11127\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001144-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The observatory looking out to the emerald sea is the most spectacular spot in Ishigaki Island, located in Banna Park, the largest natural park in Ishigaki Island.<br \/>\nFrom this observatory, you can see the emerald green expanse that follows the surrounding Yaeyama Islands and the city.<br \/>\nChairs and tables are available inside the observatory, which is a good place to take a rest. Free parking and a bus stop are available near the observatory, making it very popular and much more accessible than other observatories in the park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11126\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001152-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Birds such as crested serpent eagles, which are a natural treasure, take flight, and flying foxes fly overhead as the sun sets. The park is also famous for its beautiful sunset and starry sky, and visitors can enjoy the contrast between the artificial light of the city and the natural light all over the sky. Please enjoy the difference between daytime, evening, and nighttime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/9894\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to read about the night<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A8%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%B7%E3%82%92%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8A%E3%81%B3%E6%96%B9\"><\/span>How to play Emerald Sea Observation Deck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11125\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001171-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">As the name suggests, the best way to enjoy the Emerald Sea Observatory is to admire the scenery and observe the flora and fauna. Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, and Kohama Island are close by, so it is comparatively easy to get a clear view. On a clear day, the sea becomes especially clear and shines emerald green, and even Kuroshima and Hateruma Islands can be clearly seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11124\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001164-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">At night, you can see a star-filled sky, and stargazing tours are frequently offered. There are also other beautiful spots that are described as a carpet of light.<a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/4301\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Rhizophora mucronata (species of midge)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>You may be able to see flashing groups of If you are interested, it is best to visit around March through May. Banna Park at night has a different atmosphere than during the daytime, so be sure to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11123\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001159-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Although it is not an observation deck overlooking the emerald sea, there are many places in the same park where families can enjoy themselves, including a bird-watching observation deck, children's attractions, and athletic facilities. If you are lucky, you may be able to see crested serpent eagles, which are designated as natural treasures, flying in a cool way. Please look for them!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4869\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> For the ocean of Ishigaki Island, click here for the article.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5501\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to read about activities for children.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4725\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for an article about the starry sky of Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#007d63;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#02b096;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic information about the Observatory for Emerald Sea View<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Spot Name: Emerald Sea Viewing Platform<br \/>\nAddress: 2241-1 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, in Banna Park<br \/>\nAccess: 20 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport<br \/>\nParking: Available<br \/>\nRestaurant: Available<br \/>\nToilet: Yes<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11120\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/OI001260-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u30b9\u30dd\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u30a8\u30e1\u30e9\u30eb\u30c9\u306e\u6d77\u3092\u898b\u308b\u5c55\u671b\u53f0\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">We have introduced the observatory where you can see the emerald sea. How was it?<br \/>\nBesides the emerald green sea, it was a truly spectacular spot with night views of the surrounding islands, the city, and a star-filled sky.<br \/>\nThe following are recommendations for viewing such an emerald sea observatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#007d63;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#02b096;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Recommendations for a viewing platform to see the emerald sea<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Emerald green sea<br \/>\nView of the surrounding islands<br \/>\nStar-filled sky<br \/>\nNight view of the city center<br \/>\nEasy access from city center and airport<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Please check the above and visit the observatory to see the emerald sea.<br \/>\nThank you for reading to the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of activities on Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, Phantom Island and Blue Cave.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/hp_reservation_privilege\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Be sure to check out the special offers for HP reservations! 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