Ishigaki travel guide

Ishigaki Tourism | Ishigaki Guide

You're Going to Love Ishigaki

With a population of 44,802, Ishigaki is a must-see destination in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ishigaki has to offer.

When to visit Ishigaki

Ishigaki in February
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ishigaki in February
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ishigaki in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 60.8 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ishigaki, with an average rainfall of 4.3″.

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How to Get to Ishigaki

Plane

When flying to Ishigaki, you’ll arrive at Ishigaki (ISG), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Ishigaki from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 36h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Ishigaki, you’ll arrive at Ishigaki (ISG), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Ishigaki from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 36h 10m.

Airports near Ishigaki

Airlines serving Ishigaki

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (266 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (613 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Peach
Good (57 reviews)
Jetstar Japan
Good (29 reviews)
Skymark Airlines
Excellent (5 reviews)
Japan Transocean Air
Excellent (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ishigaki

Most booked hotels in Ishigaki

Intercontinental - Ana Ishigaki Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 508 reviews)
$166+
Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 532 reviews)
$148+
Grandvrioresort Ishigakijima Ocean's Wing & Villa Garden
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1169 reviews)
$73+
Ishigaki Seaside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 871 reviews)
$86+
Art Hotel Ishigakijima
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 324 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Ishigaki

Renting a car in Ishigaki costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Ishigaki.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Ishigaki (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.

Renting a car in Ishigaki costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Ishigaki.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Ishigaki (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.