Ishigaki and Miyakojima both sit in Okinawa’s southern islands, and both have water so clear it photographs like a filter. But they are not interchangeable. The honest short version: choose Miyakojima when the beach itself is the reason for the trip, and choose Ishigaki when you want the sea to be one part of a … Read more
Okinawa Main Island and Ishigaki are both in Okinawa Prefecture, but they are not two versions of the same trip — they are two different trips. If the ocean, snorkeling, diving and Yaeyama island hopping are the reason you are going south, Ishigaki is the better base. If you want a more forgiving trip with … Read more
Yes, Ishigaki Island is worth visiting — but not for everyone, and not in every situation. If your idea of a great day is clear turquoise water, a sandbar that only appears at low tide, and swapping the city for a slower subtropical pace, the extra flight pays off. If you are on a short … Read more