ishigaki travel

Getting Around Ishigaki Without a Car: Bus, Rental Car or Tour?

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No, you do not need a rental car for every day in Ishigaki. I have taken the Azuma Bus out to Kabira Bay and back on a car-free day, and it worked—because the plan was built around the timetable. Whether you can do the same depends less on where you want to go and more … Read more

Ishigaki Cherry Blossoms: When to See Them and Where to Go

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Cherry blossoms in Ishigaki are a winter experience — not the March–April sakura season most travelers associate with Tokyo and Kyoto. If you are planning an Ishigaki trip around cherry blossoms, the reliable window in an average year runs from late January to mid-February, and the most distinctive place to see them is the Arakawa … Read more