Suggested Itineraries
Fun for couples
Itineraries For Couple from Ishigaki Port #3
The warmth of wood in old and good houses that reflect the natural features
The time between two people nurtured by Ishigaki Island
- #Recommended for couples
- #Old house
- #Cultural experience
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Suggested Itineraries
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9:00Depart from Ishigaki Port
From the fun of experiencing craftsmanship to the relaxing time spent in a quaint old house, here are some spots that will enhance your precious time with your loved ones.
- 9:15Ishigaki Yaima Village (about 1 hour)
- 10:30KATARIGI (about 40 minutes)
- 11:40Funakura no Sato (about 1 hour)
- 13:00Euglena Mall (about 1.5 hours)
- About 15 minutes by taxi
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9:15Ishigaki Yaima Village (about 1 hour)
A theme park that recreates the good old Yaeyama houses. The sound of sanshin (Okinawan guitar) echoes through the old houses, which are tangible cultural properties of Japan. You can experience feeding squirrel monkeys in the squirrel monkey garden. It’s also a good idea to take a photo of the two of you together to commemorate your interaction with the adorable squirrel monkeys.
- About10 minutes by taxi
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10:30KATARIGI (about 40 minutes)
This is a brand of wooden goods using more than 60 kinds of trees called “shima-zai” in Yaeyama. You can feel the warmth of the island from the wide variety of wood products made of island wood with different colors and grains. You can also try your hand at making things at the workshop, so why not make a piece of art to decorate the memories of your trip together?
- About 10 minutes by taxi
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11:40Funakura no Sato (about 1 hour)
This is an old house restaurant where you can enjoy local cuisine using ingredients from Ishigaki Island. Once you step into the 10,000 square meters site, you will be surrounded by tropical red-tiled old houses and green gardens. You may want to live here and spend a relaxing time with your partner.
- About 10 minutes by taxi
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13:00Euglena Mall (about 1.5 hours)
The southernmost arcade shopping street in Japan, with more than 100 souvenir stores and restaurants. From fresh agricultural and marine products to delicious processed goods and handicrafts, this is a spot where the charm of Yaeyama’s climate and culture is concentrated. Don’t forget your ship time, even if you have so much fun each other!
- About 5 minutes by taxi
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14:35Arrive at Ishigaki Port
The time spent with loved ones in Ishigaki Island must have been fulfilling. In addition to the spots introduced in this article, Ishigaki Island has many other spots where you can have valuable experiences and time, so please visit them.
Ishigaki Port Suggested Itineraries
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Travel to experience the diverse cultures of the island
- Couple
- About 6 hours
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Nurturing time together on "Heart Island"
- Couple
- About 4 hours
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The warmth of wood in old and good houses that reflect the natural features
- Couple
- About 5.5 hours
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Exploring the Island’s Nature and its Traditional Lifestyle Tour 1
- Family
- About 3 hours
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Exploring the Island’s Nature and its Traditional Lifestyle Tour 2
- Family
- About 3 hours