Title: Yaeyama Islands Travel Guide: Best of Yaeyama Islands, Asia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Yaeyama-Islands-Hotels.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Yaeyama-Islands-Holiday-Rentals.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Yaeyama Islands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yaeyama Islands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Yaeyama Islands Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Uchibanarijima, Taketomi, Okinawa, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6290495/459a4a6f-d56c-407d-b593-565b58baa6f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sotobanarijima, Taketomi, Okinawa, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6290495/adc41709-1a77-4922-988c-f5a307e131e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kabira Bay 川平灣 is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924014744/6f2dbcdc-2c17-4f4f-a5c3-d32407ae3101.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![遠浅な海辺](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6290495/94bc4cd8-d3b6-48af-90a4-aa20de34e525.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swimming is not allowed here but this view is worth for visiting for sure! One of the beautiful places in the world :) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/885840816204058624/2ac13c4b-dcc0-43aa-8dc3-14d26e64d5ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Yaeyama Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Yaeyama Islands ![Aerial view of Tropical lagoon of Ishigaki island of Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053824/4a94e7a0-2cca-4880-bd4f-96947d9f5304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ishigaki While Ishigaki isn't home to many top sights, Euglena Mall and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Ishigaki.dx885848543166898176) ![Panoramic of Tropical lagoon of Ishigaki island of Okinawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/885839976984641536/978bc5ce-f972-40a2-afcb-b62cb370a9fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arakawa If you're spending some time in Arakawa, Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory and Fusaki Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Arakawa.dx885839976984641536) ![Kabira Bay Beach featuring a beach and boating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102518/968ee816-ccf5-4ba2-b334-cf922ca430a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kabira If you're spending some time in Kabira, Kabira Bay and Kabira Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kabira.dx553248635975862070) ![Kabira Bay 川平灣 is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924014744/6f2dbcdc-2c17-4f4f-a5c3-d32407ae3101.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Misakicho While there might not be top attractions in Misakicho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Euglena Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Misakicho.dx885840816204058624) ![どれも美味しい。](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046570/7597603f-8512-43bf-9b10-2eb92fc02e18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maezato If you're spending some time in Maezato, Maezato Beach and Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Maezato.dx885845344496304128) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shineicho When in Shineicho, you can plan a visit to Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Euglena Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Shineicho.dx885840577357324288) - Top hotels in Yaeyama Islands - Top Holiday Rentals in Yaeyama Islands ![Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5670000/5665600/5665598/5adf98dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas 1625 Arakawa Ishigaki Okinawa-ken £148 9 Apr - 10 Apr Stay at this beach resort in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) 施設から案内、スタッフの皆さんも丁寧で非常に満足でした。 プールが温水だったらオフシーズンでも楽しめた気はしますが総じて満足です。 Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=5665598&PinnedHotelID=5665598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248622820591374) ![ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10700/10603/68688978_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG 354-1 Maesato Ishigaki Okinawa-ken £166 9 Apr - 10 Apr Stay at this luxury hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Amazing beach get away. Needs a few more activities for kids around the pool but the most amazing food we ate in all of Japan! Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=10603&PinnedHotelID=10603&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248622820591374) ![Art Hotel Ishigakijima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18340600/18340599/e9cfc10f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Art Hotel Ishigakijima 559 Okawa Ishigaki Okinawa £73 6 Apr - 7 Apr Stay at this spa hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=18340599&PinnedHotelID=18340599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248622820591374) [See all 449 properties in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248622820591374) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101180000/101178700/101178643/7a84b146_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA Shinkawafunagura 2485-3 Ishigaki Okinawa Stay at this condo in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Kabira Bay Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Hotels-VIVOVIVA-ISHIGAKIJIMA.h101178643.Hotel-Information) ![Mr.KINJO GRAND CATS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83040000/83034700/83034672/4ce5a769_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mr.KINJO GRAND CATS 2-chome-3-39 Hamasakicho Ishigaki Okinawa Stay at this aparthotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (135 reviews) お風呂から出た後足を拭くバスマットが欲しかったです。 Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Hotels-MrKINJO-GRAND-CATS.h83034672.Hotel-Information) ![HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57890000/57882900/57882846/d61fdd5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020 Maezato 412-1 Ishigaki Okinawa Stay at this aparthotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Maezato Beach are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (274 reviews) Good stay w limited baggage space Overall good stay except that there was very limited space to open our luggages. Suggest they should remove the big chair set to provide more space. Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Hotels-Cozystay-Group-Hotel-Ishigakijima2020.h57882846.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248622820591374&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Yaeyama Islands hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23)[22 Mar - 23 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24)[23 Mar - 24 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Kabira Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and boating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102518/7a975fa0-5250-4e1d-9dc9-e1035883d75c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kabira Bay Beach 5/5(2 reviews) Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kabira-Bay-Beach-Kabira.d6102518.Attraction) ![Fishing port in Ishigaki island, Okinawa; Shutterstock ID 668942752; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293407/9016fb3a-c5a7-44e7-974b-6c4a72f862cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal 5/5(1 review) Explore the waterfront in Ishigaki with a trip to Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Port-Ishigaki.d6293407.Attraction) ![Kabira Bay which is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan, Shutterstock ID 592340582, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924014744/10f374ba-148e-4207-904a-56b4677f7d68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kabira Bay 5/5(1 review) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kabira Bay during your travels in Ishigaki? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kabira-Bay-Ishigaki.d553248635924014744.Attraction) ![Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave featuring caving and caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293429/48396c02-76f3-4cdc-82c2-3c8ef46a5268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave Delve into these mysterious caves to inspect bizarre animals and spectacular living rock formations illuminated in bright and colorful neon lights. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki-Island-Limestone-Cave-Ishigaki.d6293429.Attraction) ![Yonehara beach in Ishigaki Island, Japan; Shutterstock ID 1102965824; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102524/77f300ae-0fab-4de1-bada-f8d4fb90af82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yonehara Beach 5/5(3 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Yonehara Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ishigaki. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yonehara-Beach-Ishigaki.d6102524.Attraction) ![Shiraho Beach featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293409/8da2fa08-33a6-4d63-9a58-b2548fd06f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiraho Beach 5/5(1 review) Go diving or snorkeling in the clear, warm water for a glimpse of one of the world’s largest blue coral networks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiraho-Beach-Ishigaki.d6293409.Attraction) ## Cities near Yaeyama Islands ![Kabira Bay Beach which includes a sandy beach and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102518/db942da9-1389-400e-ac8f-5e15b4ec2915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ishigaki ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2647/4bd46386-fbdc-4f39-88bc-d89695cd5e22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yonaguni ![Beach after Ohara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000730651/51ffc7b9-fd2d-4ed9-9686-be2ed9050a0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haimi - Cities near Yaeyama Islands [Ishigaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishigaki.dx1635)[Yonaguni](https://expedia.co.uk/Yonaguni.dx2647)[Haimi](https://expedia.co.uk/Haimi.dx3000730651) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app