# Ishigaki

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/ishigaki

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## Overview

Photo: Mathias Ripp · [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macchu_picchu03.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Japan & Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=japan-asia)
- Description: Subtropical resort port on an outlying island
- Port name: Ishigaki
- English name: Ishigaki
- Country: Japan
- Latitude / longitude: 24.34, 124.16

A tropical island serving as the gateway to Okinawa Prefecture's Yaeyama Islands. Emerald-green seas, white-sand beaches, and coral reefs surround it, while Kabira Bay is known for its Michelin three-star scenery. It is a base for visiting nearby islands, including diving spots where visitors can swim with manta rays and Taketomi Island, reached by water buffalo cart. Close to Taiwan, the subtropical island is known for its distinctive Ryukyuan culture and warm climate.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 47,000
- Climate: A subtropical climate. It is warm year-round, with hot and humid summers. Watch for the typhoon season.
- Language: Japanese (Yaeyama dialect)
- Currency: Japanese yen (JPY).
- Best time to visit: April to June and October to November (watch for typhoons in midsummer)

### Local food

Ishigaki beef, Yaeyama soba, sea grapes, and tuna

### Sights

- Kabira Bay
- Taketomi Island village and water buffalo carts
- Diving with manta rays
- White-sand beach

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 22 °C / 71 °F | 17 °C / 62 °F |
| Feb | 22 °C / 72 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| Mar | 24 °C / 75 °F | 19 °C / 65 °F |
| Apr | 26 °C / 79 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F |
| May | 29 °C / 84 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Jun | 31 °C / 88 °F | 27 °C / 80 °F |
| Jul | 32 °C / 90 °F | 28 °C / 82 °F |
| Aug | 32 °C / 90 °F | 27 °C / 81 °F |
| Sep | 31 °C / 88 °F | 26 °C / 79 °F |
| Oct | 29 °C / 84 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Nov | 26 °C / 79 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F |
| Dec | 23 °C / 73 °F | 18 °C / 65 °F |

Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Ishigakijima · about 0.7 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 97 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 370 ml | ¥108 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | ¥485 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | ¥780 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | ¥650 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | ¥500 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices from nearby Naha (Okinawa) (about 410 km away). Actual prices here may be higher, as this is a remote island or location. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Prices in remote areas and islands may be higher. · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: ISG
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: A — Direct flight (Estimated)

About 11 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [9-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-9n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Apr 2028
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2028-04
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 9 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama
- Port: Yokohama › Kobe › Kagoshima › +3 › Yokohama
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $900.00
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/diamond-princess-13n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi-to-singapore)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Nov 2026
- Departure months: 2026-11
- Ship: Diamond Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 13 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Singapore
- Port: Yokohama › Yokohama › Kagoshima › +6 › Singapore
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-5n-okinawa-naha)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Nov 2026
- Departure months: 2026-11
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 5 nights
- Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Okinawa (Naha)
- Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [4-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-4n-okinawa-naha)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Dec 2026 – Jan 2027
- Departure months: 2026-12, 2027-01
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 4 nights
- Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Okinawa (Naha)
- Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha) to Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-okinawa-naha-to-tokyo-incl-yokohama)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Jan 2027
- Departure months: 2027-01
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Yokohama
- Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Yokohama
- Cruise type: One way / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-okinawa-naha)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Nov 2026
- Departure months: 2026-11
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Okinawa (Naha)
- Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Ishigaki › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha)
- Cruise type: One way / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [12-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/navigator-of-the-seas-12n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi-to-singapore)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Feb 2027
- Departure months: 2027-02
- Ship: Navigator of the Seas
- Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Singapore
- Port: Yokohama › Nagoya › Osaka › +3 › Singapore
- Cruise type: One way / 7
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishigaki,_Okinawa)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Macchu_picchu03.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Japan & Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=japan-asia)
- [9-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-9n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi)
- [13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/diamond-princess-13n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi-to-singapore)
- [5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-5n-okinawa-naha)
- [4-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-4n-okinawa-naha)
- [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha) to Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-okinawa-naha-to-tokyo-incl-yokohama)
- [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-okinawa-naha)
- [12-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/navigator-of-the-seas-12n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi-to-singapore)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishigaki,_Okinawa

Source: Wikipedia “[Ishigaki, Okinawa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishigaki,_Okinawa)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))