Title: Visit Yaeyama Islands: Best of Yaeyama Islands Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.com/Yaeyama-Islands-Hotels.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.com/Yaeyama-Islands-Vacation-Rentals.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Car-Rental-Guide)[Yaeyama Islands Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Yaeyama Islands ## Travel 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) ![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) ## Visit Yaeyama Islands Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248622820591374) ### 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 Though Ishigaki might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Euglena Mall and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. [](https://expedia.com/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 While visiting Arakawa, you might make a stop by sights like Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory and Fusaki Beach. [](https://expedia.com/Ishigaki-Arakawa.dx885839976984641536) ![Kabira Bay Beach which includes a sandy 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.com/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 When in Misakicho, you can plan a visit to Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Euglena Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/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.com/Ishigaki-Maezato.dx885845344496304128) ![Panoramic Taketomijima in ishigaki of Japan with sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975851207/35ec9ddf-a5be-47c0-9ebe-018d98f628cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tonogusuku While there might not be top attractions in Tonogusuku, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Yaeyama Museum. [](https://expedia.com/Ishigaki-Tonogusuku.dx553248635975851207) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Yaeyama-Islands.dx553248622820591374.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Yaeyama Islands Hotel Deals - Vacation 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 $180 nightly $198 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 Book a stay at this beach resort in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 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 Feb 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%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 $188 nightly $206 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 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[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=18340599&PinnedHotelID=18340599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248622820591374) [See all 450 properties in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%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 WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Kabira Bay Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.com/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 WiFi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (132 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 Dec 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/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 WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Maezato Beach are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (272 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 Sep 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Ishigaki-Hotels-Cozystay-Group-Hotel-Ishigakijima2020.h57882846.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.com/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.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14)[Mar 13 - Mar 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248622820591374&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%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 4/5(16 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.com/Kabira-Bay-Beach-Kabira.d6102518.Vacation-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 4/5(26 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Ishigaki with a trip to Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Ishigaki-Island-Ferry-Terminal-Misakicho.d6293407.Vacation-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 4.5/5(16 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kabira Bay during your travels in Ishigaki? [](https://expedia.com/Kabira-Bay-Kabira.d553248635924014744.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave which includes 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 4/5(5 reviews) Delve into these mysterious caves to inspect bizarre animals and spectacular living rock formations illuminated in bright and colorful neon lights. [](https://expedia.com/Ishigaki-Island-Limestone-Cave-Ishigaki.d6293429.Vacation-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 4.5/5(12 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Yonehara Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Ishigaki. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.com/Yonehara-Beach-Ishigaki.d6102524.Vacation-Attraction) ![sukuji beach in ishigaki island; Shutterstock ID 718436449; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102520/11e121db-b59f-49c4-8d85-19d30211f249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sukuji Beach 4/5(5 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Sukuji Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Ishigaki. [](https://expedia.com/Sukuji-Beach-Kabira.d6102520.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Yaeyama Islands ![Kabira Bay Beach showing boating and a sandy beach](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 ![Aerial view of Tarama Island surrounded by coral reefs near Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3525/1a6bdbd0-0eed-4389-9150-fdbd65542dd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tarama ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6290495/2a6c4dd5-ecc2-4331-be43-341469d0b011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Taketomi - Cities near Yaeyama Islands [Ishigaki](https://expedia.com/Ishigaki.dx1635)[Yonaguni](https://expedia.com/Yonaguni.dx2647)[Tarama](https://expedia.com/Tarama.dx3525)[Taketomi](https://expedia.com/Taketomi.dx6290495)[Yubu-jima Taketomi-cho](https://expedia.com/Yubu-Jima-Taketomi-Cho.dx3000374600)[Haimi](https://expedia.com/Haimi.dx3000730651)[Hirakubo](https://expedia.com/Hirakubo.dx3000730656)[Ibaruma](https://expedia.com/Ibaruma.dx3000730660)[Naminoue](https://expedia.com/Naminoue.dx3000730720)[Urauchi](https://expedia.com/Urauchi.dx3000730781)[Fukai](https://expedia.com/Fukai.dx3000750565)[Shimoji](https://expedia.com/Shimoji.dx3000750644)[Uehara](https://expedia.com/Uehara.dx553248635956966103) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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