Title: Visit Yaeyama Islands: Best of Yaeyama Islands Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.ca/Yaeyama-Islands-Hotels.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.ca/Yaeyama-Islands-Vacation-Rentals.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Yaeyama Islands Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Car-Rental-Guide)[Yaeyama Islands Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Yaeyama-Islands.d553248622820591374.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Yaeyama Islands ## Travel Guide ![Ishigaki showing coral, scuba and marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152696-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ishigaki featuring marine life and coral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152751-Ishigaki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ishigaki showing food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152737-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ishigaki which includes food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152733-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ishigaki showing food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152757-Ishigaki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Yaeyama Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Yaeyama Islands ![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) ### Ishigaki Though Ishigaki might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave. [](https://expedia.ca/Ishigaki-Ishigaki.dx885848543166898176) ![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) ### Arakawa While visiting Arakawa, you might make a stop by sights like Fusaki Beach and Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Ishigaki-Arakawa.dx885839976984641536) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/76742c102db4b4866eacadf31508b5ab.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.ca/Ishigaki-Maezato.dx885845344496304128) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/98ede0e66b9dadabfb6bb00e02372fb0.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.ca/Ishigaki-Misakicho.dx885840816204058624) ![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 Though Shineicho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Euglena Mall. [](https://expedia.ca/Ishigaki-Shineicho.dx885840577357324288) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152730-Okinawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kabira If you're spending some time in Kabira, Kabira Park and Kabira Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Ishigaki-Kabira.dx553248635975862070) - Yaeyama Islands Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Yaeyama Islands ![ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10700/10603/94d45f5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort by IHG 354-1 Maesato, Ishigaki, Okinawa-ken CA $183 CA $227 total Nov 20 - Nov 21 Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Large room and great amenities . Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F11%2F2025&endDate=21%2F11%2F2025&selected=10603&PinnedHotelID=10603&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248622820591374) ![Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47090000/47085800/47085735/782a6f76_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island 340 Maezato, Ishigaki, Okinawa CA $83 CA $92 total Nov 4 - Nov 5 Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews) Everything was perfect, clean, simple check in, laundry on site and free bike rentals available. Plenty of parking right in front of the door throughout our stay too. There were also a ton of options for food at breakfast (which was free 🤗) wouldn’t have changed anything about this place except ... Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F11%2F2025&endDate=05%2F11%2F2025&selected=47085735&PinnedHotelID=47085735&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248622820591374) ![seven x seven ishigaki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105859800/105859795/727508a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### seven x seven ishigaki 254-19, Ishigaki, okinawa CA $263 CA $289 total Nov 24 - Nov 25 Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Fusaki Beach ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews) Incredible destination. Everything is so beautiful in the resort and well tought of. We loved the design, the view, the staff, the pools, the batida restaurant and its chef Francois is also really nice and delicious. The breakfast is so worth it, and we loved the happy hours durings weekdays. The ... Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F11%2F2025&endDate=25%2F11%2F2025&selected=105859795&PinnedHotelID=105859795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248622820591374) [See all 397 properties in Yaeyama Islands](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025®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. ![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 Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Fusaki Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (115 reviews) 部屋は割合と大きく、ベットも気持ち良く寝れました。離島フェリーターミナルから歩いて約10分と、便利な場所だと思います。食事は付いていませんが、飲食店も10分以内の所にあるので不便は感じませんでした。 Reviewed on May 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ishigaki-Hotels-MrKINJO-GRAND-CATS.h83034672.Hotel-Information) ![HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57890000/57882900/57882846/309c7872_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020 Maezato 412-1, Ishigaki, Okinawa Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Fusaki ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (237 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.ca/Ishigaki-Hotels-Cozystay-Group-Hotel-Ishigakijima2020.h57882846.Hotel-Information) ![VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101180000/101178700/101178643/3c6bbb66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA Shinkawafunagura 2485-3, Ishigaki, Okinawa Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Ishigaki. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fusaki Beach and Ishigaki Island ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews) My family and I had a good time in Vivoviva. The front desk lady was helpful. She helped us to call the restaurant for booking. The room is spacious. I love the balcony. The sea view is gorgeous! At night, we can see stars around us. We had good sleeping there. 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Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ishigaki-Port-Ishigaki.d6293407.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kabira Bay Beach showing a beach and boating as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152802-Kabira-Bay-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kabira Bay Beach 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.ca/Kabira-Bay-Beach-Kabira.d6102518.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kabira Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/525c160ff9898ebd4c61cfe2f6facd7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kabira Bay Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kabira Bay during your travels in Ishigaki? 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