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Surrounded by beautiful sea, Ishigaki Island has many beaches. However, it is dangerous to swim at most of the beaches because the coasts are in bad condition and there are no lifeguards. Because Ishigaki is surrounded by reef, the water is very choppy and dangerous. If you wish to go into the beautiful sea around Ishigaki Island, use the designated beaches only. They are well monitored by lifeguards, and they are protected Box Jellyfish nets. The swimming season is from April to October.
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Sukuji Beach, Most Popular Long Beach
Sukuji beach forms a big white arc into Kabira Town of Ishigaki City. Not only are there scenic views from Kabira Ishizaki, but the white sand beach is beautiful too. It is very popular with both local people and tourists!
The beach is part of a shoal, so the waves are calm. Here you will find a wheelchair accessible bathroom, shower, and plenty of parking spaces.
Bus: Kabira Resort Line
Drop off at Seaman?s Club
About 30 minutes from Airport by car
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Much nature remains on Ishigaki Island Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach has been used as a film location many times. At both high and low tide you can enjoy a swim there. Beach equipment is also available for rent.
Lifeguards and jellyfish nets make this a safe place to swim during the open season.
(Charges to use this facility: Adults 300 yen, Children 150 yen)
Shower, bathroom and locker room are available.
About 50 minutes by car from Airport |
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Maezato Beach where you can enjoy various leisure activities
Maezato Beach is located in the ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort. A 700m artificial beach is available to the open public. You can enjoy various marine activities there, and you can use the hotel's beach house. The designated swimming area is also wide. Showers, bathrooms and locker rooms are available. It is safe to swim there because there are lifeguards and jellyfish nets.
About 10 minutes from Airport by car or bus |
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Fusaki Beach, Good Viewing of Sunset
Fusaki Beach is located in Fusaki Resort Village, and it is available to the open public. This is a popular sunset beach on the west side of island! It is very clear and popular among families as well as tourists. Showers, bathrooms and locker rooms are also available.
It is safe to swim there because there are lifeguards and jellyfish nets.
Bus: Kabira Resort line
Drop off at Fusaki Resort Village
About 25 minutes from Airport by car
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Be careful when swimming
You must be cautious of box jellyfish and the reef current! Box jellyfish are semi-transparent, and they are found floating on the edge of the surf from June to September.
When these jellyfish sting people, the toxins in its tentacles can cause severe pain. In the worst case, humans can suffer cardiopulmonary arrest or asphyxia.
When waves crash on the reef, they roll back into the sea as a strong tide. It?s very dangerous. If you are starting to be pulled out to sea, make sure to swim parallel to the beach for the closest land through the reef current.
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