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These were taken by Cole from the plane as he flew to Ishigaki.
What a sweet aircraft!
Southernmost City of Japan
You are on your way to the southernmost city in all of Japan. Ishigaki Island is located 1,950km away from Tokyo, 450km away from Naha, and 270km away from Taiwan. The current population of Ishigaki is 47,804. The island is 222.57 sq. kilometers. Ishigaki is a part of the Yaeyama Island Chain. With Ishigaki as a main transportation center, it is easy to get to other islands via the extensive ferry system. Nearby islands include Taketomi, Kohama, Kuroshima, Aragusuku, Iriomote, Hatoma, Hateruma, and Yonaguni.
Ishigaki Island is famous for the coral reefs and diving. It is also a major vacation destination.
The sunsets are spectacular.
There are many white sand beaches located on this beautiful island.
Tropical Fruit, Pineapples, Mangos and Bananas.
Ishigaki bay seen from southern gate bridge.
Attached to the Fusaki Resort Village, Fusaki Beach is another beautiful beach on Ishigaki Island where marine sports such as wake boarding can be enjoyed. Fusaki Beach has a netted off swimming area to help protect swimmers from the poisonous Habu Jellyfish. The beach is also a great place to watch the setting sun. Even though Fusaki Beach is attached to the resort it is open to the public and free of charge along with showers and toilets.
Ishigaki Sunset Beach is a private beach located on the Kuura Coast, the northern peninsula of Ishigaki Island. It is a well kept beach with life guards on duty and a safety net to help keep Habu Jelly fish out of the swimming area.
Located on Ishigaki Sunset Beach is a small shop that sells snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and ice cream. Marine activities are also available here like snorkeling tour, glass bottom boat rides, fishing tours, GS boat Tour. Enjoy this white sandy beach, clear water and beautiful coral reef with the whole family. My New Companion is Elder Toomey (here is a clip of him from the MTC with me)
