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Ishigaki Destination Guide

Explore Ishigaki in Japan

Ishigaki in the region of Okinawa with its 44,802 inhabitants is a town in Japan - some 1,213 mi or ( 1952 km ) South-West of Edo , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Ishigaki

Current time in Ishigaki is now 09:06 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tokyo " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Taipei, Taichung, Hsinchu, Keelung, and Tozato. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Taipei . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Ishigaki ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

「ドゥマンギテ」きいやま商店@農園ライブ2012

4:38 min by jaiman024
Views: 10328 Rating: 4.50

2012年7月1日(日)きいやま農園ライブより。 今年で3回目の開催となる「きいやま農園ライブ」は、会場も拡張しスケールアップ。 BEE! BANG! BOO! のホーンセクションも加わり、リズム隊も最高でした。 更に、iora (アイオラ)も参加。沖縄八重山方言がラテンのリズムで炸裂してます! でーじ、どぅまんぎた! ↓aichi1204さんのチャンネルに本人達が歌詞を解説している動画があります ..

八重山商工 郷土芸能部「マミドーマ」@石垣島 JAまつり in やいま

5:43 min by jaiman024
Views: 10290 Rating: 5.00

2010年4月29日(木)、「第7回 JAまつり in やいま」が沖縄県石垣市のJA八重山支店構内で開催され、多くの市民で賑わった。 八重山商工郷土芸能部の生徒達による八重山舞踊の演舞から「マミドーマ」です。 郷土芸能部は今年で創部42年目。現在33名の部員で、伝承芸能の心を大切に受け継いで行くことを、部のモットーとして日々活動。地域の行事などにも積極的に参加して、伝統芸能の研鑽に努めている。昨年 ..


I'll Close My Eyes - 石垣島ジャズ研倶楽部

5:49 min by soulnov
Views: 8281 Rating: 5.00

2009年11月5日、アンサリートリオからピアノの小林創さんと、トランペットの飯田玄彦さんを迎えてのセッションから、I'll Close My Eyes 。 Jazz Guitar 永遠に修行中! 「秋の夜長、アンサリーとJazz Night」 出演/アンサリー・トリオ& 石垣島ジャズ研倶楽部日時/2009年11月5日(木) 場所/アトリエあお 小林創(P) 飯田玄彦(Tp) 長田信春(G) 大浜 ..

石垣島 第17回八重高祭 - 仮装行列 コスプレ

6:09 min by jaiman024
Views: 6585 Rating: 5.00

2009年9月25日(金)石垣島ゆいロードにて。沖縄県立八重山高校の生徒達による仮装行列。 3年に一度行われている八重高祭は生徒が主体となって行われるイベント。今回の第17回八重高祭は「やけどするほど熱くなれ!今ふきあれる南ノ風 文化と歴史の八重高フェスタ」をテーマに9月25日(金)から27日(日)までの3日間開催。 Cosplay Parade Yaeyama high school Festi ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Miyaradunchi

The old residence of Miyaradunchi (宮良殿内, also read Meeradounujii and Meerayaradunuzi) is located on the island of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Erected around 1819 by the local governor, it has been designated an Important Cultural Property as representative of the architecture of the Yaeyama Islands. The gardens are a Place of Scenic Beauty.

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Located at 24.34 124.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Okinawa Prefecture, Gardens in Okinawa Prefecture, Important Cultural Properties of Japan, Places of Scenic Beauty

Yaeyama Subprefecture

Yaeyama Subprefecture was a subprefecture of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It was abolished in March 2009. Most of its functions were taken over by the Yaeyama Office of the prefecture. It included the following cities and towns of Yaeyama and Senkaku Islands: Ishigaki (city on Ishigaki and Senkaku Islands) Taketomi Yonaguni

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Located at 24.34 124.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Subprefectures in Okinawa Prefecture

Taketomi Island

is an island in the Yaeyama District of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Taketomi is one of the Yaeyama Islands. The population of Taketomi Island was 323 as of January 2012.

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Located at 24.33 124.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Islands of Japan, Yaeyama Islands

Sakishima Islands

The Sakishima Islands (or 先島群島, Sakishima-guntō) are an island chain located at the southernmost end of the Japanese Archipelago. They are part of the Ryukyu Islands and include the Miyako Islands and the Yaeyama Islands. The islands are administered as part of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, though the uninhabited Senkaku Islands are claimed by the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China on Taiwan.

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Located at 24.42 124.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Archipelagoes of Japan, Ryukyu Islands, Sakishima Islands

Kabira Bay

Kabira Bay 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. Alongside Mount Omoto it has been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty. Black pearls are cultured in the bay. Kabira Village is located near the bay. Its traditional culture was studied by American anthropologists in 1950-52.

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Located at 24.45 124.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Bays of Japan, Places of Scenic Beauty, Visitor attractions in Okinawa Prefecture

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Historical Weather

temperature and rainfall during the year in Ishigaki