Ishigaki Island: A Drive Around the Island and a Resort Hotel on the Outskirts
After spending a relaxing time on Taketomi Island and feeling sad to leave, Ireturned to Ishigaki Island.
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①The main themeis watching thesunsetat Nishisanbashi Pier
②Taketomi Island, where theoriginal scenery of Okinawa remains
③The inn where Ifully enjoyed island time on Taketomi Island
④Paradise Beach Kondoi Beach
I love driving slowly along the island roads, so I'll drive around in a rental car.
After getting off the boat, I put my luggage in a coin locker at the remote island terminal and had lunch first.
Since I had been eating mostly island cuisine, I looked for an Italian restaurant and went to Il Tre Corde.
The pizza was flawless
The pasta is for those who like fresh pasta
Honestly, after staying for a few nights, I get a little tired of Okinawan island cuisine.
When this happens, I look for Italian food.
Whether in Miyako or Ishigaki,Italian food using island ingredientsisalways deliciousin my memory.
On Ishigaki Island, Il Pozzo had a great atmosphere and food (a few years ago).
(I checked this time and it wasn't open for lunch, but when I saw it on the way back, it was open. What a shame.)
After filling my stomach, I called the rental car company from the remote island terminal to ask for a pickup.
I looked for a rental car company where I couldrent in Ishigaki city and return at the airport.
Orix Rent-A-Car Ishigaki Island Branch
The drop-off fee at the airport office is 1,100 yen
Less than 10,000 yen in total for 24 hours
I drive north along the east coast.
After driving for about 30 minutes, I arrived at Tamatorizaki Observation Point.
I've been here many times, but
the color of the sea here is truly beautiful.
I never get tired of it.
I'm heading for the northernmost point of Ishigaki Island, Hirakubozaki Lighthouse.
It's a bit far, so not many people visit, but it's asuperb view.
I drive along the north coast towards Kabira.
On the way, something strange caught my eye, so I made a U-turn to go see it.
Yoneko-yaki Pottery Studio.
It was a studio for theShisa with unique colors and shapesthat you often see in souvenir shops.
Behind it was theShisa Farm(cover photo)
I entered Kabira.
Miyazato ShotenI bought snacks and drinks at, and headed to the hotel.
Tonight's accommodation is Ishigaki Seaside Hotel.
A resort hotel built at the end of the Showa era.
Although old,it was kept clean and didn't feel dated; it was acomfortablehotel.
A few years ago, I went on a similar drive. At lunchtime, everywhere had long lines, and the place I found when I was in trouble was the restaurant here.
It's old, but the view is outstanding. I also had a good impression of the staff.
I usually stay in the western area near Ishigaki city center, butseeking a view from the room,I chose this place.
It's a cozy hotel with a relaxed vibe that feels pleasant, and
the foreign staff were also very friendly, so I liked it.
I'll definitely be back.
A superb view from the room.
The sunsetcould also be seen.
Dinnerwas out in Kabira, at Le DODO. This was
a miss.The reviews made it seem like you could enjoy multinational cuisine, but it had turned into a hangout for foreigners, the food never arrived, and it wasn't even good.
Well, I'll let it slide for the sake of the view.
The next day,breakfast while looking at the sea.
I watched the sea from my room until the 11:00 AM checkout,
After leaving the hotel, since I was there,I stopped by Kabira Bay.
I've ridden the glass-bottom boat many times, so I passed on it.
I also stopped by Ishigaki Oganzaki Lighthouse, which I had never been to before.
While enjoying the island drive, I bought pineapple (500 yen) and island bananas (300 yen) sold on the roadside, and arrived at the airport.
4 days and 3 nights, maybe it was a bit short.
Slowly, leisurely, and very satisfied,
I headed home.
This concludes this series.
Thank you for reading.
I hope we can meet again.