Shinko Cruise Berth → Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal
Take a shuttle from the cruise quay to the Remote Island Terminal (離島ターミナル). Check with your cruise line or ship's agent whether it operates and what it costs.
Cruise port in Japan
Ishigaki
Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 10 hours. 30 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 13 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 94 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 10 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 475
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After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Ishigaki cruise terminals. Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- 2 cruise terminals
The assigned dock is one of Ishigaki Port (Inner Harbor/Ferry Terminal), Ishigaki New Port Cruise Berth and varies by sailing.
- Taxi at Shinko Cruise Quay (新港クルーズ岸壁)
You may have to wait a long time for a taxi after disembarking.
- Shuttle from Shinko Cruise Quay (新港クルーズ岸壁)
A free shuttle between the cruise quay and Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal (ユーグレナ石垣港離島ターミナル) operates depending on the ship. If there is no free shuttle, a paid shuttle may operate irregularly.
About 10 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Ishigaki city centreAbout 10 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 9 hr 30 min
- Taketomi IslandAbout 30 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 9 hr
- Kabira BayAbout 40 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr 30 min
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Shinko Cruise Berth → Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal
Walk from the cruise quay to Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal (ユーグレナ石垣港離島ターミナル). City information gives a walking time of about 40–50 minutes.
Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal → Shinko Cruise Berth
Take a shuttle from the Remote Island Terminal (離島ターミナル) to the Shinko cruise quay (新港クルーズ岸壁). Check with your cruise line or ship's agent whether it operates and what it costs.
Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal → Public Market and Euglena Mall
Walk from the Remote Island Terminal (離島ターミナル) to the public market (公設市場) and Euglena Mall (ユーグレナモール). It takes about 3–5 minutes on foot.
Shinko Cruise Berth → Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal
Take a taxi from the parking area in front of the cruise quay to Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal (ユーグレナ石垣港離島ターミナル). Taxi availability is not guaranteed.
Ishigaki Port (Inner Harbor/Ferry Terminal) → Azuma Bus Terminal
Walk from the inner port / ferry terminal area to Azuma Bus Terminal.
Ishigaki places to explore
Explore 22 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Miyara Dunchi
A residence of samurai retainers from the Ryukyu royal government near central Ishigaki, the only surviving example in the prefecture. The building is an Important Cultural Property and the garden a Place of Scenic Beauty.
- Admission
- JPY 200
- Hours
- Mon 09:00–17:00
Tue Closed
Wed–Sun 09:00–17:00
Even if you pay admission, you cannot enter the building, so adjust your plans if you expect to see the interior.
Ishigaki Island Astronomical Observatory
A National Astronomical Observatory facility with Kyushu and Okinawa's largest telescope, 105 cm in diameter. You can tour the facility, and paid stargazing sessions are also held by reservation.
- Admission
- JPY 100
- Hours
- Mon·Tue Closed
Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00
Reviews mention telescope and video equipment breakdowns, so check whether they are currently operating if you are going for stargazing or the video program.
Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave
In the cave section open to the public, visitors can see stalactites and the cave interior illuminated by lights.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- JPY 1,200
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–18:30
Inside the cave there are steep stairs, narrow passages, and wet pebble paths, so consider the route for anyone who has difficulty walking and wear non-slip shoes.
Ishigaki Yaima Village
A theme park recreating an old Yaeyama village by relocating red-tile houses, where you can try on Ryukyu clothing, paint shisa, and play sanshin, and meet squirrel monkeys.
- Admission
- JPY 1,200
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:30
Bring coins or a ¥1,000 bill to use the drink vending machine at the village teahouse.
Banna Park
A park with views of the town and surrounding islands; on clear days, Hateruma Island, 55 km away, is visible. It has tropical plants, a suspension bridge, a children's plaza, and fireflies in early summer.
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–21:00
When driving in the park, watch for winding roads and wild birds that may dart into the road.
Tamatorizaki Observatory
Visitors can see a landscape of the Hirakubo Peninsula, the sea, and hibiscus flowers. It has long been loved by locals and travelers alike.
- Visit
- about 20 min
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily 24 hours
There is an uphill walk with slopes and stairs from the parking lot to the viewpoint, so decide whether to use the view near the parking lot if mobility is difficult.
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Taketomi Island
About 30 min each wayTime at destination About 9 hr
SightsKondoi BeachThis wide white-sand beach is on the western side of Taketomi Island. It attracts swimmers and has facilities such as restrooms and changing rooms.
Reviews say crows have taken belongings left on the beach as well as food, so take your things with you when leaving your spot.
SightsNishi PierA pier described as a sunset-viewing spot on Taketomi Island.
SightsKaiji BeachA beach known for star-shaped sand. Swimming is prohibited because of strong currents, and taking the sand is also prohibited.
Even if you find star sand, do not take the sand away in bulk.
SightsTaketomi Folk Crafts MuseumThis craft museum offers demonstrations and exhibits of Yaeyama minsā weaving. The dyes used for the cotton thread are made from locally grown plants.
NeighborhoodsTraditional Village of Taketomi IslandThis village preserves wooden houses with red-tile roofs, limestone walls, and paths covered with white coral sand.
Kabira Bay
About 40 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr 30 min
SightsKabira BayAn iconic Ishigaki landscape where the sea changes color with the weather and time of day. Swimming in the bay is prohibited because of strong currents.
SightsSukuji BeachA shallow swimming beach in the Kabira area, easy for children and often visited by island residents. It has showers and restrooms, plus a jellyfish net and lifeguards.
Reviews mention crows, so do not leave food or belongings unattended.
ActivitiesKabira Bay Glass Bottom BoatsGlass-bottom boats let visitors see Kabira Bay's coral reefs and tropical fish without getting into the water.
Afternoon boat services may be canceled depending on waves and tides, so check service notices the day before and on the day of boarding.
Cruises calling at Ishigaki
94 sailings are grouped into 63 cruises by ship and route.
MSC Cruises2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.01Asia cruises · 6 nights
Japan, China (Taiwan)
Tokyo → Naha, Okinawa
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,005
MSC Cruises14 departure dates13 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.01
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 24 nights · Long cruise
Japan & Southeast Asia with Halong Bay
Yokohama → Singapore
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
MSC Cruises3 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.01Asia cruises · 4 nights · Short cruise
China (Taiwan), Japan
Keelung (Chilung) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 486
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Southeast Asia & Japan
Yokohama → Singapore
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 5 nights
Japan, China (Taiwan)
Naha, Okinawa departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 636
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 5 nights
China (Taiwan), Japan
Keelung (Chilung) departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 579
Royal Caribbean International4 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.02Asia cruises · 5 nights
5 Night Okinawa & Ishigaki Cruise
Hong Kong departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 578
MSC Cruises10 departure dates8 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.12
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.01Asia cruises · 42 nights · Long cruise
Japan & Southeast Asia Grand Adventure
Tokyo departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Royal Caribbean InternationalSailing 2027.01Asia cruises · 4 nights · Short cruise
4 Night Ishigaki Cruise
Hong Kong → Baoshan Pt
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 475
Holland America LineSailing 2027.01Asia cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day Southeast Asia, The Philippines, Taiwan & Japan
Singapore → Tokyo
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
63 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Ishigaki
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MSC Cruises · 32 sailings
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7 cabin types · 17 dining venues · 27 entertainment options · 13 decks
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10 cabin types · 10 dining venues · 39 entertainment options · 10 decks
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Grand Princess
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About Ishigaki
Atlas Ocean Voyages, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection call at Ishigaki Island. The average port stay is about 10 hours. It is included as a stop on a route along Japan's southwestern coast (around Okinawa), together with Keelung (Jilong), Naha, the Miyako Islands, and other destinations.
Cruise lines calling here: 8 places
Atlas Ocean VoyagesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
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