People generally assume that you need a car in order to travel around the islands in Okinawa.

However, that is not the case for Ishigaki island, because of its large & easily accessible network of public busses.

There are two major bus companies in Ishigaki Island. One is Azuma Unyu that operates the Azuma Bus, and the other is Karry Kanko that mainly operates the direct bus from the airport terminal. There are two major bus companies in Ishigaki Island.

By using these bus services provided by the companies above, anyone can visit all the major destinations within the island without the need to drive on your by using these bus services provided by companies above, anyone can visit all the major destinations within the island without the need to drive on your own.

In this article, I will cover the best places to go by using the Azuma Bus in Ishigaki island.

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The best places in Ishigaki island to go by bus

Azuma Bus offers two types of unlimited ride tickets to accommodate all sorts of traveling plans.

One Day Pass (valid 24 hours): Adults 1,000 yen, Children 500 yen
Michikusa 5 Day Pass: Adults 2,000 yen, children 1,000 yen

Both of these passes may be bought in bus terminal counters, or inside all Azuma buses.

I think most people start their journey in Ishigaki from the airport, so buying either of these passes on the first bus ride from the airport is a good idea.

If you plan on staying in a hotel near the Ishigaki Terminal, there are coin lockers near the Ishigaki Terminal or Bus terminal, so you can secure your luggage there. Or, you can ask the hotel to keep your luggage while you go out for sightseeing.

*The bus terminal is about a 5 min walk from the Ishigaki Terminal.

Ishigaki Terminal

Bus terminal

1. Kabira Bay

The undesputed number one tourist destination of Ishigaki, is Kabira Bay.

Virtually every Ishigaki tour guide mentions this place.

＜Accessing by bus＞
Get off at the Kabira Koen Mae bus stop. You can get here by riding the following lines: 1.
From the airport: Line no. 3 & 11
From the bus terminal: Line no. 2, 7, 8 & 9
From the Ishigaki terminal: Line no. 9

The waters in Kabira Bay are a beautiful, bright emerald green that is truly breathtaking. You can also see coral reefs and vibrantly colored tropical fish.

However, please note that swimming is prohibited in Kabira Bay, because it is dangerous due to extremely rapid currents.

If you want a glimpse of life under the sea, ride on one of the glass boats.

Hirakubogasaki Lighthouse

Hirakubogasaki is the nothernmost cape in Ishigaki Island.

From here, you can get an incredible panoramic view of both the Pacific ocean to the right, and the East China Sea to the left.

The glowingly white lighthouse and the brilliantly blue ocean creates a very nice contrast for the eyes to see.

The sign post indicating the northernmost point in Ishigaki is also a very nice photo spot.

＜Accessing by bus＞
Get off at the Hirakubo bus stop. You can get here by riding the following lines: 1.
From the airport: Line no. 6
From the bus terminal: Line no. 6

While you can get there by bus, please note that services are somewhat limited.

Also note that it's about a 20 min walk from the bus station to the lighthouse, so make your plans accordingly.

Fusaki Beach

Fusaki Beach is a beach resort located right in front of a hotel. Although it is in front of the hotel, the beach open for everybody with no charge.

<Access by local bus>.
Takes a short walk from the bus stop "Fusaki Beach Resort". You can get there by taking the following buses.
From the bus terminal: Route 9

In Fusaki Beach, there is a special pier called the Fusaki Angel Pier.

It is a beautiful, all white pier that pops up nicely in contrast from the blue sky & sea.Not to mention, the sunset viewed from here is simply magnificent.

Euglena Mall

Euglena Mall is a shopping arcade that is located about 5 min away from the Ishigaki Terminal by foot.

Over a hundred shops, ranging from souvenir shops, restarurants, and food supply shops line the arcade. here, so it is overall a great area for shopping.

<Access by local buses>.
There is a short walk from the bus stops "Museum Mae", "Pier Street", and "Bus Terminal". You can get there by taking the following buses.
From the airport: Route 4, Route 10

Since Euglena Mall is accessible by foot from the Ishigaki Terminal, it is a convenient shopping district to stop by before setting asail for another island.

There are many places to stay round the Ishigaki Terminal, making this area an ideal base for traveling around Ishigaki island without a car.

Car-less travelling in Ishigaki can be done 100%

Like so, you don't need a car in Ishigaki island, thanks to the great network of public busses.

Do be careful though, as some lines and bus stops have only limited operations. Of course, if you plan ahead carefully, none of this should be an issue.

Enjoy everything the beautiful island of Ishigaki has to offer.

오키나와는 차가 없으면 관광하기 불편하다는 이미지가 있는 데요,.

‘이시가키섬(Ishigaki Island은 섬 전체를는 '노선버스' 있어서 자가용이 없어도 여행할 수 있어요.

‘이시가키섬(Ishigaki Island)', which is a new version of the '아즈마 운수 주식 회사가 운영하는 '.아즈마버스(azuma bus)'와 카리관광 (karry kanko) 운영하는공항과 낙도터미널을연결하는 '직버스' 있어서.

If you want to know more about 운전면 없거나 없낯선 땅에서의 운전이 꺼ㅁ려는 분들도 대부분의 관광지를 러둘볼수 있거든요.

이번에는 이번에는 The 노선버스로 갈수 있는 이시가키섬 여행 랜을 소개할게요.

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노선버스로 갈 수 있는 '이시가키섬'의 관광명소

‘아즈마버스(azuma bus)'에는 2종류의 프리패스가 있는데, 체류 일수나 여행계획에 따라서 상당히 저렴하게 이시가키키을 둘러볼수 있어요.

1 프리패스 (24-hour 이용 가능) 대인 1,000엔, 소인 500엔
미치쿠사 프리패스 (5 days time 프리패스) 대인 2,000엔, 소인 1,000엔

두 종류 모두 '버스터미널 창구' 또는 '모든 노선버스 차내'에서 구입할 수 있어요.

공항을 나서는 순간부터 이시가키섬의 여행이 작되니,. 출발하는 노선버스 안에서 프리패스를 구입해 두는 게 좋겠죠?

낙도터미널 근처에서 숙박할 예정이라면 '낙도터미널' 또는 '버스터미널 물품 보관함짐을 맡겨두면 됩니다. 또는 숙소에 짐만 먼저 맡기고 관광을 떠나는 것도 방법일 것같네요.

낙도 터미널과 버스터미널은 도보 5분 정도 거리에 있습니다.

낙도터미널

버스 터미널

1. 가와히라만

이시가키섬에서 가장 유명한 관광지는 '가비라만(Kabira Bay)'이라고할 수 있을 거예요.

If you want to know how to use the 개개될 정도로 유명하죠.

< 노선버스로 오시는 길
버스 정류장 '가와히라공원 앞' 하차 후 바로.
노선버스를 타고 갈 수 있습니다.
공항에서 출발발 : 3번, 11번버스
버스터미널에서 ↪Lo_CD9C발발 : 2번, 7번, 8번, 9번 버스
낙도터미널에서 출발발 : 9번버스

빛빛다으로 빛나는 '가비라 만(Kabira Bay)'의 바다는 감탄이 절로 나올 정도로 아름다운데, 산호와 열대어들도 많이볼수 있어요.

단, 가비라만은 조류의름이 강하고 위험하기 때문에 수영은 금지되어 있으니 주의해세요.

바다속을 보고 싶다면 유리 바닥 보트를 타 보세요.

2. 히라보보사키 등대

‘Hiroshima 라쿠보키(Hirakubosaki)'는 이시가키섬의 최북단에 있는 곶입니다.

히라쿠보사키에서는 바다를 바라볼 수 있는데, 오른쪽으로는 태평양, 왼쪽으로는 동중국해가 펼쳐져있어요.

섬끝에 우뚝 솟은 '새하얀 등대'눈앞에 펼쳐진 '새파란 바다'의 대비가 정말 아름답죠.

등대 앞에는 최북단표지판이 있어 사진을 찍기에도 좋아요.

＜ ＜ ＜ 노선버스로 오시는 길길
버스 정류장 '히라쿠보' 하차 후 바로. 노선버스를 타고 갈 수 있습니다.
공항에서 출발발 : 6번버스
버스터미널에서 ↪Lo_CD9C발발출 : 6번버스

노선버스를 타고 갈 수 있지만, 버스 운행 횟수가 적으니 버스 시간에 유의하시기 바랍니다.

가장 가까운 버스정류장에서 등대까지는 20분도보로 정도 걸리니 스케줄을 짤 때 유의해 주세요.

3. 후사키 비치

‘후사키 비치(Fusaki Beach)'는 후사키 비치 리조트 호텔 바로 앞앞에 있는 해변이에요. 호텔 앞에 있지만 We are looking forward to your visit!할 수 있어요.

버스 정류장 '후사키 비치 리조트' 하차 후 바로. 아래 노선버스를 타면 갈 수 있습니다.
버스터미널에서 : 9번 노선버스

후사키 비치에는 '후사키 엔젤피어(Fusaki Angel Pier)'라는 부두가 있어요.

푸른 바다, 푸른 하늘과 하얀 부두의 대비가 낭만적인 아름다움을 자아내죠.

일몰 시간에 방문하면 정말 아름다운 일몰을 볼 수 있을 거예요.

4. 유글레나몰

‘유글레나몰(euglena mall)'은 낙도 터미널에서 도보 5분 거리에 있는 '아케이드 몰'이에요.

기념품점, 음식, 식료품점 100개 이상의 점포가 활발하게 영업하고 있어요. 이시가키시 공설 시장 유그레나몰 내에 있으니, 쇼핑을 즐기고 싶은 분들에게 추천드려요.

＜ ＜ ＜ 노선버스로 오시는 길길
버스정류장 '박물관 앞', '부두거리', '버스터미널' 정류장에서 하차 후 바로. 아래 노선버스를 타면 갈 수 있습니다.
공항에서: 4번, 10번 노선버스

‘유글레나몰(euglena mall)'은 낙도 터미널 도보권 내어, 이시가키섬 근교의 낙도로 갈 때 가볍에 들리기 좋은 상가예요.

낙도터미널 근처에서 숙박시설으로 많이 이곳을 거점으로 하면 차를 이용하지 않고도 이시가키섬 내를 관광할 수 있죠.

Please contact us for more information.

이처럼 '이시가키섬(Ishigaki Island)'에는 노선버스가 운행되고 있어 자가용 없이도 관광할수 있어요.

버스 노선에 따라서는 '운행 횟수가 적은 노선' 있으니 시간 관리는 필수지만, 여행 계획을 잘 세워 관광하면 이시가키섬을 만끽하실수 거예요.

아름다운 이시가키섬에서 즐거운 여행 되세요!

Traveling in Okinawa, I have the impression that cars are not convenient.

Failure."Ishigaki Island(in Japanese history)Ishigaki IslandThe "Bashi" (巴士), which covers the entire island, will not always be convenient for you to drive.

“Ishigaki Island(in Japanese history)Ishigaki Island(Operated by Yuto Unyu Co.resident of East Palestine(in Japanese history)azuma busThe "direct bus" between the airport and the ferry terminal operated by karry kanko.

If you do not have a passport or do not want to go to one of the many places in the world, you can sit on either of the two types of buses listed above.Most scenic spots are accessible by car.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

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Ishigaki Island Scenic Spots Reachable by Boarding Bus

"resident of East Palestine(in Japanese history)azuma busThere are two types of free elk tickets, so all you need to do is to find out the number of days you will be staying and purchase a travel plan.

Adults: NT$1,000, Children: NT$500
5-day pass (adult: NT$2,000, children: NT$1,000)

Both types of tickets can be purchased at the "巴士終點站窗口" or "on your own bus".

The majority of people start their trip to Ishigaki Island by plane.Purchasing tickets on the departing flightTa ta!

If you happen to be near the Dalai Lama Wharf, you can take your luggage to the Dalai Lama Wharf or the bus terminus.money changerYou can leave your luggage at the hotel before you leave. You may leave your luggage at the hotel before you leave.

A 5-minute walk from the Ferry Pier and the bus terminal.

ferry landing

Bashi End-Dot Station

1. Kabira Bay

necessary explanationIshigaki Island's most welcoming scenic spotsI'm sure you're right."Kabira Bay(in Japanese history)Kabira Bay)".

We are always recommended by our landlords in our travel guidebooks.

<Transportation by Passenger
Get off at "Kabira Koen-mae" station and arrive at the station immediately. You can take the bus from the Kabira Park Station.
Departure from the airport: System 3, System 11
Departing from the bus terminus: Route 2, Route 7, Route 8, Route 9
Departure from Dalaiwan Wharf: System 9

“Kabira Bay(in Japanese history)Kabira BayThe greenish-green ocean is so beautiful that it suffocates you. You can also see a lot of corals and cultured fish."

However, please note that swimming in Kabira Bay is forbidden due to the strong currents and danger.

If you want to see the bottom of the sea, you can board a glass boat.

2. hirakubozaki light tower

"Japanese harbor porcelain (Phyllostachys nigra var. japonica)(in Japanese history)HirakubosakiThis is the northernmost sea corner of Ishigaki Island.

From Hirakubozaki, you can look out over the boundless ocean, with the Pacific Ocean on the right and the East Sea on the left.

The most front end of the island."pure white light tower"和眼前寬闊的"Ullan Sea"Forming a vivid contrastVery beautifulThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

The northernmost point of the light tower is pictured in front of the light tower, so it's a good place to take a picture.

<Transportation by Passenger
Get off at the "Hirakubo" station and get there immediately. You can take the bus from the "Pyeongchubo" station.
Departure from airport：System 6
Departing from the Bus Terminal: System 6

You can take a local bus ahead, but the group size is relatively small, so you need to pay attention to the bus time.

從Lately, I was on the bus.walkingat last one arrives at the lighthouseLarge approximate demand 20 minute bellsgroundsConfirmation required favorable time reappearance of gateThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

3. the Tomisaki Sea Sea Sea

"Tomizaki Sea Sea Sea Sea(in Japanese history)Fusaki BeachThe "sea front" is in front of Fuchizaki Haimada Resort. Not exactly in front of the hotel.However, guests of the hotel and other visitors may use the rooms free of charge.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

<Transportation by Passenger
You can get off at the bus stop of "Fuqi Coastal Resort" and arrive at the hotel immediately. You can take the bus from the bus stop.
Departing from the Bus Terminal: System 9

Tomizaki Sea Bund has one wharf, shout "Tomisaki Angel Wharf(in Japanese history)Fusaki Angel Pier)".

These white wharfs under the reflection of the blue ocean and blue sky give the area a romantic beauty.

Aside from that, you can see a very beautiful sunset when you arrive at "sunset time".

4. yuwokuna commercial street

“Eunokuna Commercial Street(in Japanese history)euglena mallThe "Gongnang Commercial Street" is about a 5-minute walk from the Ferry Terminal.

There are more than 100 stores such as souvenir stores, restaurants, food stores, etc., all of which are open for business. Ishigaki City Public Market is also located in the green commercial district, recommended for those who love to shop.

<Transportation by Passenger
You can get off at "Museum", "Pier Street", or "Bus Stop" and arrive there immediately. You can take the buses that depart from the Mian station.
Departure from the airport: System 4, System 10

"Eunokuna Commercial Street(in Japanese history)euglena mallYou can walk to the ferry terminal or visit other islands near Ishigaki Island.

There are many hotels near the Ferry Wharf.You can leave from here without opening the car and go on a tour of Ishigaki Island.

The car is not available for travel to Ishigaki Island!

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However, if you have a good travel plan, you will have a lot of fun.

Enjoy the beauty of Ishigaki Island!