Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1INR = 1.68JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
APR - JUN
Pleasant weather and fewer tourists before peak summer.
Recommended trip duration
3 days
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Ishigaki at a glance
Quick facts about Ishigaki
What to know before visiting Ishigaki
Ishigaki at a glance
Ishigaki is best known for Water activities, followed by Outdoor & sports activities and Historical sites, with Tours and Cruises also shaping the visitor mix. Klook booking data shows demand rises sharply in summer, peaking in July, so the island’s sea-based experiences and outdoor adventures dominate the high season. For travellers from Singapore deciding when to go, the main choice is between the lively summer months with lots of water activity options and the much quieter winter month of December. Decide whether you want peak-season atmosphere or quieter, lower-price travel.
When to visit Ishigaki
Demand on Klook peaks in July while December is the quietest month; prices follow a similar pattern with July typically the priciest and December the cheapest. Summer months around June–July bring the busiest conditions and the highest median prices, so expect both crowds and activity availability then. For lower prices and fewer visitors, aim for December or the shoulder months when demand is quieter and median prices fall. For lower prices and smaller crowds, travel in December or the quieter shoulder months; for peak-season atmosphere, pick June–July.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | SGD 41 |
| February | Very quiet | SGD 108 |
| March | Quieter than usual | SGD 99 |
| April | Busier than usual | SGD 104 |
| May | Busier than usual | SGD 60 |
| June | Peak demand | SGD 41 |
| July | Peak demand | SGD 152 |
| August | Quieter than usual | SGD 69 |
| September | Quieter than usual | SGD 42 |
| October | Quieter than usual | SGD 26 |
| November | Quieter than usual | SGD 99 |
| December | Very quiet | SGD 14 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Singapore
Most travellers from Singapore book about 5 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking roughly two and a half weeks out. That means you can often book experiences at short notice, but during the peak months of June–July it pays to lock in popular water activities earlier. Klook booking data shows last-minute availability exists, yet peak-season options fill faster, so use Klook to compare dates and secure your preferred time. Be ready to book sooner for summer slots, otherwise enjoy the flexibility of short-notice planning on Klook.
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- 1 Club Med Kabira Resort - All Inclusive Pass
- 2 Iriomote Island and Yubu Island Day Tour (Depart from Ishigaki in Okinawa)
- 3 Ishigaki Island Day Tour (including admission, free for ages 0-2)
- 4 Ishigaki Island: "Phantom Island" Landing & Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe Experience (Okinawa)
- 5 Ishigaki Island: Stargazing & Jungle Night Tour (Okinawa)
- 6 Ishigaki Yaima Village Admission Ticket
- 7 Ishigaki Island: Phantom Island & Blue Cave Snorkeling (1-Day Tour)
- 8 Okinawa Ishigaki Island Private Chartered Car Day Tour・Customized Itinerary
- 9 Ishigaki Island: "Phantom Island" Hamajima Landing & Boat Snorkeling (Half-day Tour)
- 10 Okinawa Ishigaki Island & Taketomi Island: Choose from popular activities + Taketomi Island sightseeing
- 11 Ishigaki Island Starry Night Cruise (Okinawa)
- 12 Ishigaki Island: Sunset & Limited-Time Yaeyama Hime Firefly Watching Tour (Okinawa)
- 13 Ishigaki Island Stalactite Cave
Popular Hotels and Places to Stay
- 1 Ishigaki Seaside Hotel
- 2 Beach Hotel Sunshine Ishigakijima
- 3 Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas
- 4 Nest Hotel Ishigaki Maesato Beach
- 5 The BREAKFAST HOTEL PORTO Ishigakijima
- 6 Hotel Patina Ishigakijima
- 7 HOTEL Ishigakijima 2020
- 8 ANA InterContinental ISHIGAKI RESORT
- 9 Toyoko Inn Okinawa Ishigaki jima
- 10 VIVOVIVA ISHIGAKIJIMA
- 11 Hotel East China Sea
