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Manta Rays & Coral Sands: A Diver's Ishigaki
5 days · 11 stops · ¥120,000–¥200,000
Tue, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 12
Five days on Ishigaki built around morning dives at Manta Point, afternoon beach time, and evenings spent eating Yaeyama soba and grilled island fish. No mainland, no crowds — just the Yaeyama rhythm.
Days
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Ishigaki Public Market
Okinawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 05Land at OKA · Tue, Jun 8 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Ishigaki · 1 night
Tue, Jun 8 → Wed, Jun 9 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
石垣公設市場
Stay ~1h
Wander the stalls for island mango, fresh tuna, and awamori — a perfect first taste of Yaeyama.
~8 min by car
17:00
EXPLORE
石垣市
Stay ~1h 30m
Explore the backstreets of the port town — tiny soba shops, pottery studios, and the evening hum of island life.
Getting around
🚗
Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 05
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥19,000–¥33,000 / person / day
¥95,000–¥165,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 10 travel legs and 4 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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