[Okinawa, Ishigaki Island] So beautiful! How to enjoy the stunning views of Kabira bay

On Ishigaki Island, which serves as the gateway to the Yaeyama Islands, the most scenic spot to go to is "Kawahira Bay". Refresh by looking at the sea of “Kabila Blue”, which changes color many times a day, let's enjoy Kawahira gourmet at the surrounding shops. Introduce a loco-packed island lunch and tropical drinks that are also popular with islandsans.

Kawahira Bay, a must-see spot for Ishigaki Island sightseeing

If you visit Ishigaki Island, the most scenic spot you want to go by mast is "Kabirawan". It is a scenic spot in the northwestern part of the island, about a 35-minute drive from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, with a pure white sandy beach and a sea of “Kabila Blue” that is said to change into seven colors. In 2009, it received the highest ranking of three stars in the World Tourism Guidebook, and is truly world class.
Kawahira Bay is calm, but in fact swimming is prohibited because the tide is surprisingly fast and dangerous. Even if you can't swim, you can still enjoy walking on the powder sand of Sarasara while watching the blue gradation that spreads in front of you.

If you want to enjoy the scenery in the bay, go to "Kabira Park", which is adjacent to Kabira Bay. The park is slightly elevated, and it is a very popular shooting spot, especially since you can see the inside of the bay from the observation deck.

Go meet the sea creatures in a glass boat!

If you come to Kawahira Bay, you can't remove the glass boat. Through the glass at the bottom of the ship, you can meet colorful fish and coral. You can feel free to experience it because you can get on board as you wear everyday! "Marinha Uticiru-kun" to be introduced this time is a glass boat with a hull with orange lines on a white background.

First, buy a boarding ticket at a shop in the park. The boarding fee is 1700 yen for adults and 800 yen for children. The boarding time will be specified when the ticket is purchased.

When it's time to stay on the beach. On days when the sun is strong, it is better to bring sunglasses because the sunlight reflects on the sandy beach and it is quite dazzling.

There are no piers, and the glass boat is directly anchored on the sandy beach. Once the hatch on the entire surface of the ship opens, get on board!

During the voyage, the captain will provide you with a view of the bottom of the ship and outside the window. You can enjoy the same way to sit in any seat as you want to stop and turn the ship at the point!

I encountered a familiar anemonefish from the film.

The ship eventually leaves the bay and off.

If you are lucky, you may see sea turtles! Two kinds of green turtles and hawksbill sea turtles can be seen in this sea.

During the low tide, the water flowing from the river is easily mixed and turbid, so it is recommended to go to the high tide! Water comes in from the open sea and you can enjoy the clear seabed.

■ Marin is Usuguru-kun

Address: 926-5 Kawahira, Ishigaki, Okinawa
TEL:0980-88-2898
Hours: 9-17 (with bad weather cancellations)
Closed: No Closed
Price: boarding adult 1700 yen, dwarf (4 to 11 years old) 800 yen

Island lunch at "Kabira Park Chaya"

There are multiple eateries around Kawahira Bay, where you can enjoy an island-like lunch. Among them, "Kawahira Kōchaya" is one of the popular restaurants for its traditional island home cooking.

There are hearty dishes such as "Yaeyama soba" 700 yen ~, which is ridden by kamaboko in the shape of Ishigaki Island, and "Goya-chan Puru set meal" 900 yen, and "Okinawa-style miso soup set meal" 700 yen.

Champloo with loon and plenty of vegetables is a light and gentle flavor. It is also a nice point that the set meal comes with a mini Yaeyama soba. By the way, the amount of rice in the photo is the size that I asked, "in half." It's usually quite volumie!

■ Kabira Park Chaya

Address: 934-37 Kawahira, Ishigaki, Okinawa
TEL:0980-88-2210
Opening hours: 11-16
Closed: Thursday

Take out the drinks of "Kabira Farm" and go to Kabira Bay!

"Kabira Farm" is a production and direct sale place for processed fruit goods, on the way from the city to Kabira Bay; buildings surrounded by greenery on high ground have the feel of a forest retreat.

At the store, they sell 500 yen each for passion fruit and mango juice with a rich flavor, 550 yen for cider and Milky Way, and 550 yen for craft ice (passion, mango, herb-based, etc.) handmade in the store. In addition, you can not miss the perfect jam for souvenirs.

How about buying a take-out drink before going to Kawahira Bay and going out for a walk in Kawahira Bay? The drink cup contains an illustration of the island's migratory bird Akashobin, and the picture is perfect.
The sweet and sour southern country fruit flavor drink is perfect to drink while looking at the landscape of the island! Enjoy a walk and drive around the island with a refreshing drink.

■ Kawahira Farm (Kabirafum)

Address: 1291-63 Kawahira, Ishigaki, Okinawa
TEL:0980-88-2475
Opening hours: 10-18
Closed: Unregular holidays