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Kabira Bay
川平湾Okinawa
Ishigaki’s most famous view — a sheltered bay of impossibly graded turquoise water dotted with green islets. Swimming is off-limits (strong currents and black-pearl farms), but glass-bottom boats glide over the coral and the lookout above is magical in any light. Typhoon season runs roughly June to October, and a passing storm can cancel ferries, flights and all marine activity across the islands at a day's notice — check the forecast before you rely on this stop.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.6· 1,043 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free viewpoint/beach; glass-bottom boat tour is a separate optional paid activity (~¥1,300–1,700)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursAdmission
- Free viewpoint/beach; glass-bottom boat tour is a separate optional paid activity (~¥1,300–1,700)
Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Note
- Open 24 hours (viewpoint; glass-bottom boats ~9:00-17:00)
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