Japan's southernmost inhabited island — sugar cane fields, a single ring road, and Nishihama beach where the water shifts through every shade of blue. There's a marker at the end of the country.

Best season

April–october

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Opening hours

Outdoor — ferry runs from Ishigaki, weather-dependent

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

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