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Ishigaki

The gateway to the Yaeyama Islands, with the turquoise Kabira Bay, manta ray dives and ferries to Taketomi's traditional village.

Photo: 663highland · CC BY 2.5
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
Our full guide to Ishigaki is being written. It's on the Kyushu and Okinawa list as Worth a Detour.

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Must-See
Beaches · World War II

Okinawa

About 278 miles away

Subtropical beaches, a distinct culture and war memorials.

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Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Hiroshima

About 855 miles away

The Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, with the floating torii of Miyajima a short ferry ride away.

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Nature · UNESCO

Yakushima

Kagoshima
About 570 miles away

Ancient cedars in a mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

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The Full Short List

Kyushu and Okinawa

Volcanoes, cedar forest and subtropical islands.

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