[2025 Ishigaki Hotels] Travel Guide for Seven x Seven Ishigaki (Updated Jul)

Dubbed the "Maldives of Japan," Ishigaki Island is now more accessible than ever. No need to transfer via Okinawa's main island—just a 2-hour flight and you're instantly in vacation mode! Already planning your itinerary? From breathtaking ocean views and mouthwatering Ishigaki beef to hopping over to nearby Taketomi Island for a chill day, here's a guide to help you dive into the island's charm and make the most of your time. Day 1｜ • Arrive at New Ishigaki Airport, pick up your rental car (advance booking recommended), and start your journey. • Head to scenic spots overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Yaeyama Islands, and Funauki. • For lunch, try Ishigaki beef curry at #ArakakiShokudo or the popular pork rib Okinawa soba at #AkashiShokudo. • In the afternoon, visit the northernmost point of Ishigaki Island, #HirakuboLighthouse. • Stop by ocean-view cafes or small bars along the way for a relaxing break. • Check into a villa-style accommodation or camper van in the central area, and explore local cuisine for dinner. Day 2｜ • Visit a Michelin Green Guide three-star attraction and take a glass-bottom boat ride to admire tropical fish and coral reefs. • For lunch, enjoy Okinawa spare rib noodles, Yaeyama noodles, or Okinawa stir-fry with bitter melon and island tofu—a nostalgic Okinawan flavor. • Stop by #FusakiAngelPier, a dreamy white pier extending from the beach into the blue sea, perfect for photos. • Explore unique natural landscapes and listen to the soothing sounds of a suikinkutsu (water harp cave) during a 30-minute visit. • Check into your accommodation. • Head to the city for dinner. Recommended spots: #IshigakiBeefMARU, Ishigaki Beef Burger Specialty Shop #HeartLand. • Enjoy a night stroll in Ishigaki City. Day 3｜ • After breakfast, visit #YaeyamaFarmersMarket (Yurateiku Market) to explore local produce. • Stop by #GenkiMilkShop Ishigaki Misaki Main Store, known for its boy logo, to enjoy fresh milk and yogurt from Ishigaki Island farms. • Take a 10-minute ferry ride from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island. • Check into #HoshinoyaTaketomiIsland. • Experience a leisurely walk through white sand streets and traditional red-tile-roofed houses, and visit #StarSandBeach. • Savor French cuisine infused with local island ingredients at Hoshinoya. • End the day stargazing under a romantic night sky. Day 4｜ • Enjoy a Hoshinoya breakfast, followed by a garden stroll, swimming, or relaxing on the beach. • Take a ferry back to Ishigaki Island. • For lunch, try the signature fluffy and soft tamagoyaki at #ShunBANCHAN. • Spend the afternoon at #ShirahoBeach, wading in the waves, listening to the ocean, or simply daydreaming. • Accommodation recommendations: ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort, Seven x Seven Ishigaki. *Note: Taiwan/Hong Kong and Ishigaki Island have a 1-hour time difference.

"Seven x Seven Ishigaki" is a luxury hotel with 121 rooms that opened in September 2024 in the Maezato area of ​​Ishigaki Island. Based on the concept of "self-hospitality x luxury", we offer a highly flexible stay style and high-quality facilities and services.   ⸻ Basic information •Address: 254-19 Maezato, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture •Access: Approximately 18 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport, approximately 10 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal •Number of rooms: 121 rooms (16 types in total, all rooms with terraces) ⸻ Room types •Suite rooms: 4 types in total, boasting an area of ​​over 180 m2 and equipped with private pools and saunas. •Deluxe type: A spacious space of 70 m2 to 100 m2, suitable for large groups. •Standard type: A simple and minimalist design of 40 m2 to 70 m2 for a comfortable stay. ⸻ Hotel Facilities •Pool: Two types of pools: a family pool on the first floor and an infinity pool on the second floor for those 20 years of age and older. •Sauna: Two authentic Finnish saunas supervised by the professional sauna group "TTNE". •Restaurant "BATIDA": Serves a variety of dishes based on Latin Italian cuisine. •Bar "Bar Red.": A chic night lounge with over 200 types of gin.    ⸻ Features •Self-hospitality: Offers a highly flexible stay style, and staff support is available as needed. •All rooms have terraces: Floor-to-ceiling glass allows you to enjoy panoramic views. •Various room types: Choose from a family-friendly room with bunk beds or an ocean view room with a jacuzzi to suit your needs.  ⸻ The facilities were new and clean, and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. The sunset was very beautiful 🌅 The staff were also very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. There was also a pool and sauna, so we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves during our stay. "Seven x Seven Ishigaki" is a new type of resort hotel that combines a free style of stay with high-quality facilities and services. Please consider it as a base for spending special time on Ishigaki Island. #sevenxsevenIshigaki #IshigakijimaHotel #LuxuryStay #SelfHospitality #InfinityPool #FinnishSauna #LatinItalian #BarRed #IshigakijimaResort #OkinawaTrip #DomesticHotelReviews

Seven x seven ISHIGAKI I've been interested in this hotel since it opened in Ishigaki Island in September 2024. There are rooms that can accommodate up to 8 people, and there are various room types. It's a good deal to stay in a group. We stayed in the executive ocean view room that can accommodate up to 4 people🌛 The sea spreads out in front of us, and the room is 68㎡ in size😳 I worked on the big sofa, relaxed, and stayed at the hotel since checking in at 3pm. The two pools are open 365 days a year, and are open until midnight, so you can enjoy the night pool. There is a permanent sauna at the infinity pool on the second floor. You can also enjoy alcohol and shisha by the pool🍸 On the first floor, there is an authentic Finnish sauna at the southernmost point of Japan, and the specialty is the "Shisa Sauna" where the loyly comes out of the Shisa's mouth. You can enjoy the hotel all day long from morning to night. Modern Italian restaurant "BATIDA" and bar/night lounge Red, which has over 200 types of gin, can be said to be Ishigaki's secret base. Private karaoke rooms too! The all-day dining breakfast starts with mango juice, and is also full of fruits, such as kamaboko, which is unique to Ishigaki Island. Everything is delicious... Seven x seven is the most talked about hotel in Ishigaki Island right now, having been selected as one of the "Best 10 in Luxury Award Best Japan". Above all, all the staff I met at the hotel were wonderful, and I had a wonderful experience. A perfect relaxing destination for family, group trips, and girls' trips, I highly recommend it 🥰 #sevenxseven #sevenxsevenishigaki #visitjapan #japanhotel #okinawajapan #sevenbyseven #ishigaki #ishigakiisland #ishigakiislandtrip #okinawatrip #luxuryhotel #hotel #domestichotelreview

Emerald green sea, white sandy beaches, and relaxed island time. Ishigaki Island was truly a paradise! I was captivated by the spectacular views of Kabira Bay, and strolled through the red-tiled streets of Taketomi Island. I enjoyed fresh seafood and Yaeyama soba, and was moved by the starry sky at night✨ At Euglena Mall, I was able to enjoy Ishigaki Island's specialty products and buy souvenirs! With a full range of marine activities, this is an island full of charm that makes you want to visit again and again. If you're looking for tropical relaxation, be sure to visit Ishigaki Island! #IshigakiIsland #Okinawa #RemoteIslandTrip #SpectacularView #IslandTime