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Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island

The Yaeyama Islands are both the southernmost and westernmost inhabited islands of Japan. Together with the Miyako Islands and the Okinawa Islands they make up the three main island chains of Okinawa Prefecture.

With their tropical atmosphere and laid back, rural lifestyle, the Yaeyama Islands are a popular getaway destination for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of Japan's metropolises. This island paradise offers beaches, snorkeling, diving and relaxation.

Of the Yaeyama Islands, Ishigaki Island is the most populated and serves as the region's transportation hub. Other islands include the jungle covered Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island, famous for its beautifully preserved, traditional Ryukyu village. Five additional islands comprise the rest of the island chain and offer beaches, snorkeling and diving.

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Ratings for Yaeyama Islands:

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User Rating (by 70 users):	97/100	highly recommended

Best rated destinations (out of 148):

1. Kyoto 97/100

2. Yaeyama Islands 97/100

3. Ogasawara Islands 97/100

4. Yakushima 97/100

5. Miyajima 96/100

6. Tokyo 95/100

7. Mount Koya 93/100

8. Alpine Route 93/100

9. Shirakawa-go 93/100

10. Okinawa Island 93/100

Most visited destinations (out of 160):

101. Kairakuen Garden 149

102. Gujo-Hachiman 146

103. Yakushima 141

104. Naoshima 133

105. Yamanouchi 132

106. Yaeyama Islands 129

107. Yamadera 127

108. Takachiho 125

109. Jozankei Onsen 123

110. Lake Shikotsu 123

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English Links

Ishigaki City
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Ishigaki City
Official website.

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