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Ishigaki Resort

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Jean Barcelo

CONCIERGE GUIDE

Jean Barcelo

 81980887111

Welcome To Okinawa

The ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort is situated in southern Japan, in a sub-tropical environment. If you like snorkeling, diving or fishing, you're bound to have a great time here. Please come visit us: you will discover a Japan you never imagined existed!

Situated in front of the Maesato Beach, the hotel offers 2 swimming pools (indoor pool open all year round and outside pool open between April and October), 5 restaurants, a short golf course (16 holes), two all weather tennis courts and many more. We're a mere 10 minutes from downtown (lots of local restaurants and gift shops) and the ferry terminal if going to the neighboring islands. Looking for the perfect spot to spend a few quiet days? Come and find what Ishigaki has to offer.

LOCAL ESSENTIALS

LOCAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

THE PERFECT DAY

MORNING

Start with a nice breakfast at the SunCoast Cafe. Then go spend a few hours on neighbouring Taketomijima with a ride on a water buffalo cart inside the village. You can even have a bowl of Yaeyama soba (a local specialty) for lunch.

AFTERNOON

Once back at the hotel, try the snorkel tour (available during the summer months). Or if you'd rather give yourself extra care, choose from one of the many esthetic courses offered and get ready for dinner.

EVENING

For dinner, endulge in Ishigaki beef at the Teppanyaki restaurant "Omoto". Or talk to the concierge team and they'll have plenty of suggestions about small places you can go to for some "local" food experience.
INSIDER TIPS

LOCAL CULTURE

Taxis

Taxis are safe and abundant in the downtown area of Ishigaki. Not many drivers speak English so if you need help, please come to the resort center/concierge desk and we'll be happy to help.

DID YOU KNOW ?

A little bit of history

What is now the prefecture of Okinawa used to be the independant kingdom of Ryukyu until 1609 when a clan from southern Japan invaded the islands. Until then, Ryukyu was in the center of trade between South-east Asia, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, and as such, had a distinct culture. Although nowdays considered a part of Japan, there are still important remnants of a non-Japanese culture which together with its geographical location make Okinawa a different Japan inside Japan.


Green Papayas

Papayas are often thought of as fruit, and of course they are. But the people of Ishigaki and Okinawa eat them more as a vegetable than as a fruit. Unripe green papayas are peeled and cut to be pickled, cooked in stir fried dished or used in simmered dishes. This is why when you go to the local market, you'll see more green unripe papayas than yellow ones. The taste? Not bad at all! Try a dish while you're here!


Local Tofu

If you're into tofu, you'll want to try the local tofu while you are here. It is much firmer than the Japanese tofu and is great in stir-fried dishes. Tofu no Higa is one of the oldest tofu shops: they make it daily and you can also eat it there. BTW, the local tofu is called shima-dofu (or island tofu).


Latitudes and distances

Did you know that Ishigaki's latitude is 24.33 degrees? Honolulu's is 21.26 and Miami's is 25.72! See how tropical we are !! And about distances: Ishigaki is 2,000km from Tokyo but a mere 275km from Taipei in Taiwan! Wow!

WHAT TO PACK

Driver's license

Renting a car is s GREAT way to visit the island of Ishigaki. Roads are nice and not crowded. But if you're considering renting a car, an international driver's license is a must (one issued under The Geneva Convention on Road Traffic of 1949. Japan has not ratified the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of 1968 so licenses issued under this convention are not valid). Tourists from France, Germany and Switzerland may rent a car if they have an official translation of their licenses (no translation provided by the hotel). Word of advice: check with Japanese embassies in country of origin to see what is needed to drive a car here.


Sun protection

Ishigaki, and surrounding islands, are in a sub-tropical area. Sun block, sunglasses and hats are musts, especially during the summer. You can purchase some here but bringing your own is simpler.


Cash or card ?

Most larger establishments will accept credit cards but smaller shops and restaurants only take cash. Best to have with you Japanese yen when you arrive in Ishigaki; next best thing is US dollars. And if you need to withdraw cash from your credit card, you must go to the main post office in town where there are ATMs that will accept non-Japanese issued credit cards.


Well Plugged ?

Electric power in Japan is 100 volts and 50 or 60 hz. North American standard grounded and non-grounded sockets are used. You may want to bring your own adapters for your electrical appliances: check first in country of origin to make sure you bring the correct equipment. And don't forget your cell phone and digital camera battery chargers as well !


Bring your own

Of course, there are supermarkets, drug stores and stores that sell clothing in Ishigaki. However, best bring things you are accustomed to use (especially medication). You may buy clothing here but sizes are rather limited and you may not be able to find exactly what you need.
Ishigaki Resort
  • 354-1 Maesato
  • Okinawa , 907-0002
  • Japan
  • Front Desk +81-980-887111

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Languages spoken by staff

English, French, Japanese, Chinese

Pet Policy

Service animals allowed throughout the hotel.

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  • Local Time

    5:45 PM

    • CHECK-IN

      2:00 PM

    • CHECK-OUT

      11:00 AM Late Check out Available

    Currency

    • Japanese Yen ￥ (JPY)

    Accessibility

    • Service Animals Allowed
    • 3 Room(s) with Accessibility Standards
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