Kunigami district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ishikawa

Ishikawa is a town in Kunigami district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 22,412 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 26 beaches & coast, 26 museums and 26 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Mt. Ishikawa (4 km), 仲泊遺跡第三貝塚 (4 km) and Southeast Botanic Gardens (7 km).

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Ishikawa, Okinawa Prefecture
Ishikawa, Kunigami district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ishikawa at a glance

Location
Kunigami district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 22,412
Coordinates
26.4233° N, 127.8214° E
Places within 50 km
276 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Ishikawa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ishikawa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ishikawa

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ishikawa. The closest is 仲泊遺跡第三貝塚 (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ishikawa

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ishikawa. The closest is Renaissance Beach (4 km); the best-known is Cape Zanpa Lighthouse (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Ishikawa

27 museums within 100 km of Ishikawa. The closest is Onna Village Museum (4 km); the best-known is Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ishikawa

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ishikawa. The closest is Yabuchijima (19 km); the best-known is Okinawa Island (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Caves near Ishikawa

25 caves within 100 km of Ishikawa. The closest is Blue Grotto (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ishikawa

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ishikawa. The closest is Nakahide Coast (3 km); the best-known is Mt. Ishikawa (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Ishikawa · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Onna · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Nakahide Coast · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~3 km
  • Bengadake · viewpoint · Okinawa Prefecture · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Yaedake · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Manzamō · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~12 km

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A one-day trip from Ishikawa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ishikawa
  2. 4 km Mt. Ishikawa · viewpoint, Kunigami
  3. 6 km 仲泊遺跡第三貝塚 · heritage site, Kunigami
  4. 9 km Southeast Botanic Gardens · garden, Okinawa Prefecture
  5. 3 km Okinawa Japan Temple · church, Okinawa Prefecture
  6. 7 km Agena Castle Ruins · heritage site, Okinawa Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Ishikawa

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How to reach Ishikawa

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    Within 15 km of Ishikawa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ishikawa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6869仲泊遺跡第三貝塚 (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2628Renaissance Beach (4 km)
    Museums2627Onna Village Museum (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2627Yabuchijima (19 km)
    Caves2525Blue Grotto (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2324Nakahide Coast (3 km)
    Parks1919Roadside Station Kina-banjo (9 km)
    Waterfalls1113岩越の滝 (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1313Kurashiki Dam (5 km)
    Other attractions1111Yanga Spring (Yan Spring) (21 km)
    Buddhist sites1010Kin Kannonji Temple (13 km)
    Temples99Futenma Shrine (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Southeast Botanic Gardens (7 km)
    Churches11Okinawa Japan Temple (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Okinawa Mosque (26 km)

    Ishikawa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ishikawa?

    Mt. Ishikawa (viewpoint, about 4 km), 仲泊遺跡第三貝塚 (heritage site, about 4 km), Southeast Botanic Gardens (garden, about 7 km), Agena Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 7 km), Okinawa Japan Temple (church, about 9 km), Zakimi Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ishikawa?

    276 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 26 beaches & coast, 26 museums, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ishikawa?

    仲泊遺跡第三貝塚, about 4 km by road; Tachimae Monument (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ishikawa?

    Renaissance Beach, about 4 km by road; Moon Beach (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ishikawa?

    Onna Village Museum, about 4 km by road; Ryukyu-mura (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ishikawa?

    Start in Ishikawa, visit Mt. Ishikawa, then 仲泊遺跡第三貝塚, then Southeast Botanic Gardens, then Okinawa Japan Temple, then Agena Castle Ruins, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ishikawa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Ishikawa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ishikawa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ishikawa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.