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  • Torin-ji Temple
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    3.5
    121 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Ishigaki 285
    The Torin Temple is a Myoshin-ji school Rinzai Buddhist temple in Ishigaki City. It was founded in 1614 following a request from the Satsuma han (domain). The building was damaged by the Meiwa Tsunami in 1771, but was rebuilt in 1786. The temple suffered serious damage during the Battle of Okinawa in1945; it was rebuilt once again in 1947. The Torin-ji Temple has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property; it is the oldest wooden building in Okinawa. Statues of the two Deva Kings (guardian deities) flank the Sanmon gate; these carved statues are a Prefecture-designated Cultural Property.

    This tiny temple was suggested by a taxi driver after visiting the Limestone Cave. Certainly. there are not so many touristic spots in the downtown area of Ishigaki Island. It is somewhat detached...

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  • Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory
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    4.0
    109 Reviews
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Arakawa 1024-1
    "This astronomical observatory is equipped with the 105 cm ""Murikabushi Boenkyo,"" the largest optical and infrared reflector telescope in Kyushu and Okinawa. It was established in 2006 on the peak of Mt. Maesedake, the highest spot on Ishigaki Island. Its location on Ishigaki Island allows the observation of many stars that cannot be seen on Japan's main island. It is also said that more stars can be observed here than anywhere else in Japan. The facility, which is open to the public, conducts observational research on solar system celestial bodies and transient astronomical events. It also actively holds stargazing parties and other events including free 4D2U viewings."

    My wife and I made the trip to the astrological observatory and it was definitely worth it! For someone who enjoys driving, the touge road up to the observatory is one way so no risk of meeting on...

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  • Yaeyama Museum
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    3.5
    69 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Tonoshiro Norihide 4-1
    Located in Ishigaki City, Yaeyama Museum showcases the history and culture of Ishigaki Island and the Yaeyama Islands as a whole. There are displays of Yaeyama textiles, ceramics and other handicrafts, as well as traditional household goods, agricultural implements, fishing equipment, and other important historical materials relating to the islands.

    小規模な郷土資料館で、展示室は1室のみでしかも広くないからか、石垣を始めとする八重山諸島の文化や自然を体系的には展示されていない。展示物を周遊するだけであれば30分程度で済む。 展示は大きく2つに分けられ、1つは現在に至るまでの歴史的な文化的な変遷の展示、もう1つは日常に根付いた農具や工具などの展示となっている。16世紀に琉球王朝に組み込まれてから、中国との交易も盛んになり、八重山諸島の文化は一気...

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  • Ishigaki’s Toujin Grave Site
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    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Arakawa 1625-9
    This tomb is dedicated to the Chinese who met untimely deaths in the S.S. Baun incident. Built in a Chinese style in 1972, it has a glittering appearance despite its sad history. It is dedicated to 128 people from China’s Fujian Province.
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  • Miyaradunchi
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    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Okawa 178
    Located in Okawa, Ishigaki City, it is a residence from the period of the Ryukyu kingdom. It is said to have been constructed as a former residence of the Shuri nobility, and the building has a red tiled roof which is typical of Okinawa. Toen Miyara who was an appointed official of the Miyara Magiri district administered its construction in and around 1819. The building has been designated as an Important Cultural Property and the gardens are a national-designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
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  • Fusaki Kannon-do Temple
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Arakawa
    This temple located in Tomizaki, Arakawa, Ishigaki City is said to have been established in 1701. The temple, which is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy, has attracted much devotion from islanders who come to pray primarily for safe voyages. Even today, it bustles with visitors on new year's day. The area around the temple grounds features tourist attractions such as the Tojinbaka (Chinese Tombs), beaches, lighthouses, and more.
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  • Gongendo Shrine
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Ishigaki 285
    This shrine is located next to Torinji Temple in Ishigaki, Ishigaki City. The shrine was established in 1614 on advice of the Satsuma Domain. The current shrine building, which was built in 1786, is the oldest extant wooden structure in Okinawa Prefecture. This valuable example of shrine architecture incorporating style elements unique to the Ryukyu Islands has been designated as a national important cultural property.
  • Furusutobaru Remains
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Ohama
    These historical ruins are located in Ohama, Ishigaki City. The ruins, which retain archaeological features on a hill similar to a gusuku (Okinawan castles), are traditionally said to have been the castle of the Ryukyuan lord of Ishigaki Island of Oyake Akahachi. However, the current prevailing theory is that they were the stone wall that surrounded his residence. The ruins have been designated as a national historical site.
  • Gushiken Yo Daka Museum
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    3.5
    76 Reviews
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Arakawa 2376

    石垣市街地から離れたところにある、元プロボクサー・具志堅用高氏の数々の記録・授与品・ボクシングの愛用品が展示されている小さな記念館です。一見するとやや大き目な一軒家という外観で、記念館であるという分かりやすいサインが無ければ完全に通り過ぎたかもしれません。駐車場も、3-4台程度のみのスペースであることに注意が必要です。 展示スペースは1階と2階にあり、授与品や彼の活躍の記録が鑑賞できるのは2階です...

  • Ohama Shin Izumi Museum
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    3.0
    20 Reviews
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Tonoshiro 2-70

    大きな石碑に「大濱信泉記念館」と刻まれており近くまで行くと直ぐに分かる施設でした。建物自体には「石垣市立教育研究所」と良く分からない看板が掲げられており、恐る恐る入館してみると直ぐ左手方向に資料展示室がありました。普段訪れる人がいないのか、節電中で暗いままで記念スタンプだけ押して早々に退散しました。

  • Yaeyamaheiwakinenkan
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    3.5
    9 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Shineichou 79-3

    この祈念館には『平和』と銘打っているが、『戦争そのもの』というより、戦時（特に末期）及び戦後に住民を苛み苦しませてきたマラリア感染という『間接的な戦禍』の経緯と収束に向けた努力や行程が展示されている祈念館である。 八重山諸島は直接的な戦禍に巻き込まれたわけではない（そのため、『戦争そのもの』の資料の展示は極めて少ない）が、冬季でも暑く湿度の高い気候、当時は充分な医療体制があるわけがなく、さらに沖縄...

  • Minami Shima Folk customs Museum
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Okawa 188

    「環境整備の為」との理由で、午前中は休館となっていました。 訪問したのがオープンしている午後になったのですが、そもそもの見学訪問客が少なく閑散としていました。個人博物館のようで時間が許せば訪問しても良さそうでした。但し、一寸分かり易い場所なのが残念でした。

  • Ishigaki Municipal hall
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    3.0
    6 Reviews
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Hamasakicho 1-chome 1-2

    東横インに宿泊していたのですが、散歩をしていたら見つけました。 新栄公園の向かいにある市民会館です。 特に催事もなかったようで閉館していました。

  • Yaeyama Honganji Temple Missionary Office
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Tonoshiro 68

    浄土真宗本願寺派の寺院でした。周りは塀で囲まれている為、道路側からうかがうと1階部分は駐車場として整備されていました。その為、寺院としては2階部分となっているように見受けられました。

  • Ishigaki Dentokogeikan
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Tonoshiro 783-2
  • Ishigaki Shimatoyotoshisai
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    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Arakawa 252
  • Kiyoshikokai Ishigaki Christ Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Arakawa 300-7
  • Seventh day Adventist Yaeyama Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Ishigakishi Tonoshiro 890
  • United Church of Christ in Japan Yaeyama Chuo Church
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Okawa 301-1
  • United Church of Christ in Japan Heishin Church
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Hirae 295
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