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Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine is a resort hotel by the sea. Every room in the new wing has an ocean view. The hotel has an infinity pool and a large communal bath with an open-air bath. The Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal is about 10-15 minutes by taxi.
People going back and forth to downtown without a car
Rates and booking
The official site shows rates only after you enter dates. In one official plan example, the "Sunshine SPECIAL" plan with breakfast starts at ¥12,800 per person per night (confirmed October 2026; varies by room type and number of guests). Enter the same dates on the booking sites below to compare.
Compare hotel pricesTrip.com and Agoda list most hotels on Ishigaki and the resort islands. Small guesthouses usually take bookings by phone or on Japanese sites.
About 30 minutes by taxi, about ¥5,000. By route bus, take the airport line to the bus terminal (35-40 minutes, ¥550), then transfer to the Kabira Resort line (15 minutes, ¥300)
From the ferry terminal
About 10-15 minutes by taxi, about ¥1,500-¥2,000. About 15 minutes by route bus, ¥300
Pickup
Airport and port pickup not listed on the official site
Parking
Free, no reservation needed
Rooms, facilities and times
New wing where every room has an ocean view
Infinity pool
Large communal bath with an open-air bath
Rooms
114 rooms (74 in the main building, 40 in the new wing)
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
11:00
Meals
Japanese, Western, and Okinawan buffet 6:30-10:00 (last entry 9:30). Adults ¥3,300, children ¥2,750
Bath
Observation large communal bath with an open-air bath, "Yuntaku-nu-yu" (6:00-8:30 / 16:00-23:00, guests only, no tattoos)
Pool
Outdoor infinity pool (8:00-19:00, free for guests, lifeguards April-September). The beach in front is closed to swimming (marine activities only)
Wi-Fi
Available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms
Cancellation
Three days before 20%, one day before 50%, same day 80%
Reviews ★4.2 (837 Google reviews)
Often praised
Sea-view rooms in the new wing (with a bathtub by the window)
The main building is affordable and clean
A large communal bath
A walking path and sea views from the rooms
One free drink per day
Points raised
A taxi to the ferry terminal costs about ¥1,300, and buses are infrequent
Some guests mention thin curtains that let in the morning sun
“Highly recommend. The breakfast buffet is top notch along with the pre fix dinner offerings. Beautiful pool and staff is very courteous.”
Kunal Jhanjee · ★5 · a month ago
“Located at just 10 minute taxi drive away from the city of Ishigaki and the main port, this quiet and pleasant beach hotel is everything you need if what you are looking for is a peaceful and relaxing place in the island of Ishigaki not far away from the main services. Just the open view to the ocean that opens right in front of your eyes from every part of the hotel makes the …”
Antonio Corallo · ★4 · 11 months ago
“This was a good hotel to stay at. The room was a bit small for 3, but not small enough that we were stepping on each other. The view from the room was great! If you don’t get the breakfast package then expect to pay ¥2700 per person per breakfast. Don’t let the price set you off too much, the food is great and worth the experience! The hotel also has an ofuro (Japanese public b…”
Details are from the official website (checked October 2026) and Google Maps. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you book. Business owners: to correct or add information, email info@tabicuration.com.