Hateruma Island · Guesthouse (minshuku) with a diving service ★3.8 (26)
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Yado Ishino (Ishino-so) is a guesthouse in the center of the Hateruma village, run with a diving service. It has 2 Japanese-style rooms and 5 Western-style rooms, all with a shower and toilet, for up to 14 guests. The official rate is ¥7,000 per night, room only, tax included (from September 1, 2026). Free pickup from the port is offered, and the washing machine and refrigerator are free. Reservations are by phone only, and credit cards and electronic money are not accepted.
Travelers who want a private room with a bath and toilet
Maybe not for
Those who want meals included
Rates and booking
Official rate: ¥7,000 per night, room only, tax included (from September 1, 2026). Fun diving starts at ¥8,000 per boat dive. Reservations are by phone only, and credit cards and electronic money are not accepted.
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.
7 rooms (one 8-tatami Japanese-style room, one 6-tatami Japanese-style room, 2 Western-style twin rooms, 3 Western-style single rooms). Shower and toilet in every room; up to 14 guests
Check-in
15:00 (negotiable)
Check-out
10:00 (negotiable)
Meals
The rate list covers room only
Bath
Shower and toilet in each room. An outdoor shower room is also available after diving
Reviews ★3.8 (26 Google reviews)
Often praised
Clean rooms, each with a shower and toilet
Pickup from the port
Free washing machine and refrigerator
Bicycle rental and restaurants are nearby
Diving in Hateruma blue water
Points raised
Reservations open on the same date two months ahead, and the phone lines fill quickly
Room only
Only 26 Google reviews
“We stayed at Ishino and didn’t dive (so we don’t know about the diving). The room was clean and practical. Hot because using the air conditioner costs 100 yen for 120 minutes and I’m too stingy to do that. Make sure to bring your own towel because otherwise it costs money. The staff are very polite and practical and gave good advice about bicycle rental and places to eat. Good …”
Jenny Abe · ★3 · 4 years ago
“Hello, We would book a room for September 15 2023 (one night) We are 3 people. If you don’t have a room for 3 we can book 2 rooms or sleep in dormitory. Is that possible ? It’s very difficult to phone you directly because we are French and we don’t speak Japanese Best regards. Benoît Godineau”
Beatty BG · ★5 · 3 years ago
“Around mid-April, I called to make a reservation for late June, but was told that reservations only open two months in advance and instructed to call on April 27th. I actually knew this rule, and my main reason for calling was to ask what time would be easiest to reach me. I was told that after 5 PM would be the best time. So, exactly two months prior, on April 27th, I called a…”
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.
