Fusaki Beach — Attraction in Ishigaki

Compared to other beaches in Ishigaki this particular one is neither particularly pleasant nor special. More so, the resort lays claim to the entire beach making the sea accessible from 9 to 5 thus having a cake and eating it. Clearly somebody misunderstood the entire concept of "beach" and "fun" - this is not office opening hours. Furthermore, I detest the notion of treating adults like autistic 3 year olds. Perhaps japanese en masse are unable to function independently and are in a dire need of constant daycare service, but if you want to cater to foreign visitors you need to take their culture into...

The beach was clean but the swimming area was limited. It is connected to the very fancy resort hotel (non-guests allowed to access the beach) which means you have access to a nice shower, changing rooms, bar overlooking the ocean and other cafes which offered pretty good food after a long swim. In terms of overall enjoyability for a beach, it’s not much and there wasn’t much to see in terms of snorkelling. There are far better beaches in Ishigaki to “enjoy the ocean”. Keep this place in your list if you really want to pamper yourself during your trip and not worry about very basic facilities...

An absolutely beautiful beach with a resort nearby. A great place to enjoy a swim in the large fenced area (free of jellyfish) or a walk along the beach or pier. Also, feel free to take advantage of the bar and seating the resort offers nearby. This beach features a spectacular view of the sunrise or sunset. Be mindful to wear flip flops on the beach as the sand is littered with crushed, sharp coral bits. Only drawback, but overall an amazing beach with...