The town of Ishigaki has various sights to offer.

Gongen Do is a sightworthy Shinto shrine close to the center of Ishigaki town which was founded in 1614.
The shrine was destroyed during a flood in 1771.
The present buildings date from 1787.
The neighbouring building is Torin Ji, a buddhist temple which was founded in 1614 as well.
It houses several statues dating from 1737 which possibly represent tutelary gods of Ishigaki Island.

Close by is Miyaradunchi, a residential building dating from 1819.
Its architecture with a hip roof consisting of red tiles is similar to samurai houses on mainland Japan, but there have never been samurai on the Yaeyama Islands.

The Museum of the Yaeyama Islands, Shiritsu Yaeyama Hakubutsukan, is on Main Street in the center of Ishigaki town.
Various kinds of boats and other items referring to the history and culture of the Yaeyama Islands can be seen.
It is famous for being the southernmost museum of Japan.

Fuzaki Kannon Do is a small Shinto shrine dating from 1742.
It is 5 km west of the town on a hill offering a scenic view of Ishigaki and Iriomote, the neighbouring island.
The shrine is dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist boddhisatva of mercy.

Tojinbaka is tomb in a typical Chinese style about 6 km west the town on the ring road.
400 Chinese labourers who died during a rebellion on a ship sailing to America in 1852 are buried here.

Kabira Bay
The town of Ishigaki has various sights to offer.
Gongen Do is a sightworthy Shinto shrine close to the center of Ishigaki town which was founded in 1614. The shrine was destroyed during a flood in 1771. The present buildings date from 1787. The neighbouring building is Torin Ji, a buddhist temple which was founded in 1614 as well. It houses several statues dating from 1737 which possibly represent tutelary gods of Ishigaki Island.
Close by is Miyaradunchi, a residential building dating from 1819. Its architecture with a hip roof consisting of red tiles is similar to samurai houses on mainland Japan, but there have never been samurai on the Yaeyama Islands.
The Museum of the Yaeyama Islands, Shiritsu Yaeyama Hakubutsukan, is on Main Street in the center of Ishigaki town. Various kinds of boats and other items referring to the history and culture of the Yaeyama Islands can be seen. It is famous for being the southernmost museum of Japan.
Fuzaki Kannon Do is a small Shinto shrine dating from 1742. It is 5 km west of the town on a hill offering a scenic view of Ishigaki and Iriomote, the neighbouring island. The shrine is dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist boddhisatva of mercy.
Tojinbaka is tomb in a typical Chinese style about 6 km west the town on the ring road. 400 Chinese labourers who died during a rebellion on a ship sailing to America in 1852 are buried here.
Kabira Bay
Ishigaki, Okinawa