What's Arakawa like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not visit Arakawa? Take time to see places such as Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory and Fusaki Beach while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park and Kannonzaki Lighthouse.
How to get to Arakawa
Flying to:
- Ishigaki (ISG-Painushima), 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Arakawa
Things to see and do in and around Arakawa
What to see in Arakawa
- Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory
- Fusaki Beach
- Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
- Kannonzaki Lighthouse
- Fusaki Kannon-do Temple
Things to do near Arakawa:
- Awamori Museum (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
- Euglena Mall (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Yaeyama Museum (2.5 mi/4.1 km away)
- Taketomi Folk Craft Museum (3.9 mi/6.2 km away)
When is the best time to visit Ishigaki?
- Hottest months: July, August, September, June (average 29°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 21°C)
- Rainiest months: August, September, May, June (average 267 mm of rainfall)