Top 10 Japanese guest houses in Ishigaki, Japan

May 9, 2023 Karren Gelb

The water around Ishigaki is pure blue, with white sandy beaches to soothe your senses. But don't just stand on the beach and stare. Travelers recommend a ride in a glass-bottomed boat to gaze at the coral reefs and tropical fish from above.
Restaurants in Ishigaki

1. Shiraho Friends House

757-1 Shiraho, Ishigaki 907-0242 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
85%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 217 reviews

Shiraho Friends House

Fantastic place to stay if you want to explore Ishigaki

Reviewed By kjetiljv

The staff are extremely helpful and really want you to not only enjoy your stay at their house, but also want you to explore and discover the island(s). Each morning they asked what our plans for that day were, and they would draw us a map of the island with points of interest and hidden locations we could visit along the way. If you want to make the most of your trip to Ishigaki, you should stay here.

2. Emix Ishigaki

214-1 Okawa, Ishigaki 907-0022 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
39%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 119 reviews

Emix Ishigaki

The most cozy.The most fun.The most chilled. Is there any other choice?why not?

やめた方がいい。Don't stay here.

Reviewed By Sobcjg

女性のスッタフ(オーナーの彼女かな)が性格悪い。目を合わせてくれないし、ゲストと話す気が無さそう。暗い接客で、仕方なくやってるって感じ。 汚い。枕が臭い。ルームの清掃が治中途半端。 壁が薄い。昭和時代の木造で足音が非常にうるさい。しっかりしてるゲストハウスが沢山あるからここを避けてください。 Do not stay here. The girl in charge is not friendly. She is the owner’s girlfriend and lives there. She clearly does not enjoy interacting with guests and meeting her was not pleasant. It seems like she just likes to live there and does not feel any responsibly to be a pleasant host. The housekeeping is terrible. The place is old and dirty. The sheets and pillow smelled bad. The building is old which means that footsteps are loud. The place is dirt cheap which attracts very dirty people. The pictures on the website are not what the place really looks like. There are endless guest houses in the area where the staff is friendly and attentive to guests. Avoid this one.

3. Ishigaki Guesthouse Hive

12-7 Misakicho 3F, Ishigaki 907-0012 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
61%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 66 reviews

Ishigaki Guesthouse Hive

Ishigaki Guesthouse HIVE is a suitable place for the base of trip in Japan for people who are from all over the world. There are cozy beds, tidy bathrooms, and a fancy living room where you can hang out. We have everything you need to enjoy your trip! We are always welcoming!!

Home in Ishigaki island

Reviewed By ksarmi233612

I had an amazing stay here. I immediately felt comfortable. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The kitchen / common space is well lit and ventilated. The toilet is always clean. I like that they always change the bathroom mat everyday.

4. Guesthouse Opuntia

14 Shineicho Anri Bldg., Ishigaki 907-0014 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 16 reviews

Guesthouse Opuntia

Cozy

Reviewed By geelongexpat

I stayed here for a week at the start of September. It’s a cozy little hostel about 15 minutes walking from the ferry terminal. The bed was comfortable and the staff were nice. They did to spend most of their time in the back office but were quick to respond once you ring the bell. Their English level is minimal but most of their guests are Japanese so it doesn’t need to be good. There is a small kitchen with a fridge and microwave. The common area is also reasonably social. There is a locker per guest that stores valuables but nothing to store larger luggage. Showers were warm but cramped. Soap and shampoo provided. There is a laundry facility but I didn’t use it. Overall it is a good little hostel that I quite affordable.

5. Hostel Sun Terrace Ishigaki

92-1 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki 907-0004 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Hostel Sun Terrace Ishigaki

ゲストハウスの基準が、上がってしまった。

Reviewed By ooshin88

新築でお洒落なのに、安い! オーナーご夫婦も、気さくで話しやすく また泊まりたい宿です。 住宅街にあるけど、繁華街近いのに 落ち着いた雰囲気も、良かった。

6. Guest House Orihime

1-8-7 Yashimacho, Ishigaki 907-0011 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Guest House Orihime

Tiny room. but clean

Reviewed By Old S

Staffs are friendly, small room but with a table/chair and a refrigerator. WiFi was OK. Easy to make reservation on the website. I entered a room smelling tobacco, the owner should charge the big penalty to the smoker. ( I asked to change a room. )     アルファベットだけだと、何故かエラーがでる。いい加減にしてもらいたい。外国の人のためには、日本語だけでは役に立たないから。

7. Guest House Holoholo Beach Side

268-273 Shiraho, Ishigaki 907-0242 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Guest House Holoholo Beach Side

鳥見の人におすすめです。

Reviewed By masakish88

周りに防風のためと思われる雑木林があるので、多くの野鳥の餌場となっています。また、海岸も近く渡りのシギの観察も用意でした。 スタッフのかたも気さくで、楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。

8. Matsukaze The Guest House Ishigaki

628-9 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki 907-0004 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
45%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 20 reviews

Matsukaze The Guest House Ishigaki

Very Rude Staff

Reviewed By C3089CCashleyb

The male staff member here was very rude, and confronted me at 11PM in the common room demanding money from me for snorkel gear I did not use!! I explained the situation to him the previous day and thought the misunderstanding was resolved. To cause a massive fuss over 600 yen, and embarrass me in front of all the Japanese people sitting in the common room is awful. Overall the guest house is unfriendly and completely obsessed with money, and even charges you for having a bath! If you are not Japanese then you feel like an outsider staying here, look elsewhere!!

9. Suntoru

1053-12 Miyara, Ishigaki 907-0243 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2 reviews

Suntoru

宮良橋のバス停から15歩くらい

Reviewed By mios369

石垣島で、どこか便利且つお手頃価格で泊まれるところを探して見つけました。 石垣空港から、トールさんが無料で送迎してくださいます。 電話すると15分くらいで通常は迎えに来ますが私は掃除中で電話が聞こえなかったようで、45分くらい空港で待ちました。 人柄が良く、空港から到着後、車でスーパーマーケットに寄って、その後、街の中心部で降ろしてくださいました。 バスターミナルからは30分くらいです。 最寄りのバス停からバスターミナルや離島ターミナル行きは毎時14、29、44分が出発時間です。 宮良川が近く、珍しい生物がいろいろ生息しています。

10. Guesthouse Asibina

105 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki 907-0004 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3 reviews

Guesthouse Asibina

Professional yet homely! Reasonably priced

Reviewed By stephie8697

The guesthouse was like a homestay with a dormitory where the hosts would always be looking out for you while providing professional yet homely amenities: the 6-bed female dorm was airconditioned, well-equipped and each bed came fitted with individual reading light and a small fan and a curtain that ensured privacy and thick enough to cut out light. I'm relatively tall at 177cm but didn't have any problems with the length of the bed, but having to watch out for places that I might bang my head on in Japan is a behaviourally- conditioned routine already. Fellow guests whether there on short or long stays were supremely friendly during my 5-night stay and we even had a night of bbq together with interesting conversations and laughter. Awesome atmosphere thanks to the hosts who lived and shared the same space and always there to help if you need it, like show you how to use their kitchen, the washer/ dryer or even share local knowledge. They have really cute young children too, so if you are not too keen on toddlers or babies, you might want to think twice. They were really fun and adorable to play with, if you enjoy interaction with local people and children! There were sufficient use of bathrooms, and prepared areas for storage of food in the fridge(s) and shelves. Very organised place and very clean! I really had a great time and made many friends staying at Guesthouse Asibina and would certainly stay there again if I have the chance to return to Ishigaki.

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