Okinawa Prefecture is the most popular destination for family trips in Japan. In particular, Ishigaki Island is a popular destination for families. As it is an outer island, it is perfect for relaxing, carefree trips and has many activities that can be safely enjoyed with young children.

We understand that one of the most important aspects of planning a family trip with children is the accommodation. In this article we will introduce child-friendly hotels.

Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas

Located 30 minutes by car from Painushima Ishigaki Airport. The view of the crystal clear ocean and sunset from Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas on Ishigaki Island’s west coast is phenomenal.

At Fusaki Beach Resort there are plans made especially for families with young children that include unlimited diapers, free rental of strollers and cribs. These services are great for families who want to reduce the amount of luggage they have to bring. There is even a  nursery with a licensed caretaker in the hotel.

 For more information about Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas, see the following link. (Japanese only)
https://www.jumbotours.co.jp/jj-tour/okinawarito/hotel/fusaki-resort/

Hotel Information:

Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas 
Address: 1625 Arakawa, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
Phone: 0980-88-7000
https://www.fusaki.com/

Club Med Ishigakijima

40 minutes by car from Painushima Ishigaki Airport. Club Med Ishigakijima is located right near the scenic Kabira Bay. Everything from meals and activities is included so guests do not need to carry around tehir wallet.

Besides sightseeing as a family, there are also special programs just for kids, including nature exploration and archery. There are also many activities that can be done as a family.

For more information about Club Med Ishigakijima, see the following link. (Japanese only)
https://www.jumbotours.co.jp/jj-tour/okinawarito/hotel/clubmed-ishigaki/

Hotel Information:

Club Med Ishigakijima
Address: 1 Kabira-Ishizaki, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
Phone: 0980-84-4600
https://bit.ly/33KbvUB

Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima

Located in the urbanized part of Ishigaki City, Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima is 30 minutes by car from Painushima Ishigaki Airport. As it is in walking distance of Ishigaki Port, it is a great place to stay for those planning to visit other islands in the Yaeyama Island chain.

Free rental of cribs, strollers, disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby bath sets, and children’s toys are available. All rooms have queen size beds and children 18 years old and under can stay for free when sharing the bed. Breakfast is free for children 12 years old and under sharing the bed. For those who want to enjoy as much time as possible at the hotel, it is possible to stay up to 21 hours at the hotel (time between check-in and check-out times).

For more information about Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima, see the following link. (Japanese only)
https://www.jumbotours.co.jp/jj-tour/okinawarito/hotel/yaeyama-besse/

Hotel Information:

Vessel Hotel Ishigakijima 
Address: 1-2-7 Hamasakicho, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
Phone: 0980-88-0101
https://www.vessel-hotel.jp/hotel/ishigaki/

Ishigaki Seaside Hotel

35 minutes by car from Painushima Ishigaki Airport. Located right in front of Ishigaki Seaside Hotel is Sukuji Beach, which is calm and great for swimming.

The Tumoru Wing of the hotel was renovated and just reopened in summer 2020. All of the guest rooms are designed based on Okinawa’s blue ocean. There are individual cottage-type rooms that are great for families with young children who want to enjoy a relaxing stay without having to worry about disturbing their neighbors. There is a kid pool adjacent to the garden pool. The hotel also offers complimentary rental of various baby items.

For more information about Ishigaki Seaside Hotel, see the following link. (Japanese only)
https://www.jumbotours.co.jp/jj-tour/okinawarito/hotel/ishigaki-seaside/

Hotel Information:

Ishigaki Seaside Hotel
Address: 154-12 Kabira, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa 
Phone: 0980-88-2421
http://www.ishigaki-seasidehotel.com/

Art Hotel Ishigakijima

Located 23 minutes by car from Painushima Ishigaki Airport is Art Hotel Ishigakijima, which is located on high ground in Ishigaki City. There are many optional tours to other islands offered by the hotel, so guests can make use of its convenient location – just 6 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port.

The kid’s pool and water slide in the hotel are extremely popular with kids! So even families with children that are too young to participate in optional tours can have fun in the hotel.

Furthermore, as strollers, cribs, baby bottle sterilizing machines are available for rental, and plans for families traveling with babies.  There are also special kid’s meals and guests are welcome to bring their own baby food.

For more information about Art Hotel Ishigakijima, see the following link. (Japanese only)
https://www.jumbotours.co.jp/jj-tour/okinawarito/hotel/nikko-yaeyama/

Hotel Information

Art Hotel Ishigakijima 
Address: 559 Okawa, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa 
Phone: 0980-83-3311
https://www.art-ishigakijima.com/

Granvrio Resort Ishigakijima Ocean’s Wing

Located 30 minutes by car from Painushima Ishigaki Airport. There are 200 guest rooms, with room types to meet the needs of all guests. All rooms are spacious with an area of 36 square meters! The Japanese-Western Rooms are suitable for families with children and elderly guests. Children that are not yet school-age (under 6 years old) can stay for free if sharing the bed. Strollers and cribs are available for rental (rental fee charged).

There is an obstacle course in the indoor pool for both children and adults to enjoy. Every evening there is live entertainment of Okinawa traditional culture, such as music played on a musical instrument called the sanshin as well as eisa dancing.

For more information about Granvrio Resort Ishigakijima Ocean’s Wing, see the following link. (Japanese only)
https://www.jumbotours.co.jp/jj-tour/okinawarito/hotel/ishigaki-granvillio/

Hotel Information:

Granvrio Resort Ishigakijima Ocean’s Wing
Address: 2481-1 Arakawa-Funakura, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
Phone: 0980-88-0030
https://www.grandvrio-hotelresort.com/ishigaki/grandvriogarden/

Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine

30 minutes by car from Painushima Ishigaki Airport. There is an infinity pool at the hotel that seems to connect with the ocean. There is a shallow area in the pool and children’s swim rings can be rented for free. There is also a public bath with an open-air area with an ocean view. Guests can relax and refresh after a long day of sightseeing and travel as they enjoy the view of the continuous blue sea.

There are accommodation plans that include rental of baby care items. The hotel is equipped with baby goods, great for families with small children.

For more information about Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine, see the following link. (Japanese only)

https://www.jumbotours.co.jp/jj-tour/okinawarito/hotel/ishigaki-beach-sunshine/

Hotel Information:

Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine 
Address: 2484 Arakawa, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa 
Phone: 0980-82-8611
https://www.ishigakijima-sunshine.net/

What is Ishigaki Island like?

Ishigaki Island is one of the islands in the Yaeyama Island chain and is the entryway to the other Yaeyama Islands. It is a 2 hour and 50 minute flight from Haneda Airport, 2 hour and 25 minute flight from Kansai International Airport, and 1 hour and 15 minute flight from Naha airport.

Kabira Bay, which was mentioned above is a representative scenic spot on Ishigaki Island. The gradation of the white sand beach and ocean is the epitome of natural beauty. Ishigaki is known as the best island in Japan for stargazing and the number of visible stars are absolutely stunning. Ishigaki is an island that can be enjoyed from morning until night.

In this article we introduced 7 recommended family-friendly hotels. All of the hotels mentioned din this article provide services for children and their families to have a safe and enjoyable stay.

We recommended taking the whole family on a trip to see the lush nature of Ishigaki Island!