What's Arakawa Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, why not check out Arakawa? Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Fusaki Kannon-do Temple and Kannonzaki Lighthouse. There's plenty more to see, including Fusaki Beach and Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.
How to Get to Arakawa
Flying to:
- Painushima Airport (ISG), 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Arakawa
Things to See and Do in and around Arakawa
What to See in Arakawa
- Fusaki Beach
- Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
- Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory
- Fusaki Kannon-do Temple
- Kannonzaki Lighthouse
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 83°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 69°F)
- Rainiest months: August, September, May, June (average 11 inches of rainfall)