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Hotel East China Sea
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.28 out of 5 (952 reviews). Guests strongly rate the location, about a 3-minute walk from the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal with the ferry pier right in front, as a base for island-hopping to Taketomi, Iriomote and other islands. They also praise the rooms recommended for co-sleeping, including Japanese-style tatami rooms with Ryukyu tatami, and the family rooms, along with the view from the top-floor sky lounge and how close the town center and main shopping streets are.
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A base for island-hopping, a 3-minute walk from the ferry terminal
A base for island-hopping, a 3-minute walk from the ferry terminal
The Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal is about a 3-minute walk away, with the ferry pier right in front. It makes an ideal base for island-hopping to Taketomi, Iriomote, Kohama and beyond, and keeps the travel before and after boarding to a minimum, even with young children.
- •A 3-minute walk from the ferry terminal, a convenient base for island-hopping
Japanese-style tatami rooms with Ryukyu tatami and family rooms
Japanese-style tatami rooms with Ryukyu tatami and family rooms
Rooms recommended for co-sleeping, including Japanese-style tatami rooms with Ryukyu tatami, and family rooms are available, so the family can rest together on futons. The town center and main shopping and dining streets are within walking distance, making it easy to head out for meals and shopping.
- •Japanese-style tatami rooms with Ryukyu tatami and family rooms accommodate co-sleeping
Overview
Hotel East China Sea is a city hotel on Ishigaki Island whose great appeal is its location: about a 3-minute walk from the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal, with the ferry pier right in front. It makes an ideal base for island-hopping to Taketomi, Iriomote and the other outer islands. Rooms recommended for co-sleeping, including Japanese-style tatami rooms with Ryukyu tatami, and family rooms make it well suited to stays with children. The top floor has a sky lounge overlooking the sea, and the town center and main shopping and dining streets are within walking distance, so meals and shopping are easy (Rakuten Travel rating 4.28 out of 5).
Hotel East China Sea, in Misaki-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa, is a city hotel on Ishigaki Island whose great appeal is its location: about a 3-minute walk from the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal, with the ferry pier right in front. New Ishigaki Airport is about 30 minutes away by car. As a base for island-hopping around the Yaeyama Islands, including Taketomi, Iriomote and Kohama, it keeps the travel before and after boarding to a minimum, even with children.
A location ideal for island-hopping
With the terminal right in front, it is easy to plan around an early morning boat, and the town center and main shopping and dining streets are within walking distance. Restaurants, shops and convenience stores are all close by, which makes a stay here easy with children.
Japanese-style tatami rooms and family rooms for the whole family
Rooms recommended for co-sleeping, including Japanese-style tatami rooms with Ryukyu tatami, and family rooms are available, so the family can sleep together on futons. The top floor has a sky lounge overlooking the sea, a fine spot to take in the view at the start and end of the day. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and checkout is at 11 a.m. There is no parking, so guests arriving by car use a paid parking lot nearby.
This page is compiled from information on the official Hotel East China Sea website and Rakuten Travel. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest details on rates, plans and arrangements for families with children before booking.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2-8 Misaki-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About a 3-minute walk from the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal, and about 30 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport. |
| trainNearest station | Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal |
| local_parkingParking | There is no parking; guests use a paid parking lot nearby. |
| callPhone | +81-980-88-1155 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://en-hotel.com/ishigaki/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rooms suit a family sleeping together?
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Rooms recommended for co-sleeping, including Japanese-style tatami rooms with Ryukyu tatami, and family rooms are available, so the family can sleep together on futons. There are 8-tatami Japanese-style tatami rooms as well as barrier-free rooms.
How do we get to the hotel, and is there parking?
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It is about a 3-minute walk from the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal, with the ferry pier right in front, and about 30 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport. There is no parking at the hotel, so guests arriving by car use a paid parking lot nearby.
What does the hotel do about bedbugs?
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Guest rooms use terracotta tile, which makes for an environment where bedbugs do not easily live. Cleaning and hygiene management are also carried out at checkout, and if bedbugs are brought in, the hotel responds with disinfection and similar measures.
Is there somewhere our children can learn about coral reefs?
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At the International Coral Reef Research and Monitoring Center, about a 20-minute walk or a 7-minute bicycle ride from the hotel, you can learn about coral conservation work and the natural ecosystems of Ishigaki Island.
Are free rental bicycles available?
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No. Free rental bicycles have been discontinued for safety reasons, including damage and the lack of bicycle insurance. Guests are directed to the paid electric bicycle service on the property or to paid bicycle rental nearby.
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Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Ikyu.com (a Japanese booking site), Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
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