[Ishigaki Island] 20 scenic cafés! Packed with Instagram-worthy spots 💛

When you come to Okinawa's Ishigaki Island, breathtaking ocean views and delicious local cuisine are must-experiences. So why not indulge in both at once?♪

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ①】Cafe Laguna

Cafe Laguna is a standalone house-style café restaurant with large windows facing the sea, offering stunning ocean views. It’s a perfect place to stop by after activities like sea kayaking!

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ②】UliUli Cafe

UliUli Cafe is a burger shop popular for its Ishigaki beef and homemade buns. Though it doesn’t have a sea view, you can enjoy Ishigaki cuisine surrounded by tropical trees in the café’s garden.

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ③】Hikarirakuen

Hikarirakuen is known as "The Delicious Guava Shop." They offer a wide variety of fruit smoothies and frappes made from homegrown guava and other local fruits you can’t find anywhere else.

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ④】Banya Farm

At Banya Farm, enjoy fresh juices made from homegrown, pesticide-free tropical fruits and medicinal herb breads. You can also take a stroll around the spacious grounds and meet some adorable animals♪

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ⑤】Mirumiru Honpo

Located on a hill overlooking Nagura Bay, “Mirumiru Honpo” is a casual café with a white-themed interior. You can enjoy a wide variety of homemade gelato and burgers here.

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ⑥】MAMI DELI

“MAMI DELI” has a wood-themed interior that creates a warm and cozy atmosphere. It’s a great place to relax while enjoying the natural texture of wood. Their sandwiches are a staple and very popular. For those wanting something light, smoothies are recommended.

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ⑦】cafe&stay MOANA

Overflowing with tropical vibes, “cafe&stay MOANA” is the closest café to the airport that offers open views of the sea and sky. It's a local island café where you can enjoy Ishigaki’s gourmet dishes and sweets.

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ⑧】Kabira Farm

“Kabira Farm” is a specialty shop for processed passion fruit products that lets you enjoy the true flavor of the fruit. Known for its additive-free passion fruit, this American-style café offers stunning ocean views while you enjoy your treats.

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ⑨】SeaForest

Located across from the Tamatorizaki Observatory, “SeaForest” is a scenic restaurant with stylish floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering spectacular ocean views. Enjoy Ishigaki’s gourmet cuisine along with the breathtaking view.

【Scenic Café in Ishigaki ⑩】Carib cafe

At “Carib cafe,” you can enjoy Western-style cuisine while gazing at the ocean. With tropical menu items like taco rice, this café lets you savor both the scenery and island flavors.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑪】Miyara Farm

At Miyara Farm, their generously sized signature guava frappe is a popular item. They also offer refreshing mixed juices. The view overlooking the ocean is spectacular! There’s also a pottery studio selling bowls and ornaments, making it a great place to find souvenirs.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑫】cafe sunkiss

The lunch menu at cafe sunkiss uses spices from their very own home garden! It's also the only place on Ishigaki Island where you can enjoy bubble waffles. However, please note that from October to April, they are only open on Sundays and Mondays.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑬】Seven Colors Ishigaki Island

Located just 10 seconds on foot from the beautiful sea, Seven Colors Ishigaki Island is a seaside café where you can enjoy local ingredients while feeling the ocean breeze. It's a perfect stop during your island drive.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑭】Blue Café Ishigaki Island

Blue Café Ishigaki Island offers freshly baked bread in many varieties along with coffee. Their morning service is especially popular, giving you a refreshing start to your day.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑮】Nobare Cape Tourist Farm

Nobare Cape Tourist Farm is a scenic café located just 0 minutes from Painushima Ishigaki Airport. It offers a menu full of dishes made with local island ingredients and fresh fruit juices that are especially appealing to women.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑯】Natural Garden Cafe PUFFPUFF

At PUFFPUFF, you can enjoy the deep blue sea and sky during the day and a beautiful sunset in the evening. This café serves healthy Ishigaki food while offering breathtaking views.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑰】Island Vegetable Café Re:Hellow BEACH

Re:Hellow BEACH offers Hawaiian cuisine made with island vegetables and serves Awamori (Okinawan liquor). This relaxing one-house café features an ocean view.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑱】HANA café

HANA café is known as the café with goats on Ishigaki Island. Besides goats, you’ll also find rabbits and silky chickens, making it a great spot for animal lovers! Enjoy dishes like loco moco and taco rice while soaking in the natural views and sea.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑲】Sea Café & Kitchen St. ELMO

With large windows offering views of the sea, Sea Café & Kitchen St. ELMO serves delicious seafood meals. It operates seasonally from May through October.

【Ishigaki Island Scenic Café ⑳】Nobody’s Café

As the name suggests, Nobody’s Café is an innovative unmanned café with no staff. You can top your own taco rice, and you’re free to bring your own food. Payment is made by putting money into a box. While you can’t see the ocean, the café nestled in the forest offers healing light and tropical foliage through its windows.

◎ Enjoy the stunning views and nature at Ishigaki Island’s cafés!

What do you think? Ishigaki Island offers many stylish cafés that can help you unwind from daily stress.
These cafés let you enjoy local gourmet dishes and sweets while gazing at spectacular ocean views. Refresh yourself with the beauty of Ishigaki!