Yonehara Beach

The ocean was very clear, beautiful and had loads of tropical fish swimming even in the shallow areas. The sand is on the rough side with some larger rocks, so I suggest bringing water shoes for comfort. Overall very peaceful beach, and suggest for anyone who loves snorkeling.

30mins from the port area by cab. Came on a standard week day around 10am and there was a few people. Car park for around 30 cars from what I saw atb1500 yen. shop for rental Google etc and a shower place to shower after the ocean. The beach it self had quite a few coral on it so wasn't easy to walk on without slippers. Water is crystal clear. Definitely a great place to snorkel

(Visited at end of October) This place was the best snorkeling place in Ishigaki. Tons of fish inside the water, fantastic place to see all different types of tropical fish! The weather was a bit chilly, but the water was warm enough to stay long enough. There is a washing area after swimming, and there’s a spacious parking lot at the entrance area, however, only three places are free parking area, for other places you have to pay.

BEST snorkeling I’ve had ever. We went around 4pm in the afternoon in November. Parking lot was closed so we parked st the nearby community center. The water remains very shallow quite far (I could stand), but there were so much seaweed and corals. I saw two sea snakes and a sea turtle!

Excellent experience swimming with many kinds of tropical fish and coral reefs even near the shore! No wonder many people doing snorkelling there. There is a shop right beside the parking lot where you can rent the snorkelling equipment. Will definitely go there again!!

A very lovely beach for snorkeling, and one of my best experiences, it is recommended to go as early as possible before the water level decreases. Very beautiful and colorful fish can be encountered and seen so closely. There are shops from where you can borrow all the necessary equipments for snorkeling and showers as well.

The best beach for snorkelling. The fishes are immediately visible within few steps into the water. I believe we were during the low tide so most of the corals were almost near the surface of water making it difficult to snorkel over them. But there were variety of fishes and absolutely beautiful corals. The shower and changing room facilities were basic. Parking available for 500 yen whole day. Snorkelling gear, parasols and other items can be rented there. Definitely a must visit to experience the true ocean life of Ishigaki!

Nice beach overall. Low tide isn’t great but the water is very clear and clean. Beach should be cleaned more often as there are some plastics around.