Banna Park
バンナ公園
A large forest park on Mount Banna, north of Ishigaki city. Observation decks overlook the city, Taketomi and Iriomote, and it is also a stargazing spot at night.
Banna Park covers about 400 hectares and is built around Mount Banna (about 230 m above sea level). It is divided into several areas, with nature observation trails, a children's playground and several observation decks. The Edogawa Observation Deck on the south side overlooks Ishigaki city, the harbor, and the distant islands of Taketomi, Iriomote and Kohama. The night views and starry sky are also beautiful, and from March to May you can see Yaeyama himehotaru fireflies. Entry and parking are free. The park is about 10 minutes' drive from Ishigaki city. The mountain forest has venomous snakes and mosquitoes, so if you visit at night, bring a flashlight and stick to the paved paths.
Opening hours
Open all day (some facilities 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave
- Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory
- Miyara Dunchi
- Ishigaki Public Market
- Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
- Ishigaki Yaima Village
- Tojin-baka (Chinese Tomb)
- Taketomi Island Village & Water Buffalo Cart