Ishigaki Village

To protect the houses from seasonal winds and typhoons, the neatly stacked stone walls reach the eaves of the houses, creating a rare sight unique to this village. In the past, they even won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award. The stone walls run along the narrow staircases that weave between the houses. Walking in the afternoon, listening to footsteps echoing through the quiet townscape. Why is it that gazing at a part of the scenery where life and nature coexist in harmony, somehow makes you feel relieved? Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a town that still has an old-fashioned feel. Letting yourself go with the flow and feeling the faint scent of the sea on the wind caressing your cheeks is one way to enjoy Ainan.