Ishigaki City Photo Spot Kanonazaki

Kannonzaki is located on the west side of Ishigaki Island and is a cape where a small lighthouse stands. It offers a panoramic view of the emerald-green sea and is approximately 15 minutes by car from the city center. This white lighthouse was built by the U.S. military in 1953 and stands 11 meters high and has a brightness of 3,500 cd. The stone pillar near the lighthouse is written with kanji as "Kannonzaki Lighthouse in Ryukyu," and it is believed to have been built by the island's Japanese residents. From the observation deck built using the rocky cliffs, a vast sea spreads out, offering a beautiful sunset. Kannonzaki is easily accessible by car from the city center in about 15 minutes, and by car in about 20 minutes from the island terminal. The sunset is particularly popular, and the sight of the sun sinking into the horizon is breathtaking. Additionally, SUP and canoeing can also be enjoyed in Namazakura Bay, a little further from Kannonzaki, making it a wonderful spot where nature and activities coexist.