How to kill time at Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport. Are there restaurants, rest areas, and free Wi-Fi?

Nannujima Ishigaki Airport" is the gateway to the "Yaeyama Islands" including Ishigaki Island, the southernmost island of Japan.

Nannujima Ishigaki Airport, also known as the "New Ishigaki Airport," is not large, but it is well stocked with souvenir shops and restaurants.

There is the only Starbucks in the Yaeyama Islands, the gelato shop Mill Mill Honpo has flavors limited to the airport, and there is an observation deck on the rooftop.

There is no lounge at "Nannujima Ishigaki Airport," but there are spots where you can relax and pass the time until your flight arrives and departs.

In this article, I, a resident of the Yaeyama Islands, will tell you about the charms of "Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport. I will also introduce convenient free Wi-Fi and charging spots, so please refer to it for your sightseeing.

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1. Yaeyama GourmetFood court in

There are five restaurants at Nannu Ishigaki Airport.

Ishigaki beef store "Ishinagiya", Yaeyama soba store "Yaimamura", seafood store "Gen", gelato store " Mill Mill Honpo", and a coffee store "Starbucks".

Everything is food court style, so you can choose different menus with your friends. It is recommended to finish your trip with a Yaeyama gourmet meal.

Mill Mill Honpo" is a very popular gelato shop in Ishigaki Island.

Happily, there are also several flavors available only at the airport, so those who visited the main store in Shinkawa, Ishigaki City, during their trip, or those who couldn't make it, can enjoy gelato at the end of their trip.

The Starbucks at Nannu Ishigaki Airport is the southernmost and westernmost Starbucks in Japan.

Since it is a small store in the airport, there is no special menu, but you can take a breather with a cup of coffee.

Look for a nice picture on the wall that says "Ishigaki Airport Store."

2. souvenir stores and ATMs

"Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport" has a wide variety of souvenir shops.

There is a large collection of souvenirs not only from Ishigaki Island, but also from each of the remote islands of the Yaeyama Archipelago, giving you a chance to buy something you forgot to buy or a souvenir from a remote island you couldn't visit.

Be careful not to overpurchase as there are many local products on sale, including sundries and folk crafts, but shop with no regrets for the memories of your trip.

ATMs are also available at the airport.

Foreign currency exchange machines are also available in case you run out of cash.

3. massage and rest area

There is also a relaxing space at "Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport".

For those who have time to spare before boarding the plane, we recommend the "Ryukyu Massage".

The "Ryukyu Massage" store is located on the second floor of the airport, where you can choose from a massage menu starting from as little as 20 minutes.

There are also foot pressure points and head massages, so it is nice to be able to choose the menu of your choice according to your physical condition of the day.

There is also a spacious rest area next to the massage parlor. Since it is relatively uncrowded, this place is recommended for those who want to spend some time relaxing before their flight.

4. observation deck

There is a spacious observation deck on the rooftop of Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport.

You can see airplanes arriving and departing and the beautiful blue sky of Ishigaki Island, and since there are relatively few people here, it is recommended for those who want to relax.

5. free Wi-Fi and free power outlets

Nannu Ishigaki Airport has a Wi-Fi service that anyone can use free of charge.

In addition to the "Be.Okinawa Free Wi-Fi" and "Ishigaki Free Wi-Fi" free Wi-Fi, Starbucks free Wi-Fi is also available near Starbucks stores. Okinawa Free Wi-Fi" and "Ishigaki Free Wi-Fi," as well as Starbucks Free Wi-Fi, which can be used near Starbucks stores.

In addition, there is a "free outlet corner," although the number is limited, where you can charge your smartphone, tablet, or PC.

"Free electrical outlet corners" are located in the food court on the first floor and in the boarding area on the second floor, so you can use them if you are worried about running out of battery power.

5. a store where you can shop even after the security inspection

There are also two stores in the boarding area after going through security check.

Although small in size, you can buy souvenirs, the famous Okinawan ice cream "Blue Seal", "Mariya Shake" made by Mariya Dairy of Ishigaki Island, and Okinawan "Tropical Juice". Tropical juice" which is typical of Okinawa is also available.

Enjoy the southern island until just before you leave Ishigaki Island!

6. coin lockers, smoking areas, vending machines, convenience stores

"Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport" also has coin lockers, vending machines, smoking areas, and convenience stores.

There is also a "General Information Desk" located right outside the main entrance, just outside the arrival lobby, so if you have any questions, please inquire at the Information Desk.

7. photo-worthy spots

Finally, let me introduce some photo-worthy spots at "Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport".

"Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport" The windows on the second floor of the west side of the airport have Okinawan-style Bingata stained glass windows. The strong sunlight of Ishigaki Island softly shines through, colorful and beautiful, so be sure to take a picture to commemorate your visit.

There is a small aquarium in the space just outside the arrival lobby of "Nannujima Ishigaki Airport". It is soothing as if you are looking into the ocean around Ishigaki Island, so please go admire it when you miss the sea of Ishigaki.

The back wall of the Starbucks Coffee Ishigaki Airport store is decorated with mincer-patterned textiles.

The collaboration of the Starbucks logo and the mincer-patterned textile is a sight that can only be seen here. You can feel more Okinawa's tradition, so please go and see it.

"Nannu Island Ishigaki Airport" can be enjoyed as a sightseeing spot!

Thus, "Nannujima Ishigaki Airport," also known as the "New Ishigaki Airport," is a small airport, but it is filled with many attractions of the Yaeyama Islands.

You can stroll around the airport a little after your arrival and then go sightseeing, or you can arrive at the airport a little earlier on your way back and enjoy Ishigaki Airport as your last sightseeing spot.

Please spend a wonderful island time at Shin-Ishigaki Airport, the gateway to Ishigaki Island!