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• An overwhelmingly immersive Private Resort： With no other buildings around, it feels like being thrown into Ishigaki’s nature in a good way. It’s the ultimate luxury environment for those who want to enjoy the hotel stay quietly or take a nap with the sound of waves as a lullaby.
• A rare authentic hotel in the Kabira area： If you seek hotel-like facilities and service in this area, your choices are here or Club Med. It stands apart from pensions and guest houses, offering solid hospitality.
• A vast garden where children can play freely： With a lawn area wide enough for soccer, a pool, and a private beach, it has the potential for families to enjoy themselves within the hotel all day.
• The gentle sea directly connected to Sukuji Beach： The private beach is connected to the scenic Sukuji Beach, and the waves are very gentle. Even those with small children can safely let them have their sea debut.
• Stocking up in advance is a matter of life and death： There are no supermarkets or convenience stores nearby. It is an absolute condition for a comfortable stay to stop by a supermarket in the city before check-in and stock up on drinks and snacks.
• Stress-free, spacious parking： There is a vast parking space in front of the hotel, so even those unconfident in driving rental cars or parking can use it with peace of mind.
• Heaven in fair weather, a fortress in rain： While the location is wonderful, it’s inconvenient to go anywhere in bad weather. Don’t forget to prepare books or gadgets for staying in.

Runner's Review:Jogging is mainly on the single road round-trip along the island’s edge. While points with good views are limited, the charm of running through quintessentially Okinawan sugarcane fields more than makes up for it.

• Can’t decide? This is always the right call.： Price, facility quality, service stability—in terms of all of these, it’s one of the best “honor student” hotels in Ishigaki, where you feel “a little plus” above average.
• Overwhelming advantage for island access： Being right in front of the ferry terminal is the strongest ally for a trip visiting multiple islands. You can fully enjoy island hopping from here.
• Outstanding convenience with everything in walking distance： The downtown restaurant district is also very close, so being able to do everything from souvenir hunting to visiting local famous shops on foot is attractive.
• Note the tightness of the parking lot： The parking space behind the hotel is quite narrow and is always close to full. For those unconfident in driving rental cars, we recommend checking the surrounding situation in advance.

Runner's Review:Near the Southern Gate and 730 Monument, it’s the best base for those who make morning runs a routine, as it’s close to all the running courses introduced this time.

• My most-repeated stay in Ishigaki — and the one I recommend without hesitation： The price is reasonable yet the quality is very high, so I always try to book without hesitation if I find an empty room.
• Clean, apartment-style rooms： With a modern concrete-exposed design and even a kitchenette, it’s also ideal for long-term stays.
• The blind spot of refrigerator quietness： Since the room and refrigerator are well-separated, the operating noise is not an issue at all when sleeping, allowing for a very comfortable sleep.
• Top-class breakfast satisfaction： With items like Ishigaki beef roast beef and all-you-can-eat seafood, both variation and quality far exceed other hotels in the same price range.
• Great location just a bit away from downtown： About an 8-10 minute walk to the ferry terminal and major restaurant districts. It strikes an exquisite balance, being quiet at night while having no trouble with dining or shopping.
• How to ‘Master’ the parking lot： The space around the building is indeed tight, but there is relatively plenty of space around the reception building (PORTO building) and entry/exit is smooth, so it’s especially recommended for beginners.

Runner's Review:Near the Southern Gate and 730 Monument, and close to the ferry terminal to Taketomi Island. It’s the best base from which you can access all the running courses introduced in this article without hesitation.