Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal & Yaeyama Gateway, Ishigaki, Okinawa

Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal (Euglena Terminal Gateway), Ishigaki Island, Okinawa. Serving as the primary maritime crossroads for the Yaeyama archipelago, this bustling ferry terminal connects travelers to Taketomi, Iriomote, Kohama, and Yonaguni. The vibrant concourse is packed with shops where visitors queue for the legendary Mariya Shake (マリヤシェイク 七人本舗) soft-serve dairy shake, snap selfies with champion boxer Gushiken Yoko's golden statue, and dine on Ishigaki beef bentos and fresh mozuku tempura before boarding. ✦ Must-Visit Highlights: ▸ Island-Hopping Gateway: Board high-speed catamarans departing for pristine outer coral atolls. ▸ Famous Mariya Soft Shake: Sip thick, creamy local dairy shakes topped with passion fruit or mango puree. ▸ Energetic Port Concourse: Explore island specialty kiosks selling Yaeyama brown sugar cookies and marine crafts.