Check in at the filming location of "Love Battle Okinawa," the Japanese version of the Maldives—an ultimate guide

When your social feed is flooded with popular island posts🌊 We quietly "dove" into Japan Okinawa's hidden secret—Ishigaki Island🏖️ Here, there are no bustling tourists, only crystal-clear waters like glass, glowing coral reefs, and a Milky Way certified by the starry sky conservation area🌌 . 【Recommended 3 days 2 nights itinerary】 📷 Day 1: ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort + Kabira Bay + Tamatorizaki Observatory 1️⃣ Kabira Bay (15 minutes by taxi from the hotel) ➤ Glass boat tour to see coral reefs🪸 + black pearl farming area ➤ A diving/snorkeling paradise with incredible water clarity! 2️⃣ Tamatorizaki Observatory (20 minutes by car/bus from Kabira Bay) ➤ 360° panoramic views! Overlooking the East China Sea and Pacific Ocean junction ➤ Narrow isthmus + white sandy beach, perfect for instant photo shots📸 . Day 2: Oganazaki Sunset + Folk Village + Limestone Cave 3️⃣ Oganazaki Sunset ➤ Stunning cape at the northwest end of the island! Must-see sunset painting the sea red 4️⃣ Ishigaki Island Folk Village ➤ Travel back to the Ryukyu Kingdom! Watch traditional musical performances🎶 ➤ Pet little monkeys🐒 and squirrels, pick tropical fruits🍍 5️⃣ Limestone Cave ➤ A 200,000-year-old wonder! The fastest growing in Japan . Day 3: Hotel leisure + Public Market shopping + Return There aren’t many family-friendly hotels on Ishigaki Island, so we chose the ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort—truly an all-in-one "cheat code" for family trips👏 . About 20 minutes by taxi or bus from the airport (check schedules in advance)! The location is touching👏 The hotel is on the southwest side of the island, enjoying a quiet area with attentive service and Chinese-speaking staff, making communication easy✌️ . The hotel itself is like a huge tropical garden⛲️ lush greenery, winding paths, a natural adventure playground for kids! You can walk straight from the garden to the beach, and there’s even a sea castle to play in~ . Our room overlooks the peaceful beach and garden lawn🌊 with a wide-open view, instantly boosting the vacation vibe~ . Our little one loved the hotel’s pool area the most—not just one pool, but a special kids’ zone with various water sprays and small water slides, so this tired mom could finally (pretend to) relax on a lounge chair💃 . The hotel buffet is abundant, tasty, and fresh, and best of all, no worries about what the kid will eat—there’s always something she likes👏 There’s a bus stop right at the hotel entrance, so whether you want to visit Kabira Bay to see the jellyfish sea, explore the city for food, or head to the airport, the bus can take you there🚌 📍 Travel TIPS Transport: Fly from Shanghai to Naha Airport in Okinawa, then transfer for a 1-hour flight to Ishigaki Island