Club Med Kabira Ishigaki

Club Med Kabira Ishigaki at a glance

Club Med Kabira Ishigaki is a Premium all-inclusive resort on Ishigaki Island, in the Yaeyama archipelago, at the far southern tip of Okinawa, Japan. Set on 19 hectares by Kabira Bay, within a protected marine reserve, it has 181 rooms and looks out over coral reefs where manta rays glide. It is open from September 25 to November 30, 2026, then from December 9, 2026 to November 27, 2027. Children are cared for from age 2. Windsurfing, clear-bottom kayaks, snorkelling, flying trapeze and sanshin lessons are included. It is the ideal way to end a trip to Tokyo or Kyoto with your feet in the sand.

When is Club Med Kabira Ishigaki open?

The resort is open from September 25 to November 30, 2026. It then takes a short break in early December and reopens on December 9, 2026 until November 27, 2027. It therefore welcomes travellers over the holidays, Quebec spring break in early March and Easter, on March 28, 2027.

What are the best months to visit Ishigaki?

From November to April, the weather is at its most stable: 19 to 23°C in winter and a sea that stays around 23°C at its coolest, in February. It is the perfect time to pair the beach with a tour of Japan in the mild season. July is the great beach month, the hottest and sunniest, with the sea around 29°C. The rainy season comes earlier than on mainland Japan, in May and June, and typhoons can pass from June to October: in that period, keep a day of flexibility in your itinerary and good travel insurance.

How do you get to Ishigaki from Quebec?

You fly from Montreal or Quebec City to Tokyo, with or without a connection depending on the season. Direct domestic flights then link Tokyo to Ishigaki in just over 3 hours, and Naha, the capital of Okinawa, is 40 minutes away by air. Ishigaki airport is 19 km from the resort, about 30 minutes by road. Your advisor books the domestic flight and transfers with the rest of the trip.

How do you combine Tokyo or Kyoto with a few days in Ishigaki?

It is the itinerary we suggest most often: a few days in Tokyo for its lively neighbourhoods and gardens, a stop in Kyoto for the temples, then a domestic flight to Ishigaki to rest by the sea. From Kyoto, you take the train to Osaka and fly to Ishigaki, directly or via Naha depending on the day. In late March, you see the cherry blossoms in Tokyo before heading to the beach. In November, Kyoto's red maples come before a still-warm sea. See our Japan travel page and our article on travelling to Japan from Quebec.

What makes Kabira Bay so special?

The resort sits on a bay at the heart of a protected marine reserve. The water shifts from turquoise to emerald over the coral reefs, and the white sand slopes gently into the sea. Offshore swim manta rays, which you can see on a snorkelling excursion. The resort is Green Globe Platinum certified, and its nature program introduces children to the island's wildlife, right down to building an insect hotel.

What is included in the package?

The package includes accommodation, meals, the open bar and activities: group windsurfing lessons, kayaking, including clear-bottom kayaks to see the coral under the hull, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, flying trapeze, tennis, squash, mini golf, archery and sunset yoga. Guided outings and a nature quest help you discover the island. PADI diving and the Club Med Spa by Mandara are at extra cost.

Is the resort right for families?

Yes, with a program designed for families with children aged 2 and up. Petit Club Med welcomes ages 2 and 3, at extra cost. Mini Club Med+, for ages 4 to 10, and the Teens club, for ages 11 to 17, are included. The resort has two pools, including a supervised paddling pool for little ones. With 181 rooms, it is a human-scale resort where kids quickly find their friends.

Which room should you choose at Club Med Kabira Ishigaki?

The resort offers three types of Superior rooms, five types of Deluxe rooms and a 62 m² suite. Family rooms measure about 31 m², and two connecting rooms give larger families 62 m². If a view of the bay matters to you, tell your advisor: they will steer you to the category that faces the sea.

What is the food like at the resort?

The main restaurant opens onto the sea with a 180-degree view and serves a buffet that blends Okinawan cuisine and international dishes, with produce from the island and the sea. The Tingara, the main bar, is the evening meeting spot. You discover Okinawa's culture of longevity, and lessons on the sanshin, the traditional three-stringed lute, are included.

What is there to do around the resort?

Excursions take you snorkelling with manta rays, out on the bay in a glass-bottom boat or to Kohama Island and the Blue Cave. You can hop from island to island in the Yaeyamas, paint your own shisa, the guardian lion that watches over Okinawa's rooftops, or spend the afternoon on Sukuji Beach and its sandbars. The town of Ishigaki, its markets and its Ishigaki beef restaurants are 18 km away, about 25 minutes.

Why book Club Med Kabira Ishigaki with an AquaTerra advisor?

A trip to Japan with a stay in Ishigaki means linking flights, trains and hotels smoothly. Voyages Synergia received the Club Med Excellence Award 2025, and our advisors build these combined trips with care. Compare Ishigaki with the other Club Med resorts in Asia and the Indian Ocean, including Club Med Phuket.

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