Kabira bay, located in the beautiful island of Ishigaki jima, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa prefecture, tropical Japan

Ordinary day. Extraordinary nature-made view.

Kabira Bay by George Gloyd

Kabira Bay was awarded 3 stars by the Michelin guide in 2009. Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan. ***** EXPLOREd, Aug. 26, 2014. #backdated (#118, as of Apr. 23, 2016)

Kabira Bay Beach, Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan One of Japan's top 100 scenic sites (according to the Japanese government) Ishigaki Island belongs to the Yaeyama Island group which boasts of paradisical beaches, untouched tropical rainforests, lush mangrove rivers and one of the world's largest healthy coral reef systems. Yaeyama Islands are also known as one of the world's best diving destinations, having a number of coral species and marine lives as large as those in the Great Barrier Reef. Over 400 types of corals, 5 types of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks and all kinds of tropical fish species all live around the islands of Okinawa. > Best Beaches in Japan! > Islands of Japan

Although one of the most visited spots on Ishigaki island, Kabira bay is still well worth a visit. The clear blue tropical water is absolutely stunning and the white sand is just like powder! Ishigaki is part of the Yaeyama island group in Okinawa prefecture of Japan. The group is a combination of perfect beaches and lush tropical rainforest just waiting to be explored! You can reach Ishigaki island by direct flight from Tokyo and it takes around 3 hours. You can also buy a special tourist discount ticket called the Japan Airpass. I paid £150 for the return flight :) The milky way and countless stars shining brightly above mount Rinjani on Lombok island, Indonesia. I am UK photographer currently based in South East Asia. If you would like to use any of my photos or you are interested in hiring me for a photoshoot, please visit my website at - www.samspicerphotography.com Many of my photos are also available on stock photography agencies such as - Istock Getty Images Shutterstock - Sam Spicer Fotolia - samspicerphoto