Monday, March 9, 2015

A SUBTROPICAL ISLAND IN OKINAWA.

 We went to Ishigakijima island for 4 days. Ishigakijima island is in the same latitude as Honolulu in Hawaii.


Kabira wan bay.


A viewing point at Tamatorizaki.










We got on a boat at Kabira wan bay to see  to see the seabed.


There are many blue coral forests in the bottom of the sea.


Giant calms.


A fish named Minokasago.


We went to a limestone cave in this island.


A stalactite scene.




There are mangrove forests too.


Mangrove trees.


Closing up.


Black mangrove trees.


Hirakubo lighthouse.


The hotel where we stayed.



The view from the room where we stayed.


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  1. BarbMarch 9, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    All the blue and green shades of color in your landscapes are wonderful - a feast for the eyes. The architecture of the hotel is very unusual - triangular. The blue corals are magnificent.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 9, 2015 at 9:23 PM

      Dear Barb.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. Linda W.March 9, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    What a beautiful place! Love your underwater photos. And the cave looked really interesting to visit. Thanks for sharing your latest vacation.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 9, 2015 at 9:23 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Wow - what a magical place!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 9, 2015 at 9:24 PM

      Dear Lady Fi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. eileeninmdMarch 9, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    I just love all these places you visit. This place looks like a paradise. Gorgeous views of the water and a lovely hotel..I love the mangrove trees, lighthouse and the neat caves.. Wonderful series of photos, thank you for sharing your visit.. Have a happy week!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 9, 2015 at 9:24 PM

      Dear Eileen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. Forest Dream WeaverMarch 9, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Hi Minoru,
    This place is a piece of paradise! It's interesting how the stalactites and mangrove roots look very similar......and that blue,blue sea is amazing.....lovely photos!

    Have a great week,
    Ruby

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:25 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  6. SmilingSallyMarch 9, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    Hi Minoru,

    A piece of Heaven! Thanks for playing today.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:26 PM

      Dear Sally.
      Thank you vewry much for your comment.

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  7. Magical Mystical TeacherMarch 10, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    Lovely water shots, simply magical!

    Watercolor Brush

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:27 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  8. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 10, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    So beautiful!!!!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:27 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  9. JoyfulMarch 10, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    It looks like a beautiful place and I love the colour of the sea.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:27 PM

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  10. Photo CacheMarch 10, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    A beautiful trip. The water is so beautiful.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:28 PM

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  11. Laura. MMarch 10, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful photos, Minoru. Already looking forward to seeing again sea;))
    Good week.
    a hug.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:28 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. betty-NZMarch 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    What a wonderful place! Everything is so gorgeous. I love that little church in the last shot.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:29 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  13. carol l mckennaMarch 10, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Wow! What a gorgeous place and fantastic photos!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:29 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 10, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Always have been mesmerized at what is below the surface of the water! Your own pics? And the mangrove trees look so interesting:)

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:31 PM

      Dear Jannet.
      Thank you very much for your comment. Yes,I took all photos in my posts.

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  15. Twilight ManMarch 10, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    It has been my dream to visit this beautiful Okinawa someday but it is quite far from the main peninsula of Japan.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:32 PM

      Dear Twilight Man.
      Thank you very much for your comment. It takes about 3 hours from Tokyo to Ishigaki island by direct plane. A little bit far from Tokyo.

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  16. Fun60March 10, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Wow! what a place to be visiting. it looks fantastic.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:33 PM

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  17. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    Hello Minoru, What a beautiful island to visit. The stalactite cave is very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 10, 2015 at 8:33 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. Nippon NinMarch 11, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    このポスト、今後の旅の計画に大変役に立ちます。　海の色がとても魅力的です。　石垣では泳ぐ人は少ないのでしょうか？人があまりいませんね？　参考までに、どのホテルにお泊りでしたか？　差支えないようでしたら、教えてください。　とにかく、旅三昧で、いいな、いいなとうらやましく思っています。

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 11, 2015 at 7:30 PM

      　Dear Akemi sama. こんばんは。 まだ、海水温度が低くて、泳ぐのには、早すぎる様でした。
      ホテルは、ANA　Intercntinental Resortです。　３階以上の部屋でしたら、景色も良いと思います。
      http://www.anaihghotels.co.jp/search/oka/ic-okahb/index.html?_PMID=99608342&ad=google
      石垣島は５月の中旬以降でしたらマリンスポーツも楽しめそうです。
      　私は、「まっぷる　石垣島、宮古」という旅行案内書をアマゾンで買ってレンタカーで楽しみました。　アマゾンのサイトで旅行案内書をそちらでも買えると良いのですが。

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  19. TrubesMarch 11, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Wonderful pictures
    of some beautiful places, I like Islands too!
    Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 12, 2015 at 11:39 AM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. Light and VoicesMarch 12, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Oh my goodness, this place looks like paradise to me. The hotel has such an unusual shape. The view from your window was priceless. Thank you for the cyber tour.
    JM, IL-U.S.A.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 12, 2015 at 11:40 AM

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  21. IndraniMarch 12, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    Beautiful scenes and wonderful sea creatures! Great series for ODW!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 12, 2015 at 11:41 AM

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  22. fredamansMarch 12, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    Such beautiful views! Love the caves too!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 12, 2015 at 11:41 AM

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  23. MollyMarch 12, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    This looks like paradise to me

    Mollyxxx

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 12, 2015 at 11:43 AM

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  24. Kim, USAMarch 12, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    That place is gorgeous!

    Thank you for joining Water World Wednesday
    Kim,USA

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 12, 2015 at 11:43 AM

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  25. Roger Owen GreenMarch 12, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    lovely, especially the coral!
    ROG, ABCW

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 13, 2015 at 8:49 PM

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  26. TomokoMarch 13, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    ご無沙汰しています。石垣島に行ってこられたのですか。流石に南の島、見慣れない植物が沢山有りますね。
    どれも透明感があって美しいです。
    今からバックして、ポスト訪問させて頂きます！

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 13, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      Dear Tomoko sama.
      こんばんは。御訪問ありがとうございます。　天気が良く無くて鮮やかな写真は撮れませんでした。　お義母様のお世話大変ですね。　ひお雛様のブログ見させていただきました。

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    2. TomokoMarch 15, 2015 at 8:50 PM

      有難うございます！

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    3. TomokoMarch 15, 2015 at 8:50 PM

      有難うございます！

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    4. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2015 at 12:31 PM

      Tomoko sama.
      どういたしまして。

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  27. AnnMarch 13, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous.
    Ann

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 13, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      Dear Ann.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  28. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    What a beautiful island destination.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 13, 2015 at 8:53 PM

      Dear Pat.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  29. LindaMarch 14, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    a beautiful place to visit

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 15, 2015 at 7:46 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  30. rainfield61March 14, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    A beautiful place.

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  31. VieraMarch 15, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    what a lovely place Minoru... and the hotel is majestic...is really worth seeing...

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 15, 2015 at 7:47 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  32. Alexa TMarch 23, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Such beautiful place to to visit! Lovely images with lots of aspects and details and the hotel is placed so well in nature!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 24, 2015 at 5:07 PM

      Dear Alexa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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