Island in Okinawa, Japan
Internet in Ishigaki: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Ishigaki?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is common in cafés in town; weaker on the north coast. A mobile SIM is a safer backup.
Getting online in Ishigaki
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in Ishigaki city; about 5,000–6,500 JPY a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is common in cafés in town; weaker on the north coast. A mobile SIM is a safer backup. |
| Outages | Typhoons can cut power and mobile service for hours |
| Tourist SIM | Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | docomo, au, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile |
| Monthly data plan | ¥2,000–4,000 ($13–25) |
Coworking in Ishigaki
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Ishigaki?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is common in cafés in town; weaker on the north coast. A mobile SIM is a safer backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Ishigaki?
Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card.
Can I use an eSIM in Japan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Japan
- docomo
- au
- SoftBank
- Rakuten Mobile
- Ishigaki City tourism
- Painushima Ishigaki Airport
- Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.