Ishigaki Island Activity Ranking in the Second Half of the Year 2018

Ishigaki Island is the second most popular island after the main island of Okinawa. It is Japan's southernmost "tropical resort island" that combines the bustling downtown of Okinawa's main island with the laid-back atmosphere of a remote island. Ishigaki Island is so warm that you can swim in the ocean even in February, the coldest month of the year, and you can enjoy activities all year round.

Ishigaki Island is also famous for its numerous scenic spots, such as Kabirawan (Kabira Bay), which received three Michelin Green Guide stars, and Hamajima, which is said to be a phantom island. There is also a magnificent mangrove river that is as big as Iriomote Island, and it is said that the number of playgrounds exceeds 100 species.

In this issue, we will introduce the most popular activities and tours in Ishigaki Island in the second half of this year!To make your trip to Ishigaki Island the most memorable, choose your fun activities and arrange your tour in advance!

Ranking of most popular activities for the second half of 2018

Ishigaki Island this second half of the year,The hottest activity was SUP!In particular, the SUP cruise at "Kabira Bay," Ishigaki Island's No. 1 scenic spot, and "Miyara River," which has a wonderful hirugi forest designated as a natural monument, were very popular among groups and couples.Snorkeling is the next most popular activity. Snorkeling at Phantom Island and the Blue Cave are very popular. The Blue Cave was especially satisfying for families with young children because they did not have to take a boat to get there. (* From the number of reservations from June 2018 to December 2018)

1st. Ishigaki Island SUP Tour

Ishigaki Island SUP Tour Beginners welcome! Let's enjoy SUP in Ishigaki Island! SUP is an abbreviation of "Stand Up Paddle", and it is an activity where you stand on a board and paddle on the sea or river. (41 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

2nd . Ishigaki Island Snorkeling Tour

Ishigaki Island Snorkeling (Snorkel) Tour Enjoy colorful corals, tropical fish, blue caves, and various other snorkeling attractions on the world-famous Ishigaki Island! (78 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

3rd . Phantom island in the sea, Hamashima

Phantom Island (Hamashima) Tour The hottest spot from Ishigaki Island! There is a spot called "Phantom Island (official name: Hamashima)" located about 30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island. It appears only at low tide when the tide is ebbing, and sinks like a phantom at high tide. (41 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

4th . Ishigaki Island Night Tour (starry sky, night safari)

Ishigaki Island Stargazing & Night Safari Tour You will experience beautiful starry skies and subtropical flora and fauna that you will never experience anywhere else. A night tour is the best way to end the day! (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

5th . Ishigaki Island Diving

Ishigaki Island Diving and Scuba Diving Tours We offer diving tours to enjoy the sea of Ishigaki Island, which is reputed to be the best diving spot in Japan! Once you dive into the ocean, it is a natural aquarium! (38 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

6th . Ishigaki Island - Blue Cave Tour

Blue Cave Tour A fantastic cave spot in Ishigaki Island! To the "Blue Cave" that you must see at least once The "Blue Cave" in Ishigaki Island is a very sacred spot that many people from all over the world visit. There are several blue caves scattered all over the world, but there is also one in Ishigaki Island! Also, [...]... (17 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

7th . Seasonal] Ishigaki Island Sagaribana Firefly Tour

Seasonal Tour】Ishigaki Island Sagaribana & Firefly Appreciation Tour Sagaribana & Firefly Appreciation Tour There is a special tour held only during a certain period of the year in Ishigaki Island. That is the "Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation" where thousands of fireflies shine all at once, and the one-night-only flower "Sagaribana [...]". (3 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

8th . Ishigaki Island Canoeing (Sea kayaking)

Ishigaki Island Kayak (Canoe) Tour If you want to have a relaxing and extraordinary experience at various kayaking spots, such as Kabira Bay, the beautiful ocean, and rivers thick with mangroves, a canoe tour is the best choice♪. (35 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

9th . Ishigaki Island Jungle Trekking

Ishigaki Island Trekking Tour Enjoy trekking in "Ishigaki Island," one of the few places in Japan where you can trek in the jungle and enjoy the spectacular view from the top of the mountain! (15 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

10th . Handmade experience (marine craft)

11th . Dolphin Tours

Ishigaki Island Dolphin Tour (Dolphin petting experience) Let's experience interacting with dolphins in Ishigaki Island! Dolphin Tour" is the experience to interact with dolphins in Ishigaki Island. It is one of the few places in Japan where you can directly interact with dolphins, swim with dolphins, and experience dolphin trainer in Ishigaki Island. This time, we will visit Ishigaki Island [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

12th . Taketomi Island Sightseeing Tour

13th . Fishing Tour

Ishigaki Island Sea Fishing and Boat Fishing Experience Tour Small children and first-timers are welcome☆ Let's experience fishing in Ishigaki Island! The sea of "Ishigaki Island", the center of the Yaeyama Islands, is blessed with a mild climate unique to the subtropical zone, so you can catch a lot more fish than expected! Moreover, beginners and children can enjoy fishing together [...]. (26 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

14th . Yoga Experience

Ishigaki Island Yoga Experience Yoga experience that leads your body to relax slowly in the beautiful natural scenery of Ishigaki Island♪ Early morning yoga and sunset yoga in the sunset are also recommended! (9 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

15th." Mysterious Island" Panari Sightseeing

Aragusuku Island (Panari Island) Tour Panari Island" is a famous spot in the Yaeyama Islands where there are no regular boats! Let's enjoy the clear sea and the scenery of the island where the legend of the mermaid remains. (7 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

16th . Cruising

Ishigaki Island Cruising Tour Cruising the beautiful Ishigaki Island ocean with excellent transparency. You can see the sunset and starry sky from a special seat. It is recommended for special occasions such as anniversary and honeymoon! (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

17th . Ishigaki Island Glass Boat

Ishigakijima Glass Boat Experience Glass boats can be easily enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. Why don't you experience the underwater world with colorful corals and tropical fish? (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

18th." Barras Island, the "Miracle Island".

Tour of "Miracle Island" Barasu Island The spectacular view of white coral reef fragments and blue ocean is sure to be a hit on SNS! Snorkeling tours and set plans that include a visit to "Phantom Island" are popular. (8 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Ranking of the most popular tours in the second half of 2018

Then, tour ranking of Ishigaki Island.The most popular tour was the one-day tour with SUP & Blue Cave snorkeling & waterfall fun at Kabira Bay.Since many people visit Ishigaki Island for 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights, we had the impression that many customers who wanted to fully enjoy activities during their tight travel schedule often joined tours where they could enjoy multiple activities on the middle day of their trip. In addition, fashionable and photogenic tours were also popular against the backdrop of the recent popularity of social networking services such as Instagram! (Based on the number of reservations from January 2018 to May 2018)

No.1. Kabira Bay SUP (Canoe) & Blue Cave Snorkeling & Waterfall Fun - 1 Day Tour

Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour★ (No.361)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours28,000 yen →13,500yen

2nd . Manta Ray and Phantom Island Landing Snorkeling to 2 major spots in Ishigaki - 1 day course - lunch included

3rd . Mangrove Cruise & Blue Cave Snorkeling & Waterfall Fun - 1 Day Tour

Special Winter SALE [Ishigaki Island/1 day] Conquer the ocean and river☆Longest in Ishigaki Island! Miyara River Mangrove SUP/Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour★ (No.362)開始時間6:00-11:15 / 9:00-15:45 / 13:30-20:15所要時間Approx. 5 hours28,000 yen →13,500yen

No.4. Landing & Snorkeling to the "Phantom Island" to see colorful coral reefs - AM Course

Ishigaki Island, Okinawa】Half-day tour to "Phantom Island" to meet colorful coral reefs & snorkeling in the morning (No.314)開始時間8:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 4 hours7,800 yen

5th . Watch a spectacular sunset! Nagura Bay Sunset SUP Cruise

Ishigaki Island/2 hours] Same-day reservation OK!開始時間17:00-19:30 (varies)所要時間Approx. 2 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

6th . Kabira Bay Walk & Blue Cave, Waterfall Snorkeling - Half Day Course

7th . Fukiutsu River Mangrove Cruise & Nosoko Marpe Trekking

Ishigaki Island】Choice of SUP or Canoe Experience in Fuki-togawa Mangrove & Trekking Tour to "Nosoko Marpei" with 360-degree panoramic view★Optional drone shooting available (No.363)開始時間8:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours15,000 yen

8th . Kabira Bay SUP & Blue Cave Snorkeling -1 Day Tour

Special Winter SALE 【Ishigaki Island / 1 Day】If you are in doubt, this is it☆Let's look for sea turtles! Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour ★ (No.349)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours28,000 yen →13,500yen

9th . Tropical Jungle Night Tour

Special Winter SALE [Ishigakijima/Night] Same-day reservations OK!開始時間7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →4,900yen

No.10. Landing on Phantom Island & 2 Diving Tours - 1 Day Course - (Lunch Included)

Ishigaki Island/1 Day] Sea Turtle Encounter Rate Over 90%☆Landing on Phantom Island & Experience Diving 2dives & Snorkeling Tour《Including equipment & Lunch》（No.342開始時間8:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 8 hours19,800 yen

No. 11. Kabira Bay" SUP tour with three Michelin Green Guide stars

Kabira Bay" SUP Tour★Michelin Guide 3-star Tour★Free Photo & Pick-up Service (No.301)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

12th . Experience 1 Diving & Manta Snorkeling & Phantom Island Landing Tour (with Lunch) - 1 Day Course -.

13th . Very popular standard course! Miyara River Secret Mangrove SUP Tour

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] Same-day reservations OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove SUP tour in the "Miyara River", a national natural treasure ★ ＜Free photo & pick-up and drop-off included＞ (No.329)開始時間6:00 / 9:00 / 13:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

14th . Night Mangrove & Starry Sky Canoeing

15th . One Day SUP Package] Mangrove SUP & Kabira Bay SUP

16th . Coral Lamp Making Experience

17th . ATV Jungle Adventure Charter Course - 4 hours plan -.

18th . Taste the great nature of Ishigaki Island all over your body! Early Morning Retreat Tour

Ishigaki Island, Okinawa] Taste the great nature of Ishigaki Island with your whole body! Early Morning Retreat Tour (No.334)開始時間6:00-8:30所要時間2.5 hrs.5,900 yen

19th . Miyara River Mangrove Canoeing to Experience a National Natural Treasure

Ishigaki Island/Half-day] Same-day reservation OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove canoe tour with free photo and pick-up service at Miyara River, a national natural treasure (No.328)開始時間6:00 / 9:00 / 13:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

20th . Full-day package (diving, snorkeling and fishing tour) (lunch included)

Ishigaki Island】One-Day Sea Tour Package! Full-day tour of "Phantom Island" landing, diving, snorkeling, and fishing (lunch included) (No.346)開始時間8:20-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours22,800 yen

21st . Dolphin petting experience

Ishigaki Island / 1 hour] 0 years old and up can visit with dolphins! Dolphin Petting Experience Course★Popular with families, women, and couples Special experience only here in Ishigaki Island♪ (No.412)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour6,980 yen

22nd. Beach Yoga for Healing Time

Beach Yoga for Healing Time (No.382)開始時間10:00-11:00所要時間1 hour4,000 yen

23rd . Panari Island (Aragusuku Island) Snorkeling & Island Exploration Tour - 1 Day Tour

A guide from Panari Island (Aragusuku Island) will lead you on a walking & snorkeling tour to "Panari Island" where a mermaid legend remains (No.386)開始時間8:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 8 hours12,500 yen

24th. 5 hours course (with lunch) - 5 hours course (with lunch) - 5 hours course (with lunch)

25th. Taketomi Island Sightseeing & Experience Diving 1 Day Course - Lunch Included

Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] 120% Enjoyment☆Beginners are welcome! Experience Diving + Taketomi Island Sightseeing Course (No.367)開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7.5 hours18,000 yen

26th . SUP Yoga Experience: Sunset & Starry Sky Ver! Sunset & Starry Sky Ver.

SUP Yoga Experience! Sunset & Starry Sky Ver.開始時間18:30-20:30所要時間2 hrs.11,000 yen

27th . Taste the sunset of Ishigaki Island! Ishigaki Island Sunset Cruise

Ishigaki Island, Okinawa] Taste the sunset of Ishigaki Island! Boat Sunset Cruise (No.389)開始時間17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours4,000 yen

28th . Ishigaki Island Sunset Fishing

Ishigaki Island Sunset Fishing (No.391)開始時間17:00-19:20所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,000 yen

29th . Bakuhari Fishing! Ishigaki Island Fishing Tour - Half Day Course

Ishigaki Island, Boat Fishing] Easy fishing experience with no need to bring anything! Leisure Fishing Tour (No.400)開始時間10:20-12:30 / 13:50-16:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,000 yen

30th . Beach Yoga for Healing Time

Beach Yoga for Healing Time (No.382)開始時間10:00-11:00所要時間1 hour4,000 yen

summary

We have ranked the most popular activities and tours in Ishigaki Island by the number of bookings from June 2018 to December 2018. New tours are coming out every year, and SUP is becoming more popular than last year. We can't wait to see what new activities will be available next year!

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