20 recommended morning activities on Ishigaki Island!
Table of Contents
- 1 20 recommended morning activities on Ishigaki Island
- 1.1 1) Sunrise mangrove SUP to feel the morning sun
- 1.2 (2) Sunrise mangrove canoeing to feel the tropical morning
- 1.3 Let's taste the great nature of Ishigaki Island with your whole body! Early Morning Retreat Tour
- 1.4 The super standard of Ishigaki Island! Landing on the island of illusion & Tropical snorkeling
- 1.5 5) Canoe tour of Kabira Bay, one of the clearest bays in the world
- 1.6 6) Aiming for the Waterfall of Marriage! Mangrove Canoeing & Shower Trekking
- 1.7 7) SUP tour to the "Blue Cave" where untouched nature remains
- 1.8 8) Miyara River mangrove canoeing to experience the country's natural treasures
- 1.9 Half-day diving tour to the island of Phantom Island - AM course
- 1.10 (10) One Fun Diving - Half Day Course
- 1.11 (11) Beach Yoga for a taste of healing time
- 1.12 ⑫Michelin Green Guide 3 stars! Kabira Bay Glass Boat & SUP Experience - Half Day Course
- 1.13 ⑬Flyboarding Experience (30 min.) & Ishigaki Island Snorkeling - Half Day Course
- 1.14 ⑭To the largest blue coral reef in the northern hemisphere! Shiraho Sea Kayak & Snorkeling - Half Day Course
- 1.15 (15) Children can also participate! Luxury experience fishing for Okinawa's local fish, Gurukun by Sabiki fishing (half-day course)
- 1.16 Let's look for ⑯ sea turtles! Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling 1 Day Tour
- 1.17 ⑰ Snorkeling at Phantom Island & Choice of Mangrove SUP or Canoeing 1 Day Set
- 1.18 Phantom Island Snorkeling & Choice of Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe 1 Day Set
- 1.19 (19) Casual beach photos
- 1.20 ⑳フォトウエディング
- 1.21 summary
Hello everyone!
Ishigaki Island is known for its white sand and pure white beaches, mountains and mangrove forests.
There are a lot of activities in existence, aren't there?
Wouldn't you like to enjoy all of it?
This can be accomplished by fully enjoying the activities in the morning.
This article introduces 20 recommended morning activities on Ishigaki Island.
20 recommended morning activities on Ishigaki Island
1) Sunrise mangrove SUP to feel the morning sun
How about the Sunrise SUP tour to enjoy Ishigaki Island from the morning?
This is a special tour that only those staying on the island can experience.
Early morning SUP at the mouth of the Miyara River will energize you for the day and give you the experience of an activity worthy of a fun day.
The time leading up to sunrise on Ishigaki Island is said to be a blissful time when you can feel the beginning of the world in your body.
Please come to Ishigaki Island and watch the sun rise from the horizon.
(2) Sunrise mangrove canoeing to feel the tropical morning
Similar to the mangrove SUP described in #1, but this one is a canoe.
Many of you may have experienced this before.
The canoes are small and can accommodate two people, so even children as young as 3 years old can participate if there are two people in the canoe.
This activity is a great way for the whole family to experience Ishigaki Island's early morning mangroves and sunrise.
Let's taste the great nature of Ishigaki Island with your whole body! Early Morning Retreat Tour
Do you know what a retreat is?
It means to get away from the daily routine of work and family, to calm down, to relax, and to relieve fatigue.
Ishigaki Island is home to mountains, mangrove forests, the sea, and many other natural habitats.
Hiking in such an environment from early in the morning is a great way to have some time to yourself, reset your thoughts and body, and relax.
Getting out of the daily grind and moving your body will give you a fresh start and will further improve the quality of your next job or other activities.
The super standard of Ishigaki Island! Landing on the island of illusion & Tropical snorkeling
Hamashima Island, also known as "Island of Illusion," is one of Ishigaki Island's most famous ocean spots, an island made of sandy beaches that sits in the ocean on the west side of Ishigaki Island.
It is said to be a phantom island because it disappears and reappears depending on the tide level.
It is also famous for being frequently used as a filming location for TV commercials, dramas, and model shoots.
The sea around the Phantom Island is called "Ishinishi lagoon" and is the largest coral reef in Japan designated as Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.
Therefore, you can see a lot of fish and corals in the surrounding sea.
Enjoy snorkeling around these beautiful phantom islands.
Learn more about the island of phantom ↓↓.
Check out more plans to visit the Island of Illusions!
5) Canoe tour of Kabira Bay, one of the clearest bays in the world
This activity is to enjoy canoeing in Kabira Bay, which has been awarded three Michelin stars by the Michelin Green Guide.
Kabira Bay is designated as a national scenic spot and is the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island.
The Michelin Green Guide three-star rating refers to places that are "worth the bother of a trip," and their beauty is beyond description.
Around Kabira Bay are scattered remote islands with unspoiled nature, and the blue of the sea and the beautiful scenery of the bay will delight your eyes.
Looking into the water, one can see an underwater world with more than 300 species of colorful corals and more than 100 species of tropical fish.
Enjoy such a beautiful Kabira Bay by canoe!
↓Click here for popular Kabira Bay Canoe Tour
↓Learn more about Kabira Bay
Check out more plans to go to Kabira Bay!
6) Aiming for the Waterfall of Marriage! Mangrove Canoeing & Shower Trekking
This tour includes mangrove canoeing on the Fukidori River, which is designated as a national park as Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, and trekking to Yabiku Falls, which is known as a "match-making waterfall.
Canoeing up through the dense mangrove forests is a fun way to experience the power of the trees and a sense of the extraordinary.
After the canoeing, we trekked to the power spot.
Enjoying the great outdoors will wash away your mind and body.
Check out more Ishigaki Island trekking plans!
Click here for trekking tours held in Iriomote Island
7) SUP tour to the "Blue Cave" where untouched nature remains
There is a famous spot in Italy called the Blue Cave, and there is also a Blue Cave on Ishigaki Island.
It is so called because of the spectacular view of the cave's mysterious blue interior.
At high tide, the Blue Cave is filled with seawater, allowing SUPs to enter the cave.
Since it is inside a cave, there is almost no wind, and when the waves are calm, looking out from inside the cave, the outside view is reflected in the ocean like a mirror.
Enjoy the two birds with one stone: marine activities on SUP and cave exploration.
↓arrow (mark or symbol)Click here for Blue Cave SUP Tour
↓Learn more about the Blue Cave
Check out more plans to visit the Blue Cave in Ishigaki Island!
8) Miyara River mangrove canoeing to experience the country's natural treasures
This is an activity that allows you to experience the best of the tropics, which is often referred to as the "mangroves.
Miyara River is the largest river in Ishigaki Island, and the mangrove forests covering both sides of Miyara River are the largest in Ishigaki Island.
Canoeing in the mangrove forest, which is designated as a national natural treasure and called "Miyara River hirugi forest," can be enjoyed with friends and family while observing rare plants and animals that cannot be seen on the main island of Japan.
Half-day diving tour to the island of Phantom Island - AM course
Hamashima Island, called the Island of Illusions, is one of Ishigaki Island's most famous ocean spots, and is famous for its beauty, often used as a filming location for TV commercials, dramas, and model shoots.
The surrounding ocean is called Shihsi Jagoho, the largest coral reef in Japan, and is also very beautiful, with colorful coral throughout the sea.
Experience diving is conducted in such places.
There are two types of diving: experience diving, which does not require a license, and fun diving, which does require a license.
The threshold is low because even diving beginners can enjoy it, and it is often used for company trips and foundation trips.
↓Learn more about diving in Ishigaki Island
Check out more Ishigaki Island Diving Plans!
(10) One Fun Diving - Half Day Course
This tour will be a fun dive that only licensed divers can participate in.
This makes it possible to enjoy slightly more challenging areas, and to enjoy topographic diving.
Also, you can fully enjoy diving in Ishigaki Island with full rental package (included in the tour fee).
(11) Beach Yoga for a taste of healing time
You can experience healing yoga on the beautiful white sand beach of Ishigaki Island, feeling the sound of rippling waves and refreshing breeze.
You can refresh your mind and body with yoga by moving your body comfortably and taking big, deep breaths.
↓Learn more about yoga on Ishigaki Island↓.
⑫Michelin Green Guide 3 stars! Kabira Bay Glass Boat & SUP Experience - Half Day Course
You can cruise Kabira Bay, one of only 17 places in Japan with a Michelin Green Guide Japon 3-star rating, on a glass boat while peering into the ocean floor.
You can also enjoy SUP at a little distance from the tour, and enjoy Kabira Bay to the fullest.
⑬Flyboarding Experience (30 min.) & Ishigaki Island Snorkeling - Half Day Course
Do you know what a flyboard is?
This is an activity in which water is sprayed from under the feet of the board to float on top of the water.
You may have seen it on TV.
Advanced players can even perform tricks.
Many people may think it is difficult, but after receiving a lecture, even beginners can fly with relative ease and have fun.
You can also enjoy snorkeling while others are flyboarding, so you can enjoy the ocean of Ishigaki Island without wasting time.
↓Click here for other popular marine sports
⑭To the largest blue coral reef in the northern hemisphere! Shiraho Sea Kayak & Snorkeling - Half Day Course
One of the most famous beaches on Ishigaki Island is called Shiraho Beach.
This is where Ishigaki Island's world-class blue coral colony is located.
You can enjoy sea kayaking and snorkeling in Shiraho.
Enjoy the beautiful blue coral colonies from above and under the sea.
(15) Children can also participate! Luxury experience fishing for Okinawa's local fish, Gurukun by Sabiki fishing (half-day course)
The ocean around Ishigaki Island is a famous fishing spot blessed with a mild climate unique to the subtropical zone.
Ishigaki Island has the highest mountain in Okinawa Prefecture in terms of elevation, and thanks to fertile water flowing from the island's undulating rivers, small fish and plankton are abundant, making it one of the best fishing spots in Japan in both variety and size of fish, as there is no need to worry about food.
Why don't you enjoy fishing such spots elegantly by cruiser?
You can also bring the fish you catch to a tavern or other restaurant and have them cook it for you, so you can enjoy it twice as much.
↓Learn more about fishing on Ishigaki Island.
Let's look for ⑯ sea turtles! Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling 1 Day Tour
This tour includes SUP or canoeing in Kabira Bay and snorkeling in the Blue Cave.
The staff will take you to the snorkeling spots in Kabira Bay, so even beginners can enjoy themselves without worries.
At lunch time, the restaurant attached to the building is a great place to indulge your taste buds.
It's a restaurant with a swing by Kabira Bay that is famous on Instagram.
↓Click here for popular sea turtle snorkeling tours.
Check out more Ishigaki Island snorkeling plans!
⑰ Snorkeling at Phantom Island & Choice of Mangrove SUP or Canoeing 1 Day Set
This tour allows you to enjoy two activities: snorkeling at the Phantom Island and SUP and canoeing on the Miyara River.
Ishigaki Island is famous for its beautiful ocean and mangrove forests. You want to experience both, don't you?
With this tour, you can do just that.
Use the full day to experience the Ishigaki Island character.
Phantom Island Snorkeling & Choice of Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe 1 Day Set
This plan allows you to enjoy both Phantom Island and Kabira Bay introduced in Section 2.1 from the morning.
The phantom island changes its appearance from moment to moment depending on the tide level.
No one can enjoy such an island and its neighboring waters at their best without starting activities in the morning.
It is also fun to cruise Kabira Bay, which has been awarded three Michelin stars by the Michelin Green Guide, on a SUP.
(19) Casual beach photos
It may go without saying that Ishigaki Island is an attractive place with its beautiful sea and white sandy beaches.
Why not take casual beach photos with your family and loved ones in such a beautiful scene?
A professional photographer will take a gem of a picture.
Photography is one of the best tools to capture happy moments.
Let your beautiful memories take shape.
↓Click here for popular photo plans.
↓ Learn more about fishing photo spots on Ishigaki Island.
⑳フォトウエディング
Marriage is one of the happiest times in your life, isn't it?
This plan makes such time more spectacular.
You can have a professional do your hair and makeup, rent outfits, and take pictures of yourself looking your most beautiful ever in the best location in Ishigaki Island.
The beach location is a quiet beach with few people, so even those who are shy about taking pictures in public can relax.
It is also a great way to capture yourself as you are, as you can frolic without worrying about being seen.
Why don't you leave your lifetime memories in Ishigaki Island?
↓Click here for popular wedding photo plans.
↓More about Fishing Wedding Photo in Ishigaki Island
summary
How was it?
There is so much to see and do on Ishigaki Island, and yet there is so much to experience.
That is why we recommend activities that can be done around in the morning.
We hope you will have many memories and experiences in Ishigaki Island.
