How to spend your arrival day in Ishigaki Island? Introducing recommended half-day (morning/afternoon) tours!
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How to spend your arrival day or last day in Ishigaki Island?
Introduction of recommended half-day (morning and afternoon) tours!
When you come to Ishigaki Island, you want to have a lot of fun! ButShort stay'I want to enjoy a lot of things, but,I prefer a physical half day.Ishigaki Island.I want to know how to spend the day I arrive.'-' (used in place of '-')
For those who are interested in such tours, we will introduce recommended tours for each activity that can be fully enjoyed in half a day!
You can split the tour into half-day tours in the morning and afternoon, and make the best of your trip by playing hard both on the day you arrive at Ishigaki Island and on the day you leave!
◆If you want to know about recommended half-day tours in Ishigaki Island
◆If you want to know about activities in Ishigaki Island
◆If you want to know about activities other than ocean in Ishigaki Island
SUP Tour
SUP activity is very popular in Ishigaki Island!
The popularity of SUP has been increasing so rapidly that the Ishigaki Island SUP Grand Prix is held every year, because of the spectacular view of the sea and mangroves of Ishigaki Island and the fashionable appearance of SUP paddling.
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Fields where you can enjoy SUP in Ishigaki Island
1) Kabira Bay SUP Tour
If you want to enjoy SUP in Kabira Bay, which has three Michelin Green Guide stars, this is the place to go!
SUP cruising while viewing the vivid colors of Kabira Bay's ocean will give you the thrill of both admiring the spectacular scenery and cruising by yourself!
Fields where you can enjoy SUP in Ishigaki Island
(2) Blue Cave SUP Tour
SUP in the pristine nature of the Blue Cave has two attractions.
The first is that you can enter the cave by SUP, and the second is that you can cruise above the colorful tropical fish swimming around.
The area around the Blue Cave is famous for its many tropical fish, which can be viewed from the boat.
Fields where you can enjoy SUP in Ishigaki Island
Miyara River Mangrove SUP Tour
A very popular standard course! Mangrove cruise while viewing the 1.5 km-long hirugi forest of Miyara River, which is designated as a national natural treasure.
This is an easy course that is close to the city center and requires little travel, so you can join the tour and head directly to lunch or a café.
Fields where you can enjoy SUP in Ishigaki Island
4) SUP tour on the Fukidori River
A real adventure course that cruises deeper and deeper into the mangrove river to reach the waterfall, trekking from the middle of the river to the waterfall for a marriage ceremony!
This course is recommended for those who want to play with gusto for half a day (about 2.5 hours).
snorkeling
The sparkling emerald green ocean of Ishigaki Island is the place to go snorkeling.
Some people may want to snorkel all day, but many people find that half a day is just right for their stamina and time.
We have carefully selected snorkeling activities that can be done in half a day from a variety of boat snorkeling and beach snorkeling.
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Landing on "Phantom Island" and snorkeling
This is a morning-only tour that takes you ashore to the "Phantom Island" Hamashima, where you can take pictures, walk around, and enjoy snorkeling!
This is a boat entry snorkeling tour, but it can be completed in the morning, so it is a very short and packed tour.
Phantom Island is a popular spot on Ishigaki Island, so go there for a quick visit.
Blue Cave Snorkeling
The sea around the Blue Cave is unusual for beach snorkeling in that it can be enjoyed at either high or low tide, so it is not dependent on the time of day.
The snorkeling includes a half-day search for stalactites and stalactites inside the caves, star sand and sun sand on the nearby beach, and then snorkeling in the ocean.
Since it is not a boat, it is also recommended for those who are anxious about riding on a boat, such as small children.
Kabira Bay Walk & Blue Cave Snorkeling
A must-see for those for whom blue cave snorkeling alone is not enough!
This half-day plan allows you to explore Kabira Bay with its wonderful sea gradations, explore and snorkel in the blue cave, and play in the clear water at a nearby waterfall basin in three different locations.
This plan is especially recommended in summer because the water in the waterfall basin is cooler than the ocean and freshwater.
trekking
Trekking in Okinawa, a country with little image of mountains? Many people must be thinking, "Why trekking in Okinawa?Ishigaki Island has two famous mountains (Mt.
One is Mt. Nosoko and the other is Mt. Omotodake, the highest peak in Okinawa Prefecture.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Both peaks are attractive and can be climbed in half a day, so it is a good idea to enjoy a different kind of trekking.
For trekking, it is also a good idea to go to Iriomote Island, the "Galapagos of the Orient," which is a nearby day trip destination.
For more information on ↓trekking, click here↓.
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Iriomotejima Jungle Trekking
Nosoko Marpet Trekking Tour
Nosoko-dake, selected as one of the 100 best island mountains. Nosoko Marpei is very famous in Ishigaki Island.Mount of the Love Legend of "Ma Pei" and "Kanimui"The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Not only is there a love legend, but the view from the top offers a 360-degree panoramic view.
You can also go for a half-day trek to see the spectacular view, which is said to be the No. 1 on Ishigaki Island.
Troll's Tongue Trekking Tour
It is a mountain in the westernmost part of Ishigaki Island, and the rock poking out of the top is called "Miracle Tongue" or Ishigaki's version of "Troll's Tongue",One of the most photogenic spots in Ishigaki IslandIt is known as the
Light trekking is possible here, and although the altitude is about 216 meters, the starting point can be about 150 meters from the top, so you can reach the summit with plenty of time to spare.
It is a little bit scary to go to the tip of the rock, but from there, you can see a spectacular view and a panoramic view of Ishigaki Island!
diving
Speaking of Ishigaki Island, in a specialized magazineTop Japanese diving ranking for more than 20 yearsThe sea is so loved by divers that it continues to run the
Ishigaki Island is a great place for both first-timers and licensed divers.
Especially for first-time divers, a full day of experience diving is good, but it is also good to join a half-day tour for a trial.
* No participation on the day of flight.
↓Diving details are here↓.
Phantom Island Landing & Experience Diving Tour
This plan welcomes first-time divers. In half a day, you will go ashore to a fantastic island and take a diving course.
After that, you will enjoy the experience diving with an instructor. The diving experience lasts approximately 40-50 minutes, but should be enjoyable enough.
Enjoy the underwater world of Ishigaki Island to the fullest.
fun diving
If you have a license, this is the place to go!
If you are short on time and want to enjoy even one dive, or if it has been a while since you have been diving, join us here first!
Let's get intoxicated by the marine blue sea!
Fishing Tour
Fishing in Ishigaki Island is an explosive fishing experience that is easy even for beginners.
Although there is such a thing as serious swordfish and tuna fishing, it is more of a beginner's fishing.
Why don't you enjoy the experience of catching more and more fish with your family, lover, or friends?
It is also possible to have your fish cooked at a tavern or sashimi restaurant, so you can try the fish you caught yourself.
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Canoe/Kayak
The ocean and mangrove rivers of Ishigaki Island can be enjoyed on a half-day canoe cruise.
It is easy and almost impossible for anyone to fall, so even those who are not good at exercising or want to participate with young children can do it.
Two and three-person canoes are also available, so everyone can get in a canoe together and cruise around with their breath in the air.
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Kabira Bay Canoe Tour
Experience canoeing in Kabira Bay, one of the clearest bays in the world!
The course is basically the same as when SUPing, but it is more stable and slower and less strenuous.
If the weather is nice, you can lie down in a kayak and relax.
Blue Cave Sea Kayak
The most popular way to visit the Blue Cave is to go to the cave by kayak and explore the cave.
You can enjoy kayaking in a tropical atmosphere with tropical fish swimming nearby.
Looking at the ocean side, you can see the endless horizon, and looking at the island side, you can enjoy the unspoiled lush nature and half-day activities with full of Ishigaki Island feeling.
Miyara River Mangrove Canoeing
The Miyara River Mangrove Cruise is a great way to experience a national natural treasure. The cruise is a relaxing experience as you move slowly along while listening to the sounds of plants and animals.
The Miyara River is full of sights, including a cave in the middle of the river. This is a standard half-day tour activity.
Fukiutsu River Canoeing (Kayaking)
Aiming for the Waterfall of Marriage! Mangrove canoeing & trekking!
Enjoy a real mangrove cruise surrounded by mangrove trees, nipa palms and other subtropical plants!
The tour starts at the mouth of the ocean and climbs upstream to the mangroves.
Once you arrive at the waterfall, you will be healed by the water of the waterfall full of negative ions. If you want to enjoy a half-day tour with gusto, this is the place to go!
Yoga Experience
Enjoy yoga as if you are embraced by nature on the powder sand beaches of Ishigaki Island, in the crystal clear ocean, and under the blue sky.
Not only will you enjoy doing yoga in half a day, but you will also bring the best retreat time to your trip.
Yoga is popular among women because it is a fashionable and good exercise in just half a day.
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SUP Yoga Tour
Experience a new type of activity called "Yoga SUP," where you stand or sit on a SUP board while doing yoga poses.
Not only is it stylish and photo-worthy, but it also naturally exercises inner muscles that are not normally used because of the balancing act on the board.
Enjoy the harmony with nature that only Ishigaki Island can offer.
Beach Yoga
Yoga in the powder sand or at a vantage point is soothing to both mind and body.
We customize the schedule and poses according to your yoga experience, so you can enjoy yoga without worries.
Touch and Feel Dolphin Tour
Experience activity to meet dolphins in Ishigaki Island! Unlike the dolphins you usually see in aquariums,You can see dolphins right in front of you!The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Depending on the tour, it may be a few hours instead of half a day, so it is a popular plan in Ishigaki Island where you can easily see and touch the animals.
It is especially popular with families with children as it is a great way to educate your children. Make reservations early during peak season!
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Dolphin petting experience
Even small children can enjoy 120% of the fun here!
Even if you don't go in the water, you can feed the dolphins, shake hands with them, and give them cues in a way that only a hands-on facility can.
Many children become interested in dolphins after interacting with them on Ishigaki Island, making it a popular nature experience tour in terms of education.
Dolphin Swim Experience
Let's swim with dolphins! Why don't you experience something that you can hardly experience anywhere else in Ishigaki Island?
Dolphins are in the yukes, so it is possible to swim with them 100% of the time.
Moreover, you can move around with and touch the swimming dolphins, making this a highly satisfying tour.
marine sports
There are a total of 16 types of marine sports that can be enjoyed on Ishigaki Island.
This is a popular activity because you can enjoy all marine sports in half a day for as long as you have.
Unlimited play of 16 types of marine sports
You can play all kinds of marine sports within the time limit (half a day), including the classic banana boat.
We encourage you to enjoy the screaming marine sports, especially if you are in a large group.
glass boat
The glass boat tour is the best way to enjoy the spectacular view of the ocean floor at Kabira Bay, a world-class tourist attraction that Ishigaki Island is proud of.
Looking out from the bottom of the transparent boat, a fantastic world of colorful coral reefs and tropical fish unfolds!
Kabira Bay Glass Boat & SUP Experience
Only 17 Michelin Green Guide Japon locations in JapanKabira Bay has been awarded 3 stars.It is.
This is an experience course that allows you to fully enjoy such world-renowned spectacular scenery by glass boat and SUP.
Kabira Bay Glass Boat & Blue Cave Snorkel
This is a half-day tour to enjoy a glass boat cruise in Kabira Bay, a world-class tourist spot in Ishigaki Island, and snorkeling in the "Blue Cave" where the surface of the sea shines bright blue.
Ishigaki Island Fishing
The waters of Ishigaki Island are teeming with fish, and everyone from beginners to experienced fishermen can enjoy fishing!
Enjoy the thrill of fishing while gazing out over the beautiful emerald green waters.
Ishigaki Island Sunset Fishing
This tour, where you can enjoy fishing while waiting on board for one of the best sunsets in Japan around Ishigaki Island, is safe even for beginners because the bait is fertile.
Enjoy the beautiful sunset of Ishigaki Island and fishing at the same time before dinner.
Ishigaki Island is known for its explosive fishing, so you should be able to continue to enjoy fishing until sunset time.
For the fish you catch, you will be introduced to restaurants where you can bring your own fish, but please note that you will need to make your own reservations.
Ishigaki Island Photo Tour
Our professional photographers will shape the spectacular scenery and excitement of Ishigaki Island for you!
Why not create memories that will last a lifetime with beautiful natural beaches and romantic sunsets as your backdrop?
Casual Beach Photo / Women's Travel
The only French photographer in Ishigaki Island produces a very popular beach photo plan for traveling girls.
You can leave many memories with the sea and sky in the background at the hole-in-the-wall beach of Ishigaki Island that is not on the map.
We also offer "one-person shoots" with a French taste, which are very popular nowadays.
Resort photo but low priceTherefore, it can be easily used not only for girls' trips but also for graduation trips.
Casual Beach Photo / Sunset
Sunset beach photo plan with photographer.
You can take pictures on the white coral sand beach with the beautiful sunset quietly setting into the endless horizon in the background.
Capture the memories of Ishigaki Island's great nature and romantic atmosphere of sunset with authentic photos.
Sagaribana Appreciation Tour
Its ephemeral beauty, blooming and falling overnight with a sweet fragrance, is worth seeing!
Why don't you spend a moment feeling the mystery of nature with the fantastic sight of flowers floating in the mangrove forest?
Overnight Flower Sagaribana Viewing Tour
This is a tour to see the "fantastic flower" that blooms only during the rainy season and summer in the mangrove swamps, the overnight flower "Sagaribana".
This tour is the most popular among repeat visitors to Ishigaki Island to see the sagaribana, which is a summer tradition in Ishigaki Island and blooms and disperses with dignity and sweet fragrance for only one day.
I would like to spend a romantic moment with my lover or loved ones, praying for good luck in meeting the sagaribana, which can only be found for one night in early summer.
summary
This time we introduced a half-day tour to enjoy Ishigaki Island.
Since it is a trip to Ishigaki Island, let's use the half-day tour to enjoy Ishigaki Island efficiently!
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