Play in Ishigaki Island! A list of recommended half-day tours!
Table of Contents
- 1 Ishigaki Island Recommended Half-Day Tour
- 1.1 SUP Tour
- 1.2 SUP Yoga Experience: Sunset & Starry Sky Ver! Sunset & Starry Sky Ver.
- 1.3 SUP Yoga & Cruising Tour
- 1.4 snorkel
- 1.5 trekking
- 1.6 Easy? Troll's Tongue" Trekking overlooking Ishigaki Island
- 1.7 diving
- 1.8 Ishigaki Island Fishing Tour
- 1.9 canoe
- 1.10 Yoga Experience
- 1.11 dolphin tour
- 1.12 Handcraft Experience (Marine Craft)
- 1.13 marine sports
- 2 glass boat
- 3 Ishigaki Island Fishing
- 4 photo tour
- 5 Sagaribana Tour
- 6 Drone photography tour
- 7 summary
Ishigaki Island Recommended Half-Day Tour
I want to have a lot of fun when I come to Ishigaki Island! But my stay is short."
I want to have a lot of fun, but I'm physically up for a half-day."
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 are considering a trip to 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.
At first glance, this activity looks difficult, but when you try it, you will be surprised at how easy it is!
Just by changing the field and time, you can see and enjoy the scenery differently.
It is so easy that you can ride freely in half a day (about 2 hours)!
↓Click here for more information about SUP on Ishigaki Island.
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!
A half day of SUP while feeling the beautiful ocean gradation of Kabira Bay is enough to fully enjoy the experience.
This is the No. 1 popular half-day tour activity.
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.
SUP in the Blue Cave is also a great way to explore the inside of the cave. (* Due to the rocky seabed, this tour can only be done at high tide and is suitable for intermediate to advanced level riders.)
Miyara River Mangrove SUP Tour
Very popular standard course!
Mangrove cruise with a view of the 1.5-km-long hirugi forest of the Miyara River, designated as a national natural treasure.
There is also a cave in the back that can only be reached by cruise.
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.
SUP & Shower Trekking 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).
The exhilaration of arriving at the waterfall is outstanding!
In just half a day, this adventure field offers mangrove SUP and trekking to the waterfall.
SUP Yoga Experience: Sunset & Starry Sky Ver! Sunset & Starry Sky Ver.
Yoga SUP is a rapidly growing activity that combines the stylish activity of SUP and yoga, which offers a healing experience.
Since it will be done during the sunset & starry sky, you can enjoy an extraordinary time.
SUP yoga may seem difficult at first glance, but the lessons are well organized, so even first-timers can easily participate.
Meditating with yoga enhances relaxation and stabilizes the mind by receiving energy from the sun, moon, and stars.
SUP Yoga & Cruising Tour
The new fashionable SUP yoga can be enjoyed under the sparkling clear ocean and blue sky of Ishigaki Island, and is taught by instructors certified by the Yoga Alliance RYT200.
It may seem a bit daunting, but in fact, more than 80% of the participants are first-timers in both SUP and yoga, making it an easy activity to participate in.
You can enjoy SUP yoga for about 30 minutes and SUP cruising for about 30 minutes in one hour, so you can spend a fulfilling time in an easy time.
snorkel
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.
↓Click here for more information about ↓ snorkeling
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.
Since it is a physical half day, you should be able to fully enjoy the snorkeling.
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.
Especially at low tide, it is safe and recommended for small children to play on the shore and admire colorful tropical fish.
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.
Churaumi Snorkeling - PM Course
If you are looking for a snorkeling tour departing in the afternoon and swimming with endangered sea turtles and colorful coral & tropical fish, this is the place to go.
Snorkeling in Ishinishi Jagako, the largest coral reef area in Ishigaki Island, offers an underwater world that is incomparably more beautiful than anything you have ever dived before!
The seafloor is covered with table corals and eda corals, and there are more than 1,000 species of underwater life in the surrounding area.
Landing on Phantom Island & snorkeling at Barasu Island
Tour available only from April to October! A half-day (5 hours) tour to two uninhabited islands that can be reached from Ishigaki Island!
First, we will go to Hamashima Island, a powder sand island called a phantom island, and then land on Barasu Island near Iriomote Island, which is made of only pieces of coral, to enjoy snorkeling.
Since lunch will be served when Kohama Island is closed, you can enjoy a full half day of fun and then take your time exploring Kohama Island.
This is a half-day tour, but you can enjoy the whole day if you rent a bicycle or other equipment at Kohama Island in the afternoon.
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↓.
↓Click here for trekking tours in Iriomote Island.
Iriomotejima Jungle Trekking
Nosoko Marpet Trekking Tour
Nosoko-dake, selected as one of the 100 best mountains on the island.
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.
Easy? Troll's Tongue" Trekking overlooking Ishigaki Island
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.
1 fun dive
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!
Ishigaki Island Fishing Tour
Speaking of fishing in Ishigaki IslandExplosive fishing that even beginners can easily catch fishIt is.
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.
For more information on ↓ fishing, click here↓.
Ishigaki Island Fishing Tour
If you want to spend a quick two hours boat fishing, this is the place to go!
Enjoy fishing slowly under a pleasant breeze and blue sky!
You can have a fishing tournament with your family or group. The fish you catch can be eaten at a tavern or sashimi restaurant.
* Reservations are required in advance.
canoe
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.
↓Click here for more information on ↓Ishigakijima Canoeing
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 Canoe & Shower Trekking
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.
↓Click here for more information about the ↓ yoga experience.
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.
dolphin tour
Experience activities 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!
↓Click here for more information about ↓Dolphin Tours
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.
Handcraft Experience (Marine Craft)
It does not have to be a half-day experience, but you can make marine crafts as souvenirs on the day you arrive in Ishigaki Island, when you have a little free time, or on your way back home.
Many are easy to make, taking only about 30 minutes to complete.
It is also great to make with young children.
Making coral lamps
One-of-a-kind coral lamps made from coral, shells and beautiful stones found on Ishigaki Island.
It's easy to make, so it's a good souvenir for yourself. It will definitely be a memorable experience of Ishigaki Island.
Making photo frames
Let's put the photos you took during your tours and sightseeing in Ishigaki Island in your own photo frame!
Various materials such as coral and stones are available, so you can arrange them in your own way.
Accessory Making
An accessory that can be made in as little as 10 minutes! Recommended for those who want to do marine crafts but not so big ones.
How about making bracelets, earrings or earrings as a memory of your trip?
marine sports
There are a total of 16 types of marine sports that can be enjoyed on Ishigaki Island.
In other areas, marine sports are usually done around the beach, but this tour takes you by boat to a point where the water is clear and the waves are calm.
Families can also wait on the boat so that they can watch their family members enjoying marine sports right in front of them.
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 kinds of marine sports - Half-day course
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.
The thrill of the thrill of the thrill of the thrill is great, or if you are a young child, you can go slower, with less speed.
Enjoy the roller coaster ride through the crystal clear waters, where you may even think you are floating!
Flyboarding (30 min.) & 16 kinds of marine sports - half day course
The fly boat experience that you have seen on TV can be done in Ishigaki Island.
The unique sense of floating and the sea and islands of Ishigaki Island seen from the sky.
This tour includes a 30-minute fly boat ride and the rest of the time is spent playing 16 types of marine sports.
Why not enjoy the time of dense activity in just half a day?
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!
Michelin Green Guide 3 stars] Kabira Bay Glass Boat & SUP Experience - Half Day Course
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.
It is said that Kabira Bay changes its color to seven different colors depending on the weather and time of year, as well as where and from what angle it is viewed.
Visitors can enjoy the undersea world by using a glass boat to observe colorful corals and dozens of species of tropical fish on the seabed of Kabira Bay.
After the glass boat ride, Kabira Bay SUP cruising awaits.
The feeling is exhilarating at Kabira Bay, surrounded by the beautiful ocean and pristine nature.
Tour of famous places in Ishigaki Island! Kabira Bay Glass Boat & Blue Cave Snorkeling - Half Day Course
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.
The glass boat ride offers an amazingly beautiful view of the colorful coral and tropical fish on the ocean floor, thanks to the transparency of Kabira Bay, and allows you to fully enjoy the underwater world.
After enjoying the glass boat, head next to the Blue Cave. The interior of the cave is surprisingly large, and you can proceed about 30 meters further.
There are also limestone caves and, if the timing is right, bats that will surprise you, making for an adventurous adventure.
Both the glass boat and the blue cave can be enjoyed by small children, making them ideal activities for family trips.
Michelin Green Guide Three Stars Kabira Bay Glass Boat Tour
Kabira Bay was selected as one of only 17 places in Japan to be awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide.
You can take a glass boat tour of such one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Ishigaki Island.
Enjoy the sea of Kabira Bay, which is said to change into seven different colors depending on the viewing location, angle, and season.
The attraction of Kabira Bay's glass boat tours is that they depart every 15 minutes, so you can participate according to your schedule for the day.
The tour takes about 30 minutes, but there are restaurants and cafes around Kabira Bay, so visitors can spend about half a day at leisure.
It might be a good idea to take a short tour while driving around.
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.
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 Trip Plan
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.
Let's dress up a little more stylishly than usual and enjoy the tropical atmosphere.
You can participate in normal attire, but by consulting with us at the time of reservation, it is also possible to rent, etc., matching pridesmaid dresses, etc., to unify all participants.
This plan is a data plan (20 cuts), and additional data and a photo album can be created for an additional fee.
Professional and authentic beach photography is the perfect way to make your trip a memorable one.
Casual Beach Photo - Sunset Plan
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.
Ishigaki Island is known for its blue sea, sky, and white sand beaches.
While beautiful photos can be taken during the daytime, when the sun is shining brightly, sunset photos taken at the moment when the blazingly red and beautiful sunset is on the horizon will be a memory that will last a lifetime.
Photography will be taken at sunset, when the sky changes from blue to red to golden, so you can participate even after a full day of sightseeing and activities.
Private participation is possible, and the price and time are affordable.
This plan is a data plan (15 cuts), and additional data and photo albums can be created for an additional fee.
Capture the memories of Ishigaki Island's great nature and romantic atmosphere of sunset with authentic photos.
Sagaribana 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.
The white, pink, and red flowers bloom, and the entire area where they bloom is enveloped in a sweet fragrance, creating a magical world of experience.
The language of flowers is 'good luck will come to you'.
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.
Drone photography tour
Drone photography tours are very popular to enjoy the spectacular view of Ishigaki Island from a special perspective!
Work with a professional instructor to capture spectacular views that cannot be experienced on the ground, making your trip even more dramatic and memorable.
Drone Aerial Photography! Commemorative Photo & Hole-in-the-wall Tour
An instructor who has flown around Ishigaki Island by drone will take you to various spots and take aerial photos by drone.
They will make the best suggestions for guided tours based on your preferences, weather conditions, and time of day.
The tour fee includes the drone fee, so you can participate in the tour empty-handed.
You can also receive photos and videos as gifts, creating a special memory that is a little different from others.
If you wish, you can also pilot your own drone and try your hand at taking original photographs.
Experience drone photography on Ishigaki Island, where the island itself is a spectacular spot!
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!
↓Click here to read the article.