Let's go to Ishigaki Island for school excursion! Introducing model sightseeing courses, hotels, and other must-see information for organizers!

This year's school trip will be to Ishigaki Island☆.
Must-see for organizers! Sightseeing Model Course & Hotel Information

In recent years, Ishigaki Island, a remote island in Okinawa, has been attracting visitors from outside the prefecture.School trips for junior high and high school students (educational trips)has increased and is at its peak. Last November, 38 schools visited Ishigaki Island.

Limited number of people can be accepted.Therefore, we recommend that you make reservations as soon as possible after your school schedule is finalized.

In this article, we will introduce a model sightseeing course, recommended hotels, and plenty of useful information for school trip organizers to further prepare for the trip.

Please refer to the following information so that your school trip to Ishigaki Island will be a wonderful and unforgettable memory for everyone☆.

What kind of remote island is Ishigaki Island?

Ishigaki Island is a remote island where the beautiful nature and rich culture of Okinawa are concentrated.

Ishigaki Island's climate is mild all year round, especially from spring to fall, which is the best time to travel! If you want to go on a school trip,Spring (March to May) and fall (September to November), when there is little rain, are especially recommended.It is.

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How to get to Ishigaki Island

Currently, access to Ishigaki Island isAirplane onlyThe island is located in the southwest part of Okinawa Prefecture, and the main island is located in the northwest part. Therefore, when you go to Ishigaki Island from Okinawa Island or other prefectures,You must always fly.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

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Recommended sightseeing model course for school excursions

Let us introduce three patterns of sightseeing model courses for school excursions. We hope you will find them useful!

◆A pattern of staying on Ishigaki Island for the whole day
◆ Combination pattern of touring around the surrounding islands
◆ (extra) pattern in bad weather

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Pattern: Staying on Ishigaki Island for the whole day
Model Tourist Courses for School Trips

[Day 1
New Ishigaki Airport→Kabira Bay (SUP or canoeing, glass boat experience, walk in Kabira Park) → night tour→ back to hotel

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Ishigaki Island] Experience the world-class beauty! Glass Boat Experience & Choice of SUP or Kayak Tour in Kabira Bay ★ ＜Free Photo & Pick-up Service＞ (No.379)開始時間9:00-15:30所要時間Approximately 6.5 hours13,800 yen →9,800yen

Ishigaki Island/Night] Same-day reservation OK! Natural planetarium! Starry sky & subtropical jungle night tour♪ Recommended for families with children and group tours (No.316)開始時間7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →4,900yen

[Day 2
All day: Elective courses
(1) Iriomotejima/Yubujima Sightseeing Course (buffalo cart tour, visit to the subtropical botanical garden, Urauchi River sightseeing boat)

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Ishigaki Island Tour] Enjoy the World Natural Heritage in a Day★Nakama River Mangrove Cruise & Yubu Island Sightseeing Tour《With Happy Lunch》（No.580)開始時間9:00-15:50 / 10:30-17:20所要時間Approx. 7 hours14,900 yen

(2) Iriomote Island Activity Experience Course (SUP or canoe, Yubu Island buffalo cart sightseeing)

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Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Iragakijima Ferry Ticket Included★"Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Iriomotejima Jungle SUP or Canoe Tour by Buffalo Car★Free Photo (No.546)開始時間8:00-17:55所要時間Approx. 9 hours19,770 yen →17,600yen

(3) Ishigakijima Marine Experience Course (Experience snorkeling and other marine activities)

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Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] If you are in doubt, this is the one for you☆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 hours29,000 yen →13,500yen

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 hours29,000 yen →13,500yen

Special Autumn SALE [Ishigakijima / 1 Day] Enjoy 2 remote islands! Spectacular "Phantom Island" Landing + Snorkeling & Relaxing "Taketomi Island" Sightseeing 《Photo free & Transportation included》（No.459）.開始時間8:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours19,600 yen →9,800yen

[Day 3
Morning: Yaima Village → Lunch break
Afternoon：Ishigaki Island limestone cave or mincer weaving experience → back to hotel

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Ishigaki Island] Very popular as a souvenir and interior decoration! Traditional "Yaeyama Minsaori" table center (large size) making experience *Recommended even on rainy days (No.512)開始時間9:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 15:30所要時間Approx. 60-90 min.4,500 yen

Ishigaki Island/3 hours] Rainy day OK☆Explore the mysterious limestone caves created by nature! Free photo & transportation included (No.295)開始時間8:30-11:30 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,900 yen

[Day 4
Hotel→New Ishigaki Airport

If you have time to spare, you can also look for souvenirs at the Euglena Mall♪

Combination pattern of touring the surrounding islands.
Model Tourist Courses for School Trips

[Day 1
New Ishigaki Airport→Kabira Bay (SUP or canoeing, glass boat experience, walk in Kabira Park) → night tour→ back to hotel

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Ishigaki Island] Experience the world-class beauty! Glass Boat Experience & Choice of SUP or Kayak Tour in Kabira Bay ★ ＜Free Photo & Pick-up Service＞ (No.379)開始時間9:00-15:30所要時間Approximately 6.5 hours13,800 yen →9,800yen

Ishigaki Island/Night] Same-day reservation OK! Natural planetarium! Starry sky & subtropical jungle night tour♪ Recommended for families with children and group tours (No.316)開始時間7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →4,900yen

[Day 2
Morning: Blue Cave snorkeling

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Ishigaki Island/Half-Day] Same-Day Reservation OK! You May See Sea Turtles☆Snorkeling & Cave Exploration Tour of the Unexplored "Blue Cave"★Free Photo & Pick-up Service Included (No.304)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,500 yen →6,900yen

〜Lunch break

Afternoon：Yaima Village or Ishigaki Island limestone cave → Ishigaki Island Mill Mill Honpo → Hotel

[Day 3
Iriomote Island Activity Experience Course (SUP or canoe, Yubu Island buffalo cart sightseeing)

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Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Iragakijima Ferry Ticket Included★"Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Iriomotejima Jungle SUP or Canoe Tour by Buffalo Car★Free Photo (No.546)開始時間8:00-17:55所要時間Approx. 9 hours19,770 yen →17,600yen

[Day 4
Depart hotel → Arrive at Ishigaki Port Terminal → Shin-Ishigaki Airport

You can also buy souvenirs at Shin-Ishigaki Airport.

Includes Ishigaki Island⇄Iriomote Island ferry ticket!
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(Extra) Patterns in inclement weather
Model Tourist Courses for School Trips

[Day 1
Shin-Ishigaki Airport→Mangrove SUP or canoe→To hotel
Mangroves block the rain and wind, so the holding rate is high!

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Ishigaki Island/Half-day] Same-day reservation OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove canoe tour with free photo and pick-up service at the 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

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] Same-day reservations OK! Ishigaki Island's longest mangrove SUP tour in the "Miyara River", a national natural treasure ★ (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

[Day 2
Morning: Indoor experience (Shape your memories of Ishigaki Island♪)

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Ishigaki Island/1.5 hours] Same-day reservations OK & professional instructors guide you☆Okinawa Shisa Resin Art Experience Course (No.538)開始時間10:00-12:00 / 13:00-15:00 / 16:00-18:00所要時間Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours16,000 yen

Ishigaki Island / 1.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK & professional instructor will guide you! Resin Art Experience Course (No.418)開始時間10:00-11:30 / 11:00-12:30 / 13:30-15:00 / 14:30-16:00 / 15:30-17:00 / 16:30-18:00所要時間Approximately 1 hr. 30 min.6,500 yen →6,300yen

Ishigaki Island, Resin Art] Same-day reservation available★Authentic resin art "Ocean Art Board" making experience 《with photo gift》 (No.340)開始時間11:30-15:30
*Please call us for other time requests.所要時間Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours7,000 yen

〜Lunch break
Lunch around Euglena Mall or dinner at Yaima Village is recommended☆.

Afternoon：Yaima Village or Ishigaki Island limestone cave → Ishigaki Island Mill Mill Honpo → Hotel

[Day 3
Dolphin petting experience → night tour → hotel

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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

Dolphin Watching (Training Scene Observation) Course (No.415)開始時間10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour2,750 yen

Ishigaki Island/Night] Same-day reservation OK! Natural planetarium! Starry sky & subtropical jungle night tour♪ Recommended for families with children and group tours (No.316)開始時間7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →4,900yen

[Day 4
Depart hotel → Arrive at Ishigaki Port Terminal → Shin-Ishigaki Airport

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⬇︎ Photo tours with a photographer are also recommended☆.

Ishigaki Island/3.5 hours] Same price for any number of people! Multiple Group OK ◎Recommended for first time travelers to remote islands☆Ishigaki Island Deep Sightseeing Guided Photo Tour (No.529)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approximately 3.5 hours44,000 yen

Ishigaki Island/4.5 hours/4.5 hours/chartered]Enjoy Ishigaki Island with 120%! Adventure Photo Tour☆Recommended for graduation trip, couple, and family (No.422)開始時間8:30-13:00 / 13:30-18:00所要時間4 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours12,800 yen

⬇︎ We also recommend experiencing the harvesting of sugarcane and pineapple, which is unique to the remote islands☆.

Ishigaki Island/1 hour] Let's eat the freshest freshly picked food! Sugarcane Harvest Experience with Shimanchu Farmers★Popular with couples and families with children (No.533)開始時間10:00-11:00 / 12:00-13:00所要時間Within approx. 1 hr.5,500 yen

Let's eat the freshest freshly picked pineapple!開始時間16:00-17:00 *Varies depending on the day.所要時間Within approx. 1 hr.5,500 yen

Ishigaki Island Hotels for School Trips

Hotels that can accommodate large groups of travelers (school trips, company trips).

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◆Hotel Royal Marine Palace Ishigakijima
2459-1 Shinkawa, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-88-1721 (reservation) / 0980-84-3102
81 rooms Official Site

◆Ishigaki Seaside Hotel
154-12 Kabira, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-88-2421
Room 108  Official Site

◆Nan no Churahana Hotel Miyahira
4-9 Misaki Town, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-82-6111
Room 253  Official Site

◆Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine
2484 Shinkawa, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-82-8611
Room 114  Official Site

◆Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas
1625 Shinkawa, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-88-7000
Room 398  Official Site

◆Hotel Grandview Ishigaki Shinkawa
2376-30 Shinkawa, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-82-7070
61 rooms  Official Site

◆ Art Hotel Ishigakijima
559 Okawa, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-83-3311
Room 245  Official Site

◆ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort
354-1 Maesato, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-88-7111
Room 458  Official Site

◆Granviglio Resort Ishigakijima
2481-1 Shinkawa Funakura, Ishigaki City
TEL: 0980-88-0030
300 rooms   Official Site

Preparation and Precautions for School Trip to Ishigaki Island

It is important to be well prepared before going on a school trip.List of essentials and weather-appropriate items to bringLet's make a

And while Ishigaki Island is a relatively safe place in Okinawa, it is always a good idea to check the location of local medical facilities in case of an emergency. Please contact us anytime.

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Local transportation and accessibility

Ishigaki Island Tours offers a great rental car service.

Be sure to secure your trip as soon as you decide to travel.

Ishigaki Island, Car Rental WA] Wagon Class Car《Maximum 8 Passengers》Car Navigation System Standard Equipment 【Including Exemption and Wide Compensation Fee】（No.r-16開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable14,300 yen

Pick-up service at Ishigakijima Island Terminal! Wagon class car ◆Nissan LaFesta《Maximum 7 Passengers》Car navigation system standard equipment (No.r-42)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable10,000 yen

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A thorough explanation of the means of transportation for sightseeing in Ishigaki Island! Is a rental car necessary? Is there a train? and more!For those who are considering a trip to Ishigaki Island, we provide a thorough explanation of the means of transportation after arriving at Ishigaki Island! Ishigaki Island is surprisingly large and most people use cars. There are many ways to get around Ishigaki Island such as rental cars, cabs, buses, rental bikes, and rental bicycles. Let's visit popular sightseeing spots in Ishigaki Island efficiently!

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summary

A school trip to Ishigaki Island is a wonderful experience to enjoy while learning about nature, culture, and history.

This article will help you plan an enjoyable school trip by preparing well as an organizer. Early planning and reservations are the keys to success!