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Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, Taketomi Island 3-island tourThis is a one-day tour that takes you to Iriomote Island, called the "Galapagos of the East" and registered as a World Heritage site, Yubu Island, which is crossed by a buffalo cart, and Taketomi Island, with its beautiful beaches and villages that retain the original landscape of Okinawa.
Accompanied by an escort, even first-time visitors can feel at ease!
Mangrove cruise on the Nakama River
First, we will take a mangrove cruise on the Nakama River, which boasts the largest mangrove watershed area in Japan.
The river is over 200 meters wide near its mouth, and the scenery of the magnificent river and mangroves is exceptional. Various species of mangroves can be seen, including Yaeyamahirugi, Ojirugi, and Mekirugi.
Sightseeing in Yubu Island
A buffalo cart will take you to Yubu Island. While crossing the island, you can listen to the stories of the staff and listen to the sanshin (Okinawan traditional three-stringed instrument) as you leisurely make your way across the island.
Yubu Island is one of the remote islands belonging to the Yaeyama Archipelago and is small, with a circumference of 2.15 km and a population of only a dozen people. Enjoy your precious time on the historic Yubu Island by taking a leisurely stroll and observing the flora and fauna.
Taketomi Island Sightseeing
Take a high-speed boat to Taketomi Island, which is full of different charms from Ishigaki Island, and enjoy free time to explore. Popular buffalo cart sightseeing can be added as an option.
Enjoy sightseeing in the style of your choice, and relax in the laid-back island time.
Taketomi Island Choice Plan
For sightseeing of Taketomi Island in this course, you can additionally choose your favorite activities from the following.
choice plan adult Child (elementary school student) Infant (3 years old and up) Infants (under 2 years old) water buffalo train ¥3,000 JPY1,500 JPY1,500 free Precautions 》
◆Choice change after tour departure is not allowed.
◆6/17is not available to add the buffalo cart option due to a local event. Please understand.
Baggage storage service
Guests will receive free baggage storage for the duration of the course. ToursPlease contact us before departure.
- Reference Schedule
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Contents 8:00 Meet at the Yaeyama Kanko Ferry reception desk in Ishigaki Port or at the designated hotel. 8:30 Departure to Ohara Port, Iriomote Island 9:30 Nakama River Mangrove Cruise 11:00 Ride on a buffalo cart to Yubu Island (lunch, free time to explore) 14:45 Arrival at Taketomi Port 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Ishigaki Port Dismissal or pick-up at designated hotel *The above is a guide only.
It may vary depending on the contents of sightseeing in Taketomi Island. - Course Content and Details
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Price Adults (junior high school students and older):14,900yen
Dwarfs (elementary school students):9,300yen
◆Infants (under elementary school age) children are basically adults1per person1One person is free of charge. If the number of passengers is larger than the number of adults, the child fare will be applied.
◆Infant (3Children (age 18 and over) are charged only for sightseeing on Taketomi Island./Seats are available.
◆Basic fare is not required, so except for sightseeing on Taketomi Island, no seats and no lunch will be provided.Fee includes Round trip boat fare, sightseeing bus fare (Iriomote), Nakama River boat fare, lunch, Yubu Island entrance fee (including buffalo cart)
*Taketomi Island sightseeing fees are not included.Meeting and Dismissal Location Yaeyama Sightseeing Center in the terminal Ferry counter (8:00)
Pick-up at designated hotel
Please select from the above.
Please arrange your own transportation to Ishigaki Port Terminal.Location Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, Taketomi Island Holding period year round Opening Hours 8:30-16:30
note (supplementary information) symbolThe ending time may vary depending on the sightseeing in Taketomi Island. Number of participants From 1 person application deadline By 12:00 pm of the previous day *Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
*The tour guide will accompany you from departure from Ishigaki Port to arrival at Taketomi Island.
*A tour conductor will not accompany you on Taketomi Island because the contents of sightseeing in Taketomi Island vary from guest to guest.
About pick up and drop off
Free shuttle bus service is available only for designated hotels.
◆◆ For more information ◆◆Please check the operation timetable,Reservations must be made by the start of the tour on the day of the tour.
Cancellation fee for this plan 》
1. Cancellation the day before: 40%.
2, Cancellation before departure time on the day: 50%.
3Cancellation without notice on the day of the event: 100%.*No cancellation fee will be charged if the tour cannot be held due to inclement weather or other reasons.
《Regarding the return shuttle bus for Taketomi Island water buffalo cart sightseeing》.
Due to the shortage of staff at Taketomi Tourist Center of Taketomi Island buffalo cart sightseeing, we have been informed that the free shuttle bus service for the return trip (from the buffalo cart terminal to Taketomi Port) will be discontinued from 7/1 (Sat.).
◆Transportation for a maximum of 2 persons, including caregivers and caregivers (companions) is possible.
It takes about 10-15 minutes on foot from the buffalo cart stop to Taketomi Port.Please use the tour bus operated by ◆Taketomi Island Kotsu Co.
Taketomi Island Transportation：0980-85-2154
Same-day reservations only; advance reservations are not accepted (If the bus is full, you may not be able to board.)
*Please make your own reservations.
One every 30 minutes to Taketomi Port, 300 yen one way
note (supplementary information) symbolBus Stop Mapclick hereWe apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
- Frequently asked questions about this plan
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Q. Is it possible to disband at Ohara Port or the buffalo cart terminal?
You can also leave the tour at Ohara Port and the buffalo cart terminal. The ferry ticket for the return trip is an open ticket with no specified date and time, so it can be used on any day other than the day of the tour. Please inform us of your intention to leave the group at the buffalo car terminal when you make your reservation.
Q. Is it possible to meet at Ohara Port on the day of the tour?You can meet the ferry at Ohara Port. Before crossing to Ohara Port, please complete the necessary procedures at the Yaeyama Kanko Ferry Reception Counter in Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal.
We would also appreciate it if you could indicate your Iriomote IN/OUT date, date of participation, and accommodation when you make your reservation.
Q. Can we break up at Taketomi Island?It is possible for you to break up the tour in Taketomi Island.
When you apply, please indicate in the remarks column that the tour will end at Taketomi Island and where you will be staying.
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550代Month of posting: 2023/06The weather was cloudy and not so good, but the driver and guide were wonderful in their desire to entertain the guests and made the tour a good and memorable one. I hope to have the same driver and guide next time.
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460代Submitted Month: 2023/05It was attractive to enjoy Nakama River in Iriomote Island, buffalo in Yubu Island and sightseeing in Taketomi Island. Also, transportation from the hotel was provided, which made it easy to get around. There are many places to see, so I could fully enjoy the Yaeyama Islands in one day.
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540代Submitted Month: 2023/05The round-trip tour was a great way to see the Nakama River in Iriomote Island, the buffalo in Yubu Island, and sightseeing in Taketomi Island. The local guide's explanations were easy to understand and made the trip a memorable experience.
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560代Month of posting: 2023/03We decided to visit a remote island for our first family trip to Ishigaki and decided to join this tour because it was too much trouble to make a schedule. The tour was very fulfilling from early in the morning to late in the evening, so we were able to make the most of our time and fully enjoy the tour.
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440代Month of posting: 2022/10It was my first time to visit Ishigaki Island and it was raining on the day of my trip, so I was pondering where to go when I found the tour of the remote islands and made a reservation immediately. I am glad I joined the tour because it was very fulfilling. I would like to participate in a different island tour next time.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/10I definitely wanted to book this plan when I went to Ishigaki, and I was able to participate. I am really glad that I joined this tour. I couldn't go on the glass boat at Taketomi Island due to the weather, so I would like to go on the glass boat next time I visit Taketomi Island.
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430代Month of posting: 2022/08I went to Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island for the first time, and I could fully enjoy each island with different features...! It was surprisingly cooler than Tokyo.
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540代Month of posting: 2022/07It was great! It was my first time in Ishigaki Island and not knowing where to go and what to see, I decided to sign up for the tour and it was a great decision. The stories of the cruise ship and bus driver were interesting and I learned a lot, The tour guide was also very kind and told us about other places to visit in Ishigaki Island. I spent a very satisfying day. I would like to use this tour again if I have a chance.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/07We use this service when we go to remote islands. This time we took the circular tour! I was comfortable and stress-free during the tour! Next time I would like to visit Kohama Island and Kuroshima! Thank you very much for your help
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520代Submitted Month: 2022/05It was raining, but the tour was so enjoyable that we could fully enjoy it even in the rain. The lunch box lunch was delicious, and we chose the bullock cart for sightseeing on Taketomi Island, which was very enjoyable and different from the one on Yubu Island. It was a tour that I would like to come back again! Thank you very much.
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550代Submitted Month: 2022/05Although we joined the tour during the rainy season, we were able to spend a comfortable time without worrying about sunburn. It started raining lightly during the second half of the Nakama River mangrove cruise in the morning, so we were able to lift up the sheets on the boat windows and observe the mangroves. We also had a chance to touch and take pictures with a buffalo named Rui. In Taketomi Island, we enjoyed cycling, which was not included in the tour options. When I told the tour guide that I wanted to go cycling, he looked up a cycling shop that was open on Taketomi Island and made a reservation. It was very helpful because many of them were closed on that day. If we had tried to arrange cycling by ourselves, we would not have had time to enjoy it. Cycling in the fresh wind was very pleasant. The smoothies at the cafe introduced to us at the cycling shop were rich and delicious. I would like to go back again.
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440代Submitted Month: 2022/05After being fascinated by buffaloes when I visited Taketomi Island last year, I decided to join this tour because I wanted to ride a buffalo by the sea this time. Unfortunately it was raining, but I could enjoy mangrove in Iriomote Island, buffalo in Yubu Island, and water buffalo in Taketomi Island. Especially in Yubu Island, we could touch the buffaloes, which was great. I think it would be more fun if it was sunny, so I would like to visit again someday.
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530代Submitted Month: 2022/05The guide was friendly, The tour experience was enjoyable even in the rain. This time, we stayed 2 nights in Ishigaki Island. I would like to stay in Iriomote next time.
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530代Submitted Month: 2022/05I went with my 5 year old and 3 year old. It was like a condensed version in one day so we could enjoy it without wasting time. I would like to ask for your help again when we go back.
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530代Submitted Month: 2022/05The mangroves are so beautiful! The guide was very kind and polite. The wind felt great and it was wonderful. The buffalo did a great job and it was a lot of fun!
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530代Submitted Month: 2022/05The mangrove tour was great! The guide's explanations were interesting and knowledgeable half the time! The buffalo were cute too!
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530代Submitted Month: 2022/05I applied for this event because I thought I could enjoy it regardless of rain. As it turned out, it was very sunny and we had a great time!
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530代Submitted Month: 2022/05It was a fun and memorable spring break trip for my kids. The cattle car ride was very relaxing. I was worried that the boat to the island would be bumpy, but it was no problem at all.
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440代Month of posting: 2022/04All were wonderful experiences. The mangrove cruise and the atmosphere of Taketomi Island were purifying. The guide who explained everything to us was also interesting.
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540代Month of posting: 2022/04It would be almost impossible for an individual to plan and arrange that many tours. Also, even if we had gone on our own, we would have had to pay boat fares, surcharges, meals, etc., so I don't think there would have been much difference in the cost of the tour. The guides were knowledgeable and their explanations were very interesting.
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540代Month of posting: 2022/04From the exes pick up, to the boat, to the buffalo cart, and so much more. It is hard to organize this course by yourself. Due to the Corona, I thought it would be difficult to join the tour without a reservation, so I booked early and had a great time on the day of the tour. I like to travel alone and often do, but it was helpful that I was able to join the tour alone. I had a great time.
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540代Month of posting: 2022/04My wife, daughter and her parents joined the 3 island tour. Thank you very much for your great service from the time we applied for the tour, and for your attention to our needs during the tour. And thank you for the pick up and drop off at our hotel. I would like to use this tour again when I come back to Ishigaki.
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560代Month of posting: 2022/04The Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island 3-island tour is a great value and more enjoyable than you can imagine.
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540代Month of posting: 2022/04We took the standard tour around the Mishima Islands. The tour guide was always with us and gave us detailed explanations. The boat to Iriomote Island was new and comfortable. It was a tour that I could enjoy for a whole day.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/03It was my best memory in Ishigaki Island. Thank you very much! I look forward to working with you again. I will bring my girlfriend next time I come!
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450代Month of posting: 2022/03I joined the tour. The weather was very nice and we fully enjoyed the three islands tour, Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island! Since meals were included, I took my hat off to the driver who even guided us while driving the Nakama River mangrove sightseeing boat and the bus afterwards. There were many buffaloes and their personalities varied. I did not know which buffalo I would get, but they sang songs while playing the shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument), and I fully enjoyed the Yaeyama sightseeing tour.
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430代Month of posting: 2022/03After spending a relaxing time riding on a buffalo cart on Yubu Island while listening to the sound of sanshin (Okinawan traditional three-stringed instrument) and songs, After that, we could enjoy Taketomi Island freely by bicycle. Water buffaloes in Taketomi Island were also cute. We were given detailed and easy-to-understand explanations at the Ishigaki Port counter and at each spot, which was very nice.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/03We took the standard Hopping Islands tour. The tour guide was very attentive and gave us detailed explanations. The captain's knowledge and explanation were the best on the mangrove cruise. It was a full day tour!
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430代Month of posting: 2022/02It was cheaper than arranging a private tour because I could have them take me to all the places I wanted to see. I don't like group tours, but it was a good choice because we had a guide to show us around so we didn't miss anything. It was a very nice trip, even though it was winter time, the weather was great.
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440代Month of posting: 2022/02I was very anxious to come here for the first time as a solo traveler, but I enjoyed it. ✌️
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440代Month of posting: 2022/02It was easy to set up. It was fun ... .
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520代Month of posting: 2022/01The weather was not good this time of year, so all the activities we had booked were cancelled. Without this plan, I would have been in trouble with my free time. It was great because we were able to visit three islands in one day.
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420代Month of posting: 2022/01My friend and I joined the tour. We were a little disappointed because it was cloudy, but we were healed by the slow time in Taketomi Island. Exploring Taketomi Island by rental bike...it was very enjoyable. I would definitely use this service again.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/01They pick you up and drop you off at your ANA hotel. We were very satisfied with the tour of Iriomote, Yubu, and Taketomi islands, and we were able to ride on the buffalo twice, and that too for a long time. (We were lucky because we were told that the buffalo of Taketomi was closed from the next day.) ) It was also nice that an old man sang to us while playing the sanshin (Okinawan three-stringed instrument) while we were riding the buffalo. The buffalo were cute. I was satisfied to be able to visit the three islands efficiently in one day.
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530代Month of posting: 2022/01Island tour by ferry. Mangrove tour, buffalo cart experience, and other very enjoyable tours. The guide who guided us on the Nakama River tour and Iriomote Island was a very fun person!
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530代Month of posting: 2021/12We were able to have a safe and comfortable sightseeing experience with an accompanying tour guide. We were able to make good use of our time and were very satisfied with the cruise, two types of buffalo carts, three islands, and lunch included in one day.
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540代Month of posting: 2021/12Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, Taketomi Island Everything was great! I could see the traditional scenery and the beautiful sea. It was wonderful!
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420代Month of posting: 2021/12It was a great value tour! Ferry, buffalo to relax and heal, and then a bike ride to the beach!
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540代Month of posting: 2021/12I went with my husband and four of my parents. The buffalo on Yubu Island were so cute and adorable! At Nakama River, we were overwhelmed and impressed by the mangroves. Taketomi Island is the best island no matter how many times you go there! Here, too, I rode on a buffalo and enjoyed the old-fashioned atmosphere!
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530代Month of posting: 2021/12Used on the second day of my trip to Ishigaki Island. I have been to Ishigaki Island many times but this was my first time to Taketomi Island, Yubu Island, and Iriomote Island. It was great that I could freely decide what time to take the return boat from Taketomi. And the first bullock cart was the best!
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540代Month of posting: 2021/11It was raining but we were entertained! I hope to attend again!
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450代Month of posting: 2021/11The guide was with us from the beginning to the end. Even my elderly mother was satisfied with the tour, even though she looked tired.
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450代Month of posting: 2021/10I enjoyed it very much!
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520代Month of posting: 2021/06It was very good! My family was happy with it!
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| time zone | 8:30-16:30 |
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