Here is a model day-trip course for a relaxing visit to Taketomi Island!
8:00] Participate in a snorkel tour!
Visit the "Phantom Island" that you want to visit at least once.
In the morning, enjoy snorkeling and landing on Phantom Island, a very popular spot in Ishigaki Island.
Colorful tropical fish and coral reefs make you feel tropical.
11:45] Take the ferry to Taketomi Island
The snorkeling tour I mentioned above (which I joined in the morning) includes a ferry ticket, so no separate purchase is necessary!
Let's go to Taketomi Island from Ishigaki Island Terminal. You can use it at your favorite time on your way to and from Taketomi Island.
*The trip takes about 15 minutes. Basically, there is one ferry every hour or so.
12:15] Lunch at "Soba Restaurant Takenoko
You can have lunch on Ishigaki Island, but since we are here, we will introduce some restaurants on Taketomi Island.
Soba Restaurant Takenoko serves Yaeyama Soba, Soki Soba, and other specialty Okinawan noodles.
It is a popular restaurant, so you may have to wait in line a bit.
13:00] Rent a bicycle and visit tourist spots
Let's go around the sightseeing spots of Taketomi Island by bicycle as it is.
It is recommended to stroll along the seaside a little away from Taketomi Port, such as West Pier and Kondoi Beach.
A tour of the village by buffalo cart is also recommended!
A ride on a buffalo cart to explore the village is also recommended.
You can spend a relaxing and healing island time while listening to sanshin (Okinawan traditional three-stringed instrument).
Walking around and exploring the souvenir shops is also recommended!
Enjoy the streets of the village and go for a stroll to browse through the popular souvenirs, accessories, pottery, and more.
If you get a little tired, take a break at a cafe and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Taketomi Island to the fullest.
⬇︎The model course presented here is all you need to do to join the tour!
Please check it out☆.