－Highlights－

・Embark on an island hopping tour that includes boat rides and buffalo cart rides
・Cruise along Nakama River through mangrove forests on Iriomote Island
・Visit traditional villages and white beaches on Taketomi Island
・Enjoy round-trip transportation from designated hotels to Ishigaki Port


－What You Can Expect－

Venture to the outer islands of Okinawa on this island hopping day tour. Depart from Ishigaki Port and board a boat heading for Iriomote Island. Cruise along the Nakama River through subtropical mangrove forests, the largest in Japan.

Cross from Iriomote to Yubu Island, located 400 meters away, on a water buffalo cart through shallow sea waters. Stroll through Yubu Botanical Garden. Wander under the shades of over 40,000 palm trees, planted by a couple dreaming of building a tropical paradise.

End this island hopping tour at Taketomi Island. Hop on another water buffalo cart and ride through Taketomi Village. Admire the traditional streets and red tile housing of local islanders as your guide plays Okinawan music on a sanshin. Enjoy some free time on the island before heading back to Ishigaki. Stop by Kondoi or Kaiji Beach and relax by the turquoise and pristine ocean waters.

Explore the culture and natural surroundings of the Yaeyama Islands on this island hopping day tour.


－Important Info－

・Meeting Time: please arrive at least 15 mins prior to boat departure time
・Boat Departure Time: 8:40am
・Meeting Point: Yaeyama Sightseeing Ferry at Ishigaki Port (1 Chome, Misaki-cho, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa, Japan
907-0012)
・Duration: ~8 hrs
・Returning Point: return to departure point


－Shuttle Bus Schedule－

・Free shuttle transfer to Ishigaki Port is only available for the 8 hotels mentioned and must be reserved in advance. Please provide hotel name in the 'Notes' section if needed and board the shuttle bus with 八重山観光フェリー (Yaeyama Sightseeing Ferry) logo

・Free shuttle transfer for the following hotels, from hotel to Ishigaki Port:
- Okinawa EXES Ishigakijima: departs at 7:45am, arrives at Ishigaki Port at 8:10am
- ANA InterContinental ISHIGAKI RESORT: departs at 7:55am, arrives at Ishigaki Port at 8:10am
- Best Inn ISHIGAKIJIMA: departs at 7:58am, arrives at Ishigaki Port at 8:10am
- Hotel 4 Hotel Nikko Yaeyama: departs at 8:05am, arrives at Ishigaki Port at 8:10am
- Fusaki Resort Village: departs at 8:00am, arrives at Ishigaki Port at 8:20am
- Beach Hotel Sunshine: departs at 8:05am, arrives at Ishigaki Port at 8:20am
- ISHIGAKI RESORT GRANDVRIO HOTEL: departs at 8:08am, arrives at Ishigaki Port at 8:0am
- HOTEL ROYAL MARINE PALACE ISHIGAKIJIMA: departs at 8:10am, arrives at Ishigaki Port at 8:20am

・Departure times for shuttle bus from Ishigaki Port to hotels:
- 5:10pm: must board 4:45pm ferry departing form Taketomi Island
- 6:10pm: must board 5:15pm or 5:45pm ferry from Taketomi Island


－Additional Info－

・Children ages 6 - 12 are eligible for child tickets, children ages 13 and over must purchase adult tickets
・Free admission for children ages 5 and under, must not occupy a seat, lunch is not included. 1 adult is allowed to bring 1 child free of admission. If 1 adult is bringing 2 children ages 5 and under, 1 of the children must purchase a child ticket
・Return boat times from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki: 4:45pm, 5:15pm, and 5:45pm
- Please note that the 4:45pm boat is usually the most crowded
- Final boat is at 5:45pm during October 1st to March 31st
- Final boat is at 6:15pm during April 1st to September 30th
・If you don't need the shuttle service, please notify in the 'Notes' section when booking


－How to Redeem Your Voucher－

・Present an e-voucher at the meeting point at Ishigaki Port for this activity