【Best Price】Iriomote, Yubu, Taketomi Islands Day Tour From Ishigaki Island (Includes Lunch)

Highlights

  • 【VELTRA Special Price】Join at the lowest available rate!
  • Tour Iriomote, Yubu, and Taketomi Islands Efficiently in One Day
  • Benefit from Free Luggage Storage at Ishigaki Port, Ideal for Arrival or Departure Day

What to expect

Discover Iriomote, Yubu, and Taketomi islands in one tour. Enjoy close-up wildlife views on a mangrove cruise, a buffalo cart ride to Yubu, and a leisurely walk in Taketomi's scenic village.

What's included

Varies by package — see each package below.

Packages (3)

Free Walk in Taketomi Island Until Sep 30from USD 64.30
Water Buffalo Cart Tour on Taketomi IslandUntil Sep 30from USD 9.32
Bus Sightseeing in Taketomi IslandUntil Sep 30from USD 81.23

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Restrictions

  • This activity is wheelchair accessible.
  • Minimum number of participants: 1 person
  • For children (ages 0-5) who are joining for free with one adult will not have a meal. If you wish to have a meal for your child, please inquire when booking.
  • During the tour, we kindly ask that children (0-5 years old) remain seated on the lap of an adult. [A]

What to bring

  • The tour will proceed even in case of rain. Please bring appropriate wear and umbrellas.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • There will not be a tour guide on the boat. Guides will be waiting at the three islands.
  • This tour is operated only in Japanese, however, multilingual audio guides in English, Chinese, and Korean are available for rent, free of charge. Please note that there is a limit in the number of devices and cannot guarantee one.
  • All entrance and transportation fees mentioned in the schedule are included in the tour price.
  • If you have food allergies, please inquire to check if accommodations can be made. Note that accommodations may not be possible depending on the specifics.
  • The menu is subject to change without notice.
  • A free shuttle bus is available between the designated hotel and Ishigaki Port. Please speak to the staff on the day of use.
  • The contents of the dishes may vary slightly depending on the season and the availability of ingredients.
  • If local facilities are crowded, you may not be able to apply on-site. [A]
  • To customers participating in the "Taketomi Island Free Walk":

    After disembarking at Taketomi Port, you will have free time.
    There is a 1.3km uphill road from Taketomi Port to the village, which takes about 20 minutes on foot.
    The circulating buses, water buffalo cart tours, and rental bicycles on Taketomi Island may be crowded, and you may not be able to use them even if you apply on-site.
    On days with strong summer sunlight, we recommend UV protection such as parasols. [B]
  • We are unable to accommodate changes to the tour to include sightseeing on Taketomi Island on the day of the tour. [B]
  • If the local facilities are crowded, there may be cases where you cannot use them even if you apply on-site. [B]
  • ■■ Regarding Changes to Reservation Details the Day Before ■■
    For changes to reservation details (such as the need for transportation or changes in the number of participants) after 5:00 PM on the day before the tour departure, please contact the organizing company, Ishigaki Island Dream Tours, by phone. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in order to provide reliable service to our customers.
    Ishigaki Island Dream Tours TEL: ************ (Business hours: 07:00-18:00) [C]
  • The order of the itinerary may change without prior notice due to the tidal conditions and congestion on remote islands. [A]
  • In the event of severe weather conditions such as typhoons, we may have to cancel the tour for safety reasons. [A]
  • The tour will be conducted entirely in Japanese. [A]
  • The municipal parking lot adjacent to the Uegura Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal is a paid parking area (at the customer's expense). The fee is 100 yen per hour, with an additional 50 yen for every 30 minutes thereafter. [A]
[A] All packages except: Bus Sightseeing in Taketomi Island
[B] Applies to: Free Walk in Taketomi Island
[C] All packages except: Water Buffalo Cart Tour on Taketomi Island

Operated by

Ishigaki Dream Tours (Code:185850)

Cancellation policy

  • 0-1 business day before (by 5:00 PM local time): 50%
  • Within 1 hours of start (local time): 100%

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This is the true atmosphere of Okinawa!
Posted Date: 2026/07/21
ににに
You can fully enjoy the best of Okinawa with the sound of the sanshin, beautiful seas, mangroves, red bricks, and shisa! You can see water buffalo up close, and on Taketomi Island, you can experience the traditional atmosphere of Okinawa.三線の音、綺麗な海、マングローブ、赤レンガ、シーサーなど最高のザ沖縄を満喫できます!
間近に水牛を見れたり、竹富島では昔ながらの沖縄の雰囲気を楽しめます。

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Take it easy on a water buffalo cart to Yufujima! The lunch is also a buffet style and very filling!
Posted Date: 2026/07/21
こてん
I took a ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island, and from there, I traveled to Yufu Island by bus and water buffalo cart. The gentle sway of the water buffalo cart and the guide's sanshin performance were incredibly soothing. On Yufu Island, I strolled through the botanical garden.

For lunch, as shown in the photo, I had a hearty lunch plate! It included Okinawa soba, sausage, meat dishes, salad, and dessert with pineapple and sata andagi, which left me very satisfied.
石垣島からフェリーで西表島へ行き、そこからバスと水牛車で由布島へ行きました。水牛車ののんびりとした揺れと、ガイドさんの三線演奏が最高に心地よかったです。由布島では植物園を散策しました。

昼食は写真の通り、ボリュームたっぷりのランチプレートでした!沖縄そば、ソーセージ、お肉料理、サラダ、そしてデザートのパイナップルとサーターアンダギーまで付いていて、大満足でした。
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The plan is great, but be careful with the free options.
Posted Date: 2026/07/20
さーや
I chose a free plan only for Taketomi Island during my three-island tour. However, this free plan for Taketomi Island turned out to be quite unmanageable. It was too hot to walk, cycling was impossible, there was no shade in the village, and I felt like I was in a maze with the same buildings. I finally reached a café, but getting back to the bus stop was also a maze. Even with proper heatstroke prevention measures, the hot summer was tough. The bus driver was unfriendly as well, so if you're pl… I chose a free plan only for Taketomi Island during my three-island tour. However, this free plan for Taketomi Island turned out to be quite unmanageable. It was too hot to walk, cycling was impossible, there was no shade in the village, and I felt like I was in a maze with the same buildings. I finally reached a café, but getting back to the bus stop was also a maze. Even with proper heatstroke prevention measures, the hot summer was tough. The bus driver was unfriendly as well, so if you're planning to go in the middle of summer, I recommend an all-inclusive plan with a guide for the entire itinerary. This plan includes bus transportation for the whole journey, and the guide will assist you. If I hadn't chosen the free plan, it would have been perfect. 3島巡りで、竹富島だけフリープランにしました。ところがこの竹富島のフリープランは、何もできなかったです。暑すぎて歩けない、自転車も無理、集落には日陰がなく、同じ建物で迷路状態。やっとカフェに辿り着くが、バス停に戻ろうにも迷路。暑い夏は熱中症対策をしっかりしててもキツイ。巡回バスの運転手さんが不親切だったのもあり、真夏に行かれるのであれば、全行程ガイドさんの案内があるおまかせプランがおすすめです。全行程バスの送迎付き、ガイドさんが案内してくださいます。フリープランにしなけれは、最高でした。
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It was good.
Posted Date: 2026/07/10
さだ
The mangroves were a bit disappointing as they coincided with high tide, but I enjoyed the original scenery of the Okinawan islands with the water buffalo and the streets of Taketomi Island. Also, renting a bicycle is a must on Taketomi Island.マングローブは満潮と重なったのでイマイチでしたが、水牛や竹富島の街並みでは沖縄離島の原風景が楽しめました。また竹富島ではレンタルサイクル必須です。
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The long-awaited Yufushima Water Buffalo Tour.
Posted Date: 2026/07/08
ひで
I'm really glad I was able to experience crossing to Yufu Island by water buffalo before the super typhoon arrived. It felt like seeing Japan's original scenery, and the person guiding the water buffalo played the sanshin, creating a relaxed atmosphere that truly moved me. Even though it was a tour of three islands, we were able to get around efficiently. I'm happy I could fully enjoy it. The Sakishima Islands are the best!スーパー台風が来る前に、経験してみたかった水牛で由布島へ渡ることができてとても良かったです。日本の原風景を見た感じで、水牛を操る方が三線を弾きながらゆったりとした時間を演出されて、本当に感動しました。3島巡りといってもツアーなので効率よく周ることができました。満喫できてよかった。先島諸島最高ー!
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The water buffalo was interesting.
Posted Date: 2026/07/08
はる
The weather was nice, and the water buffalo was very clever, so it was fun to hear various stories. I didn't have much time on Yubu Island, and while I was having lunch, I couldn't explore everything at a leisurely pace, so I wish I had a bit more time.お天気も良く水牛の頭がよく、いろいろなお話が聞けて楽しかったです
由布島は少し時間がなく、お昼を食べたりしていると全てゆっくりとは回り切れなかったのでもう少し時間が欲しかったなと思います

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Poorly maintained bicycle
Posted Date: 2026/07/05
ヤマネコ
The front wheel tire is hitting the fender and making a rubbing sound. The front wheel is unbalanced, making it difficult to steer properly. I think it probably got dented from hitting something.前輪のタイヤがフェンダーに当たり
擦れて音がする
前輪のバランスが悪く、ハンドル操作がうまくできない
多分何かにぶつかって凹んだんだと思う
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It was a memorable island-hopping experience among the three islands, even with the cloudy weather.
Posted Date: 2026/07/03
ふう
Since I needed a cane, I opted for a bus tour plan on Taketomi Island. The guide's service was outstanding. They helped us search for star sand, took photos for us, allowed us to visit a home with a shisa holding a fish, and shared stories about childhood life on Taketomi Island, which made me fall in love with the place. Next time, I plan to spend more time leisurely on Taketomi Island.

The guide on Iriomote Island also shared interesting stories during the bus ride, and the mangrove tour guide …
Since I needed a cane, I opted for a bus tour plan on Taketomi Island. The guide's service was outstanding. They helped us search for star sand, took photos for us, allowed us to visit a home with a shisa holding a fish, and shared stories about childhood life on Taketomi Island, which made me fall in love with the place. Next time, I plan to spend more time leisurely on Taketomi Island.

The guide on Iriomote Island also shared interesting stories during the bus ride, and the mangrove tour guide provided clear explanations, which helped me learn a lot. When crossing between Iriomote Island and Yufu Island on the water buffalo cart, the guide talked about the buffalo's personality and played the sanshin, creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The sanshin song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" resonated with me as we returned to Iriomote Island.

The lunch we had on Yufu Island, "karasoba," was very delicious, and I bought some sauce and Yaeyama soba to take home. It was a wonderful tour.
杖が必要な私でしたので、竹富島ではバス観光プランにしました。
とてもガイドさんの応対が素晴らしかったです。
星の砂を探してくれたり、写真を撮ってくれたり、魚をくわえたシーサーのご自宅を見学させてくださったり、竹富島の子供の頃の生活などの話を聞かせてくださったりと、竹富島が大好きになりました。
次回は竹富島をゆっくりと過ごしに行きます。
西表島のガイドさんもバス移動の時に面白い話をしてくれたり、マングローブ遊覧のガイドさんもわかりやすい説明で色々な事が知れて良かったです。
水牛車で西表島⇔由布島で渡るときも…
杖が必要な私でしたので、竹富島ではバス観光プランにしました。
とてもガイドさんの応対が素晴らしかったです。
星の砂を探してくれたり、写真を撮ってくれたり、魚をくわえたシーサーのご自宅を見学させてくださったり、竹富島の子供の頃の生活などの話を聞かせてくださったりと、竹富島が大好きになりました。
次回は竹富島をゆっくりと過ごしに行きます。
西表島のガイドさんもバス移動の時に面白い話をしてくれたり、マングローブ遊覧のガイドさんもわかりやすい説明で色々な事が知れて良かったです。
水牛車で西表島⇔由布島で渡るときも水牛さんの性格などの話や三線を弾いてくださり心地よくゆったりできました。西表島へ戻る時の三線の曲が「きらきら星」が心に響きました。
由布島でいただいた昼食の「からそば」がとても美味しくて、からそばのタレと八重山そばを購入しました。
素晴らしいツアーでした。
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Taketomi Island
Posted Date: 2026/07/02
プーママ
I chose a bus tour course. The bus stopped at several locations, and the driver sometimes accompanied us. At the beach with star sand, while I was looking for star sand, the driver found a small piece of star sand and gave it to me, which made me super excited!私はバス観光コースを選びました。何ヶ所かバスを停めて ドライバーさんが時々同行してくれたり 星の砂の浜では、星の砂ないかなぁと探してると 小さい星の砂を見つけてくれて 私にくれたので 超感激!でした。
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Relaxing, leisurely island hopping.
Posted Date: 2026/07/01
老夫婦気まま旅
It was amazing. On Iriomote Island, I was able to relax and feel the slow passage of time on the island. The mysteries of the mangrove nature, the water buffalo cart crossing the sea, the Orion beer I drank during lunch on Yubu Island, the tropical botanical garden, and the bus rides with a friendly driver guide—all of these became wonderful memories.最高でした。西表島では、のんびり、ゆったり、島に流れる時間を感じることができました。マングローブ自然の神秘、海をわたる水牛車、由布島の昼食で飲んだオリオンビール、熱帯植物園、親切な運転手のガイド付バス移動、どれもいい思い出となりました。
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