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Overview
Ishigaki/Yaeyama
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Lunch
What to expect
Packages
Packages
Private Tour – Standard Plan
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Private Group Plan (7–12 people)
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Private Tour – Standard Plan
A full day to feel Ryukyu’s traditional culture through the Sabani. At sea, enjoy sailing powered only by nature; on land, learn boatbuilding from a craftsman. Includes a lunch featuring local ingredients—immerse yourself in the Yaeyama Islands with all five senses!
Overview
Schedule
Meet & Check-in at Yoshida Sabani Zosen (Boatworks)
Tomohiro Yoshida / Yoshida Sabani Zosen – Sabani Boatbuilder
Tomohiro Yoshida, Ishigaki’s only Sabani boatbuilder, preserves Ryukyu’s heritage through his workshop, eco-tours powered by wind, and the annual Yaeyama Fukaki Sabani Race.
The Sabani, a traditional wooden sailing boat, once crossed the seas of Yaeyama and was used for fishing and carrying crops. With modernization, its role declined. In a video presentation, Mr. Yoshida shares the wisdom of ancestors, cultural traditions, and the deep connection with nature.
Transfer to Kuura Beach
After a sea blessing, sail a Sabani across Japan’s largest coral reef, rivaling the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy snorkeling in summer, or use a glass scope and try fishing in cooler seasons, as the Sabani glides with the wind.
Rest & Shower
Transfer to the boatyard
In this workshop, you can experience traditional Sabani boatbuilding techniques, including “Honhagi,” a method developed in the 1800s that joins wood without using iron nails. Using leftover Sabani wood, enjoy creating your own original ornament, which you can take home as a souvenir.
The island is like a dream kitchen, filled with rich ingredients. Enjoy menus featuring pesticide-free vegetables and free-range chicken, while learning the stories and food culture behind each dish—a unique cultural exchange through cuisine.
Relax with island herbal tea while continuing your ornament-making in the second half! If time is short, you can finish it at home.
Stroll around the Hirakubo Peninsula, chat with island residents, or simply relax on a quiet hill with stunning views… Spend your time as you wish, experiencing community-based tourism that embraces rich nature and the traditional culture of Yaeyama.
End of tour at the site
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Required items to bring & attire
- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that can get wet
- Change of clothes
- 【The following items are recommended to bring】
・Sandals
・Hat
・Sun protection items
・Drink for hydration
・Towel
・Waterproof case for mobile phone
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Additional notes
- The program content and schedule may change depending on weather and tides, and the tour may be canceled if necessary.
- In case of tour cancellation, a full refund will be provided.
- For languages other than Japanese and English, we will use a translation device or app.
- 【The following items are available for free rental】
・Life jackets
・Waterproof bags
・Kuba umbrella (traditional hat)
・Marine shoes
・Motion sickness medicine
Private Group Plan (7–12 people)
Overview
Schedule
Meet & Check-in at Yoshida Sabani Zosen (Boatworks)
Tomohiro Yoshida / Yoshida Sabani Zosen – Sabani Boatbuilder
Tomohiro Yoshida, Ishigaki’s only Sabani boatbuilder, preserves Ryukyu’s heritage through his workshop, eco-tours powered by wind, and the annual Yaeyama Fukaki Sabani Race.
The Sabani, a traditional wooden sailing boat, once crossed the seas of Yaeyama and was used for fishing and carrying crops. With modernization, its role declined. In a video presentation, Mr. Yoshida shares the wisdom of ancestors, cultural traditions, and the deep connection with nature.
Transfer to Kuura Beach
After a sea blessing, sail a Sabani across Japan’s largest coral reef, rivaling the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy snorkeling in summer, or use a glass scope and try fishing in cooler seasons, as the Sabani glides with the wind.
Rest & Shower
Transfer to the boatyard
In this workshop, you can experience traditional Sabani boatbuilding techniques, including “Honhagi,” a method developed in the 1800s that joins wood without using iron nails. Using leftover Sabani wood, enjoy creating your own original ornament, which you can take home as a souvenir.
The island is like a dream kitchen, filled with rich ingredients. Enjoy menus featuring pesticide-free vegetables and free-range chicken, while learning the stories and food culture behind each dish—a unique cultural exchange through cuisine.
Relax with island herbal tea while continuing your ornament-making in the second half! If time is short, you can finish it at home.
Stroll around the Hirakubo Peninsula, chat with island residents, or simply relax on a quiet hill with stunning views… Spend your time as you wish, experiencing community-based tourism that embraces rich nature and the traditional culture of Yaeyama.
End of tour at the site
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Required items to bring & attire
- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that can get wet
- Change of clothes
- 【The following items are recommended to bring】
・Sandals
・Hat
・Sun protection items
・Drink for hydration
・Towel
・Waterproof case for mobile phone
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 7 and maximum of 12.
Additional notes
- The program content and schedule may change depending on weather and tides, and the tour may be canceled if necessary.
- In case of tour cancellation, a full refund will be provided.
- For languages other than Japanese and English, we will use a translation device or app.
- 【The following items are available for free rental】
・Life jackets
・Waterproof bags
・Kuba umbrella (traditional hat)
・Marine shoes
・Motion sickness medicine
Activity Provider Yoshida SABANI
Activity Provider
FAQ
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 2 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 1 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- ご予約の変更（参加日、時間、プラン、人数等）に関しても、キャンセルポリシーと同様の条件が適用され、変更料が発生いたします。
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 2 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 1 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- ご予約の変更（参加日、時間、プラン、人数等）に関しても、キャンセルポリシーと同様の条件が適用され、変更料が発生いたします。
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- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that can get wet
- Change of clothes
- 【The following items are recommended to bring】
・Sandals
・Hat
・Sun protection items
・Drink for hydration
・Towel
・Waterproof case for mobile phone
- The program content and schedule may change depending on weather and tides, and the tour may be canceled if necessary.
- In case of tour cancellation, a full refund will be provided.
- For languages other than Japanese and English, we will use a translation device or app.
- 【The following items are available for free rental】
・Life jackets
・Waterproof bags
・Kuba umbrella (traditional hat)
・Marine shoes
・Motion sickness medicine
- You can book a maximum of 6.
- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that can get wet
- Change of clothes
- 【The following items are recommended to bring】
・Sandals
・Hat
・Sun protection items
・Drink for hydration
・Towel
・Waterproof case for mobile phone
- The program content and schedule may change depending on weather and tides, and the tour may be canceled if necessary.
- In case of tour cancellation, a full refund will be provided.
- For languages other than Japanese and English, we will use a translation device or app.
- 【The following items are available for free rental】
・Life jackets
・Waterproof bags
・Kuba umbrella (traditional hat)
・Marine shoes
・Motion sickness medicine
- You can book a minimum of 7 and maximum of 12.
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Coupon Participation Period:
- Valid for one (1) booking per account during the designated promotional period.
- Cannot be used on the same activity on the same date and time as the first activity, or applied to activities that have already been booked.
