Highlights
Overview
Ishigaki/Yaeyama
4.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
What to expect
Packages
Packages
Plan for a group of 9-16 people
Total:
Price per Adult :
Plans for 1-8 people.
Total:
Price per Adult :
Plan for a group of 9-16 people
Overview
※A portion of the tour fee is donated to the Taketomi Island Regional Natural Assets Foundation for landscape conservation.
Schedule
Please take the 9:30 a.m. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry from Ishigaki to Taketomi Island.
Our English-speaking guide will meet you.
※ You can check your luggage at the "Teedun Kariyushi-kan" building inside the terminal for a fee of 500 yen.
Gain insight into the annual events of Taketomi Island with a powerful, large-screen video presentation. You'll witness rare festivals and the daily lives of islanders.
We'll provide a rental of Kuba hats (umbrellas) and Kuba fans♪
・Learn about the local custom of warding off evil spirits at the village entrance.
・Stroll the red-tiled streets to learn about daily island life.
・Interact with locals and water buffaloes
・Visit the sacred site of the island's biggest festival, the Tanetori-sai, to pay respects to the agricultural deity.
・Enjoy a commemorative photo on a hill overlooking the beautiful red-tiled roofs, where you can wear a traditional kuba straw hat.
・You'll harvest unique island ingredients such as pīyashi and chōmeisō
・You can experience island farming activities like planting seeds and weeding
※This is an exclusive tour with special permission to harvest these ingredients. The harvested ingredients will be used in a meal for you
・Enjoy a private, nine-course vegan meal at the Old Yonakuni House, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
・The nine-course meal features local grains and vegetables and is served on unique pottery by a yachimun artist.
"Memories of the Land, in Plates and Cuisine"
A vegan course meal inspired by island festivals, served on handmade pottery. Each dish uses local grains and vegetables to express the "happiness" and harmony of the land.
・Take a memorable photo wearing traditional Ryukyu attire.
・Photos are taken in a charming, traditional setting, like the garden or on the veranda.
Sizes and gender will be confirmed at the time of your tour reservation.
Wander through the Nakasuji village, a preserved area with rows of traditional red-tiled roofs. Designated as an Important Preservation District, this stroll along stone walls and small paths allows you to experience the peaceful, old-fashioned island life of Taketomi.
・Interact with a ceramic artist at Gokoya and learn about the appeal of yachimun pottery
・You can also hold pieces made from the island's own soil and experience the local folk craft culture
※The yachimun used during your meal can be purchased. You will also receive island soy sauce as a souvenir.
The tour ends here, with transport to Taketomi Port available on request.
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- If you use a wheelchair, please let us know in advance, as the tour includes steps and access to old traditional houses.
- The meal is vegan, and we can also accommodate some allergies, vegetarian, and halal requests. Please let us know when you make your reservation.
- English, Dutch, and Russian are available with our staff. For all other languages, we use automatic translation devices or apps.
Additional notes
- There is a baggage check service available at the Taketomi Island Ferry Terminal for a fee of 500 yen.
- The tour concludes with free time, but if you'd like, we can provide a ride back to Taketomi Port.
- We offer the tour year-round, but it may be suspended during special festival periods.
- Please note that the tour may be subject to change or cancellation due to weather or natural disasters (such as strong winds or high tides). In the event of a cancellation, you will receive a full refund.
- The price includes the island entry tax. A portion of the tour fee is also donated to the Taketomi Island Regional Natural Assets Foundation to help preserve the landscape.
Required items to bring & attire
- Please wear comfortable walking clothes.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 9 and maximum of 16.
Plans for 1-8 people.
Overview
※A portion of the tour fee is donated to the Taketomi Island Regional Natural Assets Foundation for landscape conservation.
Schedule
Please take the 9:30 a.m. Yaeyama Kanko Ferry from Ishigaki to Taketomi Island.
Our English-speaking guide will meet you.
※ You can check your luggage at the "Teedun Kariyushi-kan" building inside the terminal for a fee of 500 yen.
Gain insight into the annual events of Taketomi Island with a powerful, large-screen video presentation. You'll witness rare festivals and the daily lives of islanders.
We'll provide a rental of Kuba hats (umbrellas) and Kuba fans♪
・Learn about the local custom of warding off evil spirits at the village entrance.
・Stroll the red-tiled streets to learn about daily island life.
・Interact with locals and water buffaloes
・Visit the sacred site of the island's biggest festival, the Tanetori-sai, to pay respects to the agricultural deity.
・Enjoy a commemorative photo on a hill overlooking the beautiful red-tiled roofs, where you can wear a traditional kuba straw hat.
・You'll harvest unique island ingredients such as pīyashi and chōmeisō
・You can experience island farming activities like planting seeds and weeding
※This is an exclusive tour with special permission to harvest these ingredients. The harvested ingredients will be used in a meal for you
・Enjoy a private, nine-course vegan meal at the Old Yonakuni House, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
・The nine-course meal features local grains and vegetables and is served on unique pottery by a yachimun artist.
"Memories of the Land, in Plates and Cuisine"
A vegan course meal inspired by island festivals, served on handmade pottery. Each dish uses local grains and vegetables to express the "happiness" and harmony of the land.
・Take a memorable photo wearing traditional Ryukyu attire.
・Photos are taken in a charming, traditional setting, like the garden or on the veranda.
Sizes and gender will be confirmed at the time of your tour reservation.
Wander through the Nakasuji village, a preserved area with rows of traditional red-tiled roofs. Designated as an Important Preservation District, this stroll along stone walls and small paths allows you to experience the peaceful, old-fashioned island life of Taketomi.
・Interact with a ceramic artist at Gokoya and learn about the appeal of yachimun pottery
・You can also hold pieces made from the island's own soil and experience the local folk craft culture
※The yachimun used during your meal can be purchased. You will also receive island soy sauce as a souvenir.
The tour ends here, with transport to Taketomi Port available on request.
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- If you use a wheelchair, please let us know in advance, as the tour includes steps and access to old traditional houses.
- The meal is vegan, and we can also accommodate some allergies, vegetarian, and halal requests. Please let us know when you make your reservation.
- English, Dutch, and Russian are available with our staff. For all other languages, we use automatic translation devices or apps.
Additional notes
- There is a baggage check service available at the Taketomi Island Ferry Terminal for a fee of 500 yen.
- The tour concludes with free time, but if you'd like, we can provide a ride back to Taketomi Port.
- We offer the tour year-round, but it may be suspended during special festival periods.
- Please note that the tour may be subject to change or cancellation due to weather or natural disasters (such as strong winds or high tides). In the event of a cancellation, you will receive a full refund.
- The price includes the island entry tax. A portion of the tour fee is also donated to the Taketomi Island Regional Natural Assets Foundation to help preserve the landscape.
Required items to bring & attire
- Please wear comfortable walking clothes.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 8.
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Activity Provider
FAQ
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- 団体(9~16名)：ご予約日の5日前：ツアー料金の10％ 前日：50％ 当日：100％
個人(1~8名)：ご予約日の2日前：ツアー料金の10％ 前日：50％ 当日：100％
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- 団体(9~16名)：ご予約日の5日前：ツアー料金の10％ 前日：50％ 当日：100％
個人(1~8名)：ご予約日の2日前：ツアー料金の10％ 前日：50％ 当日：100％
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- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- If you use a wheelchair, please let us know in advance, as the tour includes steps and access to old traditional houses.
- The meal is vegan, and we can also accommodate some allergies, vegetarian, and halal requests. Please let us know when you make your reservation.
- English, Dutch, and Russian are available with our staff. For all other languages, we use automatic translation devices or apps.
- Please wear comfortable walking clothes.
- There is a baggage check service available at the Taketomi Island Ferry Terminal for a fee of 500 yen.
- The tour concludes with free time, but if you'd like, we can provide a ride back to Taketomi Port.
- We offer the tour year-round, but it may be suspended during special festival periods.
- Please note that the tour may be subject to change or cancellation due to weather or natural disasters (such as strong winds or high tides). In the event of a cancellation, you will receive a full refund.
- The price includes the island entry tax. A portion of the tour fee is also donated to the Taketomi Island Regional Natural Assets Foundation to help preserve the landscape.
- You can book a minimum of 9 and maximum of 16.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- If you use a wheelchair, please let us know in advance, as the tour includes steps and access to old traditional houses.
- The meal is vegan, and we can also accommodate some allergies, vegetarian, and halal requests. Please let us know when you make your reservation.
- English, Dutch, and Russian are available with our staff. For all other languages, we use automatic translation devices or apps.
- Please wear comfortable walking clothes.
- There is a baggage check service available at the Taketomi Island Ferry Terminal for a fee of 500 yen.
- The tour concludes with free time, but if you'd like, we can provide a ride back to Taketomi Port.
- We offer the tour year-round, but it may be suspended during special festival periods.
- Please note that the tour may be subject to change or cancellation due to weather or natural disasters (such as strong winds or high tides). In the event of a cancellation, you will receive a full refund.
- The price includes the island entry tax. A portion of the tour fee is also donated to the Taketomi Island Regional Natural Assets Foundation to help preserve the landscape.
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 8.
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