{"id":1918,"date":"2025-10-27T07:13:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/?p=1918"},"modified":"2025-10-27T07:13:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:13:29","slug":"ishigaki-sabani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/okinawa\/ishigaki-sabani\/","title":{"rendered":"Ishigaki\u2019s Sabani Day: Build a Boat, Ride the Wind, &amp; Savor Island Lunch\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Step into a living Ryukyu tradition on Ishigaki Island: learn the craft of Okinawa\u2019s iconic wooden <strong>sabani<\/strong>, sail by wind over coral seas, and share a farm-to-table lunch with local flavors\u2014all in o<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=IshigakisSabani&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_IshigakisSabani\">ne small-group, sustainability-focused experience<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1918_0aa917-0f .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1918_0aa917-0f .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1918_0aa917-0f .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1918_0aa917-0f 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has-text-align-center\"><strong>At a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Yoshida Sabani Zosen (Ishigaki) + sailing off Kuura Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Morning start (~09:30\u201314:30), available daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What\u2019s included:<\/strong> Guided sabani sailing, hands-on craft session (take-home ornament), seasonal island <strong>lunch<\/strong>, showers\/toilets on site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> Free rentals (life jackets, marine shoes, waterproof bags, kuba hat), translation device support beyond JP\/EN, program varies with weather\/tides (full refund if canceled)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Why This Experience Is Special<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1918_8eb62a-45 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1918_8eb62a-45\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ishigaki-Sabani-Experience-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ishigaki Experience\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1921\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 \u5409\u7530\u30b5\u30d0\u30cb\u9020\u8239<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A rare craft, taught by the island\u2019s sabani builder.<\/strong> You\u2019ll meet Tomohiro Yoshida at his workshop and get close to techniques that define Okinawa\u2019s wooden boats\u2014joinery methods that traditionally used no metal nails. In Ishigaki, this know-how survives thanks to makers like Yoshida, who host community tours and events to keep the culture alive.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind over fuel.<\/strong> On the water, you\u2019ll ride a shallow-draft sabani\u2014built for coral seas\u2014powered by a simple sail and paddles. It\u2019s a quiet, low-impact way to experience Okinawa\u2019s coast, and a beautiful change of pace from motorized craft.<a href=\"https:\/\/visitokinawajapan.com\/travel-inspiration\/traditional-sabani-boating-itoman\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lunch with a sense of place.<\/strong> Midday, sit down to a seasonal spread featuring <strong>pesticide-free vegetables<\/strong> and <strong>free-range chicken<\/strong>, and hear the stories behind the food\u2014an easy, delicious way to connect with island life.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coral-rich setting.<\/strong> The waters around Ishigaki lie within <strong>Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park<\/strong>, famed for mangroves and coral reefs, including the <strong>Shiraho Blue Coral<\/strong> community\u2014one of the largest of its kind in the Northern Hemisphere. Your wind-powered ride fits the spirit of exploring these sensitive habitats gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The 5-Hour Flow: What to Expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1918_21dc0f-9a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1918_21dc0f-9a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ishigaki-Sabani-Experience-4.jpg\" alt=\"Ishigaki Sabani Experience\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1923\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 \u5409\u7530\u30b5\u30d0\u30cb\u9020\u8239<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>1) Meet the Maker (09:30)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check in at <strong>Yoshida Sabani Zosen<\/strong>. Meet Tomohiro Yoshida\u2014\u201cIshigaki\u2019s only sabani boatbuilder\u201d\u2014and get a primer on sabani history and technique inside a working boatyard.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>2) Sea Blessing &amp; Sail (around 10:15)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer to <strong>Kuura Beach<\/strong> and set out after a simple sea blessing. With wind, the sail unfurls; in calm, you\u2019ll paddle\u2014just as fishers once did. In summer, you may snorkel; in cooler months, peering through a glass scope and simple line fishing are possible, conditions permitting.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>3) Boatbuilding, Part I (around 11:30)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Back at the workshop, try traditional joinery\u2014locally known as <strong>honhagi<\/strong>\u2014a style developed in Okinawa in the late 19th century that joins cedar planks without iron nails (often with wooden keys or bamboo pegs). Craft a small take-home ornament from Sabani offcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>4) Island Lunch (around 12:30)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Refuel with a seasonal <strong>island terroir<\/strong> lunch showcasing pesticide-free produce and free-range chicken\u2014plus the stories behind the dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>5) Boatbuilding, Part II &amp; Slow Time (13:15\u201314:30)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish your piece over a cup of herbal tea. After the tour ends, linger around the <strong>Hirakubo Peninsula<\/strong> for a stroll, views, and quiet island time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sustainability &amp; Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What Makes Sabani Different?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabani evolved for the shallow, coral-sheltered seas of Okinawa. Their <strong>shallow draft<\/strong> and wind-and-paddle propulsion let you move close to shore with minimal noise and zero fuel burn\u2014perfect for reef country. The craft itself is a masterclass in resource-savvy carpentry: interlocking joinery, no rust-prone metal, and buoyant wood that resists sinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>A Living Tradition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Okinawa, sabani culture endures through workshops and community <strong>races<\/strong>\u2014including a new <strong>Yaeyama Fukaki Sabani Race<\/strong> that celebrates and passes down these skills to the next generation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Practical Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1918_84e9ac-45 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1918_84e9ac-45\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ishigaki-Sabani-Experience-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ishigaki\u2019s Sabani Day: Build a Boat, Ride the Wind, &amp; Savor Island Lunch\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1920\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 \u5409\u7530\u30b5\u30d0\u30cb\u9020\u8239<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What\u2019s Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guided Sabani sailing &amp; hands-on workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take-home wooden ornament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal lunch (pesticide-free vegetables, free-range chicken)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities: <strong>toilets &amp; showers<\/strong> on site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free rentals: life jackets, marine shoes, waterproof bags, <strong>kuba<\/strong> (traditional palm) hat; motion-sickness tablets available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What to Bring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear clothing that can get wet; pack a change of clothes, sandals, hat, sun protection, water, towel, and a waterproof phone case if you\u2019d like photos from the boat.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Who It\u2019s For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Culture-curious travelers, families, and private groups looking for slow, low-impact adventure with real local interaction. Two <strong>private<\/strong> options are offered: a <strong>Standard Plan<\/strong> (up to 6 guests) and a <strong>Private Group Plan<\/strong> (7\u201312).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily departures; schedule and content vary with weather\/tides. If the tour is canceled, you\u2019ll receive a <strong>full refund<\/strong>. Support for languages beyond Japanese\/English is available via a translation device\/app.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>When to Go<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1918_94dcca-db .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1918_94dcca-db\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ishigaki-Sabani-Experience-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ishigaki Sabani Experience\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1922\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 \u5409\u7530\u30b5\u30d0\u30cb\u9020\u8239<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer<\/strong> brings prime visibility and warm seas\u2014great for snorkeling add-ons. <strong>Shoulder seasons<\/strong> (spring, autumn) mean gentler crowds and still-balmy water temps. Whenever you visit, remember reef-friendly habits (no touching coral, reef-safe sunscreen) to keep Ishigaki\u2019s waters thriving within the national park.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/national-parks\/parks\/iriomote-ishigaki\/explore\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1918_abf6ca-cf kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1918_18129b-53\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Do I need sailing experience?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. Your guide teaches the basics, and sabani combines sail and paddles so the crew can adapt to conditions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1918_88d274-3b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is it suitable for kids?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes\u2014life jackets are provided, and facilities include showers and toilets. Activities are adjusted based on sea conditions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#ffffff;color:#444444;padding-top:14px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:16px;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion--visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1918_69257c-09 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1918_44d1ec-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What if the weather turns?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Programs may change with the weather and tides; if the tour is canceled, you\u2019ll receive a <strong>full refund<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/okinawa\/ishigaki_yaeyama\/a\/197690\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1918_8dca8f-33\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What about dietary needs?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div 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