Activity Ishigaki, Japan
All-Inclusive Ishigaki Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers
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23 reviews
About this activity
★ Exclusively for cruise ship guests
★ Pickup times are adjusted to match your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule. Morning and afternoon arrivals welcome.
★ All-inclusive experience including drinks, Japanese snacks, towels, sunscreen, lunch, and more
★ English-speaking guide with local and international perspective
★ 5–6-hour guided tour covering Ishigaki Island’s highlights
★ Designed for cruise visitors with limited time ashore
★ Scenic nature walks and local stories
★ Learn about Ishigaki’s history, geology, culture, and native plants
★ Educational videos and on-site guiding
★ Small-group tour (maximum 8 guests)
★ Comfortable air-conditioned van
★ Minimum 3 guests required
At a glance
- Duration
- 5–6 hours
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 8 people
- People per booking
- 1–8
- Audio guide
- English
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Ishigaki Island Tours
Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Guided experience - Informative videos and guiding about Ishigaki’s history, culture, and nature
- Included: Drinks – Bottled water, coffee, tea, and refreshing juices
- Included: Comfort essentials – Towel, sunscreen, insect repellent spray, and other thoughtfully prepared items
- Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
- Included: Lunch: Traditional Okinawan soba
- Included: A selection of popular Japanese snacks
Itinerary
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Ishigaki Yaima Village
40 min Admission included
A traditional cultural village showcasing the history and everyday life of the Yaeyama Islands.
Preserved wooden houses and stone walls offer a clear look at local architecture, customs, and island life before modern development.
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Cape Oganzaki
20 min
One of Ishigaki’s most striking coastal viewpoints, where sea, sky, mountains, and a white lighthouse come together in a dramatic landscape.
This easily accessible cape offers wide ocean views and a clear look at the island’s rugged coastline, making it a popular stop for photography and enjoying the fresh sea air.
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one hour
Awarded three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, Kabira Bay is one of Ishigaki’s most iconic sights.
Calm turquoise waters and small emerald-green islets create a constantly changing coastal view influenced by tides and sunlight.
An optional glass-bottom boat ride allows you to observe coral reefs and tropical fish without entering the water.
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Yonekoyaki Craft Center
10 min
A colorful outdoor spot featuring oversized shisa statues, traditional guardian figures from Okinawan culture.
Each statue has its own distinctive design, making this a fun and visually engaging stop for photos and a light introduction to local symbolism.
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15 min
A scenic coastline known for its clear shallows and coral sand.
Guests can enjoy a gentle beach walk, observe small marine life near the shore, or simply take in the view where turquoise sea, white sand, and green hills meet.
This stop focuses on coastal scenery and walking.
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Banna Park
40 min
A large hilltop park offering an easy way to experience Ishigaki’s subtropical environment.
Gentle paths lead through lush greenery, with occasional viewpoints overlooking the island and surrounding sea.
No special equipment is required, making it suitable for guests who prefer light walking and scenic nature stops.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Free pickup and drop-off from Ishigaki Port Cruise Terminal.
- Tour start times are flexible and adjusted to match your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule. Morning and afternoon arrivals are welcome.
- Please provide your cruise ship name when booking. We actively monitor cruise schedules and will adjust pickup times if necessary.
- Your guide will be waiting in the parking area near the cruise ship holding an "Ishigaki Island Tours" sign.
- If you cannot locate your guide, please contact us via WhatsApp.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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