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The 15 most popular ishigaki tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Snorkel Ishigaki’s Blue Cave and nearby reefs with patient guides, included gear and photo data, plus pickup options and a hot shower.
“The one thing is that I had signed for a snorkeling tour and we wnded up doing paddle boarding. So not at all what I expected but still it was a nice time and the guide Ken was extremely nice and helpful. Can I suggest that your guides carry with them a first aid kit…”
Ishigaki’s night jungle walk plus stargazing. Guided wildlife spotting, flashlights provided, and a great star chance with low light pollution.
“Our guide was great! She was very knowledgeable of the area and showed us a lot of animals.”
Glide through Ishigaki mangroves on an easy 90-minute SUP or canoe paddle with gear, hot showers, and shared photos.
“They asked for our age, and my boyfriend is 67. Their age limit is 65. Seriously? This is a canoe paddle, not a Triathlon. As a matter of fact, my boyfriend does Triathlons. I understand that they try to protect you, but an age limit at 65 is rather ridiculous. They did refund our money.”
Snorkel the Blue Cave on Ishigaki with provided gear, wetsuit, and life jacket. Hotel pickup, reef fish, and possible turtles.
“We had a great time. We saw many colourful reef fishes. Definitely will book another tour.”
Ishigaki’s night jungle and starry-sky tour. Track subtropical critters with a guide, chase dark-sky views, and maybe spot a coconut crab.
“Great English speaking guide, Knowledgeable and friendly and he looked really carefully to show us interesting creatures on a hour walk on the beach and in the trees behind it. Brilliant, and we would recommend this.”
3-hour Ishigaki boat snorkeling to Phantom Island (Hamahiga), guided reef time with gear and hot showers, plus waterproof photo memories.
“Location was changed because of the ocean conditions, for the best! We enjoyed a nice tour with colorful fish, turtles and even blue sky/ sun in the end! Akari is very nice and enthusiastic!”
Paddle Kabira Bay from Ishigaki on a SUP or stable canoe, with hot showers and photo data included—an eco-friendly 90-minute ocean show.
“Fantastic location and saw two manta rays swimming through the water while on the SUP. Our guide was fantastic and very fun.”
Paddle Kabira Bay on SUP or canoe, then snorkel Okinawa’s Blue Cave. Includes showers and photos; short, scenic, and eco-minded.
“A fun day at a beautiful place - even if you can’t swim, they take good care of you. The english talking guide was great!”
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Miyara River mangrove SUP or canoe plus Blue Cave snorkeling in Ishigaki, with pickup, hot shower, and photo data for $89.19.
“The morning was amazing! I had an excellent guide for the SUP/kayaking tour and it was the highlight of the trip. The guide spoke English but gave the tour in Japanese as I was the only non-Japanese person there and can speak the langRead more”
Paddle Ishigaki’s Miyara River through protected mangroves on an easy 2-hour SUP or canoe tour with great guides and included photos.
“If you’re looking for things to do on Ishigaki this has to be on your list. Amazing experience for nature lovers and water sports fans. The area is one of outstanding beauty, Liam, our guide, was brilliant, full of knowledge about the mangroves and quickly teaching us how to use the canoes, he also took…”
Snorkel Hama-jima, the Phantom Island that vanishes at high tide, in Iriomote Ishigaki National Park, with gear and digital photos.
“The company that operates the Ishigaki Adventures Pipi tour frequently cancels within the last 24 hours, after which a refund cannot be issued. Furthermore, they provide no justification for the cancellation to request a refund from Viator anRead more”
Paddle a SUP or canoe at Ishigaki sunset—guided on the calm Miyara River and near Ishigaki-jima, with pickup and life-jacket safety.
“They aren’t very organized, I was supposed to have an English speaking guide and on the day they said that would only be possible on the following day, it was supposed to be a small group and at the end we were part of a very big group (Read more”
SUP or canoe through Ishigaki mangroves, then snorkel Phantom Island’s tide-changing sand for fish and coral on a 6-hour eco tour.
“What an unforgettable day! In the morning, we went snorkeling and visited the magical Phantom Island by boat with our amazing guide, Kote. From the start, we felt completely safe and at ease with him. The underwater world was breathtaking—so many vibrant, colorful fish all around us! Kote captured the moment perfectly with stunning underwater…”
English-native private Ishigaki photo tour with a pro photographer. Limestone caves, Kabira Bay, crafts, beaches, and included photos.
“Tour was very good, we are visited many places and even had time for black pearl shopping and nice food. This tour is organized by English/Japanese nice couple and you can learn deep about Japanese culture with pretty good English language. Not like in Okinawa: We put coconut club to miso soup :)”
Paddle an Ishigaki sunrise SUP or canoe through mangroves at 5:00 am, then watch the first light from your board or canoe.
“Our tour guide is Akari. She was extremely dedicated and thoughtful. She arrived early at the hotel to pick us up, organized the itinerary smoothly, and gave very engaging introductions at the attraction, helping us understand the local Read more”
