Plan details

★Stroll through historical ruins that even the islanders don't know about!
★Recommended for rainy days and repeat visitors to Ishigaki Island!
★Open to participants from 0 to 100 years old!

[Morning Course] Guided by an 'Island Guide' well-versed in the island's history and culture.
A guided tour to uncover the hidden history and culture of Ishigaki Island.
Touring historical sites, culture, entertainment, and breathtaking scenic spots
“Historical Stroll Tour”!
Discover the historical ruins of Ishigaki Island, unknown to most locals
and learn about its past!
Learn about the island's culture and entertainment
with detailed explanations from the island guide.
Repeat visitors to Ishigaki Island or
and those interested in the island's culture and history.

▼Main Courses
You can choose your favorite course from Course ① or ②♪
"Course 1"
A course to enjoy the history, breathtaking scenery, and power spots of Ishigaki Island all at once.
Recommended course for beginners on Ishigaki Island
[Tour itinerary]
Meeting and departure at the remote island terminal → Tsunami Oishi & Oyake Akahachi Statue →
Kāra-dake → Mangē-yama Ruins Group → Hirakubo Saki Lighthouse → Remote Island Terminal Disband

"Course 2"
Japan's southernmost power spot ~ Ishigaki Island's performing arts ~ Utaki ~ War site tour
Recommended course for those interested in the historical sites and history of Ishigaki Island.
[ツアー行程]
Meeting and departure at the Remote Island Terminal → Tōrin-ji Temple → Maotsubu Utaki → Miyatori Utaki →
Tubarama Song Monument → Painaka → Old Ishigaki Airport Monument → Ohama Aircraft Shelter →
Fullstobal Ruins Site → Former Navy Hirata Airfield Ammunition Depot Site →
The memorial monument for Lieutenant Colonel Ishado Yoku and the team members → Disbandment at the remote island terminal

There are 12 more courses available!
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us♪

Course 1 (History of the City)
Course 2 (History of Fusaki)
Course 3 (Touring the Ontake 'Sacred Site')
Course 4 (Scenery ~ Learn about history and culture)
Course 5 (Exploring Entertainment & War Ruins)
Course 6 (Learn about the great tsunami and past heroes)
Course 7 (Island nature and mangrove kayaking experience)
Course 8 (Spectacular Views & Power Spots)
Course 9 (Mangrove kayaking experience & war site tour)
Course 10 (History & Japan's Top 100 Views)
Course 11 (Exploring the History and Culture of the Northern Island)
Course 12 (To Spots Unreachable by Navigation)

※Due to road conditions or weather on that day, some course details may be subject to change.
　 There may be cases where changes are made, or the course itself may be altered.

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Meeting place (※Map)

[Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal]
- In front of the red post at the main entrance 　
　 Or pick-up at your accommodation (for those who wish)

Meeting time

Morning Session
　 9:00 Meeting

★Reserve your afternoon course here⇒

schedule

"Reference Schedule"
Course ①: A course to enjoy the history, breathtaking scenery, and power spots of Ishigaki Island all at once.
9:00 Meet at the remote island terminal and depart
(Explaining while passing the 730 Monument)
↓ Travel 20 minutes
9:20 Tsunami Oishi and Oyake Akahachi Statue (20-minute tour)
A giant rock carried by an ancient tsunami: The untold story of the hero of Ishigaki Island
↓　移動20分
10:00 Carla Peak (10-minute tour)
Experience breathtaking views that can't be reached by navigation!
↓ Travel 10 minutes
10:20 Visit to the Mangye Mountain Ruins, a natural monument, for 10 minutes
↓ Travel 30 minutes
11:00 To the northernmost tip of Ishigaki Island! Hirakubozaki Lighthouse (15-minute tour)
↓ Travel 45 minutes
12:00 Disband at the remote island terminal
　 Thank you for your hard work ♪

【Course ②】The Southernmost Power Spot ~ Ishigaki Island's Performing Arts ~ Utaki ~ Tour of War Ruins
●9:00 離島ターミナル集合出発
↓ Move for 5 minutes
9:05 Tōrinji Temple (15-minute tour)
　 Japan's southernmost temple - A power spot for a miraculous comeback
↓　移動5分
●9:25 Hōnen Festival Murapūru Venue 'Maochigo Utaki' (10-minute tour)
↓　移動5分
●9:40 Tangible Folk Cultural Property 'Miyatori Utaki' (10-minute tour)
↓　移動5分
●9:55 Tūbarāma Song Monument (5-minute tour)
　 What is Ishigaki Island's traditional performing art 'Tubarama'? An explanation!
↓　移動5分　　　　
●10:05 Painaka (5-minute tour)
　 A city-designated historic site: a descending well with 40 steps.
↓　移動5分
●10:15 During the war, it was the Hirata Airfield: 'Monument of the Former Ishigaki Airport' (5-minute tour)
↓　移動5分
●10:30 Ohama Aircraft Shelter (5-minute tour)
　 A location that served as a hangar for small aircraft during the war.
↓　移動5分
●10:40 Nationally designated historic site: 'Furusutobaru Ruins' (10-minute tour)
↓　移動5分
●10:55 Former Japanese Army bunker: 'Former Navy Hirata Airfield Ammunition Depot Ruins' (10-minute tour)
　 Toilet break
↓　移動10分
●11:15 Monument honoring Lieutenant Colonel Yoku Ishado and his unit members (20-minute tour)
　 An Army Special Attack Unit member from Ishigaki Island.
↓　移動5分
●11:45 Disband at the Remote Island Terminal
　お疲れ様でした♪

What to bring

Payment Method

"Advance payment"
・Credit card
　(VISA／Master／JCB／AMEX／DINERS)
・PayPay

Additional options

Precautions

"Conditions for participation"
●Age Limit: 0 to 90 years old
●Minimum number of participants: 1 or more

"Notes"
●Depending on the number of participants and road conditions on the day,
　 there may be sudden changes to the course.

●The tour will proceed in rainy weather,
　 but if it is deemed unsafe due to a typhoon or similar,
　 the tour may be canceled.

●Participants from 0 to 90 years old are welcome,
　 but those who cannot walk on their own should be accompanied by someone.
　 We appreciate your support.

【For participants joining from overseas】
●This plan requires that you speak Japanese.
●The language used on the day will be Japanese, so
　 so please be aware of this in advance.
● Please enter the following information in the remarks column when making your reservation.
①Nationality
② Accommodation

Reservation deadline

●Web Reservation: Until 22:00 the day before
●Phone Reservation: Until 8:00 on the day

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel due to your own circumstances,
a cancellation fee will apply from two days before the event.
note that.

・2 days ago...50% 　　
・1 day before...50% 　　
・Same day, no notice... 100%

Organizer Name

Ishigaki Island Snorkeling Tour
433-4 Hirae, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, 907-0003