Taketomi Island Day Tour from Ishigaki: Enjoy Water Buffalo Cart Experience!
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Enjoy early bird discounts up to 30 days in advance!
Explore Taketomi Island villages by water buffalo cart! Enjoy a relaxing free time as well
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Overview
Ishigaki/Yaeyama
2 - 3 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
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Early booking discount
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What to expect
Discover Taketomi Island's charm with a deal that offers round-trip ferry tickets and a water buffalo cart tour. Experience the island's rustic beauty freely, thanks to selectable ferry schedules.
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with Water Buffalo Cart
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 27.37
USD 28.03
2% OFF
Total:
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 27.37
USD 28.03
2% OFF
Price per Adult :
Early booking discount
Elementary school (Age 6-11)
USD 13.69
Overview
Afternoon
2 - 3 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Round-trip ferry fare / Water buffalo cart
Schedule
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14:15
Check-in at Ishigaki Port Ritou Terminal
14:30
Depart from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Port (15mins)
14:45
Arrive at Taketomi Port
Upon arrival, you will be guided to the water buffalo cart station by a shuttle bus. For the return trip, please make your own way from the water buffalo cart station to the port.
Water Buffalo Cart Experience
Embark on a 30-minute tranquil water buffalo cart tour, accompanied by the soothing melodies of the sanshin. Immerse yourself in the unhurried pace of island life as you take in the picturesque surroundings and traditional charm of Taketomi Island.
Taketomi Island Free Walk
Spend 2.5-3 hours on Taketomi Island, known for its traditional red-tiled roofs, coral stone walls, and pristine beaches. Enjoy a leisurely water buffalo cart ride and free time to explore the village, visit scenic spots like Akayama Observatory, or relax at a café.
16:00
- 17:00 Return from Taketomi Port to Ishigaki Port
Guests can choose their return ferry departing from Taketomi Port at either 16:00 or 17:00.
16:15-17:15
Drop-off at Ishigaki Port or transfer to designated hotels.
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Pick-up time & location
Check-in time & location
- Ishigaki Dream Tours counter
Drop-off time & location
Check-out time & location
- Ishigaki Dream Tours counter
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- During the tour, children aged 0 to 5 years old should be seated on an adult's lap.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- There will be no tour guide accompanying passengers on the boat. Upon arrival at each island, a guide will be waiting.
- The island is a living community. Please be respectful and observe local manners.
- This tour is operated only in Japanese, however, multilingual audio guides in English, Chinese, and Korean are available for rent, free of charge. Please note that there is a limit in the number of devices and cannot guarantee one. 離島マップ_ガイダンス用（英_語).compressed.pdf
- After the tour concludes, a complimentary bus service from Ishigaki Port Ritou Terminal to designated hotels is available. If you wish to use this service, please inform the staff of your destination hotel on the day of the tour.(Please note that there is no pick-up service at the time of assembly for this tour.) 2024H1_Dream Bus Time Table(English).pdf
Required items to bring & attire
- The tour will proceed even in rainy weather. Please prepare your own rain gear.
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Activity Provider Ishigaki Dream Tours
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Restrictions
- During the tour, children aged 0 to 5 years old should be seated on an adult's lap.
Required items to bring & attire
- The tour will proceed even in rainy weather. Please prepare your own rain gear.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- There will be no tour guide accompanying passengers on the boat. Upon arrival at each island, a guide will be waiting.
- The island is a living community. Please be respectful and observe local manners.
- This tour is operated only in Japanese, however, multilingual audio guides in English, Chinese, and Korean are available for rent, free of charge. Please note that there is a limit in the number of devices and cannot guarantee one. 離島マップ_ガイダンス用（英_語).compressed.pdf
- After the tour concludes, a complimentary bus service from Ishigaki Port Ritou Terminal to designated hotels is available. If you wish to use this service, please inform the staff of your destination hotel on the day of the tour.(Please note that there is no pick-up service at the time of assembly for this tour.) 2024H1_Dream Bus Time Table(English).pdf
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Taketomi Island Day Tour from Ishigaki: Enjoy Water Buffalo Cart Experience!
Discover Taketomi Island's charm with a deal that offers round-trip ferry tickets and a water buffalo cart tour. Experience the island's rustic beauty freely, thanks to selectable ferry schedules.
