Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Tour (Ishigaki Port Meeting Plan)

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The village, designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, features coral stone walls, endless white sandy paths, and houses with traditional Okinawan red-tiled roofs. You can enjoy a leisurely ride through this tranquil village on a water buffalo cart while listening to the soothing sounds of the sanshin (Okinawan three-stringed instrument) and guided commentary. For your return to Ishigaki Island, you can choose your preferred departure time, allowing you to explore freely after the tour—whether it's relaxing on a beautiful beach, visiting a seaside café, or browsing charming souvenir shops. Adults (Over 13 years old) Children (7-12 years old) Preschoolers (3-6 years old): ¥1,500 (Fees apply only for the water buffalo cart tour on Taketomi Island.) Infants (0-2 years old): Free ※Preschoolers and infants fares do not include the ferry fare (free on the lap). If a seat is required, please book at the child fare rate.

  • Days of Week

    Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Adult (ages 13+)

    JPY 4,800

  • Child (ages 7-12)

    JPY 2,800

  • Infant (ages 3-6)

    JPY 1,500

  • Infant (ages 2 & under)

    JPY 0

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    Discount! Up to JPY 200 OFF!

    Participation Date: Oct 1, 2025 ~ Mar 31, 2026

    Booked Date: Sep 1, 2025 ~ Mar 31, 2026

    • Adult (ages 13+)

      JPY 200 OFF

      JPY 4,600〜

      JPY 4,800

    • Child (ages 7-12)

      JPY 100 OFF

      JPY 2,700〜

      JPY 2,800

Highlights

  • Highlight #1

    Leisurely touring a village with traditional red-tiled roof houses by riding on a water buffalo cart.

  • Highlight #2

    Enjoy the guide's narration and the sound of the sanshin!

  • Highlight #3

    After the water buffalo cart tour, you're free to explore the village on your own!

  • Highlight #4

    Freely choose the ferry schedule to return to Ishigaki Island.

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    Get a web discount by booking through this website!

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    *On-day reservations are not accepted. Please make your reservation by the day before.

Outline

  • Schedule

  • Pickup / Checkin

    • 8:30

      Ishigaki Port

      Ferry (approximately 15 minutes.)

    • 8:45

      Taketomi Port

      Take the shuttle bus to the water buffalo cart boarding area.

    • Water buffalo cart boarding area.

    • 9:00 - 9:25

      Water buffalo cart sightseeing (about 25 min)

    • Water buffalo cart boarding area.

    • Taketomi Port

      Please return to Taketomi Port on your own.

    • Taketomi Port

      Ferry (approximately 15 minutes travel time) For your return trip, we will provide an open ticket without a specified time. Please board the ferry at a time that best suits your schedule. Please make sure to check the latest timetable. https://yaeyama.co.jp/operation.html#timetable

    • Ishigaki Port

  • Checkin Times / Locations

    • 8:00

      YKF counter

      After check in at the counter, you will board the vessel.

Plan Information

  • What's Included

    • Round trip ferry tickets
    • Water buffalo cart sightseeing
  • What's Not Included

    • Lunch(if you have food allergy or vegitalian, please bring your own lunch)
  • Additional Info

    • On the day of participation, please check in at the Yaeyama Kanko Ferry counter with the name used for your reservation.
    • Online reservations through this website close at 12:00 noon on the day before the tour.
    • [Important] Notice for Credit Card Payments The reservation and payment system on this website is provided by Nutmeg. On your credit card statement, the transaction may appear as "Nutmeg" or "Nutmeglabs" instead of this website's URL (BOOK.YAEYAMA.CO.JP). Additionally, the transaction date on the statement will reflect the booking completion date, not the boarding date. Please be aware of this in advance.
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    44

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    8

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    4.8(13)

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    4.5(13)

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  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-11

    Family

    とても良かったです!

    全体的にとても良かったです! 大変満足しました😇✨

    らららFighters

    Posted Date: 2025/11/23

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-11

    Solo

    短時間でも楽しめました。

    一人旅なので、効率良く動けたらいいなと、こちらを予約。離島ターミナルから船に乗ってから水牛車に乗り込むまで、非常にスムーズでした。自分で手配したら、こうはいきませんね。 案内の方のやわらかい語り口、また三線の演奏と歌、水牛との信頼関係も微笑ましく、楽しい時間でした。

    M

    Miki

    Posted Date: 2025/11/21

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-11

    Family

    モーモーコース、牛がかわいかった

    体験するまでは、あまり期待していなかったが、武富島の牛車は、のんびり牛が自分で車を引いてくれて、とてもいい気持だった。牛のお尻しか見えないが、しっぽを振りながらゆっくり歩き、時々休憩する様は、見ていてほほえましかった。観光が終わって牛と記念撮影をした。いい思い出になった。

    モーモー大好き

    Posted Date: 2025/11/20

  • 4

    Participation Date: 2025-11

    Solo

    良かったです

    水牛は、ゅっくりと周回し、ちょうどよかったです。 フェリーと水牛のセットで購入したので、チケット渡すだけで楽でした。

    けんじ

    Posted Date: 2025/11/12

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-11

    Family

    癒されました。

    のんびりとした時間の中で、水牛も可愛く説明してくれた係の方とのやりとりが癒されます。

    きなこ

    Posted Date: 2025/11/11

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  • special

    Discount! Up to JPY 200 OFF!

    • Adult (ages 13+)

      JPY 4,800JPY 4,600

    • Child (ages 7-12)

      JPY 2,800JPY 2,700

    • Infant (ages 3-6)

      JPY 1,500

    • Infant (ages 2 & under)

      JPY 0