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 4,500

  • Child (ages 7-12)

    JPY 2,300

  • Infant (ages 3-6)

    JPY 1,500

  • Infant (ages 2 & under)

    JPY 0

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    Discount! Up to JPY 300 OFF!

    Participation Date: Oct 1, 2024 ~ Sep 30, 2025

    Booked Date: Sep 1, 2024 ~ Sep 30, 2025

    • Adult (ages 13+)

      JPY 300 OFF

      JPY 4,200〜

      JPY 4,500

    • Child (ages 7-12)

      JPY 200 OFF

      JPY 2,100〜

      JPY 2,300

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.

  • Highlight #5

    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) These are the earliest departure times for the ferry to Ishigaki Port. Ishigaki Departure 8:30 → Taketomi Departure 10:50 Ishigaki Departure 9:30 → Taketomi Departure 11:50 Ishigaki Departure 10:30 → Taketomi Departure 13:20 Ishigaki Departure 11:30 → Taketomi Departure 13:20 Ishigaki Departure 13:00 → Taketomi Departure 15:20 *These are not reserved times. You are free to board on later ferry departures as well.

    • 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 Fee
  • 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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4.6(160)

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  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-08

    Family

    楽しかったです!

    旅行初日で大荷物を抱えていましたが、離島ターミナルで無料で預かっていただけて助かりました。 水牛に乗っている間スコールがありましたが、全く濡れることなく三線と雨の音の中ゆったりした時間が流れてとても癒されました。 最後に写真も撮ってもらい、最高の記念になりました。 ありがとうございました。

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    mayuu

    Posted Date: 2025/08/27

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-08

    Family

    楽しかった!

    初めての竹富島で,水牛車観光しました。暑い中ほんとに水牛だけで引っ張ってくれて,,驚きました 竹富島の街並みの中,ゆっくりと水牛が案内してくれて,ここにしかない風景が楽しめました

    和さん

    Posted Date: 2025/08/25

  • 4

    Participation Date: 2025-08

    Friends / Colleagues

    水牛観光

    のんびりと水牛さんのペースで素敵な時間を過ごせました。

    岸弥栄

    Posted Date: 2025/08/24

  • 3

    Participation Date: 2025-08

    Family

    水牛可愛かった

    家族で3度目の水牛車でした!島内は綺麗な花がたくさん咲いていて牛さんのテンポで巡る感じが良かったです。三味線での歌もとても上手くて良かったですが、歌を歌う時に日影で止まってしまい、動きながら歌が聞けたらもっと良かったなと思いましたが、それも牛さんのテンポなら仕方ないと思いました。笑 早めの時間出発の参加だったので島内のお店の平均的な開店時間を少しでも案内してもらえると良かったかなと思いました。

    旅人の木

    Posted Date: 2025/08/24

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-08

    Family

    石垣島到着後すぐに竹富島へ

    マクブくん可愛らしかった〜! 牛のマクブくんのお話や街並みの説明、竹富島のことを教えてくれたガイドさん。お話しが上手で面白く楽しかったです!三線を弾いて二曲歌ってくれました。またこのコンビに会いたいな! 竹富島の港からお迎えのバスへ順に乗り込みセンターまで。そこで受付をして牛車に乗る順番を待ちます。散策が終わるとそこからは自由行動。帰りの船の時間も自由に選べますし、港までバスで送ってくれます。(バス時刻表有)

    わかめ

    Posted Date: 2025/08/20

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  • special

    Discount! Up to JPY 300 OFF!

    • Adult (ages 13+)

      JPY 4,500JPY 4,200

    • Child (ages 7-12)

      JPY 2,300JPY 2,100

    • Infant (ages 3-6)

      JPY 1,500

    • Infant (ages 2 & under)

      JPY 0