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!

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    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) 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 13:30 → Taketomi Departure 15:50 *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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  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-09

    Family

    最高でした。

    ネットで日にちを間違えて予約してしまい💦 カウンターで当日に変更対応してもらえてとても助かりました。 ありがとうございます😊 水牛観光とても良かったです。 往復チケット付きでとてもお得に行けました‼️

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    HY

    Posted Date: 2025/09/29

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-09

    Family

    オススメ!!

    初めての石垣島観光からの、初めての竹富島でした。 台風の影響もあり、3泊中最後の1泊のみがフェリーが動きました。 このツアーを申し込みして、結論、大変よかったです!! 次回以降も必ずこのツアーを申し込みすると思います。 ネット予約で少しお得になりますし、迷ってる方がおられたら、後悔しないのでおすすめです。

    ぱる

    Posted Date: 2025/09/26

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-09

    Family

    水牛

    石垣島に宿泊し9時半の水牛と船のプランでネットで予約しました。 暑くてびっくりでしたが水牛車に乗り民謡を歌ってくれてのんびりとすごく良かった 終わったらレンタル自転車で島を探索 あっという間の時間でした

    ゆみりんご

    Posted Date: 2025/09/26

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-09

    Family

    じっくり散策したい方におすすめ

    水牛のアーパー君が頑張ってくれました。 案内してくれたお兄さんの歌も雰囲気があってよかったです。 街の解説が聞けたので後の散策もより楽しめました!

    ゆき

    Posted Date: 2025/09/23

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-09

    Family

    大満足です!!

    水牛ツアーはとても楽しくて良かったです。 離島ターミナルの受付の女性の方がとても親切で、わかりやすくて、とても気持ち良かったです。

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    DAI

    Posted Date: 2025/09/18

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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