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.
  • Cancellation Policies

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4.6(175)

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    122

  • 4-star

    43

  • 3-star

    8

  • 2-star

    2

  • 1-star

    0

  • Family

    4.7(125)

  • Couple

    4.4(24)

  • Friend

    4.8(13)

  • Solo

    4.5(11)

  • Work

    4.5(2)

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  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-10

    Couple

    最高

    水牛観光は運転手 案内 共に 最高でした ただ観光後 路線バスで 周遊するように計画していたのですが 出来なかったのが 残念でした

    ヨネザワカズヨシ

    Posted Date: 2025/10/17

  • 4

    Participation Date: 2025-10

    Family

    のどか

    とっても楽しかった

    さと

    Posted Date: 2025/10/16

  • 4

    Participation Date: 2025-10

    Solo

    効率的に竹富島観光

    往復フェリーと牛車観光がセット料金で、支払いが済んでいる分、効率的に観光できる。 牛車のガイドさんはお話が参考になる。 島を回るにはレンタサイクルが楽で便利。現地でも借りれるが、レンタサイクルまでセットになってるチケットの方が割安でオススメ。

    まろん

    Posted Date: 2025/10/14

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-10

    Couple

    美しい景色

    良すぎるほどの天気と心地よい自然の空気に癒されました! 水牛さんも可愛くて、丁寧な説明も聞けてゆっくりとした時間が流れたことが幸せでした。 また行きます☺️

    ロードムービー

    Posted Date: 2025/10/09

  • 3

    Participation Date: 2025-10

    Couple

    時間が足らない

    14:30船乗船からのコースにしました。水牛は30分程度、島を巡るのにレンタサイクルは、暑すぎて無理笑笑 電話予約のバスが最高でした。料金300円。星の砂を探していたら時間が足らなく他のところも残念ながら行けませんでした。午前中から行くのがおすすめですね。日焼け対策は必ずした方がいいです。

    u

    ukisana

    Posted Date: 2025/10/08

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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