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

This plan includes a water buffalo cart tour on Taketomi Island and a round-trip ferry ticket between Ishigaki and Taketomi Island. 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 ※The ferry fare is not included for reschoolers and infants. (They can ride for free if seated on a guardian's lap). If a separate seat is required, please book at the child fare.

• 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 (0-2 years old) (ages 2 & under)

  JPY 0

• 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!

• Highlight #6

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

• 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.
  • For reservations after 12:00 PM the day before, please contact us by phone at (+81-980-82-5010)."
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• Cancellation Policies

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  40%

  1 day before to 17:00

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