Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Tour (Hotel Pick-up 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. ※Hotel pick-up are only available at the 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM departures. ※Customers who do not require hotel pick-up, please apply through the Ishigaki Port meeting plan.

• 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.

• Transportation

  • 【Exclusive for guests staying at designated hotels】 Shuttle service

    [Description]

    Guests staying at the following hotels can use the free shuttle service. *This service is available for hotel guests only. *Non-hotel guests must meet at the designated location. *On January 19, 2025 (Sunday), the shuttle service will be suspended due to traffic restrictions for the Ishigaki Island Marathon. Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas Beach Hotel Sunshine Grandvrio Resort Ishigaki Island Grandvrio Resort Ishigaki Island Villa Garden ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort (Ocean Wing Building, Coral Wing Building, Bay Wing Building, Club InterContinental Lounge) Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island Royal Marine Palace Art Hotel Ishigaki Island Please check the shuttle bus schedules to each hotel after the tour from the link below. *To reserve the return shuttle, please make a reservation at the tour reception on the day of the tour. https://yaeyama.co.jp/tour24.html#bus"

    [Price]

    Free

• 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

  0%

  2 days before to 17:00

  40%

  1 day before to 17:00

  50%

  Until start time

  After start time

  100%

  Participation Date