Taketomi Island Day Trip from Ishigaki: Water Buffalo Cart Experience + Round-Trip Ferry! Only ¥4,800

✨ Make the Most of a Day Trip to the Remote Taketomi Island!✨

This excellent-value package includes round-trip ferry tickets from Ishigaki Island and a traditional water buffalo cart tour on Taketomi Island.

Only 15 minutes from Ishigaki Island by high-speed boat, this charming village is recognized as a National Preservation District for its beautifully preserved traditional townscape.

After the water buffalo cart tour, you will have free time to explore the island at your own pace. You may return to Ishigaki on any ferry time you prefer.

Enjoy Taketomi Island to your heart’s content.

Why We Recommend This Tour

POINT 1: Enjoy a Traditional Water Buffalo Cart Ride!

Take a leisurely water buffalo cart ride through the charming village lined with traditional red-roofed houses.

POINT 2: Includes a Bonus Live Performance of the Okinawan Sanshin!

Enjoy Japanese commentary and live sanshin music as you ride the water buffalo cart!

POINT 3: Flexible Return Trip to Ishigaki Island – Pick Your Preferred Time!

Your return ferry ticket after the water buffalo cart tour is a flexible pass, allowing you to head back at your preferred time.

POINT 4: Enjoy Island Exploration at Your Preferred Pace!

You can explore the island at your own pace—either on foot or by renting a bicycle (for a fee) on site. Enjoy the charming old townscape and the stunning coastline.

Tour Conditions

Plan Details

Operating days	2021-10-01 〜 2026-03-31 Open all year round
Venue	Ishigaki & Taketomi Islands
Time required	Approximately3hours ※Please note that the itinerary and end time may vary depending on weather or tide conditions. ※Return ferry times can change, so be sure to check the latest schedule at the Remote Island Terminal.
Number of passengers required	From 1 Person
age limit	0 and up
Reservation deadline	2 days 12 before
Payment method	Pay with credit card

[Ishigaki Island / Taketomi Island] Taketomi Island Day Trip Includes Water Buffalo Cart Tour Price Adults (13 years and over) ¥4,800 Children (7-12 years old) ¥2,800 Children (Ages 3–6) ¥1,500 What is included Round-trip boat fare and buffalo cart sightseeing fee ※Lunch is not included.

[Ishigaki Island / Taketomi Island] Taketomi Island Day Trip Includes Water Buffalo Cart Tour
Price	Adults (13 years and over) ¥4,800 Children (7-12 years old) ¥2,800 Children (Ages 3–6) ¥1,500
What is included	Round-trip boat fare and buffalo cart sightseeing fee ※Lunch is not included.

Schedule	8:00 – Meet at the Yaeyama Tourist Ferry Counter inside Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal ↓ 8:30 – Depart from Ishigaki Port ↓ 8:45 – Arrive at Taketomi Port Take the shuttle bus to the water buffalo cart boarding area ↓ 9:00 – Water buffalo cart tour through the village with red-tiled roofs (approx. 25 minutes) ↓ ～Free Time～ Enjoy Taketomi Island at your leisure. Stroll around the charming red-roofed village, or venture further to Kondoi Beach or Kaiji Beach. Make the most of your stay on the island! ↓ Depart from Taketomi Port You may choose any return ferry (no reservation required): 11:50 \| 13:50 \| 14:50 \| 15:50 \| 16:20 \| 17:50 ※Please check the latest timetable at the Remote Island Terminal. ↓ Arrive back at Ishigaki Port approximately 15 minutes after departure
What to bring	Drinks, sun protection, and rain gear such as a folding umbrella
Price note	One infant (0-2 years old) may travel free of charge per adult. If there are more infants than adults, the child rate will apply.
Meeting place・Map	Yaeyama Tourist Ferry Counter inside Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal 1F Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, 1-banchi Misakicho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, 907-0012 [Map]
Meeting place･Time	Meeting Time: 8:00 AM at Yaeyama Tourist Ferry Counter, Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
Note	※Please note that lunch is not included.
Parking lot	There is a paid parking lot at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal.
Assembly point	Yaeyama Tourist Ferry Counter inside Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
Dissolution place	Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
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Precautions

Precautions	【Terms & Conditions】・Enjoy free time on Taketomi Island after the water buffalo cart tour. You’re free to take the return ferry at any time—no reservation needed! ・Please note that the last ferry departing from Taketomi Island may vary depending on the season. Be sure to check the schedule yourself. We cannot be held responsible for any issues if you miss the last ferry, and we appreciate your understanding. ・Tour participants can store their luggage free of charge. Please contact us before starting your sightseeing course. Note that luggage storage is only available on the day of the tour and cannot be left overnight. ・The itinerary and end time may change due to weather, tides, or other conditions. ・Departure times may also vary depending on the operating schedule of the vessels. [Information Needed] - Please provide the full names and ages of all participants.
Cancellation policy	If for any reason, the customer cancels his or her reservations, he or she will have to pay the following cancellation fees. Furthermore, please keep in mind that any bank transfer fees will be the customer's responsibility. Cancellation 8-10 days before reservation date・・・20% of the original price Cancellation 2-7 days before the reservation date・・・30% of the original price Day before the reservation date・・・50% of the original price On the reservation date・・・100% of the original price

【Terms & Conditions】
・Enjoy free time on Taketomi Island after the water buffalo cart tour. You’re free to take the return ferry at any time—no reservation needed!

・Please note that the last ferry departing from Taketomi Island may vary depending on the season. Be sure to check the schedule yourself. We cannot be held responsible for any issues if you miss the last ferry, and we appreciate your understanding.

・Tour participants can store their luggage free of charge. Please contact us before starting your sightseeing course. Note that luggage storage is only available on the day of the tour and cannot be left overnight.

・The itinerary and end time may change due to weather, tides, or other conditions.

・Departure times may also vary depending on the operating schedule of the vessels.

[Information Needed]
- Please provide the full names and ages of all participants.

Cancellation policy

If for any reason, the customer cancels his or her reservations, he or she will have to pay the following cancellation fees. Furthermore, please keep in mind that any bank transfer fees will be the customer's responsibility.
Cancellation 8-10 days before reservation date・・・20% of the original price
Cancellation 2-7 days before the reservation date・・・30% of the original price
Day before the reservation date・・・50% of the original price
On the reservation date・・・100% of the original price

Taketomi Island Day Trip from Ishigaki: Water Buffalo Cart Experience + Round-Trip Ferry! Only ¥4,800｜Cerulean blue