Experience all the must-see sights of Ishigaki Island in one day with a local guide. This 7.5-hour tour combines stunning views, local culture, and hidden gems — all while your guide captures the journey with high-quality photos you’ll receive for free after the tour.

Meet your local guide either at the front of Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal or from select hotels in southern Ishigaki. Begin your tour with a visit to the lush mangrove forests along Nagura Bay, learning about their ecology while enjoying peaceful natural surroundings perfect for photos.

Next, take a ride on a glass-bottom boat across the emerald waters of Kabira Bay — a 3-star Michelin-rated location — and observe coral reefs and tropical fish. Head to the island’s western cliffs and take in the dramatic ocean panorama from the iconic lighthouse — a great photo stop with views of the East China Sea.

Enjoy free time to explore downtown Ishigaki and have lunch at your leisure. The guide will provide local dining recommendations. After lunch, enjoy sweeping views of both the Pacific Ocean and East China Sea from this scenic viewpoint surrounded by tropical foliage.

Walk through a grove of rare Yaeyama palm trees and soak in the subtropical jungle atmosphere. Visit a unique garden filled with various types of shisa (Okinawan lion-dog guardians), where you can take fun and cultural photos. The tour ends back at your hotel or the port.