Ishigaki, Japan

In this tour, you can explore culture of Ishigaki and experience Yakiniku Lunch at Ishigaki’s popular restaurant. Kabira Bay is the one of the best view spots in Ishigaki Island. The bay was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide. It offers you then beautiful emerald green colored water and white sandy beach scenery. Another notable mention regarding Kabira bay is that it is first in the world to succeed culturing black pearls. Ryukyu Pearl Shop offers you the exclusive items of black pearl which cannot be found in any other places. Yaeyama Minsa Textile Factory (Minsa Kogei Kan) displays and sale traditional crafting of Minsa Textile. There is long tradition of weaving special patterns on Misa textiles as engagement gifs for new husbands. These days the enterprising Women of Ishigaki Island have taken this same technique and applied it to the making of bags, interior accessories, neckties, and many other items that make a perfect gift. In this tour, Yakiniku Lunch at local restaurant is included.

Kabira Bay is the one of the best sightseeing spots in Japan. It was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide

for its beautiful emerald colored water and white sandy beach.Swimming, snorkeling and diving in the bay are not allowed, lets you take a look at the bay’s underwater world. Beautiful coral reef and more than 90 different kinds of tropical fish live in this area.

In Kabira Bay, black pearl is also famous. Souvenir shop offers you limited number of Japanese-made

black pearl which is hard to find in other places.

Yaeyama Minsa Textile Factory (Minsa Kogei Kan) displays and sale traditional crafting of Minsa Textile. There is long tradition of weaving special patterns on Misa textiles as engagement gifs for new husbands. These days the enterprising Women of Ishigaki Island have taken this same technique and applied it to the making of bags, interior accessories, neckties, and many other items that make a perfect gift.

In this tour, you can explore culture of ishigaki and experience yakiniku lunch at ishigaki’s popular restaurant

• Space is limited, so please reserve early.
• The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early.
• Wheelchair passengers will have difficulty on hopping the boat.
• Also, limited acccess to Bana Park Observatory
  
  

Plunge into the Ishigaki Blue Cave, a jewel sculpted by the sea, and full of colorful life! An adventure among fish, coral and (with a bit of luck), even sea turtles!

• Snorkeling at the Ishigaki Blue Cave
• Crystal clear waters and tropical wildlife

We'll set off from the pier and then it's time to press the adventure button: we're off to the legendary Blue Cave!
If you though the most famous of all was the one at Naha…we have a surprise for you! Ishigaki also has its own spectacular version of this natural wonder, sculpted by the sea over thousands of years and hidden in its breathtaking coastline.

Equipped with mask and snorkel, you'll enjoy some snorkeling in waters that are so clear that they seem like liquid glass. And now, you're part of this open-air aquarium too: coral, fish in a host of bright colors, plays of light among the rocks...and with a bit of luck, you might spot a sea turtle watching you curiously as you swim slowly among the waves.

Whether you're floating on the surface or exploring every nook of the cave, this unforgettable experience is a concentration of wonder and adrenaline, all rolled into one.

Once you come back to the surface, you'll understand: the real spectacle is the hidden natural beauty that's within arm's (or fin's) reach.

• The facility will be closed in unstable weather conditions.
• The snorkel, wetsuit, life jacket and special shoes are included. Bring your beach towel with you!
• The tour is suitable for guests who can swim and are generally in good health.
• Maximum age for participation: 59 years.
• Sightings of animals in their natural habitat cannot be guaranteed.
• The tour does not include a guide, but you will be accompanied by a chaperon.

A slow-paced adventure amongst the lush mangroves of Ishigaki with its hidden channels: in a canoe, you'll slip along in a world that is suspended between the water and the sky, inhabited by curious creatures and fascinating silence, where nature reigns supreme. Relaxation is guaranteed, but with a touch of wild exploration thrown in, just the way we like it!Slow, free, light.

• Canoe tour through the mangroves
• Spotting rare local flora and fauna

Ready to discover a corner of the earth that seems suspended in time? After a quick transfer, it's time to set off on a documentary-worthy adventure. A practical briefing awaits on safety and the equipment you need for this canoe trip: nothing complicated, just what you need to enjoy the adventure in total relaxation.

On your canoe, you'll slip along the winding channels in the Ishigaki mangrove forest, a natural wonder that is recognized as a protected natural habitat. You'll be surrounded by unbelievably lush greenery and an almost surreal silence, broken only by the calls of local wildlife. If luck is on your side, you may spot tropical birds that look like they're posing for a magazine cover, shy crabs, and other rare creatures that live in this unique ecosystem.

There's a discovery around every corner, and every view invites you to slow down. No rush, no artificial noise: just you, your canoe, and the unspoilt beauty slipping by beside you

After your exploration, it's back to the pier, slow, free and light.

• The facility will be closed in unstable weather conditions.
• The canoes have space for two people. Individual participants on the tour will be paired with another individual participant.
• Bring your beach towel with you.
• The tour is suitable for guests who can swim and are generally in good health.
• Maximum age for participation: 59 years.
• The tour does not include a guide, but you will be accompanied by a chaperon.

In this tour you will visit around of Ishigaki Island. Tamatorizaki Observation Deck, Yaimamura village, Kabira Bay, Ryukyu Pearl Shop and Ryukyu Style Japanese Set Menu for a full immersion in Ishigaki. 

Tamatorizaki Observation Deck is an observation platform offering nice views of Cape Tamatori, Ibaruma Bay, Ishigaki’s hilly northern peninsula and the emerald blue ocean with its coral reefs.

Yaimamura village: Yaimamura village displays a nice insight of the local folklore and customs that are still going strong in the Yaeyama archipelago. Sightseers come to enjoy an outdoor cultural and artistic visit. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere of the place is perfectly suitable for families with young children and travelers’ groups. 

Guide for its beautiful emerald colored water and white sandy beach. Swimming, snorkeling and diving in the bay are not allowed, lets you take a look at the bay’s underwater world. Beautiful coral reef and more than 90 different kinds of tropical fish live in this area

Black pearl shops: Souvenir shop offers you limited number of Japanese-made black pearl which is hard to find in other places.

In this tour, Ryukyu Style Japanese meal is included.

• Space is limited, so please reserve early.
• The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early.
• Wheelchair passengers will have difficulty on hopping the boat.
• Also, limited acccess to Bana Park Observatory

This tour is the best way to enjoy the beautiful Ishigaki!

Banna Park: is a spacious nature reserve which is located just a few kilometers to the north of Ishigaki

City. it comes highly recommended. The park itself is positioned around what can broadly be described as a mountain (peaking at just 200m), and is divided into four zones and a ‘Skyline’ all of which are linked by paths and roads.

Kabira Bay: is the one of the best sightseeing spots in Japan. It was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide for its beautiful emerald colored water and white sandy beach.(Glass-bottom boat is not included).

Black pearl shops: Souvenir shop offers you various producst of Japanese-made black pearl which can only be found in this shop.

In this tour, Ryukyu Style Japanese meal is included.

Before coming back to the ship, you will stop at shopping center.

• Space is limited, so please reserve early. 
• The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early.
• Wheelchair passengers will have difficulty on hopping the boat. 
• Also, limited acccess to Bana Park Observatory

This tour visits the highlight sightseeing spots of Ishigaki Island. Kabira Bay is the one of the best sightseeing spots in Japan. It was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide for its beautiful emerald colored water andB white sandy beach. Swimming, snorkeling and diving in the bay are not allowed, but 30 minute-long glass bottom boat cruise lets you take a look at the bay's underwater world. Beautiful coral reef and more than 90 different kinds of tropical fish live in this area. In Kabira Bay, black pearl is also famous. Souvenir shop offers you limited number of Japanese-made black pearl which is hard to find in other places. The Ishigaki Island Stalactite Cave was formed throughout over 200,000 years ago and nowadays the illuminations displayed there create an even more fantastic space. Enjoy the world’s first stalactite cave illuminations that complement the natural sculptures of water and stone of stalactite cave.
Ishigaki Yaimamura Village that features a number of 80-100 years old traditional houses of the Yaeyama area that have been removed from their original sites and carefully rebuilt for educational purposes. In this tour, Ryukyu Style Japanese Set Menu is included.

Explore at your own pace with our Costa GoRound bus. It'll be waiting for you under the ship and take you straight to Kabira Bay beach. It's earned 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide for its emerald waters, corals, tropical fish and extra-rare black pearls. Enjoy the bay right up to the last minute. Even if bathing's forbidden, the transparent-bottomed boats for admiring the seabed, the local food and the souvenirs will make you fall in love with this corner of paradise. Our Costa GoRound bus will take care of bringing you back to the ship at the right moment.

Costa GoRound is the most convenient, flexible and safe way to explore in freedom.

• Discover the beautiful Kabira Bay (3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide)
• Trip in a transparent-bottomed boat (not included in the ticket price)
• Extremely colorful tropical fish and corals

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• There is no guide on this tour.

This half day outing lead you to visit popular sightseeing spots of Ishigaki. Banna Observatory provides whole city view of Ishigaki Island. From the observatory desk, you can view the ship, Taketomi Island, and Iriomote Island on clear day. Kabira Bay is the one of the best view spots in Ishigaki Island. The bay was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide. It offers you then beautiful emerald green colored water and white sandy beach scenery. Another notable mention regarding Kabira bay is that it is first in the world to succeed culturing black pearls. Ryukyu Pearl Shop offers you the exclusive items of black pearl which cannot be found in any other places. After visiting Kabira Bay, you will stop at City center. Ishigaki Shopping Arcade consists of a pair of shopping arcades that run parallel to each other, with the further south of the two being by far the most interesting. This is one of the best spots on the island for stocking up on souvenirs before heading back home.

Banna Park: is a spacious nature reserve which is located just a few kilometers to the north of Ishigaki City. it comes highly recommended. The park itself is positioned around what can broadly be described as a mountain (peaking at just 200m), and is divided into four zones and a ‘Skyline’ all of which are linked by

paths and roads.

Kabira Bay is the one of the best sightseeing spots in Japan. It was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide for its beautiful emerald colored water and white sandy beach.Swimming, snorkeling and diving in the bay are not allowed, lets you take a look at the bay’s underwater world. Beautiful coral reef and more than 90 different kinds of tropical fish live in this area

Ishigaki Shopping Arcade consists of a pair of shopping arcades that run parallel to each other, with the further south of the two being by far the most interesting. This is one of the best spots on the island for stocking up on souvenirs before heading back

• Space is limited, so please reserve early.
• The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early.
• Wheelchair passengers will have difficulty on hopping the boat.
• Also, limited acccess to Bana Park Observatory
  
  

 In this half day tour, you will visit two of the most visited places in Ishigaki. The Ishigaki Island Stalactite Cave was formed throughout over 200,000 years ago and nowadays the illuminations displayed there create an even more fantastic space. Enjoy the world’s first stalactite cave illuminations that complement the natural sculptures of water and stone of stalactite cave. Ishigaki Yaimamura Village that features a number of 80-100 years old traditional houses of the Yaeyama area that have been removed from their original sites and carefully rebuilt for educational purposes.

In this half day tour, you will visit two of the most visited places in Ishigaki. The Ishigaki Island Stalactite Cave was formed throughout over 200,000 years ago and nowadays the illuminations displayed there create an even more fantastic space. Enjoy the world’s first stalactite cave illuminations that complement the natural sculptures of water and stone of stalactite cave. Ishigaki Yaimamura Village that features a number of 80-100 years old traditional houses of the Yaeyama area that have been removed from their original sites and carefully rebuilt for educational purposes.

• Space is limited, so please reserve early.
• The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early.
• Wheelchair passengers will have difficulty on hopping the boat.
• Also, limited acccess to Bana Park Observatory
  
  

In this tour, you will visit the best scenery spots in Ishigaki Island. Kabira Bay is the one of the best sightseeing spots in Japan. It was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide for its beautiful emerald colored water and white sandy beach. Swimming, snorkeling and diving in the bay are not allowed, but 30 minute-long glass bottom boat cruise lets you take a look at the bay's underwater world. Beautiful coral reef and more than 90 different kinds of tropical fish live in this area. In Kabira Bay, black pearl is also famous. Souvenir shop offers you limited number of Japanese-made black pearl which is hard to find in other places. Oganzaki Cape is the westernmost cape on Ishigaki Island, and the panoramic view from the observatory deck under the symbolic white lighthouse takes people’s breaths away. The hill is at 37m / 121ft elevation, and everybody can see the dynamic view of Iriomote Island from the top of the hill when it’s a nice weather. After visiting Oganzaki Cape, you will stop at City center. Ishigaki Shopping Arcade consists of a pair of shopping arcades that run parallel to each other, with the further south of the two being by far the most interesting. This is one of the best spots on the island for stocking up on souvenirs before heading back home.

In this tour, you will visit the best scenery spots in Ishigaki Island. Kabira Bay is the one of the best sightseeing spots in Japan. It was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide for its beautiful emerald colored water and white sandy beach. Swimming, snorkeling and diving in the bay are not allowed, but 30 minute-long glass bottom boat cruise lets you take a look at the bay's underwater world. Beautiful coral reef and more than 90 different kinds of tropical fish live in this area. In Kabira Bay, black pearl is also famous. Souvenir shop offers you limited number of Japanese-made black pearl which is hard to find in other places. Oganzaki Cape is the westernmost cape on Ishigaki Island, and the panoramic view from the observatory deck under the symbolic white lighthouse takes people’s breaths away. The hill is at 37m / 121ft elevation, and everybody can see the dynamic view of Iriomote Island from the top of the hill when it’s a nice weather. After visiting Oganzaki Cape, you will stop at City center. Ishigaki Shopping Arcade consists of a pair of shopping arcades that run parallel to each other, with the further south of the two being by far the most interesting. This is one of the best spots on the island for stocking up on souvenirs before heading back home.

• Space is limited, so please reserve early.
• The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early.
• Wheelchair passengers will have difficulty on hopping the boat.
• Also, limited acccess to Bana Park Observatory

An half day to enjoy Ishigaki: Banna Park, Kabira Bay and black pearls! 

Banna Park: is a spacious nature reserve which is located just a few kilometers to the north of Ishigaki City. it comes highly recommended. The park itself is positioned around what can broadly be described as a mountain (peaking at just 200m), and is divided into four zones and a ‘Skyline’ all of which are linked by paths and roads.

Kabira Bay: is the one of the best sightseeing spots in Japan. It was chosen 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide for its beautiful emerald colored water and white sandy beach.(Glass-bottom boat is not included).

Black pearl shops: Souvenir shop offers you various producst of Japanese-made black pearl which can only be found in this shop. Before coming back to the ship, you will stop at shopping center.

• Space is limited, so please reserve early.
• The tour is mostly by coach. Space is limited, so please book early.

The Ishigaki Island Cave was formed throughout over 200,000 years ago and nowadays the illuminations displayed there create an even more fantastic space. Enjoy the world’s first stalactite cave illuminations that complement the natural sculptures of water and stone of stalactite cave. 

After the visit to this wonderful of the nature, our bus will bring us to the Ishigaki Yaimamura Village that features a number of 80-100 years old traditional houses of the Yaeyama area that have been removed from their original sites and carefully rebuilt for educational purposes. 

Before leaving towards Ishigaki port, you will stop at shopping center. If you are looking for a souvenir, this is a place to shop around.

Ishigaki Yaimamura Village: It is located on the hill of “Nakura Bay” and is the southernmost theme park

in Japan.Ishigaki Yaimamura Village that features a number of 80-100 years old traditional houses of the Yaeyama area that have been removed from their original sites and carefully rebuilt for educational purposes.

Ishigaki Cave: It was formed throughout over 200,000 years ago and nowadays the illuminations displayed there create an even more fantastic space. Enjoy the world’s first stalactite cave illuminations that complement the natural sculptures of water and stone of stalactite cave. Before coming back to the ship, you will stop at shopping center.