Ishigaki Island/1-day Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling Experience (Okinawa)
No. 1 nationwide in 4 categories*! Over 500,000 cumulative participants, a safety-certified excellent shop authorized by the Prefectural Public Safety Commission
- Free hotel pickup in the southern area
- In the Yaeyama Islands area, we have served a total of over 300,000 customers so far, with about one-fifth of them being international travelers from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
- Since our establishment in 2016, we have had zero serious safety accidents, and all activities are beginner-friendly (participation is possible even if you cannot swim or paddle).
- During the tour, our guides will take photos of you using a dedicated waterproof camera for free.
- Free shower use available after the tour (amenities available for an additional fee)
- Participant-exclusive perks page (coupons usable at restaurants, insider spot information)
What to expect
A great-value 1-day tour package featuring SUP or canoeing (kayaking) in Kabira Bay, one of Ishigaki Island’s most representative scenic spots, an exploration of the popular “Blue Cave,” and snorkeling in the surrounding area! This is a recommended plan where you can fully enjoy Ishigaki Island’s most popular spots!
Why PiPi Remains the Trusted Choice on Ishigaki Island
[Ranked No. 1 Nationwide in 4 Categories] No. 1 nationwide in annual participants, cumulative reviews, annual sales, and number of employees. With a track record of guiding over 500,000 people and a top-class guide system, we support you in creating wonderful memories of Ishigaki Island. [Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety-Certified Safe and Excellent Shop] An authorized shop recognized as an “Excellent Marine Leisure Provider for Safety Measures (Mar-Yu),” a certification obtained by only about 3% of businesses in the prefecture. All guides hold water rescue qualifications, ensuring peace of mind for beginners and those with children.
[Regarding No. 1 Claims] Market research on marine activity shops for July 2026 / Research Agency: Japan Marketing Research Organization / Survey Period: June 29 to July 3, 2026 / Survey Overview: Targeting 5 major companies / Competitor Selection Criteria: (1) Companies with corporate sites among the top 1–100 in Google search results for “marine activity” (extraction date: June 16, 2026); (2) Companies with a consideration rate (including free responses) of 5% or more in a survey of 100 past users / Research Methodology: Cumulative data compared and verified based on publicly available information and interviews with relevant parties. Actual figures may differ. / As of July 2026. This does not guarantee any specific effects, efficacy, or superiority.










































Reviews
Today was a full-day trip. In the morning, we went canoeing at Kabira Beach, and in the afternoon, we enjoyed snorkeling at the Blue Cave. Although the weather conditions were not ideal, we still had a wonderful time. Our guide, Kameyama-san, was exceptionally kind and attentive throughout the day. She explained everything patiently and made sure we felt safe and comfortable during all the activities. her professionalism and warm personality truly enhanced our experience. We are very grateful for this memorable day and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area
The original itinerary was changed due to the weather that day, but we still ended up having a great time exploring the mangroves by SUP and snorkeling at Sakura Beach. Our morning SUP guide, Sota, explained everything in great detail and made the whole experience feel like traveling with a good friend. Paddling through the mangroves with him was both educational and relaxing. The seawater was quite cold in the afternoon, and I was worried it might affect the experience. But our snorkeling guide, Akari, was such a fun and friendly presence. Thanks to her great guidance and the lively atmosphere she created, we had an absolutely wonderful time snorkeling at Sakura Beach. Really enjoyed spending the day with both of them
Due to the bad weather conditions, neither a visit to the Blue Cave nor Kabira Bay was possible. However, the tour operator easily offered the option of either rebooking or doing an alternative program. I chose the alternative program. The canoeing took place on the Miyara River. Kosei led the tour and explained to us how canoeing works. He guided us well on the river, gave interesting explanations and took photos. We went snorkeling with Yuki and Aoi to Osaki Beach. On the trip, they gave us some interesting information about the island. We were all beginners and they helped us with the equipment. They introduced us to snorkeling. At sea, they looked after everyone else and took breaks every now and then. We saw a sea turtle and a sea snake! The staff were very friendly and relaxed. It was a great first experience of canoeing and snorkeling for me.
We had a family trip today with 7 people, participating in the Kabira Bay SUP in the morning and the Blue Cave snorkeling in the afternoon. The leader in charge of us was Aoi-san. Since we are Taiwanese and don't understand Japanese, the leader used Chinese and English to explain and guide us. Aoi-san's Chinese is excellent, and communication was not a problem. She also took great care of the children along the way, and was very enthusiastic and cheerful. It was a great trip.
Had an amazing day tour and despite having to alter the plan to snorkel somewhere else Akari our guide made that very easy to do! She was the best instructor and clearly knew what she was doing. My partner hasn't snorkeled or canoed before but felt super relaxed and confident with Akari. We got some fantastic experiences and Kabira bay was stunning! And Akari kindly took pictures to capture our experience 😁 They were even kind enough to drop us off at our hotel afterwards which was really great!
Kou is an exceptional tour guide for the Blue Cave snorkeling experience, and Tom is an outstanding guide for Kayat. Their energetic and informative approaches make every moment enjoyable. They take the time to ensure that both snorkeling and kayaking are fun for participants of all skill levels!
the tour guide is nice and care and tries to show the sea turtle for us to see. helps us take photos and he finally gets one for us. incredible!
Though the weather was bad with sudden raining, the the guide Chloe can well communicate made me feel safe. She was very nice and caring for the participants, kept checking the status of everyone with nice pacing. It made me feel safe in the sea. The experience is good for foreigners, the tour guides can communicate in English quite well. Thanks for everything. Overall, the event is highly recommended!
the tour guides Petro and Tom are very nice , they took a lot pictures and care their students
Since it's an outdoor activity, it's a bit difficult to take photos, but the instructors will help take photos with a GoPro. I was really happy when I saw the photos at the end! The instructors are all great; they seriously teach inexperienced participants and take care of the safety of the participants. During the snorkeling, they constantly confirm everyone's safety, which is very reassuring! (Approximately 10 people per group.) They also introduce us to the marine life 😊
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