Things to do in Ishigaki Island

We were a group of 1 adult and 2 children visiting Ishigaki. Although it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't see the starry sky due to too many clouds after the typhoon (we originally expected to capture beautiful starry skies), the jungle and beach exploration still made both the children and adults happy. The tour guide was young, energetic, and enthusiastic. Below are the reviews from the two children. Brother: I had fun during the jungle tour. I saw a sea snake in the water near the shore, lots of hermit crabs, and my favorite, a coconut crab. The ghost crab was the hardest to find, and we also saw a butterfly pupa and even a hider crab. Overall, it was really fun and exciting. Sister: It was very fascinating to explore this jungle I’d never seen. Exploring new areas and animals and learning the history of this island was very eye-opening. The tour guide was very insightful and friendly, and he also knew how to speak English and communicate with us.

Experience: If it's your first time visiting Ishigaki and you have more time for another snorkeling trip, I would recommend this. First, we went snorkeling near Taketomi Island. Unfortunately, the visibility was low that day, so we couldn't clearly see the coral and fish from the surface. Luckily, our guide Chloe free-dove and captured clearer images, even encountering Limo! This activity lasted about 45 minutes before we headed to Yumejima (Dream Island). We spent about 30 minutes on the island for close-up viewing/photography before returning. The total trip was approximately 3 hours.

It was a speechlessly awesome experience! Our guide was very easygoing and spoke great English. The price was very reasonable, but the memories are absolutely priceless. I highly recommend this to anyone who is still hesitant!

Natsune and Haruka were amazing! super friendly and made sure everyone in the tour were well looked after! The kids enjoyed their first proper snorkel experience! we saw three sea turtles! 教練：professional and friendly 設備：all prepared for! just needed to bring ourselves, water and towels!

During this trip to Kabira Bay, we took a glass-bottom boat. The staff at the service center were excellent, and there was even someone who spoke Chinese to assist with translation. The only minor drawback was that the captain also served as the tour guide, but he spoke Japanese. A good solution would be to use a translation app, which would allow you to understand the captain's explanations.

This trip was incredibly enriching! The group had several crew members assigned to different smaller groups, which made even those of us who can't swim feel completely safe and comfortable. A special thanks to Akari, our snorkeling guide, for her meticulous care and for giving us an amazing snorkeling experience! These were truly the most stunning coral reefs I've ever seen, so close it felt like deep-sea diving! She also took so many beautiful photos for us; I highly recommend her! The morning kayaking scenery was also incredibly beautiful (it would have been even more perfect with more mangrove views). Our guide, Shuto, was equally enthusiastic about capturing everyone's wonderful moments, leaving us with great memories! Finally, Phantom Island Beach is definitely a must-visit spot; the 'jellyfish sea' there is absolutely dreamy!

Highly recommend Pipi Travel Agency! 🌿✨ I joined the mangrove kayaking tour this time, and the overall experience was fantastic! The tour guide, Aoi, was friendly and professional, providing detailed explanations of the mangrove ecology and natural environment along the way. The presentation was engaging and easy to understand, and it was bilingual in both Chinese and English, allowing travelers from different countries to easily participate. Best of all, Aoi also helped take photos, allowing us to enjoy the fun of kayaking with peace of mind and leaving us with wonderful travel memories. The entire trip not only allowed us to admire the beautiful natural scenery but also provided us with a wealth of ecological knowledge. Thank you to the tour guide for your attentive and enthusiastic leadership, which made this mangrove trip even more wonderful! Highly recommended to friends visiting Ishigaki Island who want to experience the natural ecosystem.

I never imagined this would be the highest quality half-day tour in all of Southeast Asia. The water was crystal clear, and we saw so many corals and fish. A half-day was just the right amount of time, and the guide was friendly and even drove us back to our hotel. Highly recommended!

It's very convenient. At the remote island ferry terminal, you can exchange your QR code for physical ferry tickets and water buffalo cart tickets. After disembarking, there's a shuttle bus connection to the water buffalo cart center, and the water buffalo cart ride is very unique. The water buffalo cart center also offers bicycle rental services, so you can immediately rent a bike for an island tour after your water buffalo cart activity. It's very convenient. Afterwards, you can also take a shuttle bus to the Taketomi Island ferry terminal.