Ishigaki

I had an incredible snorkeling tour with Makoto from Ishigaki Adventure PiPi. Despite worrying about the weather, Makoto smoothly relocated us to beautiful Osaki Beach. As a nervous first-timer and non-swimmer, I felt completely safe under Makoto's expert and reassuring guidance. She led our small group with constant attention and care. The underwater world was breathtaking—vivid blue waters filled with colorful fish and sea turtles. Makoto also captured amazing photos and videos for us with her action camera, which was a fantastic personal touch. This tour was the absolute highlight of my cruise stop and has made me want to return to Ishigaki. Thank you, Makoto, for your outstanding professionalism and for creating such a wonderful, memorable experience. Highest recommendation!

We went snorkeling with Makoto. The water was crystal clear, and we saw lots of colorful fish and coral. Makoto took photos and videos throughout. It was so much fun, we wish we could have stayed longer!

I went with my 10-year-old, and even though neither of us speaks English or Japanese, they kindly explained everything. We were the only two Koreans there, and even though I'm a total beginner at swimming, the staff stayed with us and took care of us. We saw sea turtles twice, and the water was teeming with fish. It was a half-day tour, but I wish we had booked the full-day option. I highly recommend it. Equipment: They rent out everything. You wear a wetsuit instead of a life jacket, which is a bit difficult to put on and take off, but it's better than a vest. They also rent out flippers and goggles. Safety: If you stray too far, the instructor will tell you to stay close. They seem to keep checking on beginners like me who are worried. Listening to the experts is the best thing to do. Experience: If you go to the shops they tell you about, they'll check your wetsuit and flipper sizes, and then tell you to follow them in your car (rental car). After about a 5-minute drive, you park at the harbor and board the boat - after about a 30-minute ride, you'll have about 1 hour of water activities - 10 minutes of rest - another 1 hour of water activities - 30 minutes to the harbor. We took the boat back around 8:40 AM and arrived around 11:40 AM.

Our guide Tuna.....no Yuna and Mangou are very nice. I can have fun even i cannot speak japanese, it is a great trip!

The meeting location was convenient, and the pick-up staff were friendly and welcoming. They had the appropriate shoes ready in the vehicle that morning. The mangrove canoe experience was great, the leader was attentive, caring, and provided detailed explanations, and took many photos. The Blue Cave tour in the afternoon was less impressive, especially the Blue Cave itself, which was a bit disappointing. The snorkeling was more fun. It was strange that everyone had to walk in the sea instead of swimming out. Walking is actually more dangerous. Overall, I was still satisfied.

I was able to make great memories in Ishigaki! They picked me up from the hotel and we drove around for about 30 minutes looking at the scenery of Ishigaki. It was my first time kayaking, but they taught me kindly. The guide was so kind and full of romance, haha. I want to tour with the instructor again next time!

If you don't request a pick-up/drop-off service separately, they won't come to pick you up. So, if you need it, be sure to request it via LINE or email. Otherwise, you'll have to go to the tour company yourself. The tour details aren't very descriptive, but there are two main points. After about a 40-50 minute boat ride, you'll arrive at the first point, where you'll snorkel in the middle of a coral reef for about an hour. The second point seemed to take about 15-20 minutes to reach. You'll then go to Fantasy Island, where you'll have 30 minutes, and you'll need to return your rented snorkel gear. There are fewer fish than in Southeast Asia, just so you know, haha... Be sure to bring your own water and drinks! The sea is beautiful. My father is over 65, and we didn't bring a doctor's note, but everyone should make sure to bring one. He couldn't snorkel, but he was able to ride the boat. The main customers are Japanese, and they only speak basic English, so if you're new to snorkeling, this tour might be a bit difficult. There's not much information about Ishigaki tours, so I'm leaving this review. Hope it helps everyone! 🥹

This afternoon, I participated in the ISHIGAKI ADVENTURE PiPi snorkeling tour, and it was an unforgettable experience. The first stop was diving right into the sea for snorkeling, where I saw colorful tropical fish and vast coral reefs, feeling as if I had entered a vibrant underwater world. The second stop was a visit to the dreamlike Phantom Island, where the pristine white sandbar sparkled in the sunlight, blending with the azure sea in a breathtakingly beautiful scene. The travel agency's arrangements were very thorough, with complete equipment and smooth procedures, making me feel secure throughout the entire trip. Special thanks to our guide, Jiro, who was very enthusiastic throughout, not only patiently explaining the ecology of the sea and the island but also thoughtfully taking many wonderful photos for everyone, making the entire trip more relaxed and enjoyable. This Ishigaki Island snorkeling experience is truly worth recommending!

I really enjoyed the resort today. it’s quiet, clean, and the staff super friendly! the resort offers many activities from Archery to Yoga classes. The food is superb with a great variety! Highly recommend!