Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Ride & Round Trip Ferry Ticket
- Includes round-trip high-speed boat tickets between Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island, eliminating the trouble of buying tickets on site
- Take a leisurely ride on a buffalo cart, accompanied by the gentle melody of the shamisin, and deeply experience the well-preserved traditional architecture and customs of Taketomi Island
- The itinerary is simple and relaxing, suitable for a half-day trip, about 3 hours in total, including ferry and sightseeing activities
- The return time is flexible, and you can choose the time to take the boat back to Ishigaki Island after the sightseeing, and arrange the itinerary freely
- The white sand road, coral stone walls and red tile roofs create a unique streetscape on Taketomi Island, just like walking into the living old time of Ryukyu
- It takes about 30 to 40 minutes by car or drive from Ishigaki Airport to the departure port, which is flexible and convenient
What to expect
Taketomi Island Day Trip: Ox-Cart Tour + Round-Trip Ferry Ticket Package This package includes [Round-trip Ferry Ticket to Ishigaki Island + Taketomi Island Ox-Cart Ride Ticket], the most time-saving and convenient option!
After disembarking, you can directly take the free shuttle bus to the ox-cart boarding area. No need to queue for tickets, ensuring a smooth and seamless connection, saving you from waiting and crowds.
Typically, a queue for the shuttle bus forms as soon as the ferry arrives at Taketomi Island. Passengers who have not purchased tickets in advance need to queue at the ticket counter first, then queue again for the shuttle bus, easily missing the scheduled time and delaying their itinerary. Choosing this package not only saves time but also makes your trip more relaxing!
Ferry Information Ferries from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island depart almost every hour from 08:00 to 17:00. Only the departure time needs to be reserved; return ferries do not require advance reservations and can be boarded at your own pace. (The return schedule can be obtained upon check-in.)
Itinerary Overview (Approximate Duration: 3 hours) Ishigaki Port ➜ Taketomi Port ➜ Ox-Cart Tour (approx. 25 minutes) ➜ Free Time ➜ Taketomi Port ➜ Ishigaki Port
Example | 08:30 Departure Ferry Schedule 08:00 Check-in and gather at the “Yaeyama Kanko Ferry Counter” 08:30 Depart from Ishigaki Port (high-speed ferry, approx. 15 minutes) 08:45 Arrive at Taketomi Port and take the free shuttle bus to the ox-cart boarding area 09:00-09:25 Ox-Cart Tour (approx. 25 minutes) After the tour, enjoy free time and head to the port to take the ferry back to Ishigaki Island. Return ferries do not require advance reservations and can be boarded at your own pace. (The return schedule can be obtained upon check-in.)
