Okinawa Ishigaki Island Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Sightseeing & Round-Trip Ferry Ticket
- Includes round-trip high-speed ferry tickets between Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island, eliminating the hassle of purchasing tickets on-site.
- Leisurely ride in a water buffalo cart, accompanied by the gentle melody of the sanshin, to deeply experience Taketomi Island's well-preserved traditional architecture and atmosphere.
- The itinerary is simple and relaxing, perfect for a half-day trip, lasting approximately 3 hours, including ferry and sightseeing activities.
- Flexible return times; after sightseeing, you can choose your own ferry departure time back to Ishigaki Island, allowing for flexible scheduling.
- White sand roads, coral stone walls, and red tile roofs create Taketomi Island's unique streetscape, like stepping into a living Ryukyu old time.
- The departure port is approximately 30-40 minutes by car or bus from Ishigaki Airport, providing flexible and convenient arrangements.
What to expect
Explore Taketomi Island: Water Buffalo Cart Tour + Round-Trip Ferry Ticket Package This package includes [Round-trip ferry ticket from Ishigaki Island + Taketomi Island water buffalo cart ticket], the most time-saving and convenient package option! After disembarking, you can directly take the free shuttle bus to the water buffalo cart boarding point, without having to queue to buy tickets, seamlessly connecting, saving you the trouble of waiting and crowding.
Usually, as soon as the ferry arrives at Taketomi Island, a crowd of people queuing for the shuttle bus appears. Passengers who have not purchased tickets in advance need to queue at the ticket office to purchase tickets and then rejoin the shuttle bus queue, which can easily lead to missing time slots and delaying the itinerary. Choosing a package not only saves time but also makes your trip more relaxing and enjoyable!
Ferry Information There are ferries from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island almost every hour from 08:00 to 17:00, you only need to book the departure time; return ferries do not need to be booked in advance and can be taken freely according to your own pace (the return timetable can be collected at check-in).
Itinerary Brief (Estimated time: about 3 hours) Ishigaki Port ➜ Taketomi Port ➜ Water Buffalo Cart Tour (about 25 minutes) ➜ Free Time ➜ Taketomi Port ➜ Ishigaki Port
Example | 08:30 Departure Ferry Process 08:00 Check-in and gather at “Yaeyama Kanko Ferry Counter” 08:30 Depart from Ishigaki Port (take a high-speed ferry, about 15 minutes) 08:45 Arrive at Taketomi Port and take the free shuttle bus to the water buffalo cart boarding point 09:00-09:25 Water Buffalo Cart Tour (about 25 minutes) After the tour, enjoy free time and go to the port to take the ferry back to Ishigaki Island on your own. Return ferries do not need to be booked in advance and can be taken freely according to your own pace (the return timetable can be collected at check-in)
