Things to do in Ishigaki Yaima Village

It was so hot that I kept sweating, or maybe crying, but I didn't notice the time passing because I was so engrossed in watching the cute squirrel monkeys! Also, make sure to buy food at the teahouse before you go to see the squirrel monkeys!! I didn't realize they had food until later when I was hot and trying to buy a drink, and I was so disappointed I missed out. The monkeys are incredibly cute!!!

We are a family of four that utilize the Okinawa pass for golden week and it was 100% worth it. we were able to do four different experiences including Okinawa world snorkeling in the blue cave, the aquarium and the southeast botanical garden. my recommendation is to make your reservations in advance. Once you check the weather because the window does close quickly the day prior.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

I booked this thinking it would rain because of the typhoon, but it didn't rain. Still, the cave was worth seeing. It's surprisingly long and you can see plenty of stalactites.

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.