Ishigaki Island Sightseeing (Glass Boat and Taketomi Island Tour)

Ishigaki Island Sightseeing (Glass Boat and Taketomi Island Tour)

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The Ishigaki Island glass boat is a boat with a transparent glass bottom that allows you to observe the undersea. The boat is adopted because of the high transparency of Ishigaki Island, and it is very popular because even 0-year-old children and elderly people can easily participate and observe the sea and its creatures without getting wet! Ishigaki Island is rich in colorful corals and tropical fishes, so you can relax and enjoy the ocean. The clarity of the sea is one of the best in Japan, and you can feel the quality of the coral and the abundance of tropical fish species. It is truly a natural aquarium.

 

Features of Ishigaki Island Glass Boat

 

Kabira Bay Glass Boat

 

The most popular glass boat in Ishigaki Island is the one cruising in Kabira Bay. The crystal clear water is used for black pearl cultivation. It is very suitable for underwater observation with a large variety and amount of coral and tropical fish. You can also observe clownfish, a popular tropical fish.

 

Kabira Bay Glass Boat

 

If you are lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a sea turtle swimming by. Kabira Bay is the most scenic spot on the island, and has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Green Guide, and you can see the sea change its hue into seven different colors. Not only can you observe the creatures, but you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery. The glass boat tour experience takes about 30 minutes, so it can be experienced easily. It is common to experience it as a set plan with other activities, and you can fully enjoy Ishigaki Island with the tour on the day you participate.

 

How to get to the glass boat in Ishigaki Island

 

Kabira Bay Glass Boat

 

The standard glass boat cruise in Ishigaki Island is the cruise in Kabira Bay. Kabira Bay is located northwest of the airport and can be reached in about 40 minutes by car. If you join a tour, most of the tours offer pick-up service from your hotel, and we recommend you to join a tour if you are not familiar with the area and have to check the way.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

(i)What can I see on the glass boat?

The floor of the boat is made of glass, allowing visitors to view marine life from the boat!

You may even see sea turtles!

(2)Do you get seasick?

The glass boat does not feel that bumpy, but it is advisable to take anti-sickness medicine if you are worried!

You will spend a lot of time looking down since you will be looking at the bottom of the ship. For those who get easily intoxicated, it is recommended to take anti-sickness medicine beforehand.

(iii) Are there any restaurants around Kabira Bay?

There are rice restaurants, souvenir shops, and Blue Seal ice cream shops around Kabira Bay!

It would be a good idea to stop by for a short break or to prevent summer fatigue!

4)Can I enjoy the scenery besides the glass boat?

There is an observatory in Kabira Bay that has been featured on the cover of the Ishigaki Island guidebook!

The observatory overlooking Kabira Bay and down to the beach is also a popular walking course!

Three recommended glass boat tours in Ishigaki Island

 

Full-day Phantom Island Snorkeling & Kabira Bay Walk & Glass Boat Set

 

Kabira Bay Glass Boat

 

The Ishigaki Island Glass Boat Tour is a combination tour of snorkeling and glass boat ride on the Phantom Island. At the beginning of the tour, we will snorkel at the Phantom Island located between Taketomi Island and Kohama Island. The island is a phantom island that appears only at low tide. The island is completely devoid of vegetation, so you can enjoy a 360-degree ocean view.

 

It is a fashionable spot that is often used as a filming location for commercials. Surrounded by Japan's largest coral area, Ishinishi lagoon, visitors can encounter coral, tropical fish, and sea turtles. The beauty of this place is truly a real dragon's palace. After snorkeling, we will have lunch and walk around Kabira Park until it is time to board the glass boat. Kabira Bay is the No.1 tourist attraction in Ishigaki Island, and there are souvenir shops and restaurants where you can take a short break.

 

The Kabira Observatory with pavilion overlooks Kabira Bay and offers the island's most scenic view of the seven shades of color. After the walk, we will cruise on a glass boat. The water quality of Kabira Bay is so good that it is used for black pearl cultivation, and the transparency is quite high. Therefore, coral and tropical fish can be clearly seen through the glass on the bottom of the glass boat. If you are lucky, you may even see sea turtles swimming around.

 

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Blue Cave Snorkeling & Kabira Bay Walk in Ishigaki Island

 

Kabira Bay Glass Boat

 

The next tour is Blue Cave Snorkeling & Kabira Bay Walk in Ishigaki Island! This plan allows you to enjoy a walk in Kabira Bay, a scenic spot that has been awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide, which is one of only 17 places in Japan. You will take your time to enjoy the underwater world in Kabira Bay. You can observe dozens of species of colorful corals and a wide variety of tropical fish. The glass boat is a great way to observe the ocean without getting wet, and can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to the elderly. You can also see popular tropical fish such as clownfish.

 

After the glass boat cruising is over, we will move to the Blue Cave snorkeling point. You can enjoy snorkeling while surrounded by beautiful scenery. The experience is safe for children and those who are not good at swimming as the water level is low in the field.

 

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Kabira Bay Glass Boat & Blue Cave Snorkeling around the scenic spots of Ishigaki Island - Half Day Course

 

Kabira Bay Glass Boat

 

The last tour introduced here is a plan that includes a glass boat ride and blue cave snorkeling in Kabira Bay. This plan can be enjoyed in half a day, so it is very easy to schedule your trip. At the beginning of the tour, you will explore Kabira Bay by glass boat. After enjoying Kabira Bay, we will go to the Blue Cave, the unexplored region of Ishigaki Island. Ishigaki Island's Blue Cave has only one entrance on the ocean side, so it will be dark as you go inside.

 

Looking at the entrance from the inside, the incident sunlight reflects off the cave, giving it a blue glow and creating a fantastic atmosphere. Around the Blue Cave, corals are growing in clusters, and you can also see bluefin reef sharks and clownfish. Kabira Bay and Blue Cave are the two most popular spots in Ishigaki Island, so please visit them!

 

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What is Taketomi Island Tour?

 

竹富島ツアー

 

Taketomi Island is the nearest remote island from Ishigaki Island, located about 10 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port. Although it is a small island (9km in circumference), there are many sightseeing spots and villages that retain the original landscape of Okinawa such as red-tiled Okinawan houses, which are designated as Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings. In the Taketomi Island tour, you can enjoy walking around the island and snorkeling at the beach. You can also rent a bicycle or take a buffalo cart to explore the island, so you can enjoy the unusual and quiet atmosphere that you cannot feel in mainland Japan.

 

Features and Reasons for Recommending Taketomi Island Tour

 

竹富島ツアー

 

Many of the Taketomi Island tours are free time, so you can explore the island as you like. As mentioned above, you can enjoy a leisurely tour of Taketomi Island while viewing the townscape of the island. You can also rent a bicycle to explore the sightseeing spots on the island. There are also tours where you can enjoy snorkeling and diving in the surrounding waters. Near Taketomi Island, there is Ishinishi lagoon, the largest coral area in Japan, where you can observe more than 400 species of corals and tropical fish. You can enjoy the sea which is one of the clearest in Yaeyama. Taketomi Island tours are very popular for both walks and activities, so please check out both!

 

How to get to Taketomi Island

 

竹富島ツアー

 

Taketomi Island can be visited by regular boat from Ishigaki Island's outlying island terminal, with departures and arrivals every hour, making it easy to visit.

 

Click here for details on ferry fares and timetables to Taketomi Island.

 

Ishigakijima⇔Taketomijima Ferry Timetable

 

Recommended Taketomi Island Tour

 

Ishigaki Island, Phantom Island Snorkeling & Taketomi Island Sightseeing

 

Taketomi Island

 

We introduce the combination plan of snorkeling and sightseeing in Taketomi Island. At the beginning of the tour, you will enjoy snorkeling at the Phantom Island. You can observe colorful corals and tropical fishes in the emerald blue sea. If you are not a good swimmer, you can enjoy observing the creatures while floating on the surface of the sea. After snorkeling, you will go sightseeing in Taketomi Island. You will take a buffalo cart to explore the village with calm atmosphere. Check out this popular plan to enjoy both sightseeing and activities!

 

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I was looking for a plan to enjoy without getting wet in winter and I just found it!
I enjoyed it very much! Thank you!
bright
5
After experiencing mangrove SUP, this is a luxurious one-day trip to Taketomi Island to ride on a buffalo cart and enjoy the traditional landscape. You will feel the subtropical nature with your whole body as you go on the water, and after that, you will experience the culture of Yaeyama in the village with old red-tiled houses. The plan was a perfect balance of active and cultural experiences, allowing you to fully enjoy the charm of Ishigaki Island.
bravery
5
In the morning, we were able to enjoy canoeing through the mangroves!
It was difficult to operate at first, but I gradually got used to it and was able to enjoy the scenery in the second half! Thanks to the careful lectures I received!
On Taketomi Island, I was very satisfied with the brown sugar soft ice cream recommended by the brother who was in charge of the mangrove tour!
I would like to join another tour when I come to Ishigaki Island again!
Thank you very much!
black soybean sprouts fried in sesame seed oil wrapped in dried beancurd and stewed
5
I joined this tour in February for a family vacation. I wanted to play in the nature, but I thought it was too cold to go into the ocean, then I found this tour and was able to enjoy the nature of Ishigaki Island without getting wet.
The brother of the guide is a veteran and a good photographer. It was an irreplaceable memory for our family. Thank you very much.
makiko
5
We experienced canoeing in the morning and went to Taketomi Island in the afternoon!
I thought about just canoeing here and issuing my own ticket, but I heard that the counter at the remote island terminal is crowded, so I applied for this tour to ensure that I could get a ticket!
The canoeing experience was very enjoyable, and the guide was very kind!
This was my first trip to Ishigaki Island and activity experience, so I am glad I asked Pipi for a reliable service.
I will use this service again if the opportunity arises.
Thank you very much.
ayu
5
Participate in Real Catan on a spectacular beach in Ishigaki Island. The game on the beautiful sandy beach was a great success! By collecting resources while picking up trash, we were able to contribute to environmental protection of the island. The photos we had taken are also wonderful memories.
rape (seed oil plant, Brassica campestris)
5
The Beach Sports Day on Ishigaki Island was a lot of fun and recreation on the island's spectacular beaches, and both adults and children had a great time! Not only the competition but also the trash pickup time was a great way to form a feeling of gratitude for the island. I was also personally happy to receive a photo as a gift!â
generation after generation
5
Conducted a beach cleanup on a company trip! Even beautiful beaches in tourist areas had a surprisingly large amount of trash washed up from the ocean. We were thrilled to hear locals say "Thank you! I was reminded of the importance of protecting the nature of this island.
bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryo system)
5
It was a very meaningful experience. Throughout the entire program, I felt that it was especially wonderful that it was a set of "learning" and "action" that did not end with just playing. On the other hand, the experience in the great outdoors was also a good time with a fun element. Thank you to everyone at Pipi!