Limited Time Only] Ishigaki Island Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation! Nature Illumination Tour Limited Time Only] Ishigaki Island Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation! Nature Illumination Tour Limited Time Only] Ishigaki Island Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation! Nature Illumination Tour Limited Time Only] Ishigaki Island Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation! Nature Illumination Tour Limited Time Only] Ishigaki Island Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation! Nature Illumination Tour Limited Time Only] Ishigaki Island Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation! Nature Illumination Tour

Limited time plan!

Rhizophora mucronata (species of midge)Appreciation Tour

〜Fireflies dance wildly and illuminate nature

 

This is a limited time only tour to see the fantastic land-dwelling fireflies, "Yaeyama fireflies", which live only in Yaeyama! The sight of hundreds of Yaeyama fireflies all issuing at the same time is like a natural illumination!

 

 

Japan's smallest firefly and Japan's largest firefly can be seen.

 

 

Fireflies glow for only about an hour after sunset, and the sight of them glowing is very romantic!

Recommendations for this plan

  • It can be enjoyed by all!

    Families, couples, and groups are welcome!
    This is a walking tour, so even small children are welcome!

  • Tour participants receive a special page present!

    We will send you a special page with information about special deals on restaurants and places to eat and drink, as well as special offers for PiPi tour participants only!
    We hope you will take advantage of this offer and enjoy your trip to the end!

  • Natural illumination!

    Fireflies, which glow for only a few hours a day, are truly a natural illumination!

Reference schedule (subject to weather conditions)

  • Meet your guide at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/Hotel!

    Detailed meeting time will be given when we call you to confirm your reservation the day before.

  • Departure for the local field!
    We will take Pipi's car to the local field.

  • Arrive at the local field!

    Get ready to see fireflies.

  • Activity start!

    Wait for the Yaeyama fireflies to start emitting light.

  • Activity Completed!

    Those who meet locally will disband on the spot! Others will return to Ishigaki Port Rito Terminal.

  • Ishigaki Port TerminalArrived before!

    Thank you for your time. We will take you back to your hotel if you have hotel pickup.

Tour Details

  • Tour Details

  • Phantom fireflies can only be seen on Ishigaki Island!

    Yaeyama Himebotaru's luminescence show

    See the natural illumination!

    💫Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation Tour💫

     

    Yaeyama fireflies" inhabiting Ishigaki Island are active from March to June. Why don't you watch the fantastic Yaeyama firefly dance show where hundreds of fireflies emit light all at once?

    Rain or shine

     

    🌴safe and secure🌴

    Total number of participants exceeds 300,000! Many people have enjoyed our safe tours!

     

    Ishigaki Island's first 🌴! Carbon Neutral Tour🌴!

    Pipi's tours are now carbon neutral, which offsets CO2 emissions from travel during the tour!

    Enjoy a carbon neutral tour that is more environmentally friendly than any other!

    →directional marker or indicatorLearn more about carbon neutrality

     

    You can support local children by participating in the 🍽️ tour: 🍽️

    Pipi uses a portion of the proceeds from the tours to support the operation of the children's cafeteria.

    →directional marker or indicatorFor more information on the Children's Cafeteria initiative, click here.

     

    🌴Plan for alternate destination in case of cancellation due to inclement weather🌴

    In the event that this plan is decided to be cancelled due to inclement weather,

    We can offer transfer to the following plans.

  • the time required

  • Approx. 2 hours (including breaks and travel time)
    Depending on the sea conditions and weather on the day of the event.

    It may fluctuate.

  • Fee includes

    • Experience Fee
    • Liability Insurance Premiums
    • consumption tax (incl. sales tax, VAT, excise duty, etc.)
    • Special offer page for participants (coupons for use at restaurants, information on hole-in-the-wall spots)
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  • meeting place

  • ～For those who wish to be picked up and dropped off...

    Ishigaki Port Terminal Main Entrance

    1 Misaki-cho, Okinawa 907-0012, Japan

    Please be punctual and arrive on time.

     

     

    【【Hotels and guesthouses in southern part of Ishigaki Island].

    Your guide will meet you at the door.

    Please contact us if you are staying in the central or northern part of the country.

     

  • Minimum number of participants

  • From 2 persons

  • Reservation Deadline

  • Deadline is 16:00 on the day of the tour

  • What to bring

    • Comfortable clothing (long sleeves and long pants recommended)
    • Beverages
    • (hand) towel
    • socks

Payment Methods and Cancellation

Payment Method
Local cash payment
Online card payment
Local Card Payment
  • VISA
  • Master Card
  • AMERICAN EXPRESS
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • DISCOVER

Cancellation Policy

The following cancellation policy applies to cancellations for your convenience. Please understand that the following cancellation policy will apply.
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  • Up to one day before the day of participation: free of charge
  • On the day of participation: 100% of the tour fee
  • No-show cancellation: 100% of tour fee

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However,No cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations due to force majeure such as flight cancellations!

Precautions (Please read carefully)

 

  • Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour. The day before the tour, the store will inform you of the meeting place and time. If you do not hear from the store by the evening of the day before, please call 0980-87-5722 (Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi).

 

  • Tours will be held rain or shine. However, the tour may be cancelled if it is determined that the field is unsafe.

 

  • Please use the restroom before coming to the event. (There are no restrooms near the site.)

 

  • Please contact us in advance if you will be late.

 

*On safety standards,Conditions of this sideWe do not allow people who fall under the following categories to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.

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