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10 recommended activities for a graduation trip in Ishigaki Island! Ishigaki Island resident staff will give you a thorough explanation!
Hello everyone!
For students, a graduation trip is an essential part of the last day of school. Especially for college students, many of them may go abroad for their graduation trip.
If you haven't decided on your graduation trip yet, please consider Ishigaki Island. I am sure it will be the best graduation trip for you!
Unlike overseas, Ishigaki Island has a common currency, and there is no need for a passport or complicated procedures. In addition, marine activities are popular since the ocean opens in March, the season of graduation.
Celebrate the best graduation trip in Ishigaki Island's No. 1 resort during this vibrant season!
This article introduces recommended activities for graduation trips to Ishigaki Island.
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Characteristics and Recommendations for a Graduation Trip to Ishigaki Island
In March, many university students will have finished earning credits and will have submitted their graduation theses, leaving only the "graduation trip," the big event of their university life.
When deciding on a graduation trip destination, there are many factors to consider, such as how much to spend and where to go.
The reality is that once you enter the workforce, you will not be able to see the friends you met in college as often as you would like. It is necessary to choose a good travel destination to preserve the last memories of your college life in a good way.
Ishigaki Island would be a suitable place for such a big event. The reasons for our recommendation are as mentioned at the beginning of this article.
It is the No. 1 resort area in Japan, and I can recommend it because it offers the same beautiful nature as overseas resorts, and there are no language, currency, or border barriers to make your trip more enjoyable!
We will also introduce some attractive spots and activities in Ishigaki Island. It will surely be the best graduation trip for you.
10 graduation trip activities on Ishigaki Island
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity 1: Kabira Bay Glass Boat Tour
The first tour we will introduce is "Kabira Bay Glass Boat Tour".
If you come to Ishigaki Island, you cannot miss Kabira Bay. Kabira Bay, the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island, is known for its beautiful sea where you can enjoy 7 different colors of sea.
It has been selected for inclusion in the Michelin Green Guide Japon, one of only 17 places in Japan to be recognized by the guide, and its crystal clear waters allow visitors to observe coral reefs and tropical fish swimming in the water.
The water quality is also very good, and black pearls are cultivated here.
Rocks poke their heads out at various points along the river and are called "rocks of encounter," and are known as a power spot for romance.
Graduation season is also a time of meeting and parting."Encounter Rock"If you touch the "Mere Old Man" and recharge your power, you will surely have a good encounter with someone. If you go as a couple, you will get to know each other even better.
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity 2: Blue Cave Kayaking
The next activity we will introduce is,Blue Caveis one of the famous tourist spots in Ishigaki Island as well as Kabira Bay.
The Blue Cave is an art created by nature that was made possible by a combination of conditions such as the angle of incidence of the sun, the clarity of the sea, and the material of the sea bottom.
After all, when it comes to a graduation trip, you want it to be a trip that leaves a lasting impact. This is the perfect choice for those who want to make a lasting impression. The Blue Cave is sure to be an extraordinary experience.
The cave.sea kayakThe entrance to the site is located on the right side of the island, and when you enter the site with your camera, you will see a beautiful sight of shimmering blue water. You will also be impressed by the clarity of the ocean, where you can observe coral reefs and coral fish from the sea.
On a clear day, the blue color becomes more intense, and the reflection of the light envelops the whole body in blue. This mystical space will beautifully color the last page of your university life.
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity 3: Phantom Island Snorkeling Tour
Have you ever seen the largest coral reef in Japan? Have you ever seen a coral reef in the first place?
The largest coral reef in the country can be seen near Phantom Island. What is a phantom island anyway?
phantom islandis the official name of the "islets of LakeshoreIt is an uninhabited island that does not exist on any map. It is so named because it appears and disappears depending on the difference in tidal levels.
When you land on the island, the contrast between the white beach and blue ocean is beautiful, and offshore is the largest coral reef zone in Japan, "Seokseo Reef Lake.
Because there are more than 400 species of corals and many tropical fish,snorkelingIt's a world-famous spot as a diving and
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity 4: Sunrise SUP
Ishigaki Island is rich in nature and the air is very clean. Especially in the early morning, the air in Ishigaki Island is so clear that you can feel the cool and clean air rushing through your body when you take a deep breath!
We recommend Sunrise SUP early in the morning on Ishigaki Island. You will go to the mangrove forest in the early hours before sunrise. In the morning silence, the sound of paddling SUP and birdsong is very pleasant.
Many people do yoga on SUP in the morning. The activity in a pleasant morning environment helps to clear the mind. Also, when you are relaxing on the SUP board, the sun will come out and the morning sun will be shining all over your body, making you feel very comfortable and warm.
In the future, you may have a hard time getting up in the morning as a working person, but you can enjoy the sunrise on Ishigaki Island.SUPand remember, if you always get up a little earlier than usual and move your body in the sunlight, you may find that things will get better and better!
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity 5: Sunrise Kayak
The next tour we will introduce is "Sunrise Kayak".
As with Sunrise SUP, doing activities in the morning when the air is clean and fresh is a great way to start the day!
Canoes, in particular, are very stable and highly buoyant, making them suitable for people who are not good swimmers and small children.
Why don't you relax and let the waves wash over you and experience the beautiful sunrise of Ishigaki Island?
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity 6: Blue Cave Snorkel Tour
Here are some of the activities for snorkeling in the Blue Cave that I mentioned earlier.
As explained earlier, the Blue Cave is a cave where sunlight reflects off the sea surface, the ocean floor, and the terrain inside the cave, making the sea surface and the inside of the cave glow blue.
Therefore, it is best to enjoy viewing the cave from the sea by canoe or SUP, but the underwater view of the Blue Cave with snorkeling also offers a fantastic environment.
Snorkeling to the Blue Cave is also recommended, as the area surrounding the cave is home to many coral reefs and tropical fish!
Ishigaki Island Graduation Tour Activities (7) Night Tour
Ishigaki Island is said to have the No. 1 starry sky in Japan. Ishigaki Island was the first island in Japan to be designated as a starry sky reserve, and is rated as the second most beautiful starry sky in Asia, allowing you to enjoy the world-class starry sky.
Ishigaki IslandNight TourIn the southern hemisphere, 86 of the 88 constellations can be observed, and all of the first magnitude stars can be seen. It is also a rare place to see the Southern Cross, which cannot be seen in the northern hemisphere.
The night sky of Ishigaki Island is very beautiful with stars, but that's not all. There are many nocturnal creatures unique to the subtropical zone, and you will get excited when you find many unusual creatures!
The photo above shows a giant hermit crab called a coconut crab. There are many other unusual creatures, so let's go on an adventure to look for them on Ishigaki Island!
The shock of Ishigaki Island's endemic creatures transformed into a sky full of stars will be a fitting last memory of college.
Please check it out!
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity 8: Fukiutsu River Canoeing
Fuki-tsukigawa River is a mangrove-strewn river located about 40 minutes by car from Ishigakijima Port Rito Terminal.
Canoe cruising surrounded by mangrove forests, designated as a national natural treasure, is a thrilling adventure experience just like in the movies!
While the adventurous spirit is aroused, the green surroundings make it a very relaxing space where one can literally take a forest bath.
After passing through the Fukitsu River, you will reach "Yabiku Falls," a waterfall that is known as a match-making waterfall. The spectacle of the waterfall that appears at the end of your adventure will make your mouth drop open.
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity ⑨ Firefly Tour
The next activity we will introduce is "Firefly Tour".
This is a tour to see Yaeyama fireflies glow in Ishigaki Island. The Yaeyama firefly is the smallest firefly in Japan.
It is characterized by thousands or tens of thousands of them gathered together and glowing like a flashing light, because of the beauty of the sight."light carpet", as it is called. This is one of the best tours you should visit because it will surely be one of your best memories.
However, this tour islightning bugThe tour will be held during the period when the "Mere Old Man" is active, which is usually from March to June. We recommend that you go at the last minute before graduation or at the beginning of the graduation year!
Ishigaki Island Graduation Trip Activity 10: Sagaribana Tour
The last activity we will introduce is "Sagaribana Tour".
Sagaribana TourLike the Yaeyama firefly, the Yaeyama firefly is a time-limited tour, too, and is a flower native to subtropical regions that blooms from June to August.
Sagaribana is also called "one-night flower" or "phantom flower" because it is a fleeting flower that blooms and falls in a single night. In addition to its beautiful visuals of white, pink, and red, the sweet vanilla-like fragrance of the flower attracts people.
It is also very popular because the language of flowers is "to bring good luck.
Conclusion
We have introduced some of the activities we recommend for your graduation trip. What did you think?
I am sure that there were many spots and activities that will make a page in your memory.
Create once-in-a-lifetime memories together. Why not spend your time at the largest resort in your home country?
Thank you for reading to the end.
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