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30 Ishigaki Island activities you can enjoy from the morning! Ishigaki Island staffs who live in Ishigaki Island will give you a thorough explanation!
Hello everyone!
When you come to Ishigaki Island, you want to enjoy the island efficiently. Also, if you are not physically up for a full day of activities, but would like to experience them in the morning when it is relatively cool and comfortable, we recommend the activities held in the morning.
Since it is a half-day experience, it is easy to schedule and you can play until the day you return home. If you have come all the way to Ishigaki Island, please make your trip fulfilling from beginning to end.
In this article, we will introduce activities on Ishigaki Island that can be enjoyed from the morning.
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30 Morning Activities on Ishigaki Island
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity 1: Kabira Bay Walk
The first activity we will introduce is a "Kabira Bay Walk.
Kabira Bay, the most scenic spot on Ishigaki Island, has been selected as one of only 17 places in Japan to be recognized by the Michelin Green Guide Japon, and you can observe coral reefs and tropical fish swimming in the crystal clear waters. The sea of Ishigaki Island, one of the most beautiful in the world, is said to change seven different shades of color.
Therefore, marine activities such as SUP and kayaking are popular.
Enjoying activities is one of the best parts of Kabira Bay, but there are also many stores and facilities around the bay that can actually be enjoyed just by strolling around.
Those who want to take it easy can spend the whole day, but those who want to do a quick tour can see the whole place in 1-2 hours, so it is just as well to just go around in the morning.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity 2: Kabira Bay SUP
The next activity we will introduce is "Kabira Bay SUP.
As mentioned above, you can experience SUP in Kabira Bay, a beautiful sea that changes its hue in seven different colors.
SUPis a fashionable marine activity that originated in Hawaii, where you ride on a board and paddle on the surface of the water.
Such Kabira Bay is extremely transparent, and coral reefs and tropical fish inhabitants can be observed from the top of the SUP.
You will be proud to experience a stylish activity that looks great on social networking sites in a field with a spectacular view!
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity 3: Kabira Bay Canoeing
The next activity is "Kabira Bay Canoeing.
It is done in the bay of Kabira Bay, so the waves are not that high. Also, the tour employscanoeis extremely stable and buoyant, so small children and those who have difficulty swimming can participate in activities with ease.
Paddling the oars is not as strenuous as it looks, so you can expect to get some exercise as well. If you get tired, you can leave the oars in the boat and relax, letting the current take you along!
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity 4: Kabira Bay Glass Boat
Kabira Bay offers a glass boat experience.
A glass boat is a boat with a glass bottom that allows you to observe the underwater world. The clear water makes it possible to clearly see fish swimming in the water. The boats can accommodate up to 40 people, making underwater observation of Kabira Bay safer than other activities.
Please feel free to attend with small children and the elderly.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity 5: Blue Cave SUP
It is a famous tourist attraction along with Kabira Bay."Blue Cave".
The Blue Cave is a cave where sunlight reflects off the sea surface and seabed, making the inside of the cave glow blue. It is a miraculous unexplored region that can be realized only when various conditions are met, such as the cave immersed in the sea, the light from the sunlight, the material of the seabed, and the construction of the cave interior.
SUP experience is highly recommended in such a secluded area of Ishigaki Island. The small SUP allows you to move smoothly through the cave. Also, there are many coral formations around the blue cave and many tropical fishes live there.
There are different fun SUP experiences inside and outside the cave. Please try it and have a taste.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity 6: Blue Cave Canoeing
For those who want to relax, the Blue Cave canoeing is recommended.
The sensation of exploring the cave by canoe is as thrilling as entering the world of a movie. The sight of flying foxes soaring overhead is breathtaking. After exiting the cave, you can relax in a canoe and let the waves wash over you.
Experience the tropics in the warm, sunny weather before temperatures exceed the day's max.
Morning Activity on Ishigaki Island (7) Blue Cave Snorkeling
Blue CavewellsnorkelingWe also offer a hands-on experience.
The coral reef I mentioned earlier is actually home to 70 species of coral and is a popular snorkeling spot.
It is recommended for those with children as the biota is truly diverse and the creatures can be observed even in shallow water. Snorkeling in the caves offers a fantastic experience of being surrounded by a blue world all over your body, which is different from what you see from the water.
The course is only offered in the morning, so it is a short and cost-effective way to fully enjoy the unexplored areas of Ishigaki Island.
Morning Activity in Ishigaki Island (9) Phantom Island Kayak
One of the must-visit spots when you come to Ishigaki Island is "Phantom Island".
The official name of the phantom island is "Hamashima. It is so called because it appears only when the tide is low and disappears into the sea like a phantom when the tide rises.
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These waters are home to more than 400 species of corals and thousands and tens of thousands of marine creatures. Cruising on these waters in a canoe is an exquisite experience. The clarity of the ocean is even higher because of the distance from inhabited islands, so you can observe world-class corals and creatures even from a canoe.
Why not experience Tekanu cruising to a phantom island in the sea as far as the eye can see with no obstructions in sight?
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity 10 Diving
Diving is the most popular of all marine activities.
It is one of the activities that you should not miss when you come to Ishigaki Island. Ishigaki Island is surrounded by the Utsukushi Sea. Therefore, there are many diving spots.
In addition, even in winter, the water temperature is extremely mild at around 20 degrees Celsius, making the island a popular destination for both domestic and international divers.
If you want to dive in Ishigaki Island, we recommend you to dive in Ishinishi Jagako, which we have just introduced. You can also observe underwater by canoe, but you will be limited in what you can see.
With snorkeling, you are limited by your breath, which limits the depth at which you can explore. Diving, on the other hand, allows you to enter the water carrying an oxygen cylinder, which of course limits your time underwater, but it also allows you to explore for long periods of time. It is also possible to observe living creatures up close.
If you are lucky, you can see sea turtles and manta rays in these waters, so we recommend that you visit the area by diving.
Ishigakijima Morning Activity 11: Nosodake Trekking
Activities in Ishigaki Island are not only limited to the ocean. There is also an activity in the mountains where you can enjoy the nature of Ishigaki Island. The name is trekking.
trekkingTrekking" simply means mountain climbing. Trekking is popular on Ishigaki Island because there are no particularly high mountains. The most popular trekking is Nosoko-dake (野底岳).
Nosodake is so beautiful that it was selected as one of the 100 most beautiful mountains on the island, and at the summit you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view with nothing to obstruct your view.
Nosodake, the No.1 scenic spot in Ishigaki Island, is also the stage of the legend of Marpei. It is a power spot where if you touch the rock "Marpei Rock" which looks like a tragic heroine praying, your wish will come true, so please touch it when you visit. You can easily go trekking in half a day, so why don't you go to Ishigaki mountain to breathe fresh air in the morning?
Morning Activities on Ishigaki Island⑫Marine Sports
Ishigaki Island, with its beautiful ocean, offers many marine sports. You can enjoy as many as 16 kinds.
While beach volleyball and other marine sports are common on other beaches, Ishigaki Island offers a variety of jet skiing and wakeboarding in the ocean.
Basically, all the sports are performed in a field in a calm and peaceful environment, so first-timers can experience them with ease.
Spend half a day doing marine sports with no extra time!
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity ⑬ Dolphin Tour
We told you that the sea of Ishigaki Island, rich in nature, is home to many creatures.
In fact, there are dolphins. Although these dolphins are not wild, they have been confirmed to live in tropical waters, and there is no doubt that they have a sufficient environment in which to live.
Since the dolphins are in a cage, you can swim with them and touch them. Unlike artificial aquariums, this tour is very satisfying because you can interact with dolphins in their natural habitat.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity⑭Shisa Making Experience
Okinawa is famous for its impressive Shi-sa. You can make such a Shisa with your own hands.
The shape can be adjusted as many times as necessary, and colors can be applied in layers, so even the clumsy can make a shisa with ease!
If you paint a lot of colors, you can create your own original items, such as a colorful seersucker, so you can make one as a memory of your trip.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity (15) Mermaid Photo
Ishigaki Island has a very beautiful sea and rich nature, so it looks like mermaids might appear. Then why don't you become the mermaid of your dreams?
Mermaid photography is an experience that has recently been gaining popularity. Dressing up as a mermaid and having your picture taken against the backdrop of the crystal clear emerald green ocean will make you feel like a real mermaid princess.
It also looks great in photos on a pure white beach, so please give it a try!
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity⑯Mangrove Kayak
So far, we have introduced sea and mountain activities. The next activity we will introduce is the river activity.
Rivers also exist on Ishigaki Island, and there are two major types: Miyara River and Fukidori River. The former Miyara River is the largest river in Ishigaki Island and is surrounded by mangroves designated as a national natural monument. It is mixed with brackish water and fresh water, and in addition, there are tidal flats, which are inhabited by a wide variety of creatures.
The feeling of kayak cruising on a river surrounded by such a jungle rich in living creatures is a movie-like adventure. The mangroves that surround the river also serve as a breakwater, so the river is almost unaffected by wind and waves. The kayaks are also very stable and safe.
There are also kayaks for two people, so those with small children are also welcome.
It might be interesting to try kayaking on the river and ocean of Ishigaki Island!
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity⑰Mangrove SUP
The next activity we will introduce is mangrove SUP.
The latter of the above mentioned rivers, the Fukidori River, is more compact than the Miyara River, but it is possible to go from the mouth to the upper reaches of the river and see various types of mangroves due to differences in salinity. After cruising upstream, visitors can access Yabiku Falls, a "match-making waterfall.
Let's go to the power spot of love by SUP, a fashionable activity surrounded by greenery!
Morning Activities in Ishigaki Island⑱ Buggy
Have you ever heard of buggies?
These vehicles can be driven off-road, which is very popular in Hawaii and Australia. It can go on unimproved sandy terrain, rugged mountains, and bumpy dirt roads.
The exhilaration and exhilaration of driving while cutting through the wind is the most exhilarating experience. The ability to feel the wind directly while driving is one of the most thrilling experiences imaginable.
You can run through various fields such as the undulating jungle of Mt. Omotodake, the highest mountain in the prefecture, sugar cane fields, and pineapple fields.
Try this exciting ATV experience!
Activities (⑲Segway) in the morning on Ishigaki Island
You can also experience Segway in Ishigaki Island. It has an image of being done in tropical resorts with rich nature such as Hawaii.
Ishigaki Island has a huge forest park with a circumference of about 8 km. This park is crowded with families because there are many facilities and playground equipment, and many tourists visit the park because there are so many observation decks.
The site is so large that visitors can ride a Segway through the area while being surrounded by nature.
The Segway may seem confusing at first, as it requires the user to control speed and direction by shifting his or her body weight. But don't worry. After a training session with a dedicated instructor, you will be able to drive on your own.
Once you learn the controls, it's easy to get around, so enjoy modern play with state-of-the-art rides.
Morning activity in Ishigakijima⑳paragliding
Next to the ocean, mountains, and rivers, there is the sky! Wouldn't you like to fly in the clear sky of Ishigaki Island?
In Ishigaki Island, you can experience paragliding. Paragliding is a thrilling activity where you can fly with a parachute on your back.
You may hesitate when you first jump down, but when you are flying, you will have a very exciting experience. An instructor will accompany you, so you can participate with peace of mind.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity21 Parasailing
If you are afraid of paragliding, you can try parasailing activities.
Parasailing is an activity in which a parachute is attached and pulled by a boat to float through the air.
The length of the rope can be adjusted, so if you choose a longer setting, you can go as high as a skyscraper. Since the boat pulls you along, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands, and since the boat can accommodate up to three passengers, you can enjoy a graceful walk in the air with your companion.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity㉒ Treeing
Treeing is growing in popularity these days. Treeing, as the name implies, is tree climbing.
Many of you may have had the experience of climbing a tree when you were a child. Those of you who live in central Tokyo may not have such experiences, but you may have seen them in cartoons or animated films.
Such treeing experience can be done in Ishigaki Island. You hang a rope on a tall tree and climb up by using the knot of the rope. You can experience the activity safely by wearing a harness (safety equipment).
Women and children can easily climb the boulder because it proceeds as if they were standing up on their legs, rather than using arm strength as in bouldering.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity ㉓ Waterfall Pool Play
The next activity we will introduce is "playing in a waterfall.
Iriomote Island is famous for its waterfalls, but Ishigaki Island is no less famous for its waterfall fun.
While Iriomote Island offers shower climbing and canyoning experiences to the waterfalls, Ishigaki Island offers cruising by canoe or SUP and trekking to the waterfalls on the way to the falls. Therefore, even those who are not confident in their physical strength can easily visit.
The round trip takes only 2 to 3 hours, so you can join the tour only in the morning.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activities㉔ Fishing Tour
Ishigaki Island has an abundant inflow of nutrients from mountains and rivers that plankton, the food for fish, needs in order to multiply. In addition, there are many coral reefs and tidal flats that provide a diverse habitat for living creatures.
Therefore, the biota of Ishigaki Island is very rich. Even if you are not a regular fisherman or have never fished before, you will almost certainly be able to catch a fish. Guides and skilled captains will support you so you can enjoy Ishigaki Island fishing without worries.
The fish you catch can be cooked at the affiliated restaurant, so please let us know in advance if you wish to have it cooked.
Morning Activities in Ishigaki Island㉕Yoga Experience
In recent years, more and more people have been practicing yoga. Yoga, which is enjoying tremendous popularity not only in Japan but also around the world, originally became popular as a health practice among Hollywood celebrities.
Today, yoga studios offer a wide variety of yoga services, including hot yoga and aerial yoga.
However, the original purpose of yoga is to relax and purify the body and mind. Such an experience would be possible in a place rich in nature with beautiful scenery. Therefore, yoga held on Ishigaki Island is very resounding.
Why not try yoga early in the morning or at sunset while enjoying the tranquility and clarity of the ocean?
Morning Activities in Ishigaki Island㉖SUP Yoga Experience
I introduced yoga above. This time, I would like to introduce its applied version, SUP Yoga. It is an activity to do yoga while experiencing SUP, which is becoming a new standard in Ishigaki Island.
Doing yoga on a SUP board requires good balance. This will strengthen your core and inner muscles, which will also help you to shape up.
Yoga on a SUP board is very popular among women because it is very stylish and photogenic. Let's start your day with SUP yoga in the morning to get your body up and running!
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity㉗Accessory Making
One activity that can be done indoors is accessory making. It is nice to know that the experience is available even when it rains or the weather breaks significantly.
You can also make your own original accessories using shells and natural stones caught in Ishigaki Island.
It is easy for children to explore the area, as they can create something cute just by arranging the stones.
It is also good for couples to make each other.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity㉘Making Photo Frames
I would like to leave a wonderful memory of my trip to Ishigaki Island with a beautiful one.
When you participate in a tour activity, in many cases the guide will take very beautiful pictures of each activity scene. Then, we would like to divide the photo frames to display those beautiful photos into small sections.
In Ishigaki Island, you can experience making original photo frames.
We create them using Ryukyu glass, coral, and seashells. The beautiful pictures of Ishigaki Island combined with the frames will leave you with very nice memories.
We have a wide variety of beautiful materials so you can create your own photo frame.
Ishigaki Island Morning Activity㉙Glass Experience
Okinawa, including Ishigaki Island, is famous for glasswork called Ryukyu Glass.
Visitors can experience making small items using such Ryukyu glass. You can create a variety of glass items such as sandblasted glass, lamps, nameplates, and blue glass.
You can create something that can be used on a daily basis, allowing you to recall the memories of your Ishigaki Island trip from everyday life.
It will surely be a good memory!
Morning Activities in Ishigaki Island㉚Taketomi Island Sightseeing
The last activity we will introduce is "Taketomi Island Sightseeing.
Taketomi Island is an island that retains the original landscape of Okinawa, with red brick roofs with shisa, stone-wall fence houses, and white sand alleys covered with hibiscus and other flowers in primary colors.
The island is small enough to get around by renting a bicycle. A buffalo cart is recommended for sightseeing in the streets. Feel the slow swaying of the car and be healed by the typical Okinawan scenery.
At the end.
We introduced some activities in Ishigaki Island that you can enjoy from the morning. How was it?
There were various fields where you can experience activities such as ocean, river, mountain, and sky. Ishigaki Island has a strong image of marine activities, but please take this opportunity to try activities in other fields.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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