{"id":33295,"date":"2026-02-25T16:21:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/?post_type=diary&#038;p=33295"},"modified":"2026-02-25T16:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:21:54","slug":"2026-2-25","status":"publish","type":"diary","link":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/diary\/2026-2-25","title":{"rendered":"Latest Weather &amp; Tour Updates from Ishigaki Island (February 25, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Today's Tours<\/h2>\n<p>Today (Feb. 25) on Ishigaki Island,<strong>Rain, then cloudy<\/strong>...was. The temperature was<strong>High: 21\u00b0C \/ Low: 21\u00b0C<\/strong>So, while the numbers alone suggest it was warm, the combination of rain and wind made it feel rather chilly throughout the day. Since you tend to get cold easily after getting wet, before and after the tour,<strong>Lightweight Haori<\/strong>and<strong>Rain Gear (Rain Jacket)<\/strong>It's reassuring to have one.<\/p>\n<p>The wind is<strong>Northeasterly wind (up to 6 m\/s)<\/strong>So, the ocean is...<strong>Waves: 2.5 m<\/strong>Although the price was a bit on the high side, we were able to carry out all the tours without any problems.<\/p>\n<p>Even when it rains, the water remains crystal clear, so we recommend taking a snorkeling tour as long as it's just a light drizzle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#0068b8;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#009beb;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Today's Sea Conditions (around Yaeyama)<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Weather and Temperature<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\"><strong>Rain, then cloudy<\/strong>\/ The Best<strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong>\u30fbThe worst<strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Chance of precipitation<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">00-06:<strong>\u2014<\/strong>\/06-12:<strong>\u2014<\/strong>\/12-18:<strong>70%<\/strong>\/18-24:<strong>60%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">unsewn part of a hanging sleeve on a traditional Japanese woman's garment<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">Northeast wind (maximum<strong>6 m\/s<\/strong>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Wave height<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\"><strong>2.5 m<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Tides (Taira)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">High tide:<strong>01:26 \/ 12:21<\/strong>\u3000Low tide:<strong>05:45 \/ 20:21<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">important point<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">Rain and wind can make it feel colder \/ High waves in the open ocean (rain gear and a light jacket recommended)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Recommended<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">snorkeling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Tomorrow's Outlook<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5ddd\u5e73\u6e7e_260225_1-e1772004009245-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Kabira Bay SUP\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-image-33297 size-medium aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5ddd\u5e73\u6e7e_260225_1-e1772004009245-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5ddd\u5e73\u6e7e_260225_1-e1772004009245-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5ddd\u5e73\u6e7e_260225_1-e1772004009245-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5ddd\u5e73\u6e7e_260225_1-e1772004009245-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5ddd\u5e73\u6e7e_260225_1-e1772004009245.jpg 987w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow (Feb. 26) is<strong>Cloudy<\/strong>According to the forecast, the chance of precipitation for each time period is<strong>30%<\/strong>So, it looks like the rain won't have as much of an impact as it did today. The temperature will be<strong>High of 23\u00b0C \/ Low of 20\u00b0C<\/strong>...is expected.<\/p>\n<p>The wind is<strong>East wind (up to 4 m\/s)<\/strong>So, the waves are...<strong>2 m \u2192 1.5 m (with swells)<\/strong>The forecast is for conditions to settle down. It looks like we'll be able to run all our tours tomorrow!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3390\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for details on Ishigaki Island in February!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Recommended for this time of year<br \/>\nActivity!<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2460 Miyara River Mangrove SUP\/Canoeing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5bae\u826f\u5ddd\u30de\u30f3\u30b0\u30ed\u30fc\u30d6_251210_1-e1765351635299-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyara Mangrove SUP\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33029 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On Ishigaki Island in Winter<strong>The No. 1 Classic Favorite You Can Always Count On<\/strong>...is the mangrove tour. It\u2019s less affected by north winds, so you can cruise leisurely along the calm river.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy for first-timers and those who are sensitive to the cold to participate, and the fact that photo data is free is another reason for its popularity.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/887\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> For more information on mangrove canoeing, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/886\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> For more information on mangrove SUP, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2461 SUP\/Canoeing in Kabira Bay<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5ddd\u5e73\u6e7e_251016_5-e1760592930765-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"SUP Kabira Bay\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32405 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kabira Bay, a scenic spot awarded three Michelin stars, is<strong>If the wind direction is right, the event is highly likely to take place even in winter.<\/strong>A popular spot. The contrast between the crystal-clear sea and the white sand is breathtaking, even in winter.<\/p>\n<p>On the day of the tour, we'll assess the wind direction and guide you at a time when it's safe and enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/870\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for details on SUP and canoeing in Kabira Bay!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/885\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for more information about Kabira Bay SUP!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">\u2462 Starry Sky &amp; Jungle Night Tour<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/\u30bf\u3099\u30a6\u30f3\u30ed\u30fc\u30c8\u3099-2023-10-01T164057.293.jpg\" alt=\"night\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25284 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/\u30bf\u3099\u30a6\u30f3\u30ed\u30fc\u30c8\u3099-2023-10-01T164057.293.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/\u30bf\u3099\u30a6\u30f3\u30ed\u30fc\u30c8\u3099-2023-10-01T164057.293-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In winter, the air is crisp, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">The Best Season for Stargazing<\/span><\/strong>. In addition, in the jungle at night,<strong>Coconut crabs and nocturnal creatures<\/strong>You can also look forward to encounters with them.<\/p>\n<p>Another reason it\u2019s highly rated is that it\u2019s less affected by daytime sea conditions, making it easy to incorporate into an itinerary.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/728\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#009beb;border-color:#007cbc;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4db9f1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> The Starry Sky &amp; Jungle Night Tour<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":33296,"template":"","acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/diary\/33295"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/diary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/diary"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}