{"id":33338,"date":"2026-03-12T16:42:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/?post_type=diary&#038;p=33338"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:57:36","slug":"2026-3-12","status":"publish","type":"diary","link":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/diary\/2026-3-12","title":{"rendered":"Latest Weather &amp; Tour Updates from Ishigaki Island (March 12, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Today's Tours<\/h2>\n<p>On Thursday, March 12, clouds began to gather over Ishigaki Island in the morning, but we managed to avoid rain throughout the morning. The temperature was<strong>High of 23\u00b0C<\/strong>Just looking at the numbers, it seems like it would be comfortable, but an easterly breeze is blowing steadily, and if you stand still, you might even feel a bit chilly at times.<\/p>\n<p>Today's highlight was, without a doubt,<strong>Mangrove Tour<\/strong>That\u2019s right! Even though there were waves out on the open ocean, the surface of the Miyara River was calm. Paddling through the mangroves as sunlight filtered through the trees was absolutely delightful. We were thrilled to hear one of our guests say, \u201cI never expected to see scenery like this on Ishigaki Island!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And tonight\u2014the chance of rain will decrease, and<strong>A star might peek out from between the clouds.<\/strong>Who knows? Tonight is definitely the perfect time for a night tour! \ud83c\udf1f<\/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>Cloudy with occasional sunny spells<\/strong>\/ The Best<strong>23\u00b0C<\/strong>\u30fbThe worst<strong>17\u00b0C<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Chance of precipitation<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">00-06:<strong>20%<\/strong>\/06-12:<strong>30%<\/strong>\/12-18:<strong>40%<\/strong>\/18-24:<strong>20%<\/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%\">East wind (maximum<strong>7 m\/s<\/strong>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Wave height<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\"><strong>2m<\/strong>(with swells)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Tides (Ishigaki)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">High tide:<strong>06:55 \/ 18:30<\/strong>\u3000Low tide:<strong>00:40 \/ 12:50<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">important point<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">There are swells in the open ocean \/ Winds can make it feel colder even during the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Recommended<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">Mangrove SUP\/Canoeing, Kabira Bay SUP, Night Tours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30ba_251125_3-e1764057997756-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"half-melon shaped bun (term used in the Chugoku area)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32855 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30ba_251125_3-e1764057997756-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30ba_251125_3-e1764057997756-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30ba_251125_3-e1764057997756-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30ba_251125_3-e1764057997756-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30ba_251125_3-e1764057997756-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30ba_251125_3-e1764057997756.jpg 1368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow (March 13) is<strong>Heavy Rain<\/strong>It looks like it will be . The chance of precipitation throughout the day is<strong>60%<\/strong>It's going to be a day with high temperatures, a complete change from today's mild atmosphere. The wind is also<strong>Up to 8\u20139 m\/s from the northeast<\/strong>It is expected to intensify, and conditions on the open ocean may become even more severe.<\/p>\n<p>Tours to offshore areas, such as the Phantom Island and the Blue Cave, are more likely to have their destinations changed or be canceled. Since you\u2019ve gone to the trouble of traveling to Ishigaki Island, it\u2019s important to figure out how to spend your days when you can\u2019t go out to sea.<\/p>\n<p>as a matter of fact<strong>Mangroves really stand out on rainy days<\/strong>Did you know? When the water\u2019s surface is calm and the mangroves are shrouded in mist, the area takes on a magical atmosphere that\u2019s quite different from what you see on a sunny day. Also, on night tours after it rains, your chances of spotting coconut crabs tend to skyrocket. If you\u2019re unsure about tomorrow\u2019s itinerary, please feel free to contact PiPi for advice.<\/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\">Tomorrow's Sea Conditions Forecast (Yaeyama Area)<\/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, occasionally cloudy<\/strong>\/ The Best<strong>22\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>60%<\/strong>\/06-12:<strong>80%<\/strong>\/12-18:<strong>90%<\/strong>\/18-24:<strong>70%<\/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%\">Northeasterly wind (maximum<strong>9 m\/s<\/strong>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Wave height<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\"><strong>2 m \u2192 2.5 m<\/strong>(The swell is getting stronger)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Tides (Ishigaki)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">High tide:<strong>07:30 \/ 19:05<\/strong>\u3000Low tide:<strong>01:15 \/ 13:25<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">important point<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">Rain and strong winds are expected throughout the day \/ Offshore tours are canceled; alternative arrangements may be available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28%\">Recommended<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 72%\">Mangrove SUP\/Canoeing, Night Tours, Photo Tours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3402\/\" 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 March!<\/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>Even when the open ocean is rough, the Miyara River is a world apart. The river\u2019s surface is calm, and you can paddle leisurely through the unique landscape where mangrove roots jut out over the water.<\/p>\n<p>Even on Ishigaki Island in March<strong>Can be held on a regular basis<\/strong>This tour is especially popular, and many guests enjoyed it today as well. Since it comes with a free digital photo gift, it\u2019s the perfect way to preserve your travel memories.<\/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>This is a luxurious tour that lets you experience the breathtaking views of Kabira Bay\u2014awarded three Michelin stars\u2014from the water on a SUP or canoe. The contrast between the emerald-green sea and the white sand is breathtaking even in winter, and<strong>The turquoise blue on a sunny day is truly in a league of its own<\/strong>The following is a list of the most common problems with the \"C\" in the \"C\" column.<\/p>\n<p>If the wind direction is right, there\u2019s a high chance we can hold the event even in March. We\u2019ll assess the ocean conditions on the day of the event to ensure we take you out when conditions are at their best!<\/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 more information about Kabira Bay Canoeing!<\/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\/V2HIJSLJ_plan_image_1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Night Tour\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25544 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In March, 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>One of them. Under the night sky of Ishigaki Island, where there are few streetlights, the Milky Way and shooting stars fall in such abundance that it feels like a luxury.<\/p>\n<p>In the jungle, you might even encounter coconut crabs and nocturnal creatures. On rainy or cloudy days, in fact,<strong>The appearance rate of hermit crabs has increased<\/strong>Since it tends to happen, it\u2019s great that you can enjoy it no matter the weather. If your daytime tour is canceled, be sure to join the evening tour instead.<\/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":32600,"template":"","acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/diary\/33338"}],"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\/32600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}