Climb Ishigaki Island by Cave Exploration
[A one-of-a-kind tour arranged by a geological expert on an island formed by the uplift of Japan's largest coral reef]
A mysterious adventure tour with a nature guide who is knowledgeable about geology! Through coasteering, where you walk, climb, and jump along the coastline, and exploring a huge underground limestone cave, you will come into contact with not only the geology but also the ecology of various living creatures, and experience another natural wonder of Ishigaki Island that is often overlooked!
For lunch, you will enjoy a spicy curry made with island vegetables and local island chicken, as well as a geocake after the meal! We will provide you with a menu that makes the most of the ingredients' unique flavors, such as farmers who continue to grow local island vegetables without using pesticides, which is less stressful on the body, and local chicken producers.
*Wetsuits and shoes are available for free rental. Please bring your own swimsuit, sandals, and towels.
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Climb Ishigaki Island by Cave Exploration
What's included in Climb Ishigaki Island by Cave Exploration
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Travel 200 million years back in time! Ishigakijima Geotour Adventure : coasteering, climbing up rocky terrain, jumping in and swimming, and sneaking into a huge underground limestone cave! [Ecotour Fukumimi] A mysterious adventure tour with a nature guide who is knowledgeable about geology, experiencing the diverse geology and topography of the northern region of Ishigaki Island, which was formed from coral reefs more than 100,000 years ago and rocks 200 million years ago. [Schedule] 9:00am Gather, explain, and prepare at Eco Tour Fukumimi 9:30am Coasteering around Cape Nosoko and observing Ryukyu limestone and bedrock 0:00pm Lunch break at Eco Tour Fukumimi while admiring the 35-million-year-old volcano Nosoko-dake 1:00pm Start moving to the northern tip of Hirakubo Peninsula 1:30pm Arrive at Hirakubo Lighthouse, observe the 200-million-year-old rock, Tomur Formation glaucophane schist, and take a toilet break 2:00pm Explore Hirano Cave and stalactite caves, and take a caving tour of the mysterious world beneath the earth 3:00pm Start moving 3:30pm Arrive at Eco Tour Fukumimi 4:00pm Disband
Inclusions
- Lunch (original bento box packed with Yaeyama food culture)
- Geological strata observation (observation of the 200 million year old rock, Tomuru schist)
- Light meal (stratum cake)
- Coasteering (walking, climbing, diving and swimming along a rocky coastline)
- Geological strata guide of the Yaeyama region (the origins of the Yaeyama region, geological strata)
- Cave exploration (caving tour of the mysterious world that spreads underground)
- Transportation to the venue
- Drinks
- Accomodation Fee
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Only those aged 10 and over can participate.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Address: English address: Ecotour Fukumimi, 1086-3 Nosoko, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture Japanese address: 沖縄県石垣市野底1086-3 エコツアーふくみみ Access: - 20 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport - 35 minutes by car from the city center - 3 minutes on foot from the "Kanegi" bus stop
