Maritime Life, Culture and Gastronomy Experience in Okinawa
A sustainable tour of Okinawa's traditional wood sailing boat, Sabani! Experience the maritime culture passed down by Ishigaki Island's boat builder. [Yoshida Sabani Shipbuilding]
Okinawa's traditional wooden sailing boat "Sabani" symbolizes the wisdom, culture, and deep connection with the sea of the Yaeyama people. This is a valuable program that allows you to contribute to the future of Okinawa's marine culture through the experience of "learning", "building", "riding" and "operating" a Sabani together with Tomoatsu Yoshida, the only boat carpenter on Ishigaki Island who preserves the traditional techniques of "Sabani" construction and passes on the steering technique to the next generation.
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Maritime Life, Culture and Gastronomy Experience in Okinawa
What's included in Maritime Life, Culture and Gastronomy Experience in Okinawa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)[Explanation] The main event is an adventure tour set in the sea where coral reefs comparable to the Great Barrier Reef lie, and catering filled with Yaeyama food culture is provided at a private beach visited by Sabani! You can also take home coasters made from the scraps of Sabani as souvenirs. [Schedule] 10:00am Meet at Yoshida Sabani Shipyard 10:30am Kuura Beach - Sea Get on the Sabani. Enjoy an adventure cruise on the sea where Japan's largest coral reefs, comparable to the Great Barrier Reef, lie. 11:15am At sea (reef) "Coral snorkeling" 12:00am Private beach Eat lunch at island terroir. The cruise stops at a small private beach. 1:00pm At sea "Control" the sabani...The sea is calm. A gentle breeze occasionally blows, and the sail is manipulated with a rope from the rear of the sabani to catch the wind. 2:00pm Kuura Beach Return to port 2:30pm Yoshida Sabani Shipbuilding "Building" a Sabani...The second half is a workshop where you can experience the traditional techniques of Sabani. 3:30pm Around Kuura Free time...Walk around the Hirakubo Peninsula, chat with local residents, or just relax on a quiet hill with a great view. 4:00pm End of the tour
Inclusions
- Snorkeling on the reef
- Sabani cruise experience
- Sabani culture learning
- *Life jackets, waterproof bags, and Kuba umbrellas (hat) are available for free rental
- Lunch and tea time on a private beach
- Sabani sailing experience
- *Drinks can be brought in
- Workshop *Materials included
- Transportation to the venue
- Accomodation
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Address: English address: Yoshida Sabani Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., 234-243 Hirakubo, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Japanese address: 沖縄県石垣市平久保234-243 吉田サバニ造船 Access: - 30 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport - 50 minutes by car from the city center - 1 minute walk from "Kuura" bus stop
