Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Ride & Round Trip Ferry Ticket
- Includes round-trip high-speed boat tickets between Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island, eliminating the trouble of buying tickets on site
- Take a leisurely ride on a buffalo cart, accompanied by the gentle melody of the shamisin, and deeply experience the well-preserved traditional architecture and customs of Taketomi Island
- The itinerary is simple and relaxing, suitable for a half-day trip, about 3 hours in total, including ferry and sightseeing activities
- The return time is flexible, and you can choose the time to take the boat back to Ishigaki Island after the sightseeing, and arrange the itinerary freely
- The white sand road, coral stone walls and red tile roofs create a unique streetscape on Taketomi Island, just like walking into the living old time of Ryukyu
- It takes about 30 to 40 minutes by car or drive from Ishigaki Airport to the departure port, which is flexible and convenient
Options
Taketomi Island Round Trip Ferry Ticket & Water Buffalo Cart Ride
Inclusions
Insurance provided by the operator
Round trip ferry ticket from Ishigaki Island to Taketomi Island
Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Tour
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Infants aged 0 to 2 years old are free, but there are no seats on the boat or buffalo cart, so they need to be held by an adult. Each adult is limited to 1 infant, if there are more than 1 infant, please purchase a child ticket
On the day of departure, it is recommended to check the "Yaeyama Sightseeing Ferry Operation Status" official website to confirm the operation status.
Please arrive at the port 30 minutes before the departure of the selected ferry and present the QR code at the Yaeyama Sightseeing Ferry Counter to check in. No refund or change will be made if you fail to check in on time.
You can freely choose the time to board the ferry from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port. No reservation is required for the return ferry. You can get the timetable for the day at the counter when you check in.
If the trip is cancelled due to force majeure such as sea conditions, we will notify you in advance via the reserved email. Please be sure to pay attention to your mailbox (including spam folder)
What's included in Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Ride & Round Trip Ferry Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Please arrive at the port 30 minutes before the departure of your selected ferry. Turn left at the Euglena Ishigaki Port Transfer Port gate and show the QR code at the Yaeyama Sightseeing Ferry Counter to check in..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 30 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 15 min(s), Self-guided, Ferry: Ishigaki Port ⇒ Taketomi Port, Take the ferry from Ishigaki Island to Taketomi Island (about 15 minutes) After arriving at Taketomi Island, you will be greeted by a shuttle bus (Taketomi Tourism Center) and go to the water buffalo cart experience area
- [Attraction/experience] 25 min(s), Guided tour, Buffalo Cart Tour, Take a traditional buffalo cart and slowly travel through the alleys covered with white sand. On both sides are ancient villages with red tile roofs and coral stone walls. They retain the most original style of Okinawa's outlying islands. Let the footsteps of the buffalo take you to discover the most beautiful corners of Taketomi Island
- [Return] at Euglena Ishigaki Port departure transshipment port (ユーグレナIshigaki Port departure island departure port), You can choose to return at the following times: 00:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. The ferry from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port basically runs every hour. No reservation is required and you can choose your own time. "Return Timetable": You can get the timetable for the day at the counter when you check in.
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Taketomi Island Tour: Water Buffalo Cart Sightseeing + Round Trip Ticket Package This itinerary includes [Ishigaki Island Round Trip Ferry Ticket + Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Ticket], the most time-saving and convenient package option! After getting off the ship, you can take the free shuttle bus directly to the water buffalo car boarding area, without queuing up to buy tickets, and connect smoothly all the way, saving the trouble of waiting and crowding
Usually, as soon as the ferry arrives at Taketomi Island, the shuttle bus queue will appear immediately. Passengers who have not purchased tickets in advance need to enter the ticket office to queue up to buy tickets first, and then re-queue the shuttle bus, which is easy to miss the time and delay the trip. Choosing a package not only saves time, but also makes your journey more relaxed and comfortable!
Ferry description There are boats from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island almost every hour from 08:00 to 17:00 every day. You only need to make an appointment for the outbound trip. You do not need to make an appointment for the return trip in advance. You can take it at your own pace (the return schedule can be obtained when you check in)
Itinerary introduction (time required: about 3 hours) Ishigaki Port ➜ Taketomi Port ➜ Buffalo cart sightseeing (about 25 minutes) ➜ Free activities ➜ Taketomi Port ➜ Ishigaki Port
Example｜08:30 departure boat process 08:30 Depart from Ishigaki Port (take the high-speed boat, about 15 minutes) 08:45 Arrive at Taketomi Port and take the free shuttle bus to the buffalo cart boarding area 09:00-09:25 Buffalo cart tour (about 25 minutes) After the tour, you will be free to go to the port to take the boat back to Ishigaki Island You do not need to make a reservation in advance for the return boat, you can take it at your own pace (the return timetable can be obtained when you check in)
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Venues
- Euglena Ishigaki Port
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