Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Tour【コース】
Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Tour & Ferry Ticket (Round-Trip)
This plan includes a round-trip ferry ticket from Ishigaki to Taketomi Island and a scenic water buffalo cart tour.
Taketomi is known for its preserved village of coral stone walls, white sand paths, and red-tiled roofs. Ride slowly through the peaceful town while a guide shares stories to the sound of the sanshin (Okinawan lute).
After the tour, enjoy free time—visit beaches, relax at cafés, or explore the local shops. Return ferry time is flexible.
・Prices
Adult (13+): ¥4,500
Child (7–12): ¥2,300
Preschool (3–6): ¥1,500 (cart tour only, no ferry seat)
Infant (0–2): Free (no seat; must sit on adult’s lap)
※Children under 6 needing a seat must book a child ticket.
・Extras
Free luggage storage at Ishigaki Ferry Terminal
Overview
【Tour Overview】
Ishigaki Port (approx. 15-min high-speed ferry) ➜ Taketomi Port
→ Transfer by shuttle bus to the water buffalo cart area
→ Water Buffalo Cart Tour (approx. 25 min)
→ Free time (please return to Taketomi Port on your own)
Taketomi Port (approx. 15-min high-speed ferry) ➜ Ishigaki Port
【Earliest Return Ferry Schedule】 (from Taketomi to Ishigaki):
Depart Ishigaki 08:30 → Return from Taketomi 10:50
Depart Ishigaki 09:30 → Return from Taketomi 11:50
Depart Ishigaki 10:30 → Return from Taketomi 13:20
Depart Ishigaki 11:30 → Return from Taketomi 13:20
Depart Ishigaki 13:00 → Return from Taketomi 15:20
※These are sample schedules. You may freely choose your return ferry based on the YKF timetable.
On the Day of Participation
Please arrive at the Yaeyama Kanko Ferry counter at least 30 minutes before departure and present your reservation email for check-in.
Reservation Deadline
Reservations through this website close at 12:00 PM (noon) one day before the tour.
※ Same-day bookings are not accepted for this tour.
Provider & Operator Information
Purchase Details
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Instant Finalization Finalized when the purchase procedure is completed. Request Reservation A request for reservation will be sent to the operating company, and the reservation will be confirmed if they are able to accept it. | |||||||
Cancellation Fee
