Ishigaki: all 4 tours and excursions for your cruise

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 50-minute drive to Tamatorizaki Observatory. Tamatorizaki Observatory is located on the Hirakubo Peninsula and is famous for its picturesque scenery of Ishigaki Island. The color of the sea may differ depending on distance and time of day, and the unique natural gradation of color does not disappoint those who visit.Next, re-board your coach for the approximately 30-minutes drive to Ishigaki Pottery Gallery, where you will have a small lecture on how...

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 15-minute drive to Ishigaki Limestone Cave. These spacious caverns have been formed over a period of more than 200,000 years, creating a vast network of tunnels and caverns with fascinating geological formations. A railed path meanders through about 2,100 feet of the cave's total length of 10,500 feet, giving you an opportunity to experience this unique natural phenomenon. Gaze spellbound at the cavern's walls and ceilings dripping with formations and illuminated...

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 15-minute transfer to Ishigaki Limestone Cave. These spacious caverns have been formed over a period of more than 200,000 years, creating a vast network of tunnels and caverns with fascinating geological formations. A railed path meanders through about 2,100 feet of the cave's total length of 10,500 feet, giving you an opportunity to experience this unique natural phenomenon. Gaze spellbound at the cavern's walls and ceilings dripping with formations and...

Depart the pier for the approximately 20-minute drive to Banna Park (Emerald Sea Observation Point). From this viewpoint, you will admire (weather dependent) sweeping views of Ishigaki City and nearby Taketomi Island.Next, re-board your coach for the short drive to lunch venue. Here you will have a chance to experience the famous a local Ishigaki Beef Lunch. Most of the cattle raised to produce the world renown wagyu beef, such as Kobe and Matsuzaka, have been brought in from Ishigaki so Ishigaki...