Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
★ Exclusively for cruise ship guests
★ Pickup times are adjusted to match your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule. Morning and afternoon arrivals welcome.
★ All-inclusive experience including drinks, Japanese snacks, towels, sunscreen, lunch, and more
★ English-speaking guide with local and international perspective
★ 5–6-hour guided tour covering Ishigaki Island’s highlights
★ Designed for cruise visitors with limited time ashore
★ Scenic nature walks and local stories
★ Learn about Ishigaki’s history, geology, culture, and native plants
★ Educational videos and on-site guiding
★ Small-group tour (maximum 8 guests)
★ Comfortable air-conditioned van
★ Minimum 3 guests required
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Ishigaki Yaima Village
A traditional cultural village showcasing the history and everyday life of the Yaeyama Islands. Preserved wooden houses and stone walls offer a clear look at local architecture, customs, and island life before modern development.
Cape Oganzaki
One of Ishigaki’s most striking coastal viewpoints, where sea, sky, mountains, and a white lighthouse come together in a dramatic landscape. This easily accessible cape offers wide ocean views and a clear look at the island’s rugged coastline, making it a popular stop for photography and enjoying the fresh sea air.
Options
All-Inclusive Ishigaki Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Guided experience - Informative videos and guiding about Ishigaki’s history, culture, and nature
Drinks – Bottled water, coffee, tea, and refreshing juices
Comfort essentials – Towel, sunscreen, insect repellent spray, and other thoughtfully prepared items
WiFi on board
Traditional Okinawan soba
A selection of popular Japanese snacks
Glass bottom boat ￥1,700
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our island tour with Sander was perfectly organized and beautiful.
Margarete R,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You see all the hotspots and much more. It was fun to spend this day with him. It was enjoyable to spend this day with him. Thank you very much for that.
Enjoyable Ishigaki
Bette L,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome 👍the tour guide was easy to communicate w/& added a nice snack bundle for the customers to rejuvenate
Super-fun tour!
Kara H,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sander was an awesome tour guide. He was flexible, enthusiastic and loads of fun. The spider monkey experience was probably my favorite thing I’ve done in Japan. Sander helpfully took a bunch of pictures during our tour and sent them to us afterwards which was great because he got fun action shots that we couldn’t get ourselves. The glass bottom boat was interesting but a little sad because there was so much dead coral. Sander picked out the most beautiful spots on the island to share with us. He also had made videos for us to watch between stops that were informative and showed some great drone footage of the island. We couldn’t be happier.
A perfect option to explore the most of the island within a single day
190jurisv,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whilst browsing through the tour options (advertised in English websites) this was one of very few which focused on exploration of most of the main sites of the island, instead of more limited specific activities. We are very satisfied by choosing this one. It seems mainly targeted to visitors from cruise ships, but were offered a pick-up from right next to our hotel (close to the centre of Ishigaki town). The guide/driver was very friendly, was speaking perfect English and was very well informed about the sights and the island as a whole. Very concentrated, yet not exhausting tour programme, covering even more sights than the description promised (e.g. we got opportunity to visit also the stalactite caves). No annoying stops at "tourist shops" and the itinerary up to extent could be adjusted to the tour group's preferences. Highly recommended!
Island 🏝️ tour
Derek G,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sander was a fantastic host we thoroughly enjoyed the island and the various attractions the video production made by Sander and his wife was magnificent and a professional quality 5 stars for all areas of tour
Ishigaki tour
Esperanza P,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sander was excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, efficient and very nice and friendly. He made our trip worth it. His vehicle was awesome and with lots of goodies as well, made my husband smile and happy!
Sander was one of best...
Joann S,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sander was one of best organized tour guides I have ever had!! He had water, snacks and even made a video about the island. He stopped for all special request and always gave us choices of what to do on the tour. The actual tour was fantastic Sander spoke English perfect and was a very fun guy. I would highly recommend this excursion. I can’t say enough positive things about Sander except he’s a 5 plus star!
A day in Ishigaki and much much more!
Yan O,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sander is amazing in his knowledge of Ishigaki island in terms of history, nature and way of life in Ishigaki. He is a fantastic guide and does everything and more. You can’t ask for more. Absolutely the best guide we have encountered in our many trips and tours. We enjoyed the tour very much and had great time while coming back the ship on time.
Highly Recommend Ishigaki Island Tours—Fantastic Experience!
EVE F,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic experience with Ishigaki Island Tours, thanks to our guide, Sander. He was upbeat, friendly, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable about the island. The day was wonderfully planned with a wide range of activities—from interacting with adorable Bolivian monkeys and visiting a traditional island house to hiking up to a lighthouse and an observation building for stunning scenic views. We also enjoyed beautiful beaches and a relaxing glass‑bottom boat ride where we could see the fish clearly beneath us. The pacing was perfect. We never felt rushed, yet we still returned to our ship with a comfortable buffer of time. Sander kept us well taken care of with plenty of drinks and snacks throughout the day, which was such a considerate touch. I’m very glad I booked with this company and am happy to recommend Ishigaki Island Tours to anyone visiting the island. It was an excellent experience from start to finish.
Ishigaki Island tours with Sander is hands down the best tour on the island
Michael L,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best day with Sander…we only had 6 hours and we had the best tour. We felt like we saw the whole island and never felt rushed. Our van was stocked with the best snacks, drinks and coffee. We fed the monkeys, went on the glass bottom boats, saw the local artisans, best lookout points, beaches, parks and caves. Couldn’t have topped this day total 5 star tour for sure.
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