Plan introduction(Panari Island Snorkel Tour)
Aragusuku Island is a remote island with a population of less than 10 people located between Ohara Port in Iriomote Island and Kuroshima.
It consists of two islands, Kamiji Island to the northeast and Shimoji Island to the southwest.
Because of the remoteness of these two islands, the name “Panari,” which means ” apart,” was given to the island.
This tour allows visitors to experience the unspoiled nature, the sea, and the village landscape with its red-tiled houses.
Panari Island has no regular ferry service, so you will depart on a boat that is operated only for the tour.
After arriving at the island, you can go snorkeling at the beach.
Let’s swim in the clear water that is as clear as Ishigaki Island.
The beach is shallow, so if you look under the water, you will see much tropical fish, including the clownfish of “Finding Nemo” fame.
You will be amazed at the colorful coral reefs, such as coral and table coral, that cover the bottom of the ocean.
Since there are few tourists, you can enjoy the feeling of a private beach even if you do not swim but rest on the beach.
After snorkeling, you can have lunch, rest at a beach house, and enjoy the tropical atmosphere.
In the afternoon, we will walk around Panari Island.
Since some areas of this island are privately owned, it is difficult to walk around alone, so the tour is the only way to explore the island.
Enjoy the tropical atmosphere of this remote island with its unspoiled nature, red-tiled roof villages, and white sand roads.
Tours to Panari Island, a remote and unexplored island that is only accessible on tour and has no regular shipping service, are top-rated.
If you have already decided on your travel plans, please make your reservation as soon as possible.
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 8:20 | Meet at Ishigaki Island Port Terminal *Hotel pick-up service is available at each hotel. (only in the city center) |
| 8:30 | Departure from Ishigaki Port |
| 9:20 | Landing on Panari Island |
| 9:30 | Walking around the island. We will explore the sights of Panari Island. |
| 10:30 | Snorkeling at the beach |
| 12:30 | Lunchtime (Lunch at Beach House) |
| 13:30 | Rest and relax on the beach |
| 15:40 | Departure from Panari Island |
| 16:20 | Arrival at Ishigaki Port. *If you request a drop-off service, we will take you to your hotel. (only in the city center) |
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+)：12,000 yen Child (6+)：11,000 yen Infant (under 5)：500 yen (Insurance fee only, no lunch) ※Wetsuits and snorkeling sets can be rented for 1,000 yen each (payment on-site). |
| Included in price | Boat fare (Ishigaki ⇔ Panari Island), insurance, box lunch, drinks, guide fee, life jacket rental fee |
| What to bring | Change of clothes, hat, sunscreen, sea sickness medicine, etc. |
| What to wear on tour | swimsuit |
| Meeting and Dismissal Locations | Meet at your hotel (city area only) or Ishigaki Island Port Terminal |
| Term | March-October |
| Time | 8:30-16:20（ About 8 hours） |
| Time of meeting | Our guide will inform you of the meeting time the day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | 3+ |
| Max. capacity of the tour | 10 people (11 or more people upon request) (Minimum two persons) |
| Reservation deadline | By 6:00 p.m. the day before the tour |
How to contact us after booking a tour
Our guide will contact you by phone (or e-mail) the evening of the day before the tour (by 8:00 p.m.) to inform you of the tour details.
Pick-up and drop-off area
Tonoshiro, Hamasaki, Misaki, Okawa, Ishigaki, Hirate, Maesato, Arakawa, and Shinei-cho areas.
Pick-up and drop-off service is unavailable in areas east of the Miyara district and west of the Husaki district.
Cancellation and Change of Reservation
The following cancellation fees will apply if you wish to cancel your reservation.
1. By 8 days before: Free of charge
2. From 7 to 2 days before: 2,000 yen/group
3. The day before/on the day of the tour: 100% of the participation fee
*No cancellation fee will be charged if you cannot join the tour due to force majeure, such as tour cancellation due to bad weather or flight cancellation.
For any changes to the tour, please get in touch with us at the e-mail address (or phone number) provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail.
