Plan introduction( SUP or Canoeing at Miyara River + Snorkel & Exploration at Blue Cave )
This tour is recommended to experience SUP or canoeing in Miyara River, the longest river in Ishigaki Island, and snorkeling and cave exploration in Blue Cave in just one day.
Let’s go cruising on the Miyara River by canoe or SUP.
Both sides of the 1,500-meter-long Miyara River are lush hirugi forests, which are designated as a national natural treasure.
Spend a relaxing time on the calm river surrounded by trees.
After the lunch, we will head to the Blue Cave.
The Blue Cave is a mysterious spot where the sea inside the cave is filled with blue light.
Colorful fish, coral, and sea turtles inhabit the area around the Blue Cave.
Enjoy snorkeling at this location.
If you get tired of snorkeling, take a short break in the blue cave.
Explore the cave, which is approximately 30 meters long inside.
Recharge your energy in the cave that nature created over a long period of time.
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 9:00 | Please come to the meeting place * Hotel pick-up service is available at each hotel. (Only in the city area of Ishigaki Island) |
| 9:30 | Arrival at Miyara river |
| 10:00 | After the lecture, start SUP/Canoe cruising. |
| 11:30 | End of SUP/Canoe |
| 12:00 | Lunch time. * Our guide will take you to a restaurant where you can have lunch. * Please bring money for lunch. |
| 13:00 | End of lunch time |
| 13:30 | Arrival at Blue Cave |
| 13:45 | After the lecture, start Snorkeling |
| 15:00 | Cave Exploring at Blue Cave |
| 16:00 | End of the tour * If you request a drop-off service, we will take you to your hotel. (Only in the city area of Ishigaki Island) |
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 13,500 yen Child (5-11) : 13,500 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, SUP/Canoe equipment, Snorkel equipment, Wetsuits for winter), Fee for using shower room(hot water), Photo data taken on the tour, Insurance, Taxes |
| What to bring | Towel, Drink, Sunscreen, Change of clothes (if you need), Money for lunch |
| What to wear on tour | Swimsuit, Rash guard, Half pants, etc. |
| Meeting and Dismissal Locations | Please choose from the following. 1. Pick-up and drop-off at each hotel in Ishigaki Island (Only in the city area) * East side to ANA Intercontinental Hotel and west side to Fusaki Resort Hotel. 2. In front of “Escort Ishigaki” at Ishigaki Port Terminal Misaki-cho-1, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012, Japan (Google Map) |
| Term | Whole Year |
| Time | 9:00-16:00 ( 7 hours) |
| Time of meeting | Our guide will inform you of the meeting time the day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | 5-59 years old |
| Max. capacity of the tour | 30 people (Minimum 2 people) |
| Reservation deadline | By 8:00 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 to inform you of the tour details.
For single person
The minimum number of participants for this plan is 2.
If there are no other participants, the tour will be cancelled free of charge.
We will inform you if the tour will be held or not the day before the tour.
Pick-up and Drop-off Area
The pick-up and drop-off area is only in the city area.
* East side to ANA Intercontinental Hotel and west side to Fusaki Resort Hotel.
Cancellation and Change of Reservation
The following cancellation fees will apply if you wish to cancel your reservation.
1. By 8 days before the tour : Free of charge
2. By 7 to 2 days before the tour : 2,000 yen for one group
3. After the day before 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.
Notes
1. Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour.
Our guide will inform you of the meeting place and time on the day before the tour.
2. The tour will be held even if it rains, as long as safety is ensured.
3. Please change into clothes that you do not mind getting wet before the tour.
4. Please use the restroom before the tour. There are no restrooms near the tour field.
5. Please contact our guide in advance if you are going to be late.
6. Hot showers are available around Ishigaki Port Terminal. If you would like to use it, please ask our guide at the tour.
7. A parking fee (300Yen) will be charged for those who wish to meet at the local meeting place.
8. If the tour content is changed due to inclement weather or other reasons, the lunch location may not be around Kabira Bay.
9. For safety reasons, we do not allow people who meet these conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.
