Taketomi Island Water Buffalo Cart Tour + Bicycle Rental (Ishigaki Port Meeting Plan)
JPY 500 OFF
This plan includes a water buffalo cart tour on Taketomi Island, a self-guided exploration with rental bicycles, and a ferry ticket between Ishigaki and Taketomi Island. You will leisurely explore the village with its vivid red-tiled roofs contrasting against the blue sky while riding the water buffalo cart. Enjoy the guide’s narration with the gentle sound of the sanshin (traditional Okinawan instrument) in the background. With multiple start times available, it’s easy to combine this with other activities! The convenient rental bicycles allow you to visit places like the shallow Kondoi Beach, Kaiji Beach, known for its "star sand," cafes with sea views, and charming souvenir shops. Make the most of your time on this island, which still retains the original Okinawan scenery! Adults (Over 13 years old) Children (7-12 years old) Preschoolers (3-6 years old): ¥2,000 (Water buffalo cart tour + Bicycle supplemental seat fee) Infants (0-2 years old): ¥500 (Bicycle supplemental seat fee) ※Preschoolers and infants fares do not include the ferry fare (free on the lap). If a seat is required, please book at the child fare rate.
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
3 hours
Adult (ages 13+)
JPY 6,200
Child (ages 7-12)
JPY 4,000
Infant (ages 3-6)
JPY 2,000
Infant (0-2 years old) (ages 2 & under)
JPY 500
- Campaign
Discount! Up to JPY 500 OFF!
Participation Date: Oct 1, 2024 ~ Sep 30, 2025
Booked Date: Sep 1, 2024 ~ Sep 30, 2025
Adult (ages 13+)
JPY 500 OFF
JPY 5,700
JPY 6,200
Child (ages 7-12)
JPY 200 OFF
JPY 3,800
JPY 4,000
Highlights
Highlight #1
Leisurely touring a village with traditional red-tiled roof houses by riding on a water buffalo cart.
Highlight #2
Enjoy the guide's narration and the sound of the sanshin!
Highlight #3
Explore beaches and cafes with the nimble rental bicycles.
Highlight #4
Freely choose the ferry schedule to return to Ishigaki Island.
Highlight #5
Get a web discount by booking through this website!
Highlight #6
*On-day reservations are not accepted. Please make your reservation by the day before.
Outline
Schedule
Pickup / Checkin
8:30
Ishigaki Port
Ferry (approximately 15 minutes.)
8:45
Taketomi Port
Take the shuttle bus to the water buffalo cart boarding area.
Water buffalo cart boarding area.
9:00 - 9:25
Water buffalo cart sightseeing
(about 25 min)
Water buffalo cart boarding area.
After the water buffalo cart tour, move to the bicycle rental station (about a 2-minute walk).
9:30
Free time for bicycle rental
The final return time is 16:00.
Taketomi Port
Please return to Taketomi Port on your own.
Taketomi Port
The high-speed ferry (approximately 15 minutes travel time). You can board the ferry at your preferred departure time from Taketomi Port.
Ishigaki Port
Checkin Times / Locations
8:00
After check in at the counter, you will board the vessel.
Plan Information
What's Included
- Round trip ferry tickets
- Water buffalo cart sightseeing
- Bicycle rental
- If a preschoolers or infant participates, a rental bicycle supplemental seat fee applies.
What's Not Included
- Lunch Fee
Restrictions
- The weight limit for rental bicycles is 80 kg.
Additional Info
- On the day of participation, please check in at the Yaeyama Kanko Ferry counter with the name used for your reservation.
- The final return time for rental bicycles is 16:00.
- Basic bicycle size: 26 inches. *Electric bicycles are not available
- There is a limited number of children's bicycles available.
- Online reservations through this website close at 12:00 noon on the day before the tour.
- [Important] Notice for Credit Card Payments The reservation and payment system on this website is provided by Nutmeg. On your credit card statement, the transaction may appear as "Nutmeg" or "Nutmeglabs" instead of this website's URL (BOOK.YAEYAMA.CO.JP). Additionally, the transaction date on the statement will reflect the booking completion date, not the boarding date. Please be aware of this in advance.
Cancellation Policies
0%
2 days before to 17:00
40%
1 day before to 17:00
50%
Until start time
After start time
100%
Participation Date
Reviews
Average Rating
4.7(60)
5-star
45
4-star
12
3-star
3
2-star
0
1-star
0
Family
4.8(36)
Couple
4.5(15)
Friend
4.4(5)
Solo
4.8(4)
Work
0(0)
Customer Reviews
とても良かったです
一緒にいったお友達が都合で一日早くかえってしまったので、一人で参加でしたが、十分楽しめました。水牛さんがちゃんとコースを覚えていて問題なく角を曲がるところとか、お兄さんの三線の演奏と歌声もとても良かったです。めちゃくちゃ久しぶりに自転車に乗ったのですが、快適にサイクリングできました。
う
うーさん
Posted Date: 2025/03/18
5
Participation Date: 2025-03
Family
楽しめました！
シュノーケル初で不安でしたが、丁寧に説明していただき、不器用ながらに石垣島の海を楽しむことができました！ 運良くウミガメも見ることもできて大満足です🐢
り
りさ
Posted Date: 2025/03/16
4
Participation Date: 2025-03
Couple
満足
フェリー、水牛ツアー、レンタサイクルが付いていて、リーズナブルに、自分たちが行いたかった、竹富島観光がスムーズに出来ました。
ツ
ツカ
Posted Date: 2025/03/10
4
Participation Date: 2025-03
Family
ゆっくりすすむ時間
石垣島から15分、竹富島は歴史の残るまちなみときれいなビーチでゆっくり出来ました。
か
かつろう
Posted Date: 2025/03/02
5
Participation Date: 2025-02
Family
初めての竹富島
どのツアーにしようか迷いましたがこのツアーにしてほんと良かった。 一日中竹富島を満喫できます。 水牛車も自転車も良い思い出になりました。
あ
あ
Posted Date: 2025/02/27
Discount! Up to JPY 500 OFF!
5
Participation Date: 2025-03
Solo