Ishigaki Island Kabira Bay & Blue Cave Snorkeling and Waterfall Tour - Hotel Pickup

From Kabira Bay to a waterfall,
see Ishigaki's highlights in one tour

You will be picked up by car from your accommodation in town and taken to the operator's shop, where you take a short break and receive a safety briefing (about 15 minutes). The tour runs in a small group, so first-time snorkelers can join without worry.

Admire emerald Kabira Bay

Following a scenic route, you arrive at Kabira Bay, the most famous spot on Ishigaki Island. Featured in the Michelin Guide and named one of the 100 most beautiful places in Japan, it offers emerald water and white sand beaches. While you enjoy the view from the observation point, your guide, who knows the best photo spots, takes pictures for you (about 15 minutes).

Explore the Blue Cave and snorkel

The Blue Cave is a mysterious place whose color changes with the tide and the position of the sun. It is a natural cave formed by coral reefs uplifted over a very long time, where you can see limestone formations and fossils. After walking around the area with your guide for about 30 minutes, snorkel for about 1 hour among colorful tropical fish and coral.

Cool off at Arakawa Falls

After snorkeling, head to Arakawa Falls to rest and rinse off the salt water and sand in cool spring water (about 20 minutes). With luck, you may spot rare insects and lizards native to Ishigaki Island. You then return to the operator's shop to use the hot showers and changing rooms and relax (about 15 minutes) before heading back to your accommodation.

※ Sea turtles and other marine life live in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ A visit to the Blue Cave is not guaranteed and depends on weather and sea conditions. The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.