Spirit of Ishigaki: explore the land and lore

Feel at ease as you experience the beauty of Ishigaki on a private tour with a Native English speaker. My tours focus on understanding the island — its culture, history, plant life, wildlife, geology, and the stories that connect them all. Our day together: - Start with a location of your choice. - Go over the itinerary in person and curate the day to your preferences.** - Visit nature-focused routes: Beautiful locations, famous sights, beaches, hikes, and local food/fruit. - End the day where we began. *This tour is private unless otherwise specified or agreed upon as semi-private. ** the itinerary listed on Viator/trip advisor acts as a general list of areas in which we can visit for your convenience to choose from. *** tours are flexible, and completely customizable.

Itinerary

1. listen to the history of this place and see natural minerals and their formation over time (30 min) Admission included
2. A wonderful spot where you meet Ishigaki's famous pineapple queen. She will serve you two variations of pineapples, fresh cut from her farm. These pineapples represent the verities that can be found here on Ishigaki. You can take them to go, or you can eat them there while enjoying the nice view of the ocean. (10 min)
3. ocean, local food and history here (30 min)
4. spectacular rock formations and history on how they were created (30 min) Admission included
5. Shisa "farm" (outdoor museum) on Ishigaki. the famous pottery makers of the Shisa dedicated a whole outdoor farm to display their eccentric variations of Shisa's (Okinawa deities). (20 min)
6. Limestone sea cave known for its gorgeous ocean view. You can see many different sea animals during low tide, also a great place to snorkel! (20 min)
7. A breathtaking view of what I believe is the most beautiful lighthouse. the waves rash against the rock formations - symbolizing the creation of this magnificent sight. If you listen closely to the sounds of the waves and wind, there's a story that's deeply rooted in the history of Ishigaki here. (20 min)
8. Get a panoramic view of Ishigaki from this observatory/ lookout. (10 min)
9. Take a nice swim here after our tours to enjoy the ocean and relax. (15 min)
10. This mountain can be loosely translated to "troll's nose". Experience a snap shot of what it feels like to be in the lush jungles of Ishigaki by hiking up this mountain. The views from this cliff are breathtaking and offers a sense of adventure and wonder. ** This is a difficult hike during raining conditions. (15 min)
11. Beautiful observatory that gives you the lay of the land. This can be part of the tour along with visiting a bakery that’s along the ocean. (15 min)
12. Come to see the unique native palm trees that are only found here on our islands (10 min)