Ishigaki Island Tour: Private Photo Experience

Discover Ishigaki Island’s hidden gems with a private photo tour. Capture stunning memories with a pro photographer. Customize your adventure today.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave - Ishigaki’s limestone cave is a breathtaking natural wonder, crafted by nature over millennia. Decorated with remarkable stalactites and stalagmites in enchanting forms, this mysterious subterranean world feels like entering another dimension. Wander through the winding paths to admire its beauty while discovering…
What's Included
  • Photos taken by a professional photographer during the tour.
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Japanese Translations
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the stunning allure of Ishigaki Island with a unique private photo tour!
This tour is led by a passionate husband-and-wife team who adore their island home and are eager to share its wonders with you! :)
Immerse yourself in the island’s natural splendor and uncover its hidden treasures. Visit famous landmarks, savor local Okinawa cuisine, and…

Location
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry Co., Ltd.
Please wait at the entrance to the ferry terminal (under the roofing area), we will park in the pick-up/drop-off area. We will contact you if we cant find you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Antonhw8442ei
Mar 15, 2026
A great experience - Taran knows the island well. We had a wonderful experience. We were impressed by the nature and great views.
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Randy_n
Mar 12, 2026
Wonderful day! - Makoto was a wonderful tour guide! She was so sweet and gave us so much information about Ishigaki. Since this was a private tour, she was very amenable to fulfilling our requests. We had lots of fun with her. We loved that she took pictures of us on her good camera and will be sending them to us. I highly recommend her as a tour guide
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Susancr4074ue
Mar 11, 2026
Fabulous Day trip for 1 day off of a cruise! - We were 2 couples and the weather was colder than usual and the rain held off! Our guide Taran met us as planned at the cruise terminal and was easy to communicate with via WhatsApp. We did not snorkel, as the weather was not cooperative. We saw all the items on our list. Taran was informative and is a UK native married to a Japanese gal. They are photographers and guides. He took multiple pictures of us on the trip and sent them to us later that day. He brings a unique perspective as a young man in his 30's having married a Japanese gal. We highly recommend him.
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Ktcars
Mar 10, 2026
A perfect tour!! - Such a perfect day! Before the tour there was much communication regarding our plan for the day. Our guide (Makoto) was excellent! She was charming, informative and fun! She showed us everything we wanted to see!
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Keiko_b
Mar 9, 2026
Friendly guides.... - Friendly guides. Excellent plan. Efficient time usage. Guides lived in various different countries so that they are familiar with different cultures.
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T6893etjackw
Feb 26, 2026
Fantastic Ishigaki Island Tour - Our group of seven had a wonderful experience on this beautiful island. Taran was an outstanding guide—attentive, organized, and exceptionally accommodating for a group of our size. He even arranged separate return trips to the cruise ship so some of us could continue shopping downtown. Although we ran past the scheduled time, Taran remained gracious and flexible throughout. He exceeded our expectations, and I highly recommend both him and this tour.
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Y5203lkbrendaf
Feb 25, 2026
Highly Recommend This Ishigaki Experience - I had an absolutely fantastic tour of Ishigaki! From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned and perfectly paced. What really stood out was how customized the experience felt, it never felt rushed, and I was given a generous amount of time at each stop to truly take in the beauty and learn about the history and current culture too. We visited a wonderful variety of places, from stunning scenic spots to hip local areas, which gave me a well-rounded feel for the island. The guides (Makoto and Taran) were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole day fun and engaging. I feel more confident now to explore the city on my own.
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917andim
Feb 23, 2026
A fabulous day out! - Our group of four had a fabulous day out with Makoto. She took us to the top Ishigaki spots and had a noodle lunch with us. The tour was very informative and we learned a lot about this beautiful island. My favorite activity was feeding the monkeys at Yaima Village. Makoto met us at our cruise ship and drove us around. She was a very careful driver and made sure to get us back to the ship in good time. She even sent us some photos afterwards. It was so helpful to have a personal guide and I would definitely recommend this activity.
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Lorenz_j
Jan 29, 2026
We will never forget Ishigaki and our tour guides - We had an absolutely awesome experience in Ishigaki, thanks to Makoto and Taran. It really felt like exploring the island with friends. Everything went calm and smooth - that’s the way how we like to travel. Best tour guides ever! Makoto became a friend of us :)
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Alicecu4211ww
Jan 22, 2026
Amazing tour - highly recommended! - I had the pleasure of taking this tour with Makoto, and it was an outstanding experience. She is not only an excellent and friendly guide, but also went above and beyond to ensure I visited all the main attractions. She is also an amazing photographer! Communication before the tour was seamless - they asked about my interests in advance and created a personalised itinerary tailored perfectly to what I wanted to see. Highly recommended! I’d do it again if I could!
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From $145
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).