A deposit is required to secure your tour booking. The remaining balance will be collected once the tour is confirmed.
Should the tour be cancelled and unable to proceed, the deposit will be fully refunded.
Unique Experiences: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise at Kabira Bay, Traditional Buffalo Cart Ride at Taketomi Island, Coral Dyeing Experience, Sea Grape Experience
Sightseeing & Shopping Experiences: Tamatori Observatory, Yaima Village, Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave, Naminoue Shrine, Shuriko Castle Park, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Tropical Dream Center, Kouri Bridge, American Village, Okinawa World, Okinawa Outlet Ashibinaa, Senaga Island
Upon arrival at Ishigaki Airport, visit Tamatori Observatory (玉取崎展望台), which offers panoramic views of Ishigaki Island's beautiful coastline and vibrant coral reef waters. Next, proceed to Kabira Bay (石垣島川平湾), a famous scenic spot known for its bright turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and small green islets. Here, enjoy a glass-bottom boat cruise, where you can admire vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, clownfish, giant clams and, with some luck, sea turtles through the transparent panels of the boat without getting wet. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Yaima Village (石垣やいま村), a traditional open-air theme park and cultural village featuring historic red-tiled houses, live sanshin performances and a squirrel monkey forest. Thereafter, visit Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave (石垣島鍾乳洞), Japan's southernmost tourist-accessible limestone cave. Formed over 200,000 years ago from uplifted coral reefs, the cave features a 660-metre illuminated walkway, ancient marine fossils, unique stalactite formations and a refreshing cool climate. Finally, transfer to hotel for check-in and dinner.
After breakfast, board a ferry from Ishigaki Ferry Terminal to Taketomi Island. Upon arrival, experience a Traditional Buffalo Cart Ride, a leisurely 30-minute tour through the island's historic red-tiled Ryukyu villages, white sandy lanes and traditional coral-stone walls. After lunch at your own arrangement, transfer back to Ishigaki by ferry. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure, with dinner at your own arrangement.
After breakfast, transfer to Ishigaki Airport and board a domestic flight bound for Naha. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After, visit Naminoue Shrine (波上宮), a Shinto shrine located along the coastline of Naha. Thereafter, visit Shuri Castle Park (首里城), a symbol of the former Ryukyu Kingdom and one of Okinawa's most significant historical landmarks. Enjoy a Coral Dyeing Experience, where you can create your own unique piece using Okinawa's natural coral-inspired dyeing techniques. Finally, transfer to hotel for check-in and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner will be at your own arrangement.
Day 4 Naha 那覇
Hotel: Hotel Collective or similar / Western room
Meal: B / L / D
After breakfast, depart for Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (沖縄美ら海水族館), home to one of the world's largest aquarium tanks and famous for its majestic whale sharks and manta rays. Next, visit Tropical Dream Center (熱帯ドリームセンター), where you can admire a beautiful collection of tropical and subtropical plants. After lunch at a local restaurant, cross Kouri Bridge (古宇利大橋) and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding turquoise waters. Continue to American Village (美浜アメリカンビレッジ), a lively entertainment and shopping complex featuring American-inspired streetscapes, shops and restaurants. After dinner at a local restaurant, transfer back to hotel.
Day 5 Naha 那覇
Hotel: Hotel Collective or similar / Western room
Meal: B / L / D
After breakfast, begin your day at Okinawa World (おきなわワールド), one of Okinawa's popular cultural theme parks, where you can discover the island's rich heritage through traditional crafts, performances and local culture. Next, enjoy a Sea Grape Experience, where you can learn about Okinawa's famous sea grapes, also known as “green caviar”, and discover how this unique local specialty is cultivated. Continue to Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa (沖縄アウトレットモールあしびなー) for shopping. Thereafter, proceed to Senaga Island (瀬長島), a popular seaside destination offering views of the surrounding ocean and passing aircraft. Finally, transfer back to hotel after dinner at a local restaurant.
This morning, bid farewell to Okinawa as we transfer to the airport at approximately 7:00 AM (based on the suggested Scoot flight
schedule above) for your flight back to Singapore. *For passengers travelling on a different flight or departing at a different time, please make your own way to the airport.
We hope that you have enjoyed this vacation with JTB and we look forward to helping you create your next perfect moments, always!
*All the photos are for illustration purposes only
*The itinerary is subject to change due to weather condition
*Meals indicated are for reference only and subject to change
*Flight schedule is subject to change
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