It takes about 20 minutes by boat from Yaeyama Kanko Ferry in Ishigaki. The recommended activity on Taketomi Island is a buffalo cart tour.
You will surely have an unforgettable day on Taketomi Island while riding on a buffalo cart in a relaxed manner. If you come to Taketomi Island, please take advantage of this tour.
Point 1: You can ride a buffalo around the island.
When you visit Taketomi Island, it takes a surprisingly long time to go around the island.
Did you know that there is a buffalo cart tour that takes you around the island without a reservation?
A powerful buffalo will carry about 10 people. One of the pleasures of the tour is to see the buffaloes up close.
Since the buffalo cart tour takes you around the island slowly, you can enjoy Taketomi Island while taking pictures and talking with visitors. It is sure to be a memorable experience!
Point 2: Feel at peace with the sound of shamisen!
One of the features of the buffalo cart tour is that the guide plays the shamisen (a three-stringed Japanese musical instrument) while taking you around the island.
The shamisen is so well played that you can’t help but listen to it.
The guide will play a famous Okinawan song for you, making your day so memorable that you will never want to leave.
Point 3: Take a commemorative photo as a memory!
After participating in the buffalo cart tour, you can take a commemorative photo as a memory.
You can take a picture with a buffalo. Since they are larger than a human body, you will be able to enjoy the power of the buffalo up close.
You can look back at the pictures after the tour is over and enjoy them twice.
