Outdoor Tour / Activity Operators - Ishigaki Japan and Yaeyama Guide

Outdoor Tour / Activity Operators

Hanalee

Founded in 1998 by an American ex-pat, Hanalee offers a variety of outdoor experiences such as sailing and snorkeling trips aboard a 43 foot sailboat. Sea kayaking tours with reef snorkeling are another popular option.
 
Hanalee has received significant media attention in Japan for their unique jungle trekking tours which employ the use of steel zip lines to transport hikers over streams and waterfalls. All tours are conducted in English and Japanese by Mike Quinn.
 
Services: Cruises, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Trekking.

Diving School Umicoza

Based in Kabira, Diving School Umicoza is ideally placed for those of you wishing to experience diving with Manta rays at Ishigaki's world-famous 'Manta Scramble'.
 
For those of you who don't wish to dive snorkeling tours are also available.
 
This is one of the only dive schools on the island that has an English-speaking member of staff.
 
Services: Diving, Snorkeling.

Apnea Adventures

Apnea Adventure Apnea Adventures offer a wide range of kayaking options on Ishigaki island, the most popular of which is their 'Blue Cave' sea kayaking experience which incorporates snorkeling.
 
Morning, sunset and river kayaking options are also available.
 
Services: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Trekking