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Activities
Okinawa
Ishigaki island
Limited-time only! Witness nature’s magical light show!

Limited Time March-May: Yaeyama Firefly Viewing Tour - Ishigaki Island (Okinawa)

USD34.26(JPY4,900)

  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    90minutes

    *Includes break and pickup/drop-off time

  • Reservation Time:
    18:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
  • Popular Spots:
    Ishigaki island
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
100 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
2 People
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Experience fee (3 years - 65 years) USD 34.26
Age (Min.):
3 years old
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 13 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Spot the mysterious fireflies found only in the Yaeyama islands!

The Yaeyama fireflies are a rare sight unique to the Yaeyama Islands. You can only witness this magical display in certain places and at specific times, making it a truly special experience.

It's like nature’s own light show—an unforgettable sight as tiny lights dance through the air.

A magical light show where the forest sparkles with countless tiny lights. It's a natural phenomenon you won't experience in any man-made display.

Enjoy a safe and guided tour that takes you to the best scenic spots!

Your experienced guide will share insights into the ecology and highlights of the fireflies, all while ensuring your safety throughout the tour. You'll be taken to the best spots for viewing!


Schedule

  • Meet the guide in front of the Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal or your hotel!

    The exact meeting time will be discussed during the reservation confirmation call the day before.
    Show the reservation page from your My Page to your guide upon arrival.

  • Arrive at the activity site!

    Get ready to go see the fireflies.

  • Start of the activity!

    Wait for the Yaeyama fireflies to begin glowing.

  • End of activity!

    Participants who joined on-site will finish the tour here. Others will be taken back to the Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal.

  • Arrive at Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal!

    If you have selected hotel pick-up/drop-off, you will be taken back to your hotel.


Included in the Fee

• Activity fee, liability insurance fee, consumption tax, participant-exclusive benefit page (coupons for restaurants, information on hidden gems), and carbon-neutral fee

Meeting Place

Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal main entrance (marker: red post box) or your accommodation (southern Ishigaki Island only)

Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, 1 Misaki-cho, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa Prefecture 907-0012

Directions

Nearest StationPainushima Ishigaki Airport (inside Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal)

Directions to Nearest StationAbout 30 minutes by taxi

Destination by TaxiEuglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal main entrance


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

• Comfortable clothing (long sleeves and long pants recommended)

• Drinks

• Socks


Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 2 days before date of use
    50%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

Notes:
• Pick-up/drop-off service is available only for accommodations in the southern Ishigaki Island area.
• The location on the map indicates Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal as a reference.
• The meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and site conditions on the day of the tour. The organizer will contact you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting location, time, and other details. If you do not hear from the organizer by the evening before the tour, please call 0980-87-5722 (Ishigaki Adventure PiPi).
• The tour will proceed in rainy weather, but it may be canceled if safety cannot be ensured.
• Please change into clothes that you don't mind getting wet before coming to the meeting place.
• Please use the restroom before participating in the tour, as there are no restrooms near the tour location.
• If you’re running late, please contact the organizer in advance.
• The meeting place for those meeting on-site is not Kabira Bay but Jellyfish (near Yonehara Beach).
• A separate parking fee of JPY 300 will be charged for customers who wish to meet on-site.

Language Support:
• Simple English and Chinese

Organizer

Ishigaki Adventure PiPi

144-1 Ishigaki, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa Prefecture


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Unavailable:This limited-time tour runs from March to May, with registration opening as soon as the fireflies start to appear.