Okinawa's traditional wooden sailing boat "Sabani" symbolizes the wisdom, culture, and deep connection with the sea of the Yaeyama people. This is a valuable program that allows you to contribute to the future of Okinawa's marine culture through the experience of "learning", "building", "riding" and "operating" a Sabani together with Tomoatsu Yoshida, the only boat carpenter on Ishigaki Island who preserves the traditional techniques of "Sabani" construction and passes on the steering technique to the next generation.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch & break (original lunch packed with Yaeyama food culture)
Sabani culture learning
Ship handling experience (simple training)
Sunset BBQ (Enjoy island gastronomy with island vegetables, island herbs, Ishigaki beef, etc.)
Free time (You can relax at Kuura Beach)
Sabani cruise *Insurance and life jacket rental included
Takomegane (Snorkeling depending on the season and weather)
Night Sabani Cruise & Stargazing (A guide to Yaeyama's star culture)
Shipbuilding experience workshop *Materials included
Transportation to the venue
Accomodation
Meeting Points
Departure
吉田サバニ造船（久宇良サバニツアー）
Address:
English address: Yoshida Sabani Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., 234-243 Hirakubo, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
Japanese address: 沖縄県石垣市平久保234-243 吉田サバニ造船
Access:
- 30 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport
- 50 minutes by car from the city center
- 1 minute walk from "Kuura" bus stop
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Okinawa's traditional wooden sailing boat "Sabani" symbolizes the wisdom, culture, and deep connection with the sea of the Yaeyama people. This is a valuable program that allows you to contribute to the future of Okinawa's marine culture through the experience of "learning", "building", "riding" and "operating" a Sabani together with Tomoatsu Yoshida, the only boat carpenter on Ishigaki Island who preserves the traditional techniques of "Sabani" construction and passes on the steering technique to the next generation.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch & break (original lunch packed with Yaeyama food culture)
Sabani culture learning
Ship handling experience (simple training)
Sunset BBQ (Enjoy island gastronomy with island vegetables, island herbs, Ishigaki beef, etc.)
Free time (You can relax at Kuura Beach)
Sabani cruise *Insurance and life jacket rental included
Takomegane (Snorkeling depending on the season and weather)
Night Sabani Cruise & Stargazing (A guide to Yaeyama's star culture)
Shipbuilding experience workshop *Materials included
Transportation to the venue
Accomodation
Meeting Points
Departure
吉田サバニ造船（久宇良サバニツアー）
Address:
English address: Yoshida Sabani Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., 234-243 Hirakubo, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
Japanese address: 沖縄県石垣市平久保234-243 吉田サバニ造船
Access:
- 30 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport
- 50 minutes by car from the city center
- 1 minute walk from "Kuura" bus stop
Return
Itinerary
[Explanation] Experience an adventure in the sea of coral reefs comparable to the Great Barrier Reef, and enjoy catering filled with Yaeyama food culture at a private beach visited by Sabani. (Vegan and gluten-free are also available) Souvenirs such as coasters made from Sabani scraps are also available! After a short break, the evening program will be a special area of the Hirakubo Peninsula, Japan's first starry sky conservation area, where you can admire the starry sky and enjoy Yaeyama gastronomy at a BBQ. After the meal, we will go on a night Sabani cruise where the sanshin resonates. This is a premium experience where you can learn about Yaeyama's star culture and take home a souve...
