Walking & Sanshin Tour: Explore Ishigaki's history & culture w/ a local guide
Highlights
- Experience Ishigaki's history, food, and Sanshin on a walking tour!
- Feel Ishigaki's charm with a local guide
- Try performing Yaeyama dance and Sanshin yourself
- Enjoy a local meal or snack and relax after the cultural experience
What to expect
Explore Ishigaki Island w/ a local guide on this walking and Sanshin tour! Learn about the island's history and culture while trying the traditional Okinawan instrument, the Sanshin. Enjoy a delicious local lunch or snack to fully immerse yourself.
Packages (2)
Schedule
- —Meet at Yuntakuya
- —Tour Introduction and Briefing
- —Start Walking TourExplore Ishigaki with a local guide, learning about the island's daily life, history, and culture. Stroll through the town, rich in nature and tradition, and experience the island from a local perspective.
- —MiyaradunchiVisit this historical site, open to the public, and learn about life during the Ryukyu Kingdom era through exhibits. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by traditional architecture and Ishigaki's natural surroundings.
- —Ikehara ShuzoDiscover the art of Awamori making at this traditional distillery with over 70 years of history. Learn about the use of local ingredients and traditional brewing methods, and hear the stories of the craftsmen while sampling their creations.
- —Sanshin Performance ExperienceTry your hand at playing the Sanshin, Okinawa's traditional instrument, and learn a simple piece to immerse yourself in the island's culture.
- —Snack or Lunch & Yuntaku (Chat Time)Enjoy a relaxing break with a local meal or snack while chatting about the island's culture and traditions.
*Times may vary depending on the day's conditions.
*Two plans available: Lunch included (¥22,000) or Snack included (¥18,700). - —Tour Ends
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Machinaka Koryukan Yuntakuya
203 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022
