Japan Okinawa Water Sports Experience

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About this activity

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.

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

Not included

✕Transportation to the venue
✕Accomodation

Meeting and pickup

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

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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