# Discover Ishigaki Tours Discover Ishigaki Tours is a small-group, English-guided tour operator based on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan. All tours are led by fluent English-speaking local guides. Tours are available in English and Hebrew. Group sizes are kept small to prioritize quality over quantity. The company was founded in 2023 by Zohar Paz, a PADI SCUBA instructor and equipment technician who has lived on Ishigaki Island since 2016. Full guide credentials and background are available on the About page. All snorkeling tours use beach entry — no boats. Conservation and respect for nature are core values: guests are guided to stay on marked trails, avoid touching marine life, and minimize impact on the reef and rainforest. ## Tours ### Ishigaki Snorkeling Tour [Ishigaki Snorkeling Tour](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-snorkeling-tour/) A beach-entry snorkeling tour exploring Ishigaki's coral reefs at locations including Osaki Beach, Yonehara Beach, and the Blue Cave area. Suitable for beginners. All equipment provided. Available as half-day (4 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours). Small groups, fluent English guide. ### Turtle Snorkeling Tour [Turtle Snorkeling Tour](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-turtle-snorkeling-tour/) A beach-entry snorkeling tour focused on swimming with wild sea turtles in their natural habitat at locations including Yonehara Beach and Osaki Beach. High encounter rate. Suitable for all experience levels. All equipment provided. Available as half-day (4 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours). ### Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour [Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-blue-cave-snorkeling-tour/) A beach-entry snorkeling tour exploring the Blue Cave, a famous half-flooded sea cave on Ishigaki Island known for its blue light effect. Suitable for beginners. All equipment provided. Available as half-day (4 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours). ### Ishigaki Hiking Tour [Ishigaki Hiking Tour](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-hiking-tour/) A guided hiking tour through Ishigaki's subtropical rainforest and mountain trails. Routes include Nosoko Mappe mountain and Yaburadake peak, with river trekking sections and panoramic viewpoints over the island and surrounding sea. No prior hiking experience required. Available as half-day (4 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours). ### Snorkeling and Island Tour [Snorkeling and Island Tour](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-snorkeling-and-island-tour/) A combination tour pairing beach-entry snorkeling with island sightseeing. Snorkeling locations include Osaki Beach, Yonehara Beach, and the Blue Cave area. Sightseeing stops include Kabira Bay, Uganzaki Lighthouse, Hirakubozaki Lighthouse, Tamatorizaki observation platform, and hidden beaches in northern Ishigaki. Available as half-day (4.5 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours). ### Hiking and Island Tour [Hiking and Island Tour](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-hiking-and-island-tour/) A combination tour pairing guided rainforest hiking — including Nosoko Mappe mountain, Yaburadake peak, and river trekking — with island sightseeing stops at Kabira Bay, Uganzaki Lighthouse, Hirakubozaki Lighthouse, Tamatorizaki observation platform, and hidden beaches in northern Ishigaki. Available as half-day (4.5 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours). ### Shore Excursion Tour [Shore Excursion Tour](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-shore-excursion/) A guided tour designed for cruise ship passengers arriving at Ishigaki Port. Combines snorkeling or hiking with island sightseeing stops including Kabira Bay, Tamatorizaki observation platform, and hidden beaches. Timed to cruise schedules. Available as half-day (4.5 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours). Maximum age 70. Guests aged 60 and above are required to complete a medical questionnaire. Payment accepted in Japanese Yen or US Dollars. ### Ishigaki Family Tour [Ishigaki Family Tour](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-family-tour/) A private, customized tour for families with children. Combines age-appropriate activities including snorkeling at Osaki Beach or Yonehara Beach, jungle river trekking, and island sightseeing stops including Kabira Bay and Tamatorizaki observation platform. Priced per group, not per person. Available as half-day (4.5 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours). ## Key Information - All tours are led entirely in English (also available in Hebrew) - All snorkeling tours use beach entry — no boats, no seasickness risk - All equipment is provided — no need to bring your own gear - Tours are suitable for beginners — no prior experience required - Life jackets are mandatory and provided for all water activities - Payment is cash only in Japanese Yen (US Dollars accepted for Shore Excursion only) - Small group sizes on every tour ## About [About](https://discoverishigaki.com/about-discover-ishigaki/) Background on the guides, full guide credentials, the founding story, and the company's approach to small-group guided tours on Ishigaki Island. ## Contact and Booking [Contact and Booking](https://discoverishigaki.com/contact-us/) Inquiries are answered within 24 hours, often faster. WhatsApp and LINE contact available. Include travel dates, number of participants, ages (for family tours or guests over 60), and preferred activity when making contact. ## Ishigaki Island Guide [Ishigaki Island Guide](https://discoverishigaki.com/ishigaki-island-guide/) A local content hub covering practical travel information for visitors to Ishigaki Island, including where to stay recommendations, ATM and currency exchange, weather, getting around, and things to do.