Activities
Morning Tour in a Water Buffalo Carriage
- Availability:
- All yearBusiness day:Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays
Take a leisure ride in an exclusive water buffalo carriage through the quiet village of Taketomi Island.
Nachiyukui time
- Availability:
- Jun 1, 2025 – Aug 31Field Play and 10:00 Tea: Monday and Wednesday, Wind Chimes Made with Chimes Weaving Machine: Tuesday and Saturday
You can experience the unique way of spending summer on Taketomi Island, following the lifestyle of the islanders.
A moment spent with the island singer
- Availability:
- All yearEvery Tuesday
An evening at Kihouin, sharing yuntaku, sanshin music, and awamori while experiencing the island’s culture and history.
Sabani Tour
- Availability:
- All year
Step aboard a Ryukyu wooden sailboat and paddle into Taketomi’s crystal waters, guided by a local expert sharing island lore and traditions.
Evening Tour in a Water Buffalo Carriage
- Availability:
- All yearBusiness day:Mondays
Enjoy a water-buffalo carriage ride through serene village after daytrippers depart, revealing the island’s timeless charm for you.
Island Holistic Wellness Stay
- Availability:
- All year
Follow your intuition and embrace special experiences shaped by Taketomi’s nature and culture. Awaken your senses through mindful island moments.
Hour-Long Massage Treatment
- Availability:
- All year
Treatments using island-sourced ingredients invite you into deep relaxation. Unwind at your own pace on an island where time feels unhurried.
Sunset Private Sabani Tour
- Availability:
- Mar 1, 2025 – Oct 31
Board a traditional Sabani sailboat for a private evening cruise, feeling the breeze and listening to waves amid Taketomi’s pristine seascape.
Iriomote Mangrove Canoeing
- Availability:
- All year
Embark on a canoe tour through Iriomote’s mangrove tunnels, spotting tidal-flat wildlife as your guide reveals the island’s serene natural treasures.
Mi-nishi Island time
- Availability:
- Sep 1, 2025 – Nov 30
You can experience the unique autumn lifestyle of Taketomi Island by following the islanders' lifestyle.
Iriomote and Yubu Island Self-Tour
- Availability:
- All year
This day trip involves visiting two popular destinations famous for their rich natural environments.
Sanshin Lesson
- Availability:
- All year
Learn the sanshin in your villa with expert beginner instruction and experience the soul of Okinawa’s historic instrument in an intimate setting.
Weaving Bookmark Experience
- Availability:
- All yearEvery Tuesday and Saturday
Experience Taketomi’s textile weaving by crafting a botanical-dyed bookmark on a traditional loom, guided by artisans using centuries-old techniques.
Scuba Diving for Beginners
- Availability:
- All year
This tour starts with a thorough diving lesson, making it perfect for beginners.
Scuba Diving
- Availability:
- All year
Guests are led to the best spot for diving, based on the captain's assessment of sea conditions.
Experience of original Shiisa ornament
- Availability:
- All year
Craft a Shiisa talisman in Taketomi’s atelier, infusing it with power to ward off evil spirits and creating a unique memento from your island visit.
Iriomote Island Jungle Canyoning
- Availability:
- Apr 1, 2025 – Sep 30
This tour allows you to fully enjoy the jungle activities of Iriomote Island.
Iriomote Island Jungle River Trekking
- Availability:
- Oct 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2026
A private tour to fully enjoy Iriomote Island while river trekking to the spectacular waterfall