Japan Okinawa Water Sports Experience
⏱ 11h Viator partner
Overview
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
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.
From
$106,000