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Maritime Life, Culture and Gastronomy Experience in Okinawa

6 hours
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Maritime Life, Culture and Gastronomy Experience in Okinawa
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About This Tour

A sustainable tour of Okinawa's traditional wood sailing boat, Sabani! Experience the maritime culture passed down by Ishigaki Island's boat builder. [Yoshida Sabani Shipbuilding] 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.

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What's Included

Snorkeling on the reef
Sabani cruise experience
Sabani culture learning
*Life jackets, waterproof bags, and Kuba umbrellas (hat) are available for free rental
Lunch and tea time on a private beach
Sabani sailing experience
*Drinks can be brought in
Workshop *Materials included

What's Not Included

Transportation to the venue
Accomodation

Additional Information

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

Meeting Point

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

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