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[Ishigaki Island/Sunset] Natural illumination! Limited time Yaeyamahime firefly viewing tour★Limited from March to May★Equipment rental/free transportation★
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1～50
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Participating age3Age ～ 65 Age
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Duration1～2 hours
★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free equipment rental♪★Free transportation included! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! [Firefly Tour] They start to become active from dusk, and by the time it gets dark, countless Yaeyamahime fireflies dance wildly through the forest, emitting light. The sight is like natural illumination. [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ① 18:00 Pick up at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/accommodation ↓② 18:30 Arrive at the firefly spot. Light is strictly prohibited for fireflies. Let's also turn off our smartphones. ↓③18:45 Wait for the fireflies to start glowing. ↓④19:00 Yaeyamahime fireflies start their light-emitting time all at once. ↓⑤19:30 Viewing ends. ↓⑥20:00 We will drop you off at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/your accommodation. *The schedule may change depending on the weather on the day. [Transfer plan in case of cancellation due to bad weather] If this plan is canceled due to bad weather, we can guide you to transfer to the "Starry Sky & Subtropical Jungle Night Tour".
It is a very popular tour because it is held only for a limited period from March to June. There are many rare animals in the Yaeyama Islands, and this "Yaeyama Hime firefly" is one of them. Yaeyama Hime firefly is famous as the smallest firefly in Japan. The light is gentle and powerful and has fascinated many people. Yaeyama Hime firefly is active only at dusk, so you only have a chance to meet for about an hour a day. Let's take a peek into the fantastic world! !!
From March 2023, Ishigakijima ADVENTURE PiPi will change the wearing of masks to "optional" and implement flexible infection prevention measures! A special trip, a special memory, a photo without a mask. Some people need masks, such as hay fever. Let's get along and respect each other, both those who wear them and those who don't.
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Basic fee
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※The above price is a basic fee.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged if canceled due to customer's convenience. The day before: 50% The day before: 100% On the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% |
| About event termination | We will hold the event as long as it is safe even in the rain. Except for special weather such as typhoons, it is basically rainy. However, the field condition will change not only due to rain but also due to various factors such as wind and waves. If we determine that the field is not safe on the day due to these factors, we may cancel the tour even if it is sunny. note that. In case of cancellation of the tour, we will contact you. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～50 |
| Operating period | All-year-round |
| Assembly time | 18:00 The above is a guide. After adjustment, we will inform you by phone the day before the tour. |
| Booking deadline | until 14:59 on the day |
| Matters require attention | ・Meeting and departure times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day. The shop will contact you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting place and time. ・The tour will be held in the rain. However, if it is determined that the safety of the field cannot be ensured, the tour may be canceled. ・Please use the restroom beforehand. (There are no restrooms near the site.) ・Participants must be aged 3 to 65. ・Please be sure to contact us in advance if you are going to be late. ・Tours are available in Japanese or English. |
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| Other notifications | Shuttle service is available for the southern part of Ishigaki Island. Please contact us in advance. *For safety reasons, we ask that customers who fall under the following conditions refrain from participating. We apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your understanding.・Those who are pregnant, ・Those who drink alcohol or have a hangover, ・Those with a pacemaker or heart disease, ・Those with mental illness (epilepsy, dementia, developmental disorders, panic disorder, etc.) ・Those with cardiovascular disease. Participation is limited to those with cerebrovascular disease, those with physical disabilities, those with diabetes, and those with hearing or visual impairments *When participating Please consult with us in advance and be accompanied by a helper or interpreter.・Persons with other chronic illnesses, fever, injury, etc. *If your symptoms are minor and you wish to participate, please be sure to notify us in advance. |
Plan attractions
Yaeyama Hime firefly appreciation Let's enjoy the sight like natural illuminations!
Tour participant privilege page present! We are sending a privilege page that introduces advantageous restaurant information and hot spot spots only to those who participated in the PiPi tour! Please take advantage of it and enjoy your trip until the very end!
You can support children by participating in the tour! Phi Phi uses a portion of the proceeds from the tour to support the operation of the children's cafeteria.
Time schedule
Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal / Accommodation Pick-up Free shuttle service is available for guests staying in the southern area of Ishigaki Island (west: ANA InterContinental to east: Fusaki Resort)!
Arrive at the firefly spot! Light is strictly prohibited for fireflies. Let's erase the smartphone!
The tour is over! Thank you for your hard work! We will take you to the meeting point.
We will drop you off at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/your accommodation. *The schedule may change depending on the weather on the day.
Access - Map
Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal * Guests staying in the southern area of Ishigaki Island can pick up and drop off.
Please use the coin parking lot in front of the Ishigaki Port remote island terminal.
* People staying in the southern area of Ishigaki Island can pick up and drop off.
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[Safety measures for tours] ★All tour guides at Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi are certified as water rescuers, and we will thoroughly consider the safety of our customers when conducting tours. ★PiPi is certified as a marine leisure provider with excellent safety measures. This certification is only given to operators that meet the highest safety standards for marine leisure, and we have established a system that allows customers to enjoy the tour with even more peace of mind. ★Based on our own safety standards, we will never force a tour when the field conditions are poor. ★All customers who participate in PiPi tours must wear safety equipment specified by our company (life jackets, marine shoes, etc.). In addition, the guides in charge will also wear the same safety equipment before conducting the tour, and we will thoroughly ensure safety in case of an emergency. On PiPi tours, all of these necessary equipment are loaned out free of charge, so even those who do not bring their own can participate with peace of mind. ★We also regularly provide opportunities for guides to take safety courses taught by professionals, and we strive to prevent accidents and improve the safety awareness and skills of all staff. ★About providing lunch In Ishigaki Island, which has a hot and humid subtropical environment, food poisoning due to storage methods and other factors is frequent. PiPi pays close attention to the safety of our customers from the perspective of food hygiene, and has not provided lunch since opening. Instead, our guide, a food professional in Ishigaki Island, will introduce delicious local restaurants! By reading this far, you can see how much PiPi is committed to "safety". But safety is not the only attraction of PiPi! We work hard every day to provide tours filled with excitement and emotion that will make you want to come back! We propose ways to enjoy the tour that suit everyone, from beginners to veterans. Our guides will support you with all their might and share the smiles and excitement together! The excitement of jumping into the sea, the colorful fish you encounter underwater, and the satisfaction of eating local cuisine after the tour... All of these will turn into "special memories" unique to PiPi tours. Why not come and enjoy the great outdoors and adventure that can only be found on Ishigaki Island with PiPi? All of our staff will welcome you wholeheartedly. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us! All of the staff at Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi look forward to welcoming you!
| Authorization issued by | Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission Marine Leisure Providing Business Notification Form (Pleasure Boat Providing Business) |
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| Insurance information | Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. Tough Biz Comprehensive Liability Insurance (Insurance amount: up to 1 billion yen for one accident) |
| License and Qualifications | Excellent safety measures for marine leisure providers (Maruyu) / Japanese Red Cross Water Safety Law Rescue Officer / OMSB Water Rescue Officer / Yaeyama Stand Up Paddle Association Certified Instructor Guide |
| Member organizations and associations | Okinawa Tourism Convention Bureau / Ishigaki City Tourism Exchange Association / Miyakojima Tourism Association / Yaeyama Corporation / Ishigaki City Chamber of Commerce / Yaeyama Stand Up Paddle Association / Yaeyama Phantom Island Council / Blue Cave Council / Miyara River Guide Association |
| Number of staff | 100 people |
| Number of instructors | 90 people |
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