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Sunset SUP at Sokoji Beach, Ishigaki

Paddle out at sunset at Sokoji Beach on Ishigaki Island. Sunset SUP meets 70 minutes before sunset and takes about 85 min. Private for your group, ¥6,500 per person. Includes GoPro photos and video. Drone photos (+¥1,000 per person) available.

Two people sitting on SUP boards at sunset, Ishigaki

Paddle out onto the sea at Sokoji Beach, Ishigaki Island, at sunset. Watch the color of the sky change from the surface of the water.

The tour is private for your group, for 2 people or more. We meet 70 minutes before sunset and finish 15 minutes after sunset (about 85 minutes). You get 20+ GoPro photos plus video, and if you like, we also take drone photos of you on the sea at dusk (+¥1,000 per person).

Two people holding hands on SUP boards at sunset
Heart poses on SUP boards against the setting sun

What the tour includes

  • Private for one group only (2 people or more)
  • Board, paddle, life jacket and marine shoes included (free rental)
  • 20+ GoPro photos plus video
  • Drone photos (optional)

Recommended for

  • Anyone who wants to see the Ishigaki sunset from a special place
  • Travelers who want to make the most of their evening
  • Those who want both sunset and stars in one day

Please note

  • We meet 70 minutes before sunset and finish 15 minutes after sunset.
  • Bookings are for 2 people or more (no upper limit).
  • For ages 10 to 60. If you are under 10 or 61 or older, please ask us first. Children pay the same price as adults.
  • Guests who are pregnant or have been drinking cannot take part. If you have a medical condition, please ask us first.
  • Clouds may hide the sunset.
  • If you want drone photos, the fee applies to everyone in your group, whether or not they appear in the shots. Drone photos may not be possible in strong wind.

Who can join

Pregnant
No
Can't swim
Yes (everyone wears a life jacket)
Have been drinking
No
Medical conditions
Please ask us first
Age
Ages 10 to 60 (otherwise please ask us)
Weight
Clear SUP up to 80 kg (no limit for Sunset SUP)
Group size
Clear SUP up to 2 people / Sunset SUP 2 or more, no upper limit

The meeting time follows sunset

We meet 70 minutes before sunset and finish 15 minutes after sunset. Sunset time changes by more than an hour through the year, so check the monthly guide in the table below. When you pick a date on the booking form, it shows the meeting time for that day. We meet at the Sokoji Beach parking lot (185-1 Kabira, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa; parking is free).

Sunset SUP meeting and finish times (Ishigaki Island, 15th of each month)
MonthSunsetMeetFinish
Jan18:1517:0518:30
Feb18:4017:3018:55
Mar18:5517:4519:10
Apr19:0517:5519:20
May19:2018:1019:35
Jun19:3518:2519:50
Jul19:3518:2519:50
Aug19:2018:1019:35
Sep18:5017:4019:05
Oct18:2017:1018:35
Nov17:5516:4518:10
Dec18:0016:5018:15

Sunset time shifts a little each day. Times are rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Who can join

The tour is for ages 10 to 60, and children pay the same price as adults. If you are under 10 or 61 or older, please ask us first. There is no weight limit. Guests who are pregnant or have been drinking cannot take part. You can join even if you can't swim, because everyone must wear a life jacket.

After the sunset, star photos (Sunset & Stars Set)

After the tour, you can have dinner and then join the starry sky photo tour at night. As the Sunset & Stars Set, it saves ¥1,000 per adult. Add the daytime Clear SUP for the Full Day set and save ¥2,000.

Sets that include this tour

Save ¥1,000 per adult

Sunset & Stars Set

Sunset SUPStar Photo Tour

Total if booked separately
¥12,500
Set price (per adult)
¥11,500

Great for couples and honeymoons. Enjoy the evening sea and the night sky on the same day.

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About the SUP tours

Meeting point
Sokoji Beach parking lot (底地ビーチ駐車場), 185-1 Kabira, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa 907-0453. Parking is free. Meet and finish on site.
What's included
Board, paddle, life jacket, GoPro photos and video, and marine shoe rental (free). Drone photos are available as an option.
Photos and video
You get 20+ GoPro photos plus video. With the drone option, you also get about 10 video clips and about 7 to 8 photos (sometimes more, depending on conditions). We send everything together by GigaFile (file transfer service) within 1 to 2 days.
Ages
Ages 10 to 60 (if you are under 10 or 61 or older, please ask us first). Children pay the same price as adults.
Can't swim?
You can still join. Everyone must wear a life jacket, so you can relax and enjoy it.
What to wear
Swimwear or clothes you don't mind getting wet. Jellyfish can be present depending on the season, so we recommend leggings. The sun is strong, so a cap and sunglasses are a good idea.
Facilities
There is a shower room (¥100) and a restroom on site.
Cancellations
Tours may be canceled in strong wind, high waves or thunderstorms.

FAQ

Are there any conditions for joining?

The SUP tours are for ages 10 to 60 (if you are under 10 or 61 or older, please ask us first). Guests who are pregnant or have been drinking cannot take part. If you have a medical condition, please ask us first. For safety, the Clear SUP is for guests up to 80 kg (176 lb). There is no weight limit for the Sunset SUP.

Can I join if I can't swim?

Yes. Everyone must wear a life jacket, so you can relax and enjoy it.

How much is it for children?

Children pay the same price as adults on the SUP tours (Clear SUP ¥6,000, Sunset SUP ¥6,500).

How many people can join?

We have 2 boards for the Clear SUP, so it is for up to 2 people. The Sunset SUP is for 2 people or more, with no upper limit. Both are private for one group only.

What time does the Clear SUP start?

There is no fixed start time. When you book, choose "Morning", "Afternoon" or "Our pick (the best tide of the day)". We check the tide and tell you the start time by LINE.

What time do we meet for the Sunset SUP?

We meet 70 minutes before sunset and finish 15 minutes after sunset (about 85 minutes). When you pick a date on the booking form, it shows the approximate meeting time for that day.

Do I get photos and video?

Yes. You get 20+ GoPro photos plus video. With the drone option, you also get about 10 video clips and about 7 to 8 photos (sometimes more, depending on conditions). We send everything together by GigaFile (file transfer service) within 1 to 2 days.

How much are drone photos?

¥1,000 per person. If you want them, the fee applies to everyone in your group, whether or not they appear in the shots. Drone photos may not be possible in strong wind.

What's included, and what should I wear?

The price includes the board, paddle, life jacket, GoPro photos and video, and marine shoe rental (free). Please come in swimwear or clothes you don't mind getting wet. Jellyfish can be present depending on the season, so we recommend leggings. Parking at Sokoji Beach is free, and there is a shower room (¥100) and a restroom.

Will I definitely see the sunset on the Sunset SUP?

Clouds may hide the sunset. The tour itself may also be canceled in strong wind, high waves or thunderstorms.

FAQ

Cancellation Policy (all tours)

Canceled due to bad weather or by us
No cancellation fee (you can also move to an open slot on a later day)
2 days before
50%
1 day before
70%
On the day / no-show
100%

Even if a tour is canceled for bad weather, we cannot refund travel costs and similar expenses.

Other plans

Let's pick a beautiful starry night together.

Fill in the form and send it, and your booking details go into our official LINE. We keep in touch on the day through LINE too.