Japan

Kabira Ishigaki

Visit shrines and temples around the island with its distinct Okinawan design and style structures, different from what you usually see in mainland Japan.

Create your own Okinawan Guardian - Embrace your inner artist with this shisa painting activity. Learn about Okinawan mythology with this hands-on shisa painting experience. Shisa, which resemble a cross between a lion and a dog, are said keep the good spirits in. You’ll typically find these in pairs on rooftops or flanking gates of Okinawan homes. As part of your stay at Club Med Kabira Ishigaki, you’ll discover the history of this ancient decoration while painting your very own small or large statue to bring home.

Savour Okinawan cuisine, a key to longevity. Discover the local specialties and cooking techniques of this Yaeyama Island gem. Visit the Okinawa corner of our main restaurant to sample from a selection of healthy, local, and traditional specialties. Take it to the next level and join our local Japanese chef to learn about and taste the authentic flavours of Okinawa’s pristine Ishigaki Island. You’ll learn to prepare a selection of local specialties including yaeyama soba noodles, soki, colorful chiraushi sushi, mimiga, fried local gurukun, juicy rice pork, seared beef tataki, one-pot oden, mozuku, and goya campuru. There is so much to discover and delight from.

Stroll along the peaceful streets of Ishigaki at your own pace while exploring the Okinawan way of life.

NEW: Take a pick and have your fill inside our mini food market, prepared for you by the team:

• Vegetable Okonomiyaki
• Octopus Takoyaki
• Sata Andagi
• Warabi Mochi
• Kakigori
• Qing Bu Liang

Available until Oct 2020, twice weekly

NEW: Learn more about Okinawan culture as we immerse you with their local lifestyle once a week:

• Traditional Okinawan dance lessons
• Sanshin lessons*
• Okinawan Cooking classes

Fly on the open waters. Take to the seas with a thrilling windsurfing adventure. Discover one of the best windsurfing spots in Asia. Right here at Club Med Kabira Ishigaki, you’ll sail from the resort on the wide-open seas where endless clear waters stretch out in every direction. Take a guided lesson or head out on your own, and feel the breeze in your hair. Guests must be 8 years old or above to participate and all levels of experience are welcome. Windsurfing season is from November to April.

NEW: Discover Ishigaki’s nature and points of interest - Kabira Bay, Sugar Cane field, mountain landscapes and coastal routes.

• Group Biking tours
• 3 times per week
• May through October

Sunset biking
NEW: Cycle in the sun and watch breathtaking colors of Ishigaki, twice weekly.

For both biking activities:

• Starting in May
• Mountain bikes
• Guests must be 11yo and above, kids must be accompanied by an adult

Make music - Tune in to Okinawan traditions with a sanshin instrument lesson. Be immersed twice a week in the sights and sounds of one of Okinawa’s most beautiful island destinations with a guided sanshin lesson. This authentic Okinawan musical instrument, often likened to a banjo, is typically made with snakeskin and has 3 strings for plucking. Enjoy the music and feel the traditions as Sanshin Sensei Yuko San, from the city of Ishigaki, shares this enriching art form with you. You may also schedule a private lesson to better develop your artistic side.

NEW: Join our Sunset Yoga classes and take in the beautiful views of Kabira, twice weekly.

NEW: Connect with your loved ones and create long-lasting memories with your family. Learn, have fun and enjoy together through specially planned activities for families:

• Time to play: Family Giant Jenga, water playground at the beach
• Time to move: Family kite competition, Family Slip and Slide, Family Zumba
• Time to celebrate: Family Show Time, Family color party
• Time to care: origami arts & crafts, family yoga, bracelet making