

The Okinawan traditional sailboat
"SABANI"
Our shop (Yoshida SABANI) is located on the beautiful Hirakubo Peninsula in northern Ishigaki.
Set sail on the SABANI and discover the untouched nature of Hirakubo Peninsula.
Snorkel among beautiful coral reefs.
Watch the sun dip below the horizon on a sunset cruise.
Make memories that will last a lifetime aboard the "SABANI"
Representative Of Yoshida SABANI
吉田 友厚
TOMOHIRO YOSHIDA
I learned how to splice wood and build SABANI in accordance with traditional techniques from Mr. Yasuhiro Arashiro of Shiraho, Japan.
As well as this traditional craftsmanship, Arashiro-san also taught me the importance and thinking independently and finding the wisdom within my own thoughts
We use fundou (X-shaped woodworking joints) and kasugai (bamboo nails) to splice wood without using iron nails.
Our boats can withstand rough ocean swells and the performance of our SABANI on the water is very high.
Though the number of SABANI craftsmen has decreased in recent years, we are trying to preserve the traditional techniques and knowledge of SABANI to pass down to future generations and keep this tradition alive.
舟大工が案内する
KURA SABANI TOUR
海とのつながりをより深く感じていただけるように、クルーズ体験の前に、舟大工がサバニの歴史や魅力を簡単にご紹介しています



