Iriomote Island Night Tour (star gazing)

Japan's first "starry sky protected area" recognized
Enjoy the star-filled sky

Iriomote Ishigaki National Park was recognized as Japan's first "starry sky protected area" in April 2018.

Especially in the Yaeyama Islands including Iriomote Island,The largest number of stars that can be observed in JapanIt is said to be the most beautiful place in the world. The air is clean and clear, and shooting stars can be seen frequently.

↓Leisurely enjoy the starry sky! Night Canoe Tour

Sunset & Night Kayak Tour☆New experience in Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site♪Free photo & pick-up (No.65)開始時間Summer: 18:00-19:30
(Winter) 16:45-18:15所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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西表島の星空ガイド｜今日の星空指数・おすすめ時期・星空ツアー情報Iriomote Island is one of the best starry sky spots in Japan and is a candidate for international recognition as a starry sky reserve. The constellations that change with the seasons and the Milky Way, which can be observed all year round, provide a spectacular view that is both healing and inspiring!

You can meet nocturnal creatures unique to Iriomote Island.

Especially famous is the hermit crab, which is also an endangered species. The coconut crab is a member of the hermit crab family with a body length of about 40 centimeters.

The night tour jungle expedition is an extraordinary experience as you explore the jungle in search of rare nocturnal plants and animals. It is very popular with small children who love living things!

↓Click here for tours with high encounter rates with coconut crabs.

★秋の特別SALE【西表島/夜】天の川の観測チャンス！天然のプラネタリウム！星空＆亜熱帯ジャングルナイトツアー♪当日予約OK！子連れ家族・団体旅行にもおすすめ（No.16）開始時間20:00-22:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Happy for those who still want to have fun!
Reservations can be made the day before or the day of the event.

Even when you decide that you want to enjoy Iriomote Island without sleeping yet, you can make a reservation... ♪

You can join in the fun afterglow of the activities you did during the day. Many women participate in this tour alone, and our experienced guides will be there to support you!

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Please note that you may not always be able to see them because they are natural creatures. Please understand that you may not always be able to see them.

Creatures most frequently encountered on night tours
endangered palm crab

One of the night tour specialties, coconut crabs areDesignated as endangered speciesIn recent years, their numbers have been decreasing. During the day they hide in their burrows and are difficult to see, but at night they come out of their burrows to search for food.

The coconut crab's scissors are as powerful as a lion's bite, so if you find one, do not immediately catch it, but listen carefully to the explanation of the guide who lives in the area!

↓Click here for tours with high encounter rates with coconut crabs.

★秋の特別SALE【西表島/夜】天の川の観測チャンス！天然のプラネタリウム！星空＆亜熱帯ジャングルナイトツアー♪当日予約OK！子連れ家族・団体旅行にもおすすめ（No.16）開始時間20:00-22:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Meet the endangered coconut crab on Iriomote Island!The coconut crab is a rare species designated as an endangered species. In Iriomote Island, you can see coconut crabs in the jungle and on the road! Please come and see the precious nature that you can only see here with your own eyes!

Creatures most frequently encountered on night tours
owl (esp. the Ural owl, Strix uralensis)

The three species of owls that can often be observed on Iriomote Island are the Great Horned Owl, the Ryukyu Great Horned Owl, and the Ryukyu Blue-Headed Owl.

Creatures most frequently encountered on night tours
fireflies

Fireflies in Iriomote Island have a high probability of appearing from March to June, but it is possible to see a few fireflies on night tours throughout the year.

Yaeyama Firefly Tour is here↓↓.

★秋の特別SALE【西表島/日没後】3～5月限定開催☆天然のイルミネーション！日本一最小蛍『ヤエヤマヒメボタル』鑑賞ツアー（No.15）開始時間18:00-19:30所要時間：約90分5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Illumination of nature at night in Iriomote Island! Let's enjoy the firefly show!One of the most popular night tours in Iriomote Island is the firefly tour! In fact, different fireflies can be seen in Iriomote Island at different times of the year, and you can see some kind of fireflies almost all year round!

Iriomote Island Night TourRecommended Clothing

Night tours can get dirty depending on the activity.Clothing that can get dirtyWe recommend that you join us at

Temperatures, especially in Okinawa, can be hot during the day but a bit chilly at night. To prevent insect bites, please wear comfortable clothes with long sleeves and long pants.

Shoes are included in the tour fee (free rental), so change into them before entering the jungle to begin exploring!

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Know in advance the annual weather, clothing, and personal belongings of Iriomote Island!If you want to travel to Iriomote Island, you must be concerned about the weather and what to bring. So, we will explain about the annual weather trend, clothes you should wear there, and useful items to have.

Iriomote Island Recommended Popular Night Tours
Let's still enjoy the night!

If you have come all the way to Iriomote Island, it would be a loss if you do not enjoy it to the end! It is fun to enjoy nature during the daytime, but you can only experience Iriomote Island at night at that time when you are here.

Here are some recommended night tours handled by Iriomotejima Tours.

Iriomote Island Recommended Popular Night Tours
jungle expedition

We will search for nocturnal creatures in the jungles of Iriomote Island. If you are lucky, you may encounter nocturnal creatures such as frogs and hermit crabs as well as endangered coconut crabs that sleep during the day.

Children who love living creatures are very excited and always seem to enjoy participating.

★秋の特別SALE【西表島/夜】天の川の観測チャンス！天然のプラネタリウム！星空＆亜熱帯ジャングルナイトツアー♪当日予約OK！子連れ家族・団体旅行にもおすすめ（No.16）開始時間20:00-22:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Iriomote Island Recommended Popular Night Tours
Night SUP

This is a new experience tour that takes you on a SUP ride through the serene mangroves.

The creatures that have been sleeping during the day begin to move, and the chirping of birds and a pleasant breeze create a healing atmosphere.

Even if you are new to SUP, our guides will support you!

Sunset & Night SUP Tour☆New experience in Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage Site♪Free photo & pick-up (No.52)開始時間Summer: 18:00-19:30
(Winter) 16:45-18:15所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Iriomote Island Recommended Popular Night Tours
Night Canoeing (Kayaking)

Cruise through the quiet mangroves by canoe. Please be assured that canoes are more stable than SUPs and almost impossible to fall off!

Canoeing, which can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age or sex, is a standard activity to experience at least once in Iriomote Island.

Sunset & Night Kayak Tour☆New experience in Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site♪Free photo & pick-up (No.65)開始時間Summer: 18:00-19:30
(Winter) 16:45-18:15所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Iriomote Island Recommended Popular Night Tours
limited season

On Iriomote Island, the ephemeral flowers that fall in a single night, "flower petals fallen on water, resembling a spider flower (esp. Pelecanoides urinatrix)and the smallest firefly in Japan, "Rhizophora mucronata (species of midge)You can see the "I" in the following table.

Both offer valuable experiences unique to the remote islands. We recommend making reservations as early as possible, as they fill up quickly!

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Seasonal Tour】Iriomotejima Sagaribana & Firefly Appreciation Tour There are many tours where you can see the "phantom flower" sagaribana, which blooms only one night, and Yaeyama fireflies, which spread all over the area like a carpet of light! (13 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Jungle night tour to see "Sagaribana", a fantastic flower that falls in one night (No.13)開始時間20:00-22:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★秋の特別SALE【西表島/日没後】3～5月限定開催☆天然のイルミネーション！日本一最小蛍『ヤエヤマヒメボタル』鑑賞ツアー（No.15）開始時間18:00-19:30所要時間：約90分5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.