World Natural Heritage Iriomote Island
Experience the subtropical nature with your whole body!
Untouched nature remains in Iriomote Island. The most attractive point of the trekking tour is the unique subtropicalEncountering and interacting with rare plants and animalsIt is.
Flora and fauna unique to subtropical regions
For example, in the area known as Totoro Forest,Totoro Leaf(in Japanese history)(a leaf that Totoro uses as an umbrella when it rains) and a tree that appears in Jurassic Park, which can be seen only in Iriomote Island in Japan.
During the trekking in the area of mangrove trees, you will see trees with board-like roots called "ban-kon" and very large trees shaped like edamame (green soybeans).Japanese mountain ash (Sorbus japonica)is growing.
Crested serpent eagles, semaruga turtles, and long-billed curlews.natural monumentYou may also encounter animals that are designated as â
You can see different appearances at different times of the year and at different times of the day!
On Iriomote Island, what you can see changes greatly depending on the time of year and the time of day, so you can feel the changes in nature no matter how many times you visit.
For example, in spring, Iriomote Island's famousRhizophora mucronata (species of midge)In early summer, the romantic carpet of light that blooms for only one day a year can be seen.flower petals fallen on water, resembling a spider flower (esp. Pelecanoides urinatrix)You can see a flower called
In season, limited tours are offered, so be sure to check them out!
Seasonal night tours are available here ↓↓.
High percentage of tours held!
The high rate of tours is another attraction of Iriomotejima Jungle Trekking.
Because mangrove forests are surrounded by treesLight rainThen it is often decided.The waterfall is very powerful on a rainy day♪
Snorkeling and other ocean activities are often cancelled on days with strong winds due to rough sea conditions.
But the tours held at Mangrove are,Because mangroves serve as windbreaks and tide protection,Windy dayThe tour has a high probability of being held even if it is not!
