A thorough explanation of why Iriomote Island is recommended for sightseeing in winter!
Table of Contents
- 1 Thorough explanation by local resident staff! What is the winter weather like in Iriomote Island?
- 2 Winter Clothing and Personal Belongings in Iriomote Island
- 3 There are six reasons why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter!
- 3.1 Reasons why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter (1) Travel expenses can be kept low.
- 3.2 Reasons why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter (2) The starry sky is especially beautiful in winter
- 3.3 Reasons why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter (3) Underwater world with outstanding transparency
- 3.4 Reasons why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter 4) Fewer tourists compared to the peak season.
- 3.5 Reasons why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter (5) Comfortable temperature
- 3.6 Why we recommend a trip to Iriomote Island in winter 6) Fireflies can be seen earliest in Japan.
- 4 7 winter activities you can enjoy in Iriomote Island
- 5 Ferry tickets must be purchased in advance! The counter on the day of the event will be more crowded than expected!
- 6 If you want to visit Iriomote Island in winter in a relaxed manner I recommend you to rent a car!
- 7 summary
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Thorough explanation by local resident staff!
What is the winter weather like in Iriomote Island?
Even in winter, Iriomote Island has a high temperature of over 20 degrees Celsius on fine days.
In addition, the low precipitation and the passing of the typhoon season make it possible to enjoy sightseeing without being affected by the weather!
January: 18.6°C (Tokyo: 6.1°C)
February: 19.1°C (Tokyo: 6.5°C)
For activities that take place in the ocean, please be assured that you can swim comfortably if you wear a wetsuit!
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Winter Clothing and Personal Belongings in Iriomote Island
It can be somewhat chilly in short sleeves at times,Jacket or sweatshirt required.It is.
When entering the ocean, it is cold if you wear only a bathing suit, so a wetsuit will help you enjoy the ocean!
Short sleeves, long sleeves, long pants, hoodie, or other woven items
Useful things to have.
Sunscreen, hat, rain gear (raincoat, folding umbrella)
There are six reasons why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter!
In fact, "winter" is the best season of the year to travel at a discount. Here are six reasons why!
Why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter
(1) Lower travel costs.
Iriomote Island," a World Natural Heritage site where 90% of the island is surrounded by subtropical jungle, is one of the most popular tourist destinations among the remote islands.
Even hotels and restaurants that are booked up quickly during the peak season may be open until the last minute during the winter.
Although the number of travelers tends to increase during the year-end and New Year's holidays, it is a good time to target after the New Year's holiday!
Why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter
(2) The starry sky is especially beautiful in winter
It is no exaggeration to say that the biggest reason to come to Iriomote Island in winter is the star-filled sky!
In winter, when the air is cold, the sky is even clearer. In some spots in Iriomote Island where stars can be seen beautifully, artificial satellites can be seen like shooting stars...
Although the air is cold, it is about the season of autumn in Honshu.
↓ Impression! Iriomotejima Island Night Tour Details ↓ Click here
↓ Yaeyama Firefly Tour for a limited time is also recommended! ↓↓ Yaeyama Firefly Tour
Why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter
(3) Underwater world with excellent transparency
The sea of Iriomote Island is said to be one of the three most wonderful seas in the world in terms of transparency and abundance of fish species. In fact, the sea looks even clearer in winter than in summer!
○When seawater temperatures are lower, plankton decreases and turbidity is reduced.
You may wonder, "Can we snorkel in winter?" You may wonder, "Can we snorkel in winter?" But in Iriomote Island, warm water flows from the south due to the Kuroshio Current,The water temperature is higher than the air temperature (about 5 degrees Celsius).
↓ Learn more about snorkeling in Iriomote Island ↓.
↓ Learn more about diving in Iriomote Island ↓
Why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter
4) Fewer tourists than during peak season
During the winter season, the number of tourists also calms down. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing island time without being rushed compared to the busy season.
Iriomotejima Tours also handles tours that can be booked on the same day, so you can make a reservation with high probability even after confirming the weather and itinerary! Please feel free to contact us.
↓ Click here for details of tours available for same-day reservation ↓ Click here for details of tours available for same-day reservation
↓ Tour with ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island ↓ Tour with ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island
Popular tours are difficult to book during the peak season when many tourists gather, and famous tourist spots are crowded with numerous people, making it difficult to see more people than nature...and so on!
However, the number of tourists in Iriomote Island in winter is calmer than in summer, so it is relatively easy to book a tour!
Why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter
(5) Comfortable temperature
On Iriomote Island, the average temperature is nearly 20 degrees Celsius even in winter.
On some days there is a strong northerly wind blowing from the sea, and it is best to consider the temperature to be 2 or 3 degrees cooler than the weather forecast.
For the winter season, when it is more likely to feel a little chilly, it is useful to bring one pair of sweatshirts or other clothing! (Not many people wear HEATTECH or down jackets.)
Why we recommend traveling to Iriomote Island in winter
⑥The earliest fireflies can be seen in Japan.
If you visit in winter season, you have a great chance to see "Yaeyama Firefly" which can be seen in Iriomote Island from February to March.The smallest fireflies in Japan can be seen with high probability!
We will go to the jungle at twilight, when the sunset turns to night, and proceed to the remotest part of Iriomote Island.
During the peak hours, you can see tens of thousands of fireflies in what is called a "carpet of light," so be sure to see them when you come!
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7 winter activities you can enjoy in Iriomote Island
Here are some activities that you can enjoy with all your might even in winter season in Iriomote Island. Please refer to them!
Winter Activities in Iriomote Island
(1) Canoe (kayak)
Iriomote Island is easily affected by northerly winds in winter. Among themRelatively unaffected by the wind, the tour has a high probability of being held.Canoeing (kayaking) is one of the most popular ways to get around.
Although Iriomote Island has a strong image of the ocean, jungle tours are actually very popular during the winter season!
Many of the fields have been designated as national natural treasures, so be sure to take a canoe cruise through the real jungle.
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↓ Tour with ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island ↓ Tour with ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island
Winter Activities in Iriomote Island
2) SUP
One of the attractions of the popular SUP experience is that it is popular among women because it provides a natural core workout, and there are various ways to ride, such as sitting or lying down!
More than 80% of those attending are first-timers, so please feel free to join us!
↓ Learn more about Iriomote Island SUP Tour ↓
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↓ Tour with ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island ↓ Tour with ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island
Winter Activities in Iriomote Island
Yubu Island Sightseeing
If you want to ride on a buffalo cart for sure! If so, we recommend sightseeing on Yubu Island! The only way to get to Yubu Island is by buffalo cart.
Since the island is small, it takes about an hour to walk around the island. During the winter season, there are fewer tourists, so you can enjoy your time on the island more slowly.
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Tour including Yubu Island sightseeing is here ↓↓.
Winter Activities in Iriomote Island
4) Starry sky night tour
In fact, Iriomote Island was recognized as Japan's first "Starry Sky Reserve". The conditions for starry sky observation are perfect because of less influence of westerly winds and less artificial light.
Especially, it is one of the few spots where the Southern Cross can be seen in Japan. If you join the jungle night tour, which is popular even in winter season, you can spend a luxurious time to enjoy the atmosphere of the jungle of Iriomote Island and the starry sky at the same time, which is different from that during the daytime.
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Winter Activities in Iriomote Island
5) Snorkeling
Of course, even in Iriomote Island, you will feel chilly in the sea compared to summer. If anything, you will feel the cold more strongly when the wind hits your wet body after swimming.
Don't worry, you can swim without problems even in the winter season if you wear a wetsuit.
During the tour, you can enjoy the tour at your leisure while your guide gives you a good lecture and rest!
↓ Learn more about snorkeling in Iriomote Island ↓.
↓ Click here for recommended tours including snorkeling ↓ Click here for recommended tours including snorkeling
↓ Tour with ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island ↓ Tour with ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island
Ferry tickets must be purchased in advance.
The window on the day of the event will be more crowded than expected!
To get to Iriomote Island, you need to take a ferry from Ishigaki Island. The Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal, the boarding point, is always crowded, so advance reservation is recommended!
In the past, ferry tickets were paper-based, but now they are 3 dense avoidance andPre-purchase is the most common way to prevent infection.now. On the day of the event, simply present the e-mail (QR code) received at the time of reservation to board the ship.
The total number of users will exceed 50,000 in 2022!
Advantages of pre-purchase are also presented!
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If you want to go sightseeing in Iriomote Island in winter in a relaxed manner
Car rental is recommended!
For those who wish to sightsee at their own leisurely pace in winter, renting a car is the best way to get around.
When you decide the date to go to Iriomote Island, because of the limited number of units in the island,Rent a car as soon as possible.Make a Web ReservationDon't forget to
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summary
In Iriomote Island, you can enjoy the subtropical jungle to the fullest even in winter. It is actually recommended because the travel cost is lower than in the peak season and the number of tourists calms down!
There are days when the north wind blows strongly, but the rate of mangrove tours is high, so please contact Iriomotejima Tours if you have any doubts about your itinerary.
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