Introducing food that can only be eaten here from the standard Iriomote Island recommendations!
Let's get to know the "food" of Iriomote Island!
Iriomote Island is known for its subtropical jungle activities, beautiful ocean and blue sky, and local delicacies!
After enjoying activities on Iriomote Island, which is even wilder than Ishigaki Island, you can fill your stomach with gourmet food!
◆Iriomote Island gourmet food interests
◆Iriomote Island, looking for a tour with meals.
◆Those who are looking for Iriomote Island's unique food ingredients as souvenirs.
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↓グルメの前にたっぷり遊ぼう！西表島で人気のツアー↓
Ingredients unique to Iriomote Island
Iriomote Island is blessed by nature with ocean, rivers, and mountains, and there are various special products that benefit from this.
We will introduce some foods that are mainly popular on the island, so please try them in Iriomote Island!
西表島おすすめランチ付きプランはこちら↓
Sawtooth Cicada (Cicada gazami)
Sawtooth thistle lives in mangrove forests and near estuaries.A large blue crab that can grow up to 20 cm in sizeFellowship of.
It can be steamed or boiled, of course, and a rich and tasty broth can be caught.Hot pots and pastaIt is also delicious in a variety of other dishes such as There are only a few caught, so check them out when you see their names in stores.
Kamai (Loxodonta lucida)
Kamai (Ryukyu wild boar) in Iriomote Island every year from November 15 to February 15 of the following year.huntingwill be lifted.
Because the hunting season is limited and the number of animals caught is not large.It is rarely distributed outside of the island, andIt is a true winter delicacy of the island.
Although smaller than mainland wild boars, its meat is tender and juicy.Kamai soup or chanpuruなど、この時期の島の味を是非食べてみて！
brown cane sugar
八重山ではサトウキビ産業が基幹産業として位置づけられています。沖縄県で黒糖が主に作られている8つの島のうち、西表島・小浜島・波照間島・与那国島の4島が八重山にあり、それぞれの島に黒糖工場があります。
Harvested every year around December, brown sugar is made using the traditional method of boiling down the millet juice as it is.
ビタミン・ミネラル・炭水化物が豊富で、ご家庭で料理に使われるほか、お茶うけやお土産にも大人気です。詳しくは西表島の黒糖ガイドで紹介しています。
island fish
Basically, most of the fish caught around Iriomote Island are light white fish, but tuna and bonito can also be caught.
Tours that allow visitors to experience ocean fishing are also popular.You can also bring your catch to the tavern and have it cooked.So, please give it a try!
Enjoy the island fish in the restaurant's recommended cooking methods, such as sashimi, sushi, marinated in marsh, grilled, miso soup, baked in butter, tempura, fried, etc.
Held in Iriomote Island! Click here for recommended fishing tours.
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golden cuttlefish (Sepia esculenta)
The famous cuttlefish of Iriomote Island!kubu stain (on the inner bark of a koto, etc.)It is also called "Sashimi" in Okinawa. In Okinawa, it is generally eaten as sashimi, but it is also smoked and eaten,squid gizzardIt may also be eaten as
Compared to the alewife squidThick but softWhen cooked, they are very tasty and firm!
pineapple (Ananas comosus)
Pineapples can be harvested in Okinawa Prefecture.Some areas of Okinawa main island and Ishigaki, Iriomote and Miyako islandsIt is.
On Iriomote Island, harvesting usually takes place from around the end of April to around August, and the varieties change according to the time of year. If you eat pineapples on the island, you will be impressed by its taste!Juices, smoothies and gelatoIt can also be eaten as
Learn more about pineapples in Iriomote Island
「幻のピーチパイン」ご購入はこちらから▼
mango (Mangifera indica)
Mangoes in Iriomote Island are sweet anyway! It is a variety called Irwin variety, commonly known asapple mangoIt is also called "the best". The season is from July to August, and some harvest methods allow the fruit to ripen until it naturally falls off the branches.
マンゴーは、まさに八重山の太陽の味！通販もありますが、ぜひ収穫地で味わってみてくださいね。旬の果物はA Complete Guide to the Fruits of Iriomote Islandでも紹介しています。
island banana (var. of banana)
The fruit is about half the size of a regular banana and is valuable on the island because of its small production.Slightly sweet and sour, refreshing tasteis popular.
Once you have tasted island bananas, you may feel that the usual bananas are not enough!
dragon fruit
It looks fancy, but the pulp is crispy and refreshingly sweet with a scattering of small black seeds. Just as beautiful as the outside.Sapphire pink pulpSome of the
Dragon fruit isRich in potassium and magnesium and low in caloriesIt's so good! If you are on a diet or overindulged while traveling, try tasting it as a dessert.
papaya
Fruit papayas are characterized by their mild sweetness and smooth texture. Before ripening, green papayas areChampuru, pickled vegetables, saladIt is often eaten in places such as the following, and is often found in homes where it grows in the garden.
パパイヤメニューは小さな商店のお惣菜コーナーにも並ぶことがあるので、見つけたらぜひお試しください！
strong Okinawa liquor
沖縄といえば泡盛（あわもり）。西表島には現在泡盛の酒造所はないのですが、居酒屋や宿泊施設では八重山各種の泡盛が楽しめると思いますので、お酒好きの方はぜひ島の空気と一緒に楽しんでみてくださいね。おすすめの銘柄は西表島で味わいたい泡盛で紹介しています。
Recommended gourmet information of Iriomote Island is here↓.
Iriomote Island gourmet food can be tasted!
Recommended tours with lunch
Activity tours with lunch are also available on Iriomote Island. Please consider this tour because you can enjoy the great nature and gourmet food at the same time.
西表島おすすめランチ付きプランはこちら↓
Click here for a list of Iriomote Island tours with lunch
(1) Okinawa's largest "Pinaisara Falls
Canoe & Jungle Trekking Tour
On Iriomote Island,Pinaisara FallsIt is the largest waterfall in Okinawa and has the highest drop in the country.
The lunch you enjoy amidst the spectacular scenery reached by canoeing or trekking is sure to be superb☆.
Lunch is served atYaeyama soba (buckwheat noodles)In some cases, it may be a case of "I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired. It will be even more delicious if you eat hot soba with a tired body!
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(2) Enjoy the World Natural Heritage in a Day★
Nakama River Mangrove & Yubu Island Sightseeing Tour
Cruise through the mangrove forests of the Nakama River, one of the largest in Japan,This is a special package plan that includes a sightseeing tour of Yubu Island by buffalo cart.
You can enjoy Iriomote Island in one day and enjoy lunch!
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(3) Unspoiled and unexplored "Hatoma Island" Sightseeing &...
Barasu Island Snorkeling Tour
This plan includes snorkeling at Barasu Island, a "miracle island" whose shape changes with the tide, and sightseeing on Hatoma Island with its typical island scenery.
The area around Iriomote Island is called "Ishinishi lagoonOne of the largest coral reefs in Japanindicates certainty, emphasis, etc.The warm ocean currents and minerals carried from the sea make the sea a paradise for fish and corals.
Be sure to enjoy a simple stroll around Hatoma Island.
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Advance purchase of ferry tickets is recommended☆.
Visit Iriomote Island conveniently and comfortably!
If you purchase a ferry ticket in advance, you can easily board the ferry by simply showing your smartphone on the day of boarding☆No need to worry about getting caught in the queue at the ticket booth on the day of boarding.
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西表島 食べ物に関する
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- リュウキュウイノシシ（カマイ）：ジビエ特有の臭みがなく、お刺身やチャンプルーで頂きます。猟期は11月15日〜2月15日で、猟期以外は冷凍保存したものを出すお店もあります。
- ノコギリガザミ：マングローブに潜む巨大なカニ。濃厚な味噌と甘い身が特徴で、パスタやカニ汁として人気です。
- 島パイン：例年3月末ごろから「ピーチパイン」が出始めます。桃のような香りがする、芯まで食べられる甘いパインです。
西表島では、ソーキ（スペアリブ）をのせた「ソーキそば」や、アーサをたっぷり入れた「アーサそば」も人気です。
サトウキビの収穫から製糖が行われる12月〜3月頃は、出来立ての「純黒糖」が手に入ります。島ごとに味が違うといわれる黒糖ですが、西表島のものはコクが深く、そのまま食べてもお料理に使っても美味しいです。
また、夕食時の居酒屋は予約がおすすめです。お酒を飲む方は、帰りの移動手段（送迎の有無など）も予約時に確認しておきましょう。
summary
Iriomote may give you a big impression of nature, jungle, and sea, but if you come to Iriomote for sightseeing, you should fully enjoy the food as well! If you want to know much more about Iriomote, please contact Iriomote Island Tours.
↓西表島の食と一緒に楽しみたい人気ツアー↓
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