Introducing food that can only be eaten here from the standard Iriomote Island recommendations!
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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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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!
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 chanpuruPlease try the flavors of the island at this time of year, such as
brown cane sugar
The sugarcane industry is positioned as a key industry in Yaeyama, and is one of the eight sugar mills in Okinawa Prefecture,Ishigaki Island, Iriomote Island, Kohama Island, Hateruma Island, Yonaguni Islandand indeed there are five sugar mills.
Harvested every year around December, brown sugar is made using the traditional method of boiling down the millet juice as it is.
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates, it is used for cooking at home and is also very popular as a tea snack and souvenir.
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
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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.
Mangoes are truly the taste of the Yaeyama sun! Mail order is available, but please try them at the place where they are harvested.
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.
Papaya menus can be found in the deli section of small stores.
strong Okinawa liquor
Awamori (Awamori) is one of the most popular beverages in Okinawa. There is no Awamori brewery in Iriomote Island at present, but you can enjoy Awamori of various kinds in Yaeyama at taverns and accommodations, so if you like drinking, please enjoy it with the air of the island.
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.
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(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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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.
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