Can I take a tour of Iriomote Island from Kohama Island? Which one do you recommend? How to get there by ferry and how to enjoy the trip efficiently
Table of Contents
- 1 From Kohama Island to Iriomote Island Can I join an activity tour from Kohama Island to Iriomote Island?
- 2 Which is better, Iriomote Island or Kohama Island? Characteristics of each island
- 3 How to get to Iriomote Island and Kohama Island?
- 4 Ferry ticket included! Recommended Iriomote Island Day Tour
- 5 Day trip sightseeing OK from Ishigaki Island! Recommended Tours on Kohama Island
- 6 About Iriomotejima and Kohama Island Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 7 summary
Kohama Island to Iriomote Island
Can I join an activity tour?
This article introduces how to efficiently enjoy a trip to Kohama Island and Iriomote Island.
◆ Those who plan to visit Kohama Island from Iriomote Island
◆If you want to know how to get to Kohama Island
◆For those who want to know the difference between Iriomote Island and Kohama Island and popular tours.
Click here to see the ranking of popular tours in Iriomote Island.
Click here to see the ranking of popular tours in Kohama Island.
Which is better, Iriomote Island or Kohama Island?
Characteristics of each island
| (data) item | islets of Ogasawara (islands) | Iriomote Island (Okinawa) |
|---|---|---|
| atmosphere (e.g. musical) | Resort & Healing. Idyllic scenery, calm sea and relaxing island time. | Wild Wilderness. Subtropical virgin forests and mangroves take center stage. |
| Type of Activity | Beach / Snorkeling / SUP / Cruising / Stargazing / Bicycle rental | Mangrove Canoeing / Jungle Trekking / Waterfall / Yubu Island (buffalo cart) / Night Tour |
| Suitable type | Relax with a resort stay. Also good as a base for multi-island excursions. | Active people. People who want to enjoy nature experiences to the fullest from early morning to night. |
| accommodations | Centered on large resorts (easy to complete meals and activities inside the building) | Plenty of guest houses and pensions / Some large resorts are also available |
| Island Transfers | Bicycle rental, car rental, hotel pick-up and drop-off (also facilities with large grounds) | Car rental, sightseeing cab, lodging pick-up and drop-off (dotted with attractions) |
| Eating, drinking and shopping | Easy to complete within the hotel. Not many individual stores, so advance confirmation of opening hours is recommended. | Restaurants and stores are available in the village (limited number/confirm opening hours) |
Iriomote Island is for those who want to enjoy flora, fauna and nature.
Click here to see the ranking of popular tours in Iriomote Island.
Kohama Island is for those who want to take their time sightseeing on the island.
Click here to see the ranking of popular tours in Kohama Island.
How to get to Iriomote Island and Kohama Island?
Although there are many direct airplane flights to the main island of Okinawa and Ishigaki Island,Going to remote islands via Ishigaki IslandThis will be the case.
So from here, we will introduce how to get to Iriomote Island and Kohama Island.
Ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island
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Ferry from Ishigaki Island to Kohama Island
How to get to Kohama Island,Take a ferry from Ishigaki Islandis common.
Same as the above ferry companies to Iriomote Island, Ishigaki Island.Daily service from Euglena Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to the port of Kohama IslandThe company is doing so.
The one-way trip takes about 25 minutes, and there are about seven flights a day. The number of flights may increase or decrease depending on the time of year, so please check the flight schedule in advance.
You can also purchase tickets here locally, though,Sold out on the day of the eventAdvance reservations are recommended!
Is there a ferry between Iriomotejima and Kohama Island?
Two ferry companies, Yaeyama Kanko Ferry and Ishigaki Island Dream Kanko, operate between Iriomote Island and Kohama Island.
Both companies operate ferries from Ohara Port in Iriomote Island to Kohama Island, but please note that only Yaeyama Kanko Ferry operates the ferry from Uehara Port to Kohama Island.
Also, both companies operate a very small number of flights per day, so be sure to check the times carefully to avoid missing your flight.
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Ferry ticket included!
Recommended one-day tours held on Iriomote Island
Here are some recommended one-day tours held on Iriomote Island that include a ferry ticket.
This tour is recommended for those who wish to enjoy multiple islands on their trip to Okinawa.
If you are not sure how to schedule your visit, please refer to this page.
Includes ▼Ferry ticket! One-day tour held in Iriomote Island ▼
Half-day SUP/Canoeing Course in Iriomote Island, a World Heritage Site
The rich nature of Iriomote Island is,So famous that it has been registered as a World Natural Heritage site.and tours exploring the mangrove forests by SUP or canoe are very popular.
You can choose between SUP and canoeing, and bothStability.The activity is safe and enjoyable for the whole family.
The tour is always accompanied by a guide, and the guide also took pictures during the tour.Free photo dataYou can get them at
It is also nice to know that this tour is more economical than arranging the cost of the experience and round-trip ferry tickets separately.
Half-day SUP/Canoeing Course on Iriomote Island, a World Heritage Site
Learn more about Iriomote Island SUP Tours
Learn more about Iriomote Island Canoe Tours
SUP/Canoe &
Snorkeling at Barasu Island, the "Miracle Island
This tour includes the SUP/canoeing experience in the mangrove forest introduced above and snorkeling at Barasu Island.
What is Barasu Island?Uninhabited island made of coraland its shape is constantly changing with the tide.
It is not on any map and is a beautiful island,Miracle IslandIt is also called
In the vicinity of Barras Island,Ishinishi lagoon, one of the largest coral reefs in Japanis spreading andThis point is ideal for snorkeling.
If your timing is good, you may even be able to swim with sea turtles.
▼ SUP/Canoe & Barras Island Snorkeling
More about Barras Island Tours
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Yubu Island Sightseeing & Tourist Information
Jungle SUP/Canoe Cruise
This tour similarly combines activities to explore the jungles of Iriomote Island by SUP or canoe and sightseeing on nearby Yubu Island.
To Yubu Islandwater buffalo trainThe ride across the sea is on a The buffalo move more slowly than boats, and you will be able to explore the island while being soothed by them.
Yubu Island also has a unique subtropical natural environment, making it possible to fully enjoy a walk even in a short time.
▼ Yubu Island Sightseeing & Jungle SUP/Canoe Cruise
Learn more about Yubu Island Sightseeing Tours
Day trip sightseeing OK from Ishigaki Island!
Recommended Tours on Kohama Island
Next, we will introduce some of the recommended tours offered on Kohama Island.
The tours we are about to introduce do not include ferry tickets, so we recommend that you make reservations in advance.
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Phantom Island Landing & Churaumi Snorkeling
On this tour, you can go ashore to a phantom island that appears when the tide is out and enjoy snorkeling.
The uninhabited island with pure white sandy beach is located between Iriomote Island and Ishigaki Island,Popular as a filming location due to its beauty.It is.
At the nearby snorkeling spot "Shihsi Jagako," you can see colorful corals and fish, and if you are lucky, sea turtles.
Learn more about snorkeling tours on Kohama Island.
Everyone is welcome to participate, including children!
Landing Tour to Phantom Island (Hamashima)
This tour includes only the landing on the phantom island, which can be experienced for about 90 minutes.
The boat ride from Kohama Island to Phantom Island takes about 12 minutes each way, so you will be able to enjoy Phantom Island for less than an hour.
I don't have to swim at all,Participation from young children to the elderly is possible.It is. On the island, you can spend your time relaxing on the sandy beach and taking pictures.
There are also showers near the port of Kohama Island for those who want to work up a sweat or change clothes.
Learn more about Kohama Island's Phantom Island Landing Tour
Enjoy the waters of Panari Island, "the last paradise
Half-day snorkeling course
Panari Island, which can be visited on this tour, is also called Aragusuku Island, and together with Kamiji Island and Shimoji Island in the Yaeyama Islands, it is called Panari Island.
It is famous as a place where dugongs used to live, and there is also a legend of mermaids.
The area around Panari Island is also famous as a snorkeling spot,The clarity of the sea, the abundance of tropical fish, and the variety of coral reefs are the best in Japan.It is.
There are no regular flights to Panari Island, so the only way to visit is to take a tour.
Click here for recommended Panari Island snorkeling tours.
About Iriomotejima and Kohama Island
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A. Yes, there is.
Iriomote Island: Various types of hotels from resorts to minshuku (guest houses). Nature experience-type accommodations are popular.
Kohama Island: There are luxury resorts "Haimurubushi" and "Hoshino Resort Risonare Kohama Island".
summary
In this issue, we introduced the features, how to get there, and activity tours of Iriomote Island and Kohama Island.
Each of the islands has different characteristics and offers different activities and sights to experience.
Since the islands can be reached by day trip, if you have not yet finalized your Okinawa travel schedule, why not join one of the tours introduced in this article?
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