Iriomote Island - Iriomotejima limestone cave (caving)- (Japanese only)

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The latest] Complete guide to how to get to Iriomotejima from Ishigaki Island! Thorough explanation of the difference between Ohara Port and Uehara Port, ferry fare and time required.Contents1 Are there two ports in Iriomote Island? Thorough explanation of differences & access 2 What is Iriomote Island like? First, let's go to Ishigaki Port Terminal4 How to use the ferry to Iriomote Island4.1 Ferry to Iriomote Island [...].

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What is Iriomotejima Cave?

In the mangrove jungle of Iriomote Island,A spot where three limestone caves, large, medium and small, are linked together.There are

The third small cave, in particular, is so narrow that you have to bend over a little at the waist to walk in pitch-darkness with no light on the way, and it is truly a caving expedition.

Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage SiteThat is why the limestone caves that are there are worth seeing!

It was also introduced in *Ite Q!

On 2021/05/16, the popular Nippon Television program "Sekai no Hatto de Itte Q!" was filmed at Iriomotejima limestone cave.

Popular comedian Tetsuro Izukawa and other members of Itte Q are enjoying caving in limestone caves, and it has become a hot topic on air!

→ Click here for location details on the official Itte Q website.

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How to play in Iriomotejima Cave

Iriomotejima Tours handles tours that allow you to visit the three limestone caves, large, medium, and small, introduced earlier.

In the jungle on the way to the limestone caves, you will be surrounded by jungle as far as the eye can see, including the "kuwazuiimo" leaves that Totoro used for his umbrella and trees from Jurassic Park, and you will not be able to stop being excited!

⬇︎ Learn more about exploring Iriomote Island limestone caves.

Exploration of Iriomote Island limestone caves (caving experience) Enjoy the numerous waterfalls in Iriomote Island and limestone caves that appear suddenly in the jungle! We will guide you to the cool and mysterious space. (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

⬇︎ Click here for recommended tours including Iriomotejima limestone cave exploration.

Autumn Special SALE 【Iriomotejima】New experience in the World Heritage Iriomote Island! A tour of caving (exploration of limestone caves) with great power 《with free photo data present》（No.44）.開始時間9:00-11:30/13:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours6,900 yen →directional marker or indicator5,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Ferry boarding is required to go to Iriomote Island!

Ferry boarding is required from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island.

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Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal is very crowded, so purchase in advance and board the boat comfortably!

Advantages of pre-purchase
No need to wait in line at the counter on the day of purchase.
No need to worry about losing your ticket.
No need to worry about missing your ride!
No need to wait in long lines!

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Details of Iriomotejima Cave

Location	Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access	About 10 minutes by car from Uehara Port
parking lot	None (pick-up and drop-off are available for tours)
toilet	nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta)
Business Hours	-