Weather, clothing, and recommended activities for May in Iriomote Island!
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What is May like in Iriomote Island?
In May on Iriomote Island, the highest temperature is 28 degrees Celsius and the lowest is 20 degrees Celsius, and the average temperature exceeds 25 degrees Celsius, which is the season when you can really feel summer.
Another feature of the rainy season is that it begins around late May to mid-June, a year earlier than on the mainland.
This article introduces information, recommended spots, and activities in Iriomote Island that you should know before your trip!
Click here to purchase ferry tickets to Iriomote Island.
What to wear and bring in May in Iriomote Island
May.Average temperature is 25°CThe temperature rises up to 50°C, so you can spend the day in shorts and long pants. The sun is strong, so be sure to wear a hat, towel, sunscreen, etc. to protect yourself from UV rays.
It is also recommended to bring a folding umbrella just in case of squalls (sudden heavy rain).
In May, the water temperature is about 23 to 26 degrees Celsius, making it comfortable to swim in the ocean with just a bathing suit.
Around the end of May, it starts to appear a step earlier than in Honshu.rainy seasonThe weather forecast should be checked every step of the way as the time of
Recommended Activities in May in Iriomote Island
Here are some recommended activities in Iriomote Island in May.
Ranking of popular tours in Iriomote Island
(1) Canoe (kayak)
The rivers of Iriomote Island are calm and the current is slow, making it the perfect place for your first canoeing debut! The guide will give you a lecture on how to ride and how to handle a paddle, so you will be able to paddle right away.
The green scene as far as the eye can see is an extraordinary time itself. This is a classic activity that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages!
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⬇︎Ferry ticket includedCanoe Tours! Canoe Tour
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(2) SUP
SUP, a hot topic now, can be experienced in the wilderness of Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site!
At first glance, SUP may look difficult, but after 5 minutes of the lecture, everyone is paddling smoothly and enjoying themselves. Even small children can enjoy it together.
More information on ⬇︎ recommended SUP (sap) tours here.
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Snorkeling
In May in Iriomote Island, you can fully enjoy yourself with only a swimsuit and a life jacket. It feels good to jump into the sea with your body burned by the sunlight!
It is also possible to participate in a day trip from Ishigaki Island. The current is calm, so why don't you take your child's sea debut in Iriomote Island?
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⬇︎Ferry ticket includedSnorkel Tours! Snorkel Tour
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Canyoning
The athletic experience created by nature is unique to Iriomote Island. More than 80% of the participants are new to canyoning, so we will support them well.
Of course, safety equipment (life jacket, helmet, felt boots, etc.) is included in the tour fee, so there is no additional charge. You can participate without any equipment.
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⬇︎Ferry ticket includedCanyoning Tours! Canyoning Tour
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5) Exploration of limestone caves (caving)
Caving is an activity to explore limestone caves. In Iriomote Island, there are limestone caves created by long history, and fantastic space is spreading.
Since the temperature inside the limestone caves is lower than the temperature outside, you need to be prepared for the cold, but a different kind of healing awaits you from the green and natural surroundings! We invite you to join us with an adventurous spirit and a sense of curiosity.
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6) Night Tour
Explore the jungle to observe nocturnal creatures of the subtropical jungle that cannot be seen during the day.
If you are lucky, you may see the endangered coconut crab! Some of the largest coconut crabs weigh up to 4 kg,Popular activities that children will be excited aboutIt is.
Please remember to bring a sweatshirt or hoodie to keep you warm as it gets cold at night.
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Recommended sightseeing spots in Iriomote Island in May
Here are some recommended sightseeing spots to visit in May in Iriomote Island!
Pinaisara Falls
This "Pinaisara Falls" is probably the first waterfall featured in each travel magazine in Iriomote Island.
In Okinawa PrefectureMaximum drop 55mThe Pinaisara Falls, which boasts of a spectacular and dynamic view of the world's largest waterfall (1,000 meters high), is a popular destination for tourists.
Canoeing and trekking to Pinaisara Falls. It is difficult to go by yourself.Tour participation requiredOh my god!!!
Since Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage site, the number of people who can visit the island per day has been limited,Book Earlyis required.
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Mizuochi Falls
The Mizu Ochiri-no-taki Falls areUnexplored spot accessible only by boat from Shirahama Port.It is.
Accessible by canoe or boat, visitors can view the mangroves as they make their way to the waterfall.
If you approach the waterfall basin, you can be splashed by the powerful spray of falling water and experience the dynamic nature of Iriomote Island.
The experience of canoeing to the falls is sure to provide a special sense of adventure!
⬇︎ Click here for tours held at Mizrahi Falls.
⬇︎ for more information on the Waterfalls tour.
Sangala Falls
It is a rare waterfall with a river width of more than 30 meters, and it is home to plants and animals unique to the subtropical zone, such as the tenagaebi and thongmee.
Compared to Pinaisara Falls, which is a tourist attraction, there are fewer people.sense of seclusionI recommend it because of the
It is the only place in Iriomote Island where you can enter behind the waterfall.
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Yubu Island
Yubujima Island, which can be reached from Iriomote Island by buffalo cart, is a small island with a circumference of about 2 km and a population of about a dozen people, made of sand deposited by ocean currents.
The entire island is subtropical vegetationIf you definitely want to ride on a buffalo cart, Yubu Island is the place to go!
⬇︎ Click here for tours held on Yubu Island.
⬇︎ for more information about Yubu Island (buffalo-sha) sightseeing tour.
Must take a ferry to Iriomote Island
Book your ferry tickets in advance!
To access Iriomote Island,Ferry boarding is required.It is.
Tour prices for most activities do not include ferry tickets to Ishigaki Island⇄Iriomote Island, which must be purchased separately by yourself.
《《 View of the ferry ticket window in GW 2023 》
To avoid a situation where you cannot buy a ferry ticket for the time you wanted to board because the counter is overcrowded on the day of the event.Advance purchase recommended.I will do so!
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How was it? In this issue, we introduced the weather, clothing, and recommended activities in May in Iriomote Island.
The average temperature in May is over 25 degrees Celsius, which is very comfortable in the early summer season. Let's enjoy Iriomote Island to the fullest!
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