Recommended Activities & Spots in Iriomote Island

Iriomote Island" is a southern island where the entire island is designated as a national park and untouched nature still remains. It is a popular remote island along with Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island! About 90% of Iriomote Island is covered with virgin mangrove forests, and the island maintains an interesting natural environment with the marine blue sea in front of you and the jungle behind you. It is truly a treasure chest of nature, where very precious animals such as crested serpent eagles, semaruga turtles, green turtles, and Iriomote wild cats inhabit.

I want to enjoy Iriomote Island surrounded by such great nature to the fullest! Many people may visit Iriomote Island with a desire to enjoy such a great nature surrounded by Iriomote Island to the fullest. However, for those who visit Iriomote Island for the first time, there must be many unknown things such as recommended activities and what kind of tours are available.In this issue, we will introduce popular activities and spots in Iriomote Island that both beginners and experts can enjoy!

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Pinaisara Falls

The most famous and popular tour in Iriomote Island is the canoeing and trekking tour to Pinaisara Falls. Pinaisara Falls is the highest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture with a drop of about 55 meters.

In the morning, you will paddle a canoe in the mangrove, feeling the subtropical jungle of Iriomote Island, followed by jungle trekking.The sight of walking surrounded by lush trees and listening to the calls of many birds is truly a jungle experience.The tour will then take you to the top of the waterfall, where you will sweat in the cool refreshing water of the Pinaisara Falls basin.

You will use a lot of physical strength as you use every part of your body, but the overwhelming scale and the view of Iriomote Island from the top of the waterfall will blow away your fatigue at once.

Iriomote Island-Pinaisara Falls   About Pinaisara Falls The most famous waterfall in Iriomote Island is this Pinaisara Falls. Pinaisara Falls is the largest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture with a drop of about 55 meters. ⬇︎☆Click here to see the tour of Pinaisara Falls☆⬇︎ "Pinaisara" [...].

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Iriomotejima Island / 1 day】To the top of Pinaisara Falls and the waterfall basin! Special tour with limited number of participants☆Mangrove canoeing & trekking course♪The view from the top of the waterfall is sure to impress you♪ Lunch included (No.12)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours14,000 yen

pale chub (Zacco platypus)

About 1/4 of the mangroves currently inhabiting Japan are gathered in the Nakama River watershed, which boasts the largest mangrove watershed area in Japan, and offers tours that can be enjoyed on a sightseeing boat.

One of Japan's largest trees, a 400-year-old saxifrage giant tree, towers over the Nakama River and warmly welcomes many visitors. Since the Saximas giant tree can only be seen at high tide, it is recommended that you check the time of high tide in advance or call to ask about it. There is also a Mayapushki Trail that does not require walking at low tide, so there are many ways to enjoy the area.

You can feel the fresh breeze and experience the magnificent nature of Iriomote Island.

Iriomote Island - Nakama River   The Nakama River is a large river boasting the largest mangrove basin in Japan, and is a popular activity spot for pleasure boats and kayaks. The width of the river near its mouth is over 200 meters, and the magnificent river seen from the Nakama Bridge and [...].

beach of star sand

There are many beautiful beaches in Iriomote Island. Among them, the most popular one is Hoshi-suna-no-hama (beach of star sand). This beach is very famous for star-shaped sand. The sea in front of the beach is relatively warm and the waves are gentle, so it is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time with family or lovers.

Relaxing on the beach is fun, but be careful not to get sunburned.The ultraviolet rays of Iriomote Island are so strong that even five minutes in the sun without applying anything will quickly cause sunburn.Those who wish to relax in the sun should wear a rash guard with long sleeves and long pants and apply sunscreen frequently.

Iriomote Island - Hoshi-suna Beach (Star Sand Beach)   About Hoshi-suna Beach Hoshi-suna Beach is located in the northern part of the island, about 5 minutes by car or 15 minutes by bicycle from Uehara Port in Iriomote Island. It is named "Hoshi-suna beach" (star sand beach) because there are many star-shaped sands. It is the most famous in the World Heritage Iriomote Island, [...].

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Autumn Special SALE 【Iriomotejima/2 hours】This tour is like a natural aquarium where children and adults alike can enjoy themselves! Tropical Snorkeling Tour★Free Photo（No.22)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →directional marker or indicator6,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Yubu Island Sightseeing

Yubu Island is located next to Iriomote Island. The entire island is a subtropical botanical garden where various plants can be observed throughout the year. The activity of crossing from Iriomote Island to Yubu Island on a buffalo cart is very famous, and sometimes the staff entertains tourists while playing the sanshin (Okinawan instrument).There are many tourist attractions on Yubu Island, which can be visited on foot in about one hour, including a butterfly garden, cafes, and Manta Beach.

There are tours that include a waterfall tour such as Pinaisara in the morning or a Koola Falls cruise, followed by a sightseeing tour of Yubu Island in the afternoon.

Iriomote Island-Yubujima   About Yubu Island "Yubu Island" is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Iriomote Island. It is located at the eastern end of Iriomote Island, about 40 minutes by car from Uehara Port, between Uehara Port and Ohara Port. When you go to Yubu Island from Iriomote Island, you can take a buffalo cart which departs and arrives every 15 minutes to cross between islands [...].

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Yubu Island (buffalo cart) Sightseeing Tour Yubu Island is the most popular sightseeing spot in the island, which can be reached from Iriomote Island. You can enjoy sightseeing in Yubu Island by a slow-moving buffalo cart! (28 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Barras Island

Do you know Barasu Island, a white miracle island made of only pieces of coral reefs? This island, which is very popular among many photo spots around Iriomote Island, exists between Iriomote Island and Hatoma Island, and is one of the must-see spots that many tourists want to visit.

Barras Island is an uninhabited island only a few dozen meters in diameter and is a popular spot for celebrities and entertainers to come for a sneak peek.The reason why it is called a miracle island is because it is the only two islands in the world made of pieces of coral reef. There are also dreamy tours where you can snorkel around Barras Island, so be sure to check them out.

Barras Island (Miracle Island)   About Ballast Island "Ballast Island" can be reached in about 10 minutes by boat from Uehara Port in Iriomote Island. There is a theory that its name is derived from "ballast" meaning "gravel" in English. Ballas Island is located between Uehara Port and Hatoma Island in the northern part of Iriomote Island [...].

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Tour of "Miracle Island" Barasu Island This tour offers a chance to experience the "Miracle Island" of Barasu, an uninhabited island only a few dozen meters in diameter formed by pieces of coral reefs! (22 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

SUP Tour

Have you ever heard of the sport of SUP (Stand Up Paddle surfing)? SUP is a new type of activity that is rapidly gaining popularity around the world, where you paddle on a board that is thicker and longer than a surfboard.Because it is paddled with a paddle, it can travel in calm areas without wind or waves, and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

In Iriomote Island, sap in the ocean is popular, but sap in the jungle, where you wade through mangroves, is more popular. Recently, it has attracted the attention of many tourists, and there are even many people who visit Iriomote Island for the purpose of sap.

For details of Iriomote Island SUP Tour and a list of plans, click here↓.

Iriomote Island SUP Tour Enjoy the beautiful rivers of Iriomote Island with mangroves by popular SUP. (50 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Iriomotejima Island] A classic of the World Natural Heritage Iriomote Island!開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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In this issue, we have introduced activities and spots that can be enjoyed by both beginners and experts of Iriomote Island. Did you find any activity you would like to try among them? Why don't you go to Iriomote Island, a treasure house of nature, to make many memories?

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