Do you need a rental car for sightseeing in Iriomote Island? Notes before renting a car and recommended driving spots!

Is a rental car necessary for sightseeing in Iriomote Island?

Iriomote Island is a large island covering an area of about 290 square kilometers.

Cabs and local buses are available for sightseeing on the island, but if you want to go all out, you can take a cab or a bus.I want to go to the spot where I want to go freely without being tied down by time.Most of you probably think that this is a good idea.

If you want to explore Iriomote Island freely and to the fullest,Rental cars are the best way to travel.It is.

In this issue, we will provide information on the rental car situation in Iriomote Island, as well as some precautions for driving in Iriomote Island!

Click here for a list of rental car plans in Iriomote Island

How to get to Iriomote Island

Ferry service from Ishigaki Port Terminal is available from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island.

Bound for Uehara Port and Ohara PortThere are two routes, which take about 50 minutes and 40 minutes respectively from Ishigaki Island.

From Uehara Port, Urauchi River is nearby, and from Ohara Port, you can reach spots around Nakama River and Yubu Island.

It takes about 50 minutes by car between each port, so it is best to choose the route according to your sightseeing plans.

Click here to book ferry tickets to Iriomote Island.

Introducing the rental car situation in Iriomote Island!
当日貸出しは？予約は必要？乗り捨てOK？

Iriomote Island, a remote island full of sights and attractions. How is the rental car situation?

格安でレンタカーを予約したいなら
WEBの事前予約がおすすめ！

During summer, the on-season of Iriomote Island, many tourists visit the island not only from Japan but also from all over the world, so all rental cars are usually rented out on the same day or the day before.

When you decide the date to go to Iriomote Island,Rent a car as soon as possible.Make a Web Reservationis recommended.

送迎付きのレンタカー会社や港での乗り捨て可能な会社もあるので、用途に合わせて選びましょう。

↓Car rental plans can be booked through ↓Tours

Iriomotejima Island, Rental Car]◆Compact car◆Nissan Cube《AT/5passenger maximum》Open for reservation until 12:00 pm on the same day☆[Marine sports equipment rental available, free pickup and drop-off] (No.r-1)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable7,000 yen

Iriomotejima Island, Rental Car] Compact car ◆Nissan Note《AT/Maximum 5 Passenger]☆ 【Marine sports equipment rental, Free pickup and drop-off】（No.r-2開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable7,500 yen

Iriomotejima Island, Car Rental] Small scooter ◆Honda Canopy《AT/Single-seater》Open for reservation by 12:00 noon on the day of rental☆[Marine sports equipment rental available, free pickup and drop-off] (No.r-3)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable5,000 yen

Cost of Car Rental in Iriomote Island

The market price for car rental in Iriomote Island is,Approx. 5,000 yen per day for a light carIs. (as of September 2024)

For vehicles between 1000㏄ and 1500㏄, the price is 7,000-10,000 yen, and for 2000㏄ and up, the price is 12,000 yen.

In addition, there are separate charges for exemption from liability and when leaving the vehicle.

Rental bikes are also recommended!

If you like motorcycles, renting a bike is also recommended.

Ishigaki Island in the distance, the marine blue ocean, and the sun shining brightly. A clear day is really the best!

Bike rental rates range from 2,000 to 3, 000 per day.000 yen is the market price.

Recommended car rental stores in Iriomote Island

Here are some recommendations for car rental stores in the two port areas!

↓ Click here for plans regarding Iriomote Island's harbor.

西表島へアクセスするにはフェリーに乗船必須！大原港と上原港はどう違う？徹底解説！目次1 西表島には港が2つある？ 違い＆アクセス方法徹底解説2 西表島ってどんなところ？3 西表島の行き方3.1 石垣島からフェリーで西表島へ！ 安栄観光と八重山観光フェリー、料金は同じ3.2 フェリーチケットはWeb購 […]

Car rental store near Uehara Port

Yamaneko Rent-a-Car Uehara Office

◆Address:984-57 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, Japan
◆ Phone: 0980-85-6111
◆Access: 5 minutes walk from Uehara Port
◆Opening Hours:8:00-18:00

Hoshisuna Rent-a-Car Iriomotejima Uehara Office

◆Address:423 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, Japan
◆ Phone:090-3458-1555
◆Access: Pick-up service is available.
◆Opening Hours:8:00-18:00

Iriomote Island Island Service Kukai

◆Address:934 Iriomote, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
◆ Phone: 0980-85-6290
◆アクセス：上原港からタクシーで15分、Pick-up service is available within the western area (Shirahama~Funaura)
◆Opening Hours:8:00-18:00

Car rental store near Ohara Port

Yamaneko Rent-a-Car Ohara Office

◆Address:201-109, Minami-fumi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa, Japan
◆ Phone:0980-85-5111
◆Access: 5 minutes by car from Ohara Port (pick-up service available)
◆Opening Hours:8:00-18:00

Orix Rent-A-Car Iriomotejima Ohara Branch

◆Address:201-204, Minami-fumi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa, Japan
◆ Phone: 0980-85-5888
◆Access: 1 minute walk from Ohara Port
◆Opening Hours:8:00-18:00

Tink Rent a Car

◆Address:203, Minamikazumi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District
◆ Phone: 0980-85-5888
◆Access: Pick-up service is available.
◆Opening Hours:8:00-18:00

I would like to go privately with a rental car!
Recommended Driving Spots in Iriomote Island

If you can rent a car safely, let's enjoy the island as soon as possible! Here are some recommended spots in Iriomote Island.

Hoshisuna Beach (Star Sand Beach)

Hoshi-suna Beach is a popular spot in Iriomote Island.Star-shaped sandIt is so called because it has

There are many rocky areas, and except for the crevices between the rocks, colorful fish can be observed close at hand.

The waves are calm,snorkelingFor those who want to enjoy theRecommended for trips with children.Oh my god!!!

Details of Star Sand Beach

Address: Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
Access: 5 minutes by car from Uehara Port

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, [...].

↓ Near Star Sand Beach! Recommended plan is here↓.

Special Spring 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.

World Heritage Iriomote Island] "Natural Aquarium" Sunset Star Sand Snorkeling (No.101)開始時間16:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours5,900 yen

World Heritage Iriomote Island] Modama Pond Hiking & Star Sand Snorkeling (No.59)開始時間9:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours12,000 yen

Yubu Island

Yubu Island can be reached by purchasing a ticket at the "Traveler's Station," located about 20 minutes by rental car from Ohara Port, and then leisurely crossing in a buffalo cart.

The entire island is a botanical garden with subtropical trees and flowersThe company is now in the process of

Instead of renting a car, we recommend a tour that includes canoeing or SUP!

Details of Yubu Island

Address: Komi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 20 minutes by car from Ohara Port

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 [...].

↓Click here for recommended plans related to Yubu Island.

Iriomotejima Island/1 day] The early bird gets the worm on this very popular set☆Mangrove Canoeing to Pinaisara Falls & Yubu Island (buffalo cart) Sightseeing Tour《3-year-old participants OK!開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7.5 hours18,000 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Iragakijima Ferry Ticket Included★"Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Iriomotejima Jungle SUP or Canoe Tour by Buffalo Car★Free Photo (No.546)開始時間8:00-17:40所要時間Approx. 9 hours19,770 yen →directional marker or indicator17,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Special Spring SALE 【Iriomotejima / 1 Day】Sightseeing and activity as a set! Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Mangrove SUP or Canoeing (No.124)開始時間9:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours14,000 yen →directional marker or indicator12,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Omishe River

Omija River (Omija River) is located about 10 minutes by rental car from Uehara Port, and during periods of low rainfall, the river is crystal clear and fish can be seen in abundance.

Nearby.Omija Road Parkand it is one of the most precious spots in Iriomote Island where you can see mangroves right from the parking lot!

There is a boardwalk nearby, and the area is lush with mangrove trees.

Omija River Details

Address: Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 10 minutes by car from Uehara Port

Iriomote Island-Omija Falls   About Omija Falls (Omija Falls) Omija Falls is located in the upper reaches of the Omija River and is a popular canyoning spot! Nearby is Omija Road Park, where you can see the mangrove river. Omija Falls (Omija [...])

↓Click here for recommended plans related to the Omi River.

Iriomotejima/Half Day] Private Guided Luxury VIP Charter Plan Flexible Response ◎Our Pace♪ Group Tour and Company Trip (No.132)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours12,222 yen

Special Spring SALE [Iriomotejima/Half Day] Omija Falls Canyoning! Natural athletic experience with natural slide & waterfall play & spectacular view of the observatory! Free Photo & Day Trip OK] Both adults and children are excited to the max (No.91)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.

Spring Special SALE 【Iriomotejima / 1 Day】Paddle, dive, and get excited! Mangrove SUP or Canoe & Powerful Canyoning Tour 《Photo Free & Pick Up & Drop Off Available》(No.97)開始時間9:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours21,700 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

In fact, Iriomote Island can be enjoyed without a rental car!

80% of the visitors to Iriomote Island are day-trippers.

If you want to make the most of your limited time & enjoy mainly activitiesParticipation in a tour with transportation is recommended!

You can enjoy the charms of Iriomote Island in a day trip without renting a car.

The best deal by far! Ishigaki Island⇄Iriomote Island
3 recommended tours with round-trip ferry

If you choose the plan that includes a round-trip ferry ticket from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island, you don't need to rent a car.This is definitely more economical than making reservations at each of them!

Here are three recommended day trip packages that include ferry tickets♪

Popular "Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Tourist Information
Mangrove SUPor Canoe Tour

Riding SUP or canoe in the great nature of Iriomote IslandMangrove forest walkand very popular.Sightseeing on Yubu IslandThis is a greedy plan in which you can enjoy

Recommended for those who want to enjoy plenty of variety.The choice of canoeing or SUP is also a nice feature.

↓Click here for more information about ↓SUPor Canoe Tour

Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Iragakijima Ferry Ticket Included★"Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Iriomotejima Jungle SUP or Canoe Tour by Buffalo Car★Free Photo (No.546)開始時間8:00-17:40所要時間Approx. 9 hours19,770 yen →directional marker or indicator17,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

The big classic! Mangrove SUP or Canoe
Half Day Course

Iriomote Island, the largest in Japan.Standard tour to enjoy mangrove forest by SUP or canoeIt is. Here, too, you can choose between SUP or canoe.

It takes 5 to 6 hours, so if you sign up for the one departing Ishigaki Port in the morning, you can relax in Ishigaki Island in the afternoon.

It is recommended to enjoy with small children.

↓Click here for more information about SUPor Canoe Plan.

Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Iragakijima Ferry Ticket Included★Do the standard! Iriomotejima Mangrove SUP or Canoe Half Day Course★Free Photo (No.559)開始時間8:00-15:20 / 11:00-17:40所要時間Approx. 5-6 hours14,670 yen →directional marker or indicator13,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Barras Island Snorkeling &
Yubu Island" Buffalo Car Tour

Barras Island, known as the "Miracle IslandThis plan allows you to enjoy snorkeling and two "islands" of "Yubu Island" at

The sea around Barras Island is "It is called "Shihsi Lagoon.One of the largest and most beautiful coral reefs in JapanThis is the point at which the

Enjoy the beauty of the island together with Yubu Island!

↓Barasu Island & Yubu Island Sightseeing Tour

Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Ishigakijima Ferry Ticket Included★Barasu Island Snorkeling & "Yubu Island" Buffalo Car Sightseeing Tour★Free Photo (No.544)開始時間8:00-17:40所要時間Approx. 9 hours19,770 yen →directional marker or indicator17,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

See more Iriomote Island recommended tours

Cautions for driving in Iriomote Island

The great nature of Iriomote Island is very attractive to travelers.

However, the rare animals that have lived on this island all their lives can be endangered by cars.

From here,Cautions for driving in Iriomote IslandWe will inform you of the following

Beware of Iriomote wildcat and other animals!

Iriomote Island is an endangered species ofIriomote wildcat (Prionailurus bengalensis iriomotensis)(Ministry of the Environment's Fourth Red List) is famous for its habitat.

The current population of Iriomote wildcat is approximately 100 animals, and sadly, due to traffic accidents and other factors, the number is decreasing every year.

Iriomote wildcat as well as other wild animals.Increased road killis a problem.

We should be aware that "we are the ones who are intruding," and try to conduct tourism that respects the lives of the island's living creatures.

↓Click here for an article about the Iriomote wildcat.

How to meet the endangered Iriomote wildcat? Ecology, characteristics, and habitatThe Iriomote wild cat is a symbolic presence in Iriomote Island, which is home to numerous wild creatures. Here is some basic knowledge about the wild cat! Can you meet them when you visit the island!

What we can do to protect animals in Iriomote Island

In the event of an accident, call the bobcat emergency number (0980-85-55810) for instructions.

Contact the Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center if you spot or see a bobcat.

summary

We introduced rental cars in Iriomote Island.

Please enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island 120% while taking care of these things!

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Which means of transportation in Iriomote Island is recommended? Introducing means of transportation in the island such as rental cars and rental bicycles.Contents1 I want to know before my trip! What is the efficient means of transportation in Iriomote Island? 2 How to get to Iriomote Island 3 How to get around in Iriomote Island? 3.1 Car rental3.2 Taxi3.3 Route bus3.4 Rental bicycle4 Don't worry about the means of transportation! With pick-up service [...].