Day Trip OK】 Complete Guide to Iriomotejima, Taketomijima, and Remote Islands Tour|Recommended plans for visiting the two islands.
Table of Contents
- 1 From Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island If you want to go to remote islands, tours are convenient and easy!
- 2 Introduction of remote islands that can be visited by set tours
Check out the attractions and features
- 2.1 Iriomote Island: An island rich in nature and full of activities
- 2.2 Taketomi Island: Proud island where the original landscape of old times remains
- 2.3 Yubu Island: A paradise of subtropical plants crossed by buffalo cart
- 2.4 Barras Island: "Phantom Island" made of coral fragments
- 2.5 Panari (Aragusuku) Island: Mysterious remote island where nature remains
- 2.6 Hatoma Island: A small island where island time flows at a leisurely pace
- 3 What is the appeal of a remote island sightseeing set tour? Summary of Recommendations
- 4 Day trip OK & ferry ticket included!
From Ishigaki Island! Recommended 4 island set tours
- 4.1 1) The most popular "Yubu Island" sightseeing &... Iriomotejima Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour
- 4.2 2) Two popular islands! Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Tour Barasu Island Snorkeling Tour
- 4.3 (3) [Lunch included] Tour of 2 major islands Iriomote Island, Nakama River Cruise & "Yubu Island" Sightseeing
- 4.4 (4) Two popular islands! Snorkeling at "Phantom Island 4) Leisurely sightseeing on Taketomi Island
- 5 summary
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Iriomote Island Tour (with ferry ticket) Great Deal★Set Plan with Round-trip Ferry Ticket from Ishigaki Island to Uehara Port in Iriomote Island Iriomote Island Tours is now offering a very popular plan that includes a round-trip ferry ticket from Ishigaki Island to Uehara Port in Iriomote Island and activities! You can enjoy your trip more cheaply and economically [...]. (12 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
From Ishigaki Island to Iriomote and Taketomi Islands
If you want to visit remote islands, tours are convenient and easy!

Ishigaki Island is the gateway to the Yaeyama Islands, including Iriomote Island, and each island is connected by ferry.
Touring the remote islands based on Ishigaki Island is very popular among Yaeyama travelers, and many tours are offered.
In this issue, we will focus on a particularly popularIriomote and Taketomi IslandsWe will introduce you to convenient and economical tours to several remote islands, with a focus on
Those who want to tour the remote islands from Ishigaki Island.
◆Those looking for a tour that allows them to visit several remote islands in one day.
Those who want to visit as many Yaeyama islands as possible.
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Introduction of remote islands that can be visited by set tours
Check out the attractions and features

Each of the islands in the Yaeyama archipelago has a completely different charm. Every island has its own character, and there are many ways to enjoy your trip!
Here we introduce Iriomote Island and the remote islands that can be visited by a set tour.
Fat Yubu Island
Fat Barras Island
Fat Panari (Aragusuku) Island
Fat Hatoma Island
Learn more about touring the islands
Ishigaki Island】 Tour of the surrounding islands (Iriomote, Yubu, Taketomi, Kohama) Easy to go to the surrounding islands from Ishigaki Island! Let's enjoy popular sightseeing spots efficiently! Tours to the surrounding islands are very popular! You can visit the islands by yourself, but we recommend you to join a tour to visit the islands efficiently in an unfamiliar place. There are 11 inhabited islands in Yaeyama Islands [...]. (21 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
Iriomote Island: An island rich in nature and full of activities

Iriomote Island is the second largest island in Okinawa Prefecture and is mostly covered by jungle.
Canoe or SUP through one of Japan's largest mangrove rivers, or enjoy trekking to a waterfall,Unusual Activity ExperiencesThe appeal of this product is that it can be used to

The Iriomote wildcat and other animals that can only be found here inhabit the area,world natural heritage siteIt was also certified as a
There are two ports: Ohara Port in the southeast and Uehara Port in the north.
Access: 40-50 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port Terminal
Held in Iriomote Island! Click here for recommended activity tours
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8:00-17:55所要時間Approx. 9 hours19,770 yen →directional marker or indicator17,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
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 / 11:00-17:55所要時間Approx. 5-6 hours14,670 yen →directional marker or indicator13,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Special Autumn SALE [Iriomote Island/2.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK!開始時間9:00-11:30,13:00-15:30所要時間2 hours and 30 min.8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.Click here for Iriomote Island Tour Popularity Ranking
Taketomi Island: Proud island where the original landscape of old times remains

Taketomi Island is,Red tile-roofed village and white sand roadThe island is a small island where you can enjoy the beautiful, traditional Okinawan scenery of the past.
Visitors can enjoy a leisurely tour of the island by bicycle, or take a buffalo cart ride around the villages.
Access: 15 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port Terminal, 40 minutes from Ohara Port in Iriomote Island
Learn more about Taketomi Island
How to get to Taketomi Island from Iriomote Island and popular sightseeing spots! A traditional Okinawan trip to Taketomi Island!Contents1 Thorough explanation of the popular "Taketomi Island☆ How to get to Taketomi Island from Iriomote Island and sightseeing information2 How to go by ferry? How to get to Taketomi Island from Iriomote Island 2.1 Getting to Taketomi Island from Iriomote Island by ferry 2.2 Going from Iriomote Island via Ishigaki Island [...].Click here for recommended tours including sightseeing in Taketomi Island
Yubu Island: A paradise of subtropical plants crossed by buffalo cart

Yubujima Island is connected to Iriomote Island by shallow water and can be crossed on foot or by a buffalo cart.
The entire island is "Subtropical Botanical Paradiseand colorful tropical flowers and butterflies greet you all year round.
The experience of crossing the ocean on a buffalo cart while listening to a guide's sanshin (Okinawan traditional three-stringed instrument) is a special time that can only be experienced here. This is a popular spot for families.
Access: 20 minutes by car from Ohara Port to the buffalo cart stop "Tabi-no-Ekisha".
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 tours including Yubu Island sightseeing
Autumn Special 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.
Iriomotejima Island / 1 Day] Participation OK from 3 years old! Buffalo Car "Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Tropical Snorkeling Greedy Tour ★Photo Free (No.99)開始時間9:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 6.5 hours13,000 yen →directional marker or indicator11,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Autumn Special SALE 【Iriomotejima】Supervision of 3 popular islands! Mangrove SUP/Canoe & Barasu Island Landing & Buffalo Car "Yubu Island" Sightseeing Tour★Photo Free(No.78)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours21,700 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.More about Yubu Island Tour
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: "Phantom Island" made of coral fragments

Barras Island is a small uninhabited island made up of pieces of white coral.phantom islandIt is also referred to as "the
It is located between Iriomote Island and Hatoma Island, and its shape changes with the tide. You can only go ashore by taking a tour.
It is very popular not only as a photo spot but also as a snorkeling spot! You can see colorful corals and tropical fish.
Access: Depends on the tour
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 [...]. Click here for recommended tours including Baras Island
Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Ishigakijima Ferry Ticket Included ★"Barasu Island" Snorkeling Half Day Course ★Photo Free (No.486)開始時間8:00-15:20 / 11:00-17:55所要時間Approx. 5 hours14,670 yen →directional marker or indicator13,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Ishigakijima Ferry Ticket Included★Mangrove SUP or Canoe & "Miracle Island" Barasu Island Snorkeling Tour★Free Photo(No.485)開始時間8:00-17:55所要時間Approx. 9 hours27,470 yen →directional marker or indicator20,100suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Autumn Special SALE 【Iriomotejima】Supervision of 3 popular islands! Mangrove SUP/Canoe & Barasu Island Landing & Buffalo Car "Yubu Island" Sightseeing Tour★Photo Free(No.78)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours21,700 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.Learn more about Baras Island tours
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
Panari (Aragusuku) Island: Mysterious remote island where nature remains

Panari Island (Aragusuku Island) is,Two islands, Kamijishima and ShimojijimaIt is a small remote island in the Yaeyama Archipelago consisting of
The island's traditional Okinawan culture and sacred Utaki (Utaki) still remain, and the entire island is enveloped in a quiet and mysterious atmosphere.
It is usually visited by tours from Iriomote Island and Ishigaki Island.
Access: Depends on the tour
Click here for recommended tours including Panari Island
A guide from Panari Island (Aragusuku Island)☆ Walking & Snorkeling Tour to "Panari Island" with Mermaid Legend★Lunch included (No.111)開始時間9:30-16:45所要時間Approx. 7 hours11,500 yen
Hatoma Island: A small island where island time flows at a leisurely pace

Hatoma Island is a small remote island with a circumference of about 4 km, located in the north of Iriomote Island.without a signalThe island has a relaxed atmosphere and still retains its traditional Okinawan scenery.
The clear ocean and white sand beaches are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Access is about 45 to 60 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island and about 15 minutes from Uehara Port in Iriomote Island.
Among the YaeyamaQuiet and simple islandThis is recommended for those who are looking for
Access: Depends on the tour
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 [...]. Click here for recommended tours including Hatoma Island.
Iriomotejima Island/1 Day] Unspoiled unexplored "Hatoma Island" Sightseeing & Barasu Island Snorkeling Tour High probability of encountering sea turtles! You will be impressed by one of the best transparency in Yaeyama♪ (No.134)開始時間9:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours13,000 yen
Iriomotejima Island/3.5 hours] Sightseeing & Snorkeling Tour to "Hatoma Island," an unspoiled and unexplored island where you can play in the afternoon You will encounter sea turtles with high probability! You will be impressed by one of the best transparency in Yaeyama♪ (No.94)開始時間12:00 - 15:30所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours11,000 yenMore about Hatoma Island Tour
Hatoma Island (Island Sightseeing & Activities) Tour Enjoy Hatoma Island (Ruri no Shima), where traditional culture and nature remain! Hatoma Island is a small island with a population of about 50. It is not yet a tourist destination, and can be said to be an island "known only to those in the know. It is the birthplace of "Hatoma-bushi", which represents Yaeyama [...]. (4 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
What is the appeal of a remote island sightseeing set tour?
Summary of recommendations

If you join the set tour with ferry ticket,No ferry tickets or rental cars are required!
In addition! Ferry Tickets and ActivitiesMuch more economical than making a stand-alone reservationIt is.
In addition, it is possible to move around the island efficiently,Lunch is also setIt is easy for families and large groups to travel together if the tour is a
 Even first-time travelers can enjoy a richly rewarding trip in a short number of travel days.
No need to prepare a fat ferry ticket
The price is considerably lower than booking a single ◯ activity!
No need to worry about getting around!
Experience popular spots and activities in a single day
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Ishigaki Island】 Tour of the surrounding islands (Iriomote, Yubu, Taketomi, Kohama) Easy to go to the surrounding islands from Ishigaki Island! Let's enjoy popular sightseeing spots efficiently! Tours to the surrounding islands are very popular! You can visit the islands by yourself, but we recommend you to join a tour to visit the islands efficiently in an unfamiliar place. There are 11 inhabited islands in Yaeyama Islands [...]. (21 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
Day trip OK & ferry ticket included.
From Ishigaki Island! Recommended 4 set tours to the remote islands

Let us introduce you to our recommended remote island set tours.......the ones that include a ferry ticket,Great savings compared to booking separately!It is.
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(1) The most popular "Yubu Island" sightseeing&.
Iriomote Island Mangrove SUPor Canoe Tour

This is the most popular activity in Iriomote Island,One of the largest mangrove forests in JapanRelaxing cruising by SUP or canoe in the
After playing in the great nature with all your might, please be healed by the beautiful subtropical plants.
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8:00-17:55所要時間Approx. 9 hours19,770 yen →directional marker or indicator17,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
2) Two popular islands! Yubu Island" Sightseeing &
Barasu Island Snorkeling Tour

The waters around Barras Island are "Seokseo LagoonIt is called "the largest and most beautiful coral reef in Japan," and is an excellent snorkeling spot!
A special plan combining two popular islands♪ Enjoy the beautiful sea of Iriomote Island and spend a relaxing island time in Yubu Island.
We recommend taking a break at Yubujima Tea House on Yubujima Island, where you can enjoy gelato made with plenty of island ingredients.
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8:00-17:55所要時間Approx. 9 hours19,770 yen →directional marker or indicator17,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
(3) [Lunch included] Tour of 2 major islands
Iriomote Island, Nakama River Cruise & "Yubu Island" Sightseeing

This is another standard spot in Iriomote Island,Mangrove forest in Nakama RiverThe cruise ship will take you on a relaxing cruise through theThis tour takes you to Yubu Island in a leisurely buffalo cart.
Moreover! The Iriomote wildcat's conservation base, "Wildlife Conservation Centerâ
Delicious on Yubu Islandwith lunchIt is also a great point of interest! This tour is recommended for all ages.
Ishigaki Island Tour] Enjoy the World Natural Heritage in a Day★Nakama River Mangrove Cruise & Yubu Island Sightseeing Tour《With Happy Lunch》(No.580)開始時間9:00-15:50 / 10:30-17:20所要時間Approx. 7 hours14,900 yen
2 popular islands! Snorkeling at "Phantom Island
Relaxing sightseeing on Taketomi Island

Popular Spots on Ishigaki Island ".phantom islandThis is a satisfying tour that includes "Landing & Snorkeling" and round-trip ferry ticket to Taketomi Island!
The official name of the phantom island is "Hamashima," a small island made of pure white sand and surrounded by a 360-degree view of the ocean! This is also an island that can only be landed on by tours.
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summary

Using Ishigaki Island as a base, you can efficiently tour the remote islands on a day trip.
The remote islands from Iriomote Island are also very attractive and can only be landed by joining a tour.
Please make good use of the tours and enjoy a memorable trip to the remote islands♪.
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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 [...].
Why Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage site? A Complete Guide to Activities and Recommended Spots to Experience NatureContents1 Iriomote Island has been registered as a World Natural Heritage site! 2 Background to the registration as a World Natural Heritage site3 What is a World Heritage site in the first place4 Reasons why Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage site4.1 Precious ecosystem and endemic species4.2 High biodiversity conservation value4.3 Development has [...].
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