10 popular activities near Uehara Port in Iriomote Island
Table of Contents
- 1 What is Uehara Port in Iriomote Island?
- 2 How to get to Uehara Port in Iriomote Island
- 3 Held around Uehara Port! 10 Recommended Activities
- 3.1 1) A major staple of Iriomote Island! Mangrove Cruise (SUP or Canoe)
- 3.2 (2) Great Nature Experience! Pinaisara Falls Tour
- 3.3 (3) Barasu Island Landing & Snorkeling Tour
- 3.4 Canyoning Tour
- 3.5 (5) Tour with sightseeing on Yubu Island
- 3.6 6) Sunset tour (SUP or canoe)
- 3.7 ⑦Star gazing & jungle night tour
- 3.8 8) Fishing tour
- 3.9 9) Charter plan with a guide
- 3.10 10) Buggy Experience Tour
- 4 Lots to see and do! Introduction of Sightseeing Spots around Uehara Port
- 5 You must take a ferry to Iriomote Island! Web purchase of ferry tickets is recommended!
- 6 summary
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What is Uehara Port in Iriomote Island?
Iriomote Island, a remote island blessed with nature, is located further west from Ishigaki Island, about 460 km from the main island of Okinawa.
Iriomote Island hasOhara Port and Uehara PortThere are two large ports, both accessible from Ishigaki Port Terminal on Ishigaki Island, which is the gateway to Iriomote Island.
This time, the meeting place is often chosen for activities.Uehara Portand recommended sights and activities!
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◆For those who want to know information about Uehara Port in Iriomote Island.
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◆Iriomote Island's two ports, if you are not sure which one to use.
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How to get to Uehara Port in Iriomote Island
Iriomote Island has no airport, so it is accessible by ferry from Ishigaki Island. It takes about 45 minutes to Uehara Port and about 40 minutes to Ohara Port.
An-ei Kanko and Yaeyama Kanko FerryThe timetables and fares vary depending on the time of year.
Please check each company's website for the latest information.
Click here to book ferry tickets to Iriomote Island.
Held around Uehara Port! 10 Recommended Activities
Around Uehara Port, there are many activities to enjoy Iriomote Island. Let us introduce some of the recommended activities around Uehara Port.
(1) A major staple of Iriomote Island!
Mangrove cruise (SUP or canoe)
If you are not sure about activities in Iriomote Island, this is the one for you! This is a very popular mangrove cruise.SUP and canoeingYou can choose your favorite activity depending on your plan, such as the following! Let's feel the great nature of Iriomote Island up close and enjoy a great adventure!
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(2) Great Nature Experience! Pinaisara Falls Tour
Largest drop in Okinawa Prefecture: 54 mThis is a great adventure activity that takes you by canoe and trekking to the powerful "Pinaisara Falls" in the Pacific Ocean! This is a great adventure activity by canoe and trekking.
Let's enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island safely and securely with a veteran guide. Most of the participants are beginners.
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(3) Barasu Island Landing & Snorkeling Tour
Barras Island, known as the "Miracle Island" because it is made of coral fragments and appears only at low tide, is surrounded by a 360-degree view of the sea.A perfect photo spot.
After exploring the island, we will go snorkeling to a spot where you can see colorful corals and tropical fish such as clownfish. If you are lucky, you may even see sea turtles!
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Canyoning Tour
Canyoning is the process of sliding down natural canyons and jumping into waterfalls.natural athleticsstar
This is a recommended activity that is sure to excite both adults and children.
Of course, the guide will support you safely and securely, so why don't you go out with your friends or family and have a great time?
Click here for recommended Iriomotejima Canyoning tours.
(5) Tour with sightseeing on Yubu Island
Yubu Island is the most popular sightseeing spot in Iriomote Island,Value-priced tours combined with various activitiesare being held in many places!
It is also recommended for those who want to get around the large Iriomote Island efficiently, so please choose it together with your favorite activity.
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6) Sunset Tour ((SUPor canoe)
Iriomote Island isOne of the best sunset spots in Japanand popular activity tours such as SUP and canoeing are offered.
The view of the clear cobalt blue sea and the surrounding lush greenery gradually fading to a deep red is breathtaking!
Many tours have guides who will take pictures for you to commemorate the sunset.
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⑦Star gazing & jungle night tour
Actually, Iriomote Island at night is also very attractive. Iriomote Island is inhabited by animals peculiar to the subtropical zone,Nocturnal, such as coconut crabsThere are also many creatures of the
If you plan to stay overnight, please join the night tour!
Breathtakingly beautiful if the weather is clear.In a star-filled skyYou will be enchanted.
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8) Fishing tour
A must-see for fishing enthusiasts! Why don't you go fishing for Okinawa's unique fish on Iriomote Island, a tropical island with crystal clear waters?
Staff.Support from rod assembly to baitingThis allows even beginner women who "don't know how to assemble a rod" or "don't want to touch the bait" to enjoy fishing with ease.
You can also bring your catch to a tavern and eat it. The fish you catch yourself are fresh and exquisite!
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9) Charter plan with a guide
We also recommend a plan where you can rent out a guide and enjoy Iriomote Island to the fullest with just your friends!
It is a great point that you can consult with us in advance about what you want to do in Iriomote Island. Charter tours allow you to enjoy the tour without worrying about other customers.
The more people, the lower the price.Therefore, it is recommended for company trips and group tours.
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10) Buggy Experience Tour
An exhilarating experience of riding through the farms of Iriomote Island by baby carriage!
It's private property.license not requiredIt is also OK for two people,Families and couplesBut you can enjoy it without worry.
The plan lasts approximately one hour, so it is recommended for skimming!
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Lots to see!
Introduction of Sightseeing Spots around Uehara Port
There are two ports in Iriomote Island, Uehara Port and Ohara Port,Ohara Port has more ferry services and shorter boarding times.（The service may seem convenient because it takes only 40 minutes to reach the airport and is not likely to be cancelled during the winter season.
howeverMany activity tours are held around Uehara Port.Therefore, it is more convenient to use Uehara Port to participate in activities.
Let us introduce some of the sightseeing spots around Uehara Port!
Barras Island
Barras Island is an island made of coral fragments that appears only at low tide,Miracle IslandIt is called
The contrast between the pure white sand and the marine blue as far as the eye can see is so spectacular that it has been used as a location for TV commercials.
The area is also surrounded byGreat snorkeling spotIt is a spot that should be visited at least once.
Location:Near the island, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: Depends on the tour
Held at Barasu Island! Click here for recommended tours
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beach of star sand
Hoshisuna beach is located about 10 minutes by car from Uehara Port and is one of the most popular beaches on the island. It flowed in from Kaiji Beach on Taketomi Island.star sandThe name was chosen because of the large number of
More than 100 species of tropical fish and coralsIt is also a very popular snorkeling spot, where you can observe
Location: Aza-Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
Access: 10 minutes by car from Uehara Port
Parking: Available
Meals (nearby): Available
Toilet: Yes
Held at Star Sand Beach! Click here for recommended tours
Pinaisara Falls
Highest drop in Okinawa Prefecture: 55 mThe Pinaisara Falls boasts a spectacular view of the surrounding islands of Barasu Island, Hatoma Island, and Iriomote Island. From the top of the waterfall, you can see Barasu Island, Hatoma Island, and Iriomote Island in the surrounding islands. The waterfall is roaring and powerful as it flows down to the bottom of the basin. Because of the large drop, you can experience the spray full of negative ions.
To reach Pinaisara Falls, you can go upstream by SUP or canoe, and then trek through the dense jungle. There are a variety of popular tours, so be sure to check them out☆.
Location: Aza-Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
Access: 5 minutes by car from Uehara Port, then about 30 minutes by trekking
Parking: -
Meals (nearby): None
Toilet: None
Pinaisara Falls is held! Click here for recommended tours
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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 SUP, visitors will be able to 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!
↓ Waterfalls are held! Click here for recommended tours
Access: about 1.5 hours from Shirahama Port (by canoe)
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Sangala Falls
Sangala Falls is a rare waterfall with a river width of over 30 meters, and it is home to flora and fauna unique to the subtropical zone, such as the tenaga shrimp and tong tong mee.
Compared to Pinaisara Falls, which is a tourist attraction, there are fewer people.sense of seclusionIt is the only place in Iriomote Island where you can enter the back of the waterfall! It is the only place in Iriomote Island where you can enter behind the waterfall.
↓ Sangala Falls held! Click here for recommended tours
Location: Uehara, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 8 minutes by car from Uehara Port
Parking: None
Meals (nearby): None
Toilet: None
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Maruma Beach
Maruma Beach is a smaller beach located about a 3-minute walk from Uehara Port. The beach is very clear and shallow, so it is safe even for those with small children.
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Because of its location near the harbor, it is well-equipped with a restaurant, convenience store, restrooms, hot showers, and other facilities.
Location: Aza-Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
Access: 3 minutes walk from Uehara Port
Parking: Available (parking lot of the remote island terminal)
Meals (nearby): Available
Toilet: Yes
underwater road
Iriomote Island has a straight road across the bay called Iriomotejima North Coast Road, which opened in 1976. Since there is nothing to block the view around this,4th note in the tonic solfa representation of the diatonic scaleNaissala Falls and a cluster of nipa palmsThis is a recommended driving spot where you can view the
Pedestrians can also pass through, so please visit.
Location: Aza-Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
Access: 5 minutes by car from Uehara Port
Parking: Available
Meals (nearby): Available
Toilet: None
Must take a ferry to Iriomote Island
Web purchase of ferry tickets is recommended!
To get to Iriomote Island, you must take a ferry. There may be a long line at the ticket window on the day of purchase....Purchase in advance on the webIf you have a smart phone, you can get a smart ride just by showing your smart phone!
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summary
How was it? There are many sightseeing spots around Uehara Port in Iriomote Island, and you can enjoy tropical activities! Please enjoy yourself at the sightseeing spots around Uehara Port and make wonderful memories!
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