What you need to know before visiting Yubu Island
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What kind of island is Yubu Island?
Yubu Island is one of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture and is a small island formed entirely of sand accumulated by ocean currents. The population living on the island is small, with less than 10 people, and the number of buffaloes is larger.
The entire island, with a circumference of about 2 km, is a subtropical botanical garden.tree nymph butterfly (Idea leuconoe)You can observe a butterfly called "Hana", which is only found in the Okinawa region.
Yubu Island used to flourish with people who moved there from surrounding islands such as Taketomi Island and Kuroshima for rice cultivation, and there was much interaction with the people of Iriomote Island.
However, the island was severely damaged by a typhoon in 1969, and many islanders moved to Iriomote Island.
While many islanders were leaving Yubu Island, only Mr. and Mrs. Shoji Iriomote remained on the island.Turn the island into a paradise gardenHe continued to plant palms and flowers, creating a handmade paradise.
Today, Yubu Island is home to many tropical plants and a botanical garden where visitors can feel the nature and history of the island.
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How to get to Yubu Island
Yubu Island can be crossed by buffalo car from the buffalo car terminal.
You can get to the boarding area by car or public bus from Uehara Port or Ohara Port in Iriomote Island.
(1) Board a ferry from Ishigaki Island to Uehara Port.
(2) Approximately 35 minutes by car from Uehara Port to the south on Prefectural Route 135.
◆Ishigaki Island → Ohara Port in Iriomote Island → Yubu Island
(1) Board a ferry from Ishigaki Island to Ohara
(2) Approximately 20 minutes drive north on Prefectural Route 135 from Ohara Port.
◆For public buses
Get off at the bus stop "Yubu Buffalo Car Stop".
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About Yubu Island and the buffalo
."Traveler's StationThere is a small and adorable ticket office called "Ticket Office" where you pay the entrance fee for the subtropical botanical garden and money for the buffalo cart.
Buffalo carts for large and small groups are waiting to transport tourists to Yubu Island.
→Fees and buffalo cart timetable detailsOfficial Sitesuffix used as a rough indicator of location, direction, time, etc.
Each buffalo has an important name, and they bring tourists safely to Yubu Island at a leisurely, calm speed.
While crossing the sea, some gosas play the sanshin (Okinawan guitar), which is another point of enjoyment.
For the people living on Yubu Island, buffalo are a very valuable and important tourist resource. The buffaloes begin training from a young age to pull the buffalo carts, and from around the age of three they begin to pull the carts in earnest.
Also because they have been trained since they were small,Gentle, calm and quiet personalityThe company has been working on a new project.
The water buffaloes on the buffalo cart are the ancestors of Daigoro and Hanako, who were brought from Taiwan and have bred up to the present day, so you can feel the relay of life spun from the past.
Sightseeing Spots on Yubu Island
When you arrive at Yubu Island, be sure to take a picture with the white-colored buffalo!
It is one of the most popular photo spots among tourists. There is also a resting area for buffaloes at the entrance, where you can relax and enjoy the sight of them resting comfortably.
Here are some recommended spots on Yubu Island!
(1) Yubu Island Tea House
Yubu Island also has stylish cafes and large restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Yaeyama soba noodles and peach pineapple unique to the Yaeyama Islands.
Among them, the Yubu Island Tea House hasDelicious homemade gelatoIt is recommended to take a break while looking at the ocean.
Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1) Subtropical Botanical Garden Yubu Island
Here in the botanical garden, tropical plants such as palm trees, adan trees, and hibiscus are carefully nurtured.
I'm in the butterfly garden.Large golden pupa of the giant sesame butterflyPlease also observe the
The adult sargassum butterfly can reach a length of 14 cm when its wings are spread, and its slow flight is very graceful.
They tend to prefer the color red, and the butterflies may perch on those wearing red clothing. Please try to look for the giant tiger butterflies.
Hours of operation: 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(iii) Manta Beach
The beach is located in the subtropical botanical garden, from which you can view Kohama Island, Ishigaki Island, Kuroshima Island, and other islands.
Between Yubu Island and Kohama Island is called Yonara Channel.Manta ray pathway (Manta Way)and it is famous as a popular diving spot.
4) Buffalo Pond
There is a buffalo pond where the buffaloes that brought people to Yubu Island rest. A number of buffaloes are in the pond to rest their bodies. Each buffalo has a different face and personality, making them very cute.
You can easily drop by as it is located near the waiting area for the buffalo carts. If your timing is good, you may even see a baby buffalo. Please stop by.
Participation in a tour to Yubu Island is recommended!
To get to Yubu Island, you have to rent a car or wait for the bus that comes every hour or two, so you lose time...
For those who are interested inActivity tours that include sightseeing on Yubu IslandIt is.
Here are some recommended tours to enjoy Iriomote Island to the fullest!
(1) Yaeyama Remote Islands Tour
For those who want to explore the remote islands of Yaeyama efficiently, we recommend the Remote Islands Tour.
This tour allows you to fully enjoy the charms of Yaeyama's remote islands such as Iriomote Island, where 90% of the island is covered by jungle, Taketomi Island, where traditional townscapes remain, and Yubu Island, which is reached by a buffalo crossing the sea from Iriomote Island.
Unlike marine activities, it is recommended for those who are not comfortable in the ocean, as they basically do not get wet.
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(2) Waterfall & Yubu Island Sightseeing
This is a very satisfying plan that includes mangrove canoeing or SUP to "Mizu Ochino Waterfall" and sightseeing on "Yubu Island" by buffalo cart.
Let's go and observe mangrove and brackish water creatures unique to the subtropical zone that you would not normally encounter!
Canoeing & sightseeing on Yubu Island
The next tour we introduce is a plan that includes sightseeing on Yubu Island and mangrove canoeing or SUP.
A must-see when you come to Iriomote Island! Take a relaxing cruise through one of the most powerful mangrove forests in Japan and explore an extraordinary jungle.
4) Barasu Island snorkeling & Yubu Island sightseeing
The following tour is a plan that includes the very popular Barasu Island snorkeling activity and sightseeing on Yubu Island.
Barasu Island is an uninhabited island that does not exist on the map, floating in the northern part of Iriomote Island. The nearby sea area is called "Ishinishi lagoon" and is a point where one of the largest and most beautiful coral reefs in Japan spreads out, and is also designated as a national park.
5⑤Canyoning & Yubu Island Sightseeing
This is a set plan of super exhilarating canyoning (rafting) and relaxing Yubu Island sightseeing.
Iriomote Island has more than 40 rivers and ravines with jungles occupying 901 tp3t of the island. Canyoning is an activity unique to Iriomote Island!
Canyoning is river rafting, descending clear, clear streams surrounded by dense jungle.
The river rafting includes a naturally built natural waterslide and jumps, and it is exhilarating to use your whole body to go down the river along the current.
Helmets and life jackets are worn on the tours, and small children can participate safely as they are guided through a safe course!
summary
Iriomote Island has many activities and beautiful places to visit, but Yubu Island has many wonderful places that can only be found on Yubu Island.
Some tours include a visit to Yubu Island, and of course it is possible to rent a car and go there on your own.
Why don't you go to Yubu Island to create wonderful memories while feeling the sound of sanshin (Okinawan traditional three-stringed instrument) and the refreshing breeze flowing on the island?
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