In the latter half of June, Iriomote Island, which used to have gloomy weather, is now out of the rainy season and the days of midsummer become pleasant. It is the best season because the summer solstice southerly wind is over and the wind hardly blows.

This article introduces information and recommended activities that you should know before visiting Iriomote Island in July!

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Weather in July in Iriomote Island (temperature and typhoon conditions)

In Iriomote Island in July, the rainy season is over and from daytime to nighttimeHot with little difference in temperature throughout the dayImage.

The climate is stable, so ferries (high-speed boats) are rarely cancelled, and travel can be enjoyed on schedule!

Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Iragakijima Ferry Ticket Included★"Yubu Island" Sightseeing & Iriomotejima Jungle SUP or Canoe Tour by Buffalo Car★Free Photo (No.546)Start time: 8:00-17:55Time required: approx. 9 hours20,370円 →directional marker or indicator18,200suffix 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：8:00-12:00 / 11:00-17:05所要時間：約4～6時間15,270円 →directional marker or indicator13,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Ishigakijima Ferry Ticket Included ★"Barasu Island" Snorkeling Half Day Course ★Photo Free (No.486)開始時間：8:00-12:00 / 11:00-17:05所要時間：約4～6時間15,270円 →directional marker or indicator13,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

July has less rainfall than the rainy season, but it sometimes rains like squalls, which is characteristic of the subtropical zone. It is a one-off, short-lived rainfall,Tours will be held as usualThe following is a summary of the results of the project.

July may or may not have one typhoon, and the probability of typhoon arrival is lower than in August and September, but it is important to check typhoon information frequently.

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Let's know about typhoons in Iriomote Island before you travel! Thorough explanation of the characteristics and cautions of typhoon seasonLet's know about typhoons in Iriomote Island! Thorough explanation of the characteristics of typhoon season and points to note Typhoons tend to pass through Iriomote Island from June to September every year. When a typhoon hits directly, the sea condition is rough, so inevitably, tours and activities are not available for about 3 days before and after the typhoon lands [...].

July Highlights in Iriomote Island

Iriomote Island is about 50 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island. What will surprise you as soon as you arrive at Iriomote Island is the clear emerald green sea that spreads all over the island.

Here are some highlights of July in Iriomote Island!

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)Start time: 9:00-16:00Travel time: approx. 6.5 hours14,000 yen

★夏の特別SALE 【西表島/1日】観光とアクティビティがセットでお得！水牛車で渡る『由布島』観光＆マングローブSUPorカヌー（No.124）Start time: 9:00-16:00Time required: approx. 7 hours14,000 yen →directional marker or indicator12,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/約2時間】当日予約OK！ウミガメに会えるかも☆奇跡の島”バラス島”シュノーケリングツアー★写真無料＆送迎付き（No.122）開始時間：9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00Time required: approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Peach pineapple and mango are in season!

Pineapples and mangoes are abundant on Iriomote Island, providing sweet and juicy fruits at a reasonable price. Various kinds of pineapples are grown andPeach Pineapple is popular among tourists.It is.

Pineapples and mangoes grown magnificently under the sun are extremely sweet and tender.

At Super Kawamitsu near Uehara Port in Iriomote Island, mangoes and pineapples can be shipped to your home or friends' homes!

【締切間近】7/7まで販売延期決定！
 「幻のピーチパイン」ご購入はこちらから▼

Sunset to calm your burning body

July is the slowest time of the year for sunset (about 19:36).Why don't you enjoy the beautiful sunset of Iriomote Island sinking into the sea by SUP or canoe?

In Iriomote Island, you can enjoy the slowest sunset in Japan!

↓Click here for recommended sunset tours.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島】当日予約OK☆茜色の夕焼けに包まれる！世界遺産西表島の大自然の中でサンセットSUPツアー★《写真無料＆上原地区送迎OK》（No.4）Start time: 17:30-19:00Time required: approx. 1.5 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島】当日予約OK☆夕焼け空にうっとり黄昏…世界遺産西表島の大自然でサンセットカヌー★《写真無料＆上原地区送迎OK》（No.7）Start time: 17:30-19:00Time required: approx. 1.5 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Iriomote Island/Sunset] Held around Ohara Port! Sunset kayak tour in mangrove (No.105)Start time: 17:30-19:00Time required: approx. 2 hours8,000 yen

Enjoy the star-filled sky and summer constellations

Iriomote Island is one of the most wonderful places in Japan to see the starry sky.

In 2018, Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, which straddles Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town, will beFirst in Japan to be recognized as a starry sky protected areaThe first time the company was founded, it was in the process of being reorganized into a new company.

The night sky in July in Iriomote Island has stable weather and the probability of seeing the Milky Way is high.

Night tours allow visitors to enjoy the starry sky as well as the sight and atmosphere of creatures that cannot be seen during the day!

↓Click here for recommended night tours.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/夜】ペルセウス座の観測チャンス！天然のプラネタリウム！星空＆亜熱帯ジャングルナイトツアー♪当日予約OK！子連れ家族・団体旅行にもおすすめ（No.16）Start time: 20:00-22:00Time required: approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/約2時間】当日予約OK！サンセット＆ナイトSUPツアー☆世界自然遺産の西表島で新体験♪写真無料＆送迎付き（No.52）Start time: (summer) 18:00-19:30
(Winter) 16:45-18:15Time required: approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/約2時間】当日予約OK！サンセット＆ナイトカヤックツアー☆世界自然遺産の西表島で新体験♪写真無料＆送迎付き（No.65）Start time: (summer) 18:00-19:30
(Winter) 16:45-18:15Time required: approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Enjoy the world heritage!
Recommended July Activities in Iriomote Island

July is the best season to enjoy all activities, whether it be "ocean, river, or mountain".

Here are some popular activities you may want to participate in if you visit Iriomote Island in July!

Mangrove Canoeing/SUP

We will go through the mangrove river from the river mouth by SUP (sap) or kayak to the popular Koola Falls in Iriomote Island.

This is a tour not to be missed on Iriomote Island, where more than 90% of the island is surrounded by subtropical vegetation!

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★夏の特別SALE【西表島】世界自然遺産西表島のド定番！SUPで秘境マングローブクルーズ《写真データ無料プレゼント付き》（No.2）開始時間：9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00Time required: approx. 2.5 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/1日】お得！マングローブSUP/カヌー＆”奇跡の島”バラス島シュノーケリングツアー★写真無料＆送迎付き（No.92）Start time: 9:00-16:00Time required: approx. 7 hours21,700 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE 【西表島/1日】観光とアクティビティがセットでお得！水牛車で渡る『由布島』観光＆マングローブSUPorカヌー（No.124）Start time: 9:00-16:00Time required: approx. 7 hours14,000 yen →directional marker or indicator12,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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snorkeling

Because Iriomote Island offers colorful coral reefs and tropical fish even in shallow waters,Very popular with families with small children!

The mysterious underwater world is an extraordinary and precious experience, just like being inside an aquarium.

Enjoy the best part of summer: playing in the ocean.

↓Click here for recommended plans including snorkeling.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/約2.5時間】ニモ・クラッシュに会えるかも！世界自然遺産の西表島で絶景シュノーケリングツアー★写真無料（No.19）開始時間：9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00Time required: approx. 2.5 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/約2時間】子供から大人まで夢中で楽しめる☆まるで天然の水族館！トロピカルシュノーケリングツアー★写真無料（No.22）開始時間：9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00Time required: approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →directional marker or indicator6,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/約2時間】当日予約OK！ウミガメに会えるかも☆奇跡の島”バラス島”シュノーケリングツアー★写真無料＆送迎付き（No.122）開始時間：9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00Time required: approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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diving

Diving is a more in-depth experience than snorkeling in the rich wilderness of this designated national park!

In July, the sea condition is stable and the number of visits to "Ogan", a big spot in Iriomote Island, will increase. Diving in Iriomote Island isPopular with beginners and repeaters alike.Â

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canyoning

Canyoning is "river rafting" in a mountain stream.Diving into slides and waterfalls created by nature isThrilling and exhilarating.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

This is a popular activity that can be enjoyed by both young children and adults during the warm summer months!

↓Click here for recommended plans including canyoning

★夏の特別SALE 【西表島/1日】漕いで飛び込んで大興奮！マングローブSUPorカヌー＆大迫力キャニオニングツアー《写真無料＆送迎可》人気急上昇中☆（No.97）Start time: 9:00-16:00Time required: approx. 7 hours21,700 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/1日】魅力をギュッと凝縮☆水牛車で渡る『由布島』観光＆キャニオニングツアー★写真無料（No.123）Start time: 9:00-16:00Time required: approx. 7 hours14,000 yen →directional marker or indicator12,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima⇆Ishigakijima Ferry Ticket included★Let's play in the natural athletic! Canyoning (Ravine Descending) Half Day Course★Free Photo (No.564)開始時間：8:00-12:00 / 11:00-17:05所要時間：約4～6時間15,270円 →directional marker or indicator13,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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A must-see for those participating from Ishigaki Island!
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Sagaribana Appreciation Tour

Have you ever heard of the mysterious flower "Sagaribana"? Sagaribana is a flower that blooms at night and falls in the morning.A fleeting flower for one night onlyIt is.

It is at its best from mid-June to the end of August. The petals emit a sweet vanilla-like fragrance, creating a magical world.

↓Click here for recommended plans including Sagaribana

Jungle night tour to see "Sagaribana", a fantastic flower that falls in one night (No.13)Start time: 20:00-22:00Time required: approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Iriomotejima Island/Early morning】June~August limited ◆Early morning sagaribana viewing walk to feel the morning mist (No.95)開始時間：5:00〜8:00の間で開催Time required: approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Iriomotejima Island/2 hours] June-August only ◆Summery summer in Iriomote Island ☆Sagaribana viewing & starry sky jungle night tour (No.138)Start time: 20:00~22:00Time required: approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Barras Island Tour

Barasu Island, a miraculous island made entirely of coral fragments, is located between Iriomote Island and Hatoma Island.

Around the island, beautiful coral reefs and colorful tropical fish can be seen,Popular snorkeling pointsÂ

It is a popular spot to visit at least once when you come to Iriomote Island!

↓Click here for recommended plans including Baras Island.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/約2時間】当日予約OK！ウミガメに会えるかも☆奇跡の島”バラス島”シュノーケリングツアー★写真無料＆送迎付き（No.122）開始時間：9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00Time required: approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島/約2時間】SNS映えする最高の一枚を☆憧れの奇跡の島”バラス島”上陸＆散策ツアー★写真無料（No.64）開始時間：9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00Time required: approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →directional marker or indicator7,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★夏の特別SALE【西表島】人気の3島制覇！マングローグSUP/カヌー＆バラス島上陸＆水牛車『由布島』観光ツアー★写真無料（No.78）Start time: 9:00-16:00Time required: approx. 7 hours21,700 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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A must-see for those participating from Ishigaki Island!
Click here for tours with ferry ticket to Iriomote Island

Pinaisara Falls Tour

In the tour of "Pinaisara Falls," a standard popular spot in Iriomote Island,The No. 1 waterfall in Okinawa Prefecturein front of your eyes.

The sky is clear in July and the view from the top of Pinaisara Falls is beyond words.

It is a treasure house of nature that I want those who come to Iriomote Island for the first time to experience at least once!

↓Click here for recommended plans including Pinaisara Falls.

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!Start time: 9:00-16:30Travel time: approx. 7.5 hours18,000 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Iriomotejima/Half-day Morning]Mangrove Canoeing & Trekking Course to Pinaisara Falls The first one to arrive first wins!Start time: 9:00-13:00Time required: approx. 4 hours11,000 yen

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)Start time: 9:00-16:00Travel time: approx. 6.5 hours14,000 yen

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Recommended Sightseeing Spots in July in Iriomote Island

Iriomote Island, which is in its best season, has many spots recommended by local staff.

Here are some of them for your reference!

Star Sand Beach

Hoshisuna Beach (Star Sand Beach), the most popular beach in Iriomote Island, is crowded with many tourists in July and August.

The fact that there is a lot of star-shaped sand andLess susceptible to wind-driven wavesis a feature of this product.

Although the water is shallow, many tropical fish can be seen, so those with small children and first-time visitors can enjoy swimming in peace.

There are restaurants and cafes near the beach where you can take a break♪

Click here for tours you can experience at Hoshisuna Beach.

Iriomotejima limestone cave

Iriomote Island, formed by uplifted corals, has various limestone caves on the island, the most famous of which is the Iriomotejima limestone cave!

Iriomote Island limestone caves consist of three types of caves: one with a large entrance, one with a small entrance, and one with a narrow entrance and a total length of about 100m, which gradually narrows as you go deeper.

It is recommended to join a limestone cave caving tour where you can rent helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, flashlights, etc. because it is dark in the caves, you may get lost, and there is a possibility of injury!

You can enjoy subtropical flora and fauna along the way.

Click here for a list of tours including Iriomote Island limestone caves

Hatoma Island

Hatoma Island is located about 10 minutes by boat from Uehara Port on Iriomote Island.

The beautiful sea, known as Hatoma blue, can be viewed, and the island is lined with floating ball artwork called "floating art" and a relaxing time can be spent here.

Click here for a list of tours including Hatoma Island

Yubu Island

Yubu Island if you want to ride on a buffalo cart.is recommended!

Yubu Island, which is large enough to make a round in about one hour, is entirely a subtropical botanical garden, and can be reached by a buffalo cart from Iriomote Island.

Public transportation is difficult in unfamiliar territory and extreme heat. It takes longer to get there privately,If you join the tour, the guide will pick you up and drop you off, so it's easy. (Free time will be available in Yubu Island.)

*Yubu Island was introduced on May 29, 2022 on "Itte Q to the Ends of the World!

Click here for a list of tours including Yubu Island sightseeing

A must for those who participate in day trips from Ishigaki Island!
Save on Iriomote Island Ferry Tickets as a set.

For those who go from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island on a day trip, the tour that includes a ferry ticket to Iriomote Island and activities is by far the most economical!

No more hassle of having to buy a separate ferry ticket.Participation at a special priceSo please check it out.

A must-see for those participating from Ishigaki Island!
Click here for tours with ferry ticket to Iriomote Island

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

summary

In July on Iriomote Island, tropical fruits are in season, exhilarating activities can be enjoyed to the fullest, and there is much to see and do!

Why don't you come and visit Iriomote Island during your summer vacation?

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Iriomote Island Sightseeing Model Course Complete Guide! Introducing recommended spots and activities for one-day, one-night, two-night and three-day tours♪Complete Guide to Iriomote Island Sightseeing Model Course Iriomote Island is a remote island in Okinawa Prefecture, also called the last unexplored region in Japan, and is an attractive sightseeing spot with unspoiled nature. In this article, we will introduce a model sightseeing course for one day, two days and one night, and three days and two nights to enjoy Iriomote Island to the fullest [...].