Iriomote Island has two ports, Uehara Port and Ohara Port, both accessible from Ishigaki Island.
In this issue, we will introduce activity tours that can be enjoyed around Ohara Port!
Ohara Port in Iriomote Island is a high-speed boat from Ishigaki Island.Approx. 40 min.It is the eastern gateway to Iriomote Island, located in the northern part of the island. Compared to Uehara Port, there are fewer tourist spots, and it is mainly used by local people.
There are about six ferries a day from Ishigaki Island to Ohara Port in Iriomote Island.Ferry boarding is required to go to Iriomote Island.So make reservations in advance!
Click here for details on ferries to Iriomotejima Island.
Ohara route is less likely to be cancelled, while Iriomotejima-Uehara route is more likely to be cancelled.
If you want to go to Uehara Port in Iriomote Island when the ferry is cancelled, take a boat from Ishigaki Island to Ohara Port and take a bus from Ohara Port to Uehara Port. (Please purchase a ferry ticket for the Uehara route.)
Check ferry operation information frequently during your trip!
The buffalo boarding area on Yubu Island is located about 30 minutes by car from Ohara Port, and a bus service is available from the port.
Take a buffalo ride to Yubu Island and enjoy a walk around the island!
Visitors can observe subtropical plants, take a rest at a teahouse, and enjoy a relaxing island time.
↓ Learn more about Yubu Island Sightseeing ↓
Cruising is available on the Nakama River, not far from Ohara Port. The Nakama River isMangroves boast the largest river width in Japanand you can observe plants unique to Iriomote Island, including "saxifrage", "mapushiki", and "yaeyama palm".
↓ Click here for the plan including cruising on the Nakama River ↓ Click here for the plan including cruising on the Nakama River
We have carefully selected the tours we recommend to be held in the Ohara Port area. Please take a look at them for reference!
The standard mangrove kayaking in Iriomote Island is also held around Ohara Port. The Nakama River, which is the fieldA treasure trove of creaturesIt is.
Kayaks are more stable than they look,Children as young as 5 years old are welcome to participate!
To hotels near Ohara PortRecommended for guestsSunset kayak is the best way! The evening calm of Iriomote Island heals you comfortably.
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When snorkeling in Iriomote Island, the beaches around Uehara Port are more extensive, but if you want to snorkel Panari Island, you can arrive and depart from Ohara Port.
You can enjoy the beautiful underwater world at one of the most unexplored spots in Okinawa!
◆Departs from and arrives at Ishigaki Island!Panari Island snorkeling isthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
I was worried about joining the tour alone, but it was no problem at all. He is a wonderful instructor who respects the nature of Iriomote. His teaching style is also very attentive. The mangrove forest was just as I had imagined, and it was really wonderful and more impressive than I had expected. While we were having lunch, it started to rain like a guerrilla downpour, and the instructor, who was worried about us, came to pick us up. I was very touched by his thoughtfulness.
Although it was cold and windy due to the change of season, we had a very enjoyable kayak tour experience! The day we joined the tour was in the afternoon and it was close to low tide, so there were no sightseeing boats out, and luckily we were the only ones on the Nakama River. We were able to see not only the mangrove scenery but also a variety of creatures with explanations from the tour guide, including a large group of crabs called the southern red king crab, the endangered black-faced spoonbill, kingfishers, and more. The strong winds stopped at the mangrove area, and we were able to experience the mystery of nature. (There is a reason for this, so please listen to the tour guide's explanation!) ) I feel that I was able to learn more about the history and biology of Iriomote Island through the experience of this tour. Thank you very much, tour guide, for making us enjoyable memories!
I really enjoyed the great nature of Iriomote Island on this tour! It was a really special experience to go through the mangrove jungle by canoe, and I felt as if I was in a different world. The subsequent exploration of the limestone caves was also breathtaking, and it was very moving to feel the millions of years of history as we went through the caves. The guide was very kind and made us feel at ease. We were also given free photos, so we were able to keep them as wonderful memories. This tour gives you a full sense of the charm of Iriomote Island!
I participated in a tour that combined mangrove kayaking and trekking! The tranquil scenery of the Nakama River as we kayaked along was truly beautiful, and we were able to experience nature that we would not normally be able to see. It was also fun that the guide led us to look for living creatures on the mudflats. The trekking took us through the subtropical jungle and we were impressed by the spectacular riverside scenery. Lunch was delicious and we spent a fulfilling day. This is a great tour for families as it is safe and enjoyable even for beginners.
I joined this kayak tour because I wanted to enjoy the nature of Iriomote Island quietly. The experience of going through the mangrove forest in a quiet and relaxing place, not a sightseeing spot, was wonderful! The tunnel-like scenery of the Nakama River was a special kayaking experience. The guide was kind and explained the flora and fauna as we went along, which deepened my understanding of nature. Looking for southern flying foxes on the mudflats was also fun, and we enjoyed relaxing and having fun as a family.
Our guide, Ken, who knows Iriomote Island very well, moved here to enjoy surfing with his family. They are a very nice family. The mangrove was great this time and the limestone cave tour was also great 😀. I would like to visit Iriomote Island again and explore unexplored areas with Ken's guide.
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