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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 [...].

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Iriomote Island Car Rental Enjoy Iriomote Island with a rental car! Free Pick-up & Drop-off Rental Car Special Since the number of public transportation is limited in Iriomote Island, you can visit unexplored areas and sightseeing spots efficiently if you have a rental car! You can freely visit sightseeing spots such as mangroves and beaches, so you can enjoy your own [...]. (3 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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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

What is Yubu Island?

Yubu Island" is one of the best sightseeing spots in Iriomote Island. It is located at the eastern end of Iriomote Island,Uehara PortIt takes about 40 minutes by car fromUehara PortandOhara PortThe island is located between

When heading to Yubu Island from Iriomote Island, visitors cross between the islands on a buffalo cart that departs and arrives every 15 minutes.

Since the buffalo cart moves slowly, visitors can enjoy the slow time peculiar to tropical countries.

During the trip to the island, Yubu Island will be introduced and Yaeyama folk songs will be played on the sanshin (Okinawan three-stringed instrument).

Yubu Island is a small island with a circumference of 2 km,It takes about 30 minutes to walk around.

In addition, the entire island of Yubu Island is a subtropical botanical garden, where you can see bougainvillea and other tropical plants, as well as Japan's largest butterfly "Oogomadara" that can only be seen on Iriomote Island.

How to play on Yubu Island

Yubu Island was formed by sand and other sediments carried by the ocean currents from the Yonara River in Iriomote Island.

The unique subtropical climate makes it possible to observe unusual flora and fauna.

On Yubu IslandTours combined with activities are offered.Â

If you want to enjoy Iriomote Island, we recommend you to join a tour.

⬇︎Recommended Yubu Island sightseeing tours are here☆.

Special Winter 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] 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!開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7.5 hours18,000 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Half-day tour】【Departure from Ishigaki Island】 Nakama River Mangrove Cruise & Yubu Island Sightseeing Tour in the morning 《Free hotel pickup & drop-off & free luggage storage》 (No.515)開始時間8:30-13:20所要時間Approx. 5 hours12,200 yen

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Sights around Yubu Island