The latest edition for 2025] Local staff members introduce recommended night tours in Iriomote Island in detail!

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How do you spend your evenings when you travel?

 

When you visit Iriomote Island, you can enjoy the great nature unique to Iriomote Island.We want you to taste it at night, too.It is.

 

In this issue, we will provide you with a lot of information including night activities you can experience in Iriomote Island!

 

You are considering a trip to Iriomote Island!A must see!

 

Is it only for guests to enjoy the night in Iriomote Island?

To get to Iriomote Island, you need to travel 50 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island.

 

Since ferries do not operate after evening, it is essential to stay overnight to enjoy the night in Iriomote Island.

 

Iriomote Island is larger in area than Ishigaki Island, but only about one twentieth of its population lives there.

 

You can feel a different kind of goodness from the night in Ishigaki Island.

 

Attraction of Night Tour in Iriomote Island

Night tours of Iriomotejima that only guests can participate in

 

This is a special time to enjoy the quiet and mysterious side of the city, which is different from the daytime.

 

We will thoroughly explain what kind of attractions it has to offer!

 

Attraction of Night Tour in Iriomote Island
(1) A star-filled starry night sky

Many people may imagine a star-filled sky when they think of remote islands.

 

Most of Iriomote Island is designated as a starry sky reserve.

 

Depending on the weather and season, the Milky Way can also be seen with the naked eye!

 

Attraction of Night Tour in Iriomote Island
(2) You can meet creatures unique to Iriomote Island.

Iriomote Island is called the "Galapagos of the Orient" because of the wide variety of flora and fauna that inhabit the island.

 

During the night tour, we will look for palm crabs and other nocturnal creatures!

 

You may also encounter rare creatures unique to Iriomote Island!

 

Attraction of night tours in Iriomote Island (3)
Night tours for a limited time only

Iriomote Island has flora and fauna that can be seen for a limited period of time.

 

Typical examples are the "Sagaribana" and the "Yaeyama Firefly.

 

They are so popular that some people travel to see the sagaribana and fireflies!

 

Attraction of Night Tour in Iriomote Island
(4) The thrill of moving through the jungle with a single light

The night tour takes you through the jungle with a single light.

 

Explore the jungle, listening to insects, frogs, and sometimes owls.

 

The experience of adventuring in the pitch-dark jungle with only your own lights to guide you is an extraordinary experience!

 

Attraction of Night Tour in Iriomote Island
5) You may be able to meet Iriomote wildcat!

The Iriomote wildcat is a wild cat that inhabits only Iriomote Island in the world.

 

It is said that only 100 animals live in Iriomote Island, and even some local people have never seen them.

 

The probability of meeting them during the tour is infinitesimally small, but some of you have met them during the tour!

 

Fun in Iriomote Island
Recommended Night Tours

Many night tours are held on Iriomote Island, including night tours for limited periods.

 

Here are some night tours that you should definitely take when you visit!

 

Please refer to them when you stay!

 

Recommended Night Tours
1) Starry sky & jungle night tour

Starry sky & jungle night tour is a standard night tour activity in Iriomote Island.

 

In this tour, you will enter the jungle and search for creatures that inhabit Iriomote Island.

 

Weather permitting, a star-filled sky can also be seen!

 

Recommended Night Tours
(2) [Limited time only] Sagaribana viewing tour

Held from June to August (varies from year to year) is the Sagaribana Viewing Tour.

 

Sagaribana is called "phantom flower" because it blooms at night and falls in the morning.

 

Iriomote Island is known as the largest colony of sagaribana in Japan.

 

Recommended Night Tours
Yaeyama Firefly Tour

The Yaeyama firefly viewing tour is held from February to May (varies from year to year).

 

Yaeyama fireflies have a distinctive way of glowing, which is like a flickering, flashing light.

 

It is called "natural illumination" because of its characteristic glow.

 

Enjoy Iriomote Island in the afternoon in luxury!
Recommended Set Plan

If you visit Iriomote Island, you should definitely experience daytime activities!

 

Please enjoy the unique scenery of Iriomote Island, including mangroves and Barasu Island!

 

We will introduce a night tour and a daytime set plan, so please refer to it when you come to Iriomote Island.

 

Recommended Set Plan
1) Barasu Island Snorkeling x Jungle Night Tour

Barras Island is called "Miracle Island" because pieces of coral reefs were gathered together in one place by ocean currents.

 

The snorkeling scenery is spectacular because of the abundance of coral reefs near Barras Island!

 

It is one of the points you should visit when you come to Iriomote Island!

 

Recommended Set Plan
(2) Canyoning x Jungle Night Tour

Canyoning is the best activity to feel the great nature of Iriomote Island!

 

They will jump into the river, slide down a natural waterslide, and more.

 

Why don't you experience the great nature of Iriomote Island with your whole body through canyoning?

 

Recommended Set Plan
(3) Mangrove SUP/Canoe x Jungle Night Tour

It is said that 80% of the mangroves in all of Japan are found on Iriomote Island.

 

Therefore, when it comes to mangroves, Iriomote Island is the place to be.

 

When you visit Iriomote Island, we would like you to see the classic scenery while experiencing SUP or canoeing!

 

in the end

In this issue, we have introduced the appeal of night tours and our recommendations!

 

I hope I have been able to tell you that Iriomote Island offers activities to enjoy the great nature not only during the daytime but also at night.

 

When you visit Iriomote Island, please enjoy the great nature without leaving any time to spare!

 

We hope we can help you make the best of your trip.

This article was written by.

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