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30 Tours and Activities in Iriomote Island
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30 Tours and Activities in Iriomote Island
Iriomote Island, the last unexplored island in Japan, is registered as a World Heritage site.
The Iriomote wildcat, crested serpent eagle, and other national monuments live here.
The area is a treasure trove of marine life. The clear blue waters, colorful fish, and mangroves
The area offers an overwhelming natural environment with overgrown rivers, dynamic waterfalls, and a star-filled night sky.
Here are some fun activities that can only be experienced on Iriomote Island.
2. 30 recommended tours
1 Urauchi River Jungle Cruise
At the Urauchi River, you will explore the jungle-like river by sightseeing boat. A mixture of seawater and coal water
In the brackish water area, there are mangroves and other natural habitats that can only be found here.
The tour is a great way to observe the natural environment. While riding on a sightseeing boat, you will be guided by a guide who will give you detailed explanations about the
This is an approximately one-hour tour to listen to the Ming Dynasty.
Facility Name Urauchi River Sightseeing
Phone number 0980-85-6154
Address: 870-3 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun
2 Yubu Island
Yubu Island is a popular remote island located about 15 minutes by buffalo car from Iriomote Island. The island itself
is now a botanical garden called "Subtropical Botanical Paradise," where bougainvillea and hibiscus
You can look around at unique subtropical plants such as cassowaries. Buffalo Pond is a rest
The Butterfly Garden is an oasis for water buffaloes. The Butterfly Garden is home to one of Japan's largest butterflies, the "Giant Butterfly
The "Gomadara" can be seen flying gracefully. The pupa color of the "sessile" butterfly is dazzling
It is gold in all its glory. See it in all its golden glory. Restaurants and stores are also available.
You will also have no trouble finding something to eat or drink. Original buffalo goods available only here as souvenirs.
Popularity.
Facility Name Subtropical Botanical Paradise
Phone number 0980-85-5470
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Restaurant 11:30-17:00 (*Last order 16:00)
3 Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center
After the jungle cruise, we took a rental car again to Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center.
The Iriomote wildcat is a protected species of wild cat. This facility is a base for activities to protect the Iriomote wildcat, a special natural treasure.
The number of points is as follows. Iriomote wildcat and other wildlife found only in Iriomote Island in the world.
The purpose of this facility is to inform people about the natural environment that surrounds them.
If you like living organisms, this is the place for you. If you like living things, this is the place to be. Ask the staff at the reception desk to help you solve the exhibit.
You will be given a lecture. Admission is free, and both young children and adults can enjoy learning.
Location.
Facility Name Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center (IWCC)
Phone number 0980-85-5581
Business hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed every Monday (if Monday is a national holiday, the museum is also closed on the following Tuesday)
National holidays (except Children's Day (May 5) and Culture Day (November 3))
), June 23 (Memorial Day), and year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-January 3).
*The museum is temporarily closed on certain days for community events and fumigation of taxidermy.
Address: Aza-Komi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun (no street address)
4 Snorkeling in the unexplored waters of Funauki
The sea of Funauki and Amitori, which is located further in Iriomote Island, is endlessly clear, and the colorful sunsets
The corals and soft corals are like a dragon's palace. This tour includes a glass boat transfer
The boat moves, so you can see the inside of the ocean even from the boat. Life Jacket
Free rental of a 3-piece snorkeling set, bath towel, and 1 swimsuit.
You can participate in the tour with your own clothes. A guide from Funauki will give you a lecture on history and culture.
The tour is a great way to enjoy both the sea and land.
Facility Name Funen-ie
Phone number 090-4470-5966
Business hours: 8:00 - 21:00
Address: 2437 Aza Iriomote, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County (Funauki)
5 Divers' dream "Ogan" scuba diving tour
In Iriomote Island, there is a point "Ogan" which divers long to dive at least once, and
Schools of more than 100 dogtooth tuna and schools of hundreds of jacks are
It is overwhelming.
6 Night Diving Tours
Coral spawning can only be seen on special nights throughout the year when conditions are just right.
You can also Let's go see the mysterious spectacle that unfolds in the sea.
7 Tours to look for manta rays
Iriomote Island is famous as an island where manta rays can be seen. The sight of manta rays dancing in the sea is very
The "Kintamani" is also divine and fantastic.
Facility Name Diving Team Unarizaki Iriomote
Phone number 0980-85-6146
Business hours: 9:00-20:00
Address: 10-172 Aza-Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun
8 Shisa Painting Experience
Make a sisa with plaster and pieces of coral. You can paint it with your favorite color.
The result is your very own special Shi-sa.
9 Mangrove Dyeing Experience
Chromosomes using mangrove, a plant that lives in brackish water where seawater and coal water mix.
It is an experience unique to Iriomote Island. It is an experience unique to Iriomote Island.
10 Accessory making experience
Make your own original accessories using shells of various shapes. Matching pens
Make dants and straps to remember your trip.
11 Weaving experience
Yarns dyed with plants and trees grown in Iriomote Island have very gentle colors. Using the yarn
We will weave coasters, amulets, and other items.
Facility Name Experience Atelier Gallery YUKUI
Phone number 090-7986-5646
Address: 11-1 Komi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun
12 Limited time only Yaeyama firefly viewing tour
The "Yaeyama firefly" inhabiting Iriomote Island becomes active from March to June, and the "Yaeyama firefly" is a firefly that is found on the island of Iriomote.
Hundreds of fireflies will be glowing all at once in a fantastic Yaeyama firefly display. Hundreds of fireflies all emit light at the same time in a fantastic Yaeyama firefly dance.
Would you like to see the show live?
13 Limited time only Sagaribana viewing night tour
In the jungle of Iriomote Island in search of "Sagaribana," a "phantom flower" that blooms only one night.
This is a tour that goes around. Mysterious sagaribana flowers bloom only on summer nights, and sweet vanilla
It attracts people with its vivid white and pink colors while giving off the smell of "la". Iriomote Island
When touring the jungles of the subtropical zone, you can observe the unique subtropical creatures and, if the weather is good, enjoy the starry sky.
You can also look at the
14 Starry sky jungle night tour
Iriomote Island is known for its subtropical jungle, and after sunset, nocturnal creatures are all at once.
It becomes active. Iriomote Island, where there is almost no artificial light, is Japan's first "starry sky protection
It is also recognized as a "district" and one of the best starry sky spots in the world. The na
Ito Tour will take you to Iriomote Island at night, which is full of such attractions. The world
Only those who stay at Iriomote Island are allowed to explore the jungle of the World Heritage Site at night.
It is a privilege to be able to visit Iriomote Island! You can see the true shape of Iriomote Island with us, which you can't experience in a day trip.
Why not?
15 Barras Island Snorkeling
Barasu Island is a small island formed by raised coral white sand (barasu). Low tide
（It is also called "Miracle Island" because it only appears when the tide is low.
It is also used as a location for filming music videos and is known as a fashionable spot.
There are. Swim in the crystal clear waters around the island and observe colorful corals and fish
Let's do it. If you are lucky, you may even see a sea turtle.
16 Caving (limestone cave exploration) tours
In the jungle of Iriomote Island, there are three stalactite caves in a row, all untouched.
It is. The spectacle that has been formed over hundreds to thousands of years is breathtaking. The whole body of Iriomote Island's nature
This is a tour that can be felt in the
17 Splash Canyoning Tour
This tour is a full-body descent through the canyon. The multiple waterfalls and rocks are a sight to behold.
It is like a natural athletic field. When you see the waterfall basin, jump as far as you can! Super refreshing!
It is a pleasant activity.
18 Tour to Pinaisara Falls
Paddle a canoe (kayak), a classic activity you can't miss when you come to Okinawa, and enjoy the to
We will go to "Pinaisara Falls" with wrecking. Pinaisara Falls is
Symbol of Iriomote Island, a candidate for World Natural Heritage. Go and see the powerful waterfall with a height difference of 50 meters.
Let's do it!
19 Mangrove tour to Mizu Falls
Mizunouchi Falls on Iriomote Island is known as an unexplored waterfall that can only be reached by boat or other means.
This is a unique spot where a waterfall with a steep drop flows directly into the river, allowing visitors to bathe in the waterfall while riding in a boat or canoe.
Surrounded by pristine nature, you will feel as if you are deep in the jungle.
It is a healing spot for water sports, where you can enjoy the great nature unique to Iriomote Island.
21Sunrise Canoeing
Canoe cruising through mangrove forests in the quiet early morning. In the morning sun...
Wrapped up and breathing the fresh air of Iriomote Island, it will surely be the best morning activity.
Iriomote Island is crowded with many tourists during the daytime! Iriomote Island is crowded with many tourists during the daytime
The early morning is the only time you can monopolize the "Mere Old Man"! The early bird gets the worm, so wake up a little earlier and enjoy
Why don't you start your day off on the right foot?
Facility Name Iriomotejima ADVENTURE PiPi
Phone number 0980-85-7240
Business hours: 7:00-22:00
22Nakanomikami Island Bird Watching
This is a scenic tour around the island, which is a seabird colony. Terns and mosquitoes
You can observe a variety of birds, such as tree shrews.
23 Deserted Island Beach Picnic Tour
You can spend your own special time on an empty island. Fish caught
The sashimi lunch is fresh and exquisite.
24Mangrove Observation Tour
This tour allows you to observe the unique ecosystem of brackish water. Cute crabs and giant shi
You can observe creatures unique to Iriomote Island, such as the jimi.
25 Fishing Tours
From near the river to the continental shelf where the Kuroshio Current flows, even beginners will be very satisfied with the fishing tours.
The area is Giant jacks and other big fish can also be targeted.
26Ceramic Art Experience
You can make your original tableware using Iriomote Island clay. Cups, plates, small
Would you like to make a pot?
Facility Name Iriomote Ware Aobon Kiln
Phone number 0980-85-6936
Address: 324-31 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun
27Cooking Experience
In a cooking experience that begins with a walk and collecting wildflowers and island vegetables.
The island is a place where you can enjoy nature while getting a taste of island life. We will enjoy nature while experiencing island life.
28 limited time only Sea Slug Observation Tour
A member of the seaweed family, sea squirt is a fantastic flower found in the sea. The largest living
Please take a look at the scenery that can be seen only in the breathing area.
29Making Nature Crafts
We will make Okinawan grass toys famous for their finger habu and other toys. We will walk around the village collecting materials and visit the island's
This is a tour where you can also learn about the culture.
30Historical Forest Walking Tour
Tour to Iriomote Island, which was famous as a coal island before World War II, to visit the remains of coal mines and other sites.
It is. Recommended for history buffs.
Facility Name KUMANOMI NATURE SCHOOL
Phone number 0980-85-7850
Address: 993 Iriomote, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County
Summary
We introduced a wide variety of Iriomote Island tours and activities. Attractions of Iriomote Island
The "Mere Old Man" is not only limited to the sea. Why don't you move your body in nature with all your might?
Is it? There are also many fascinating indoor experiences. Boredom even in bad weather
I don't think so.
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