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2026] Feel like a tropical island in Iriomote Island during the year-end and New Year's holidays! The local staff thoroughly explains how to enjoy the year-end and New Year holidays and the weather!

2025-09-30 02:30

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How do you usually spend the year-end and New Year holidays?

 

The image of cold weather is king when you think of the year-end and New Year's holidays, but the year-end and New Year's holidays in tropical countries are warmer than those on the mainland,Laid-back atmosphere unique to the islandis a feature of this product.

 

In this article, we introduce how to enjoy the year-end and New Year holidays spent on Iriomote Island, a little different from the mainland, the climate, and recommended spots!

 

Year-end and New Year's Climate in Iriomote Island

西表島 カヤック カヌー

If you are going to visit Iriomote Island for a New Year's holiday trip, you may be interested inclimateRight?

 

Although it is warm in winter, we will explain in detail how warm it is and whether activities in the sea are possible!

 

Year-end and New Year temperatures in Iriomote Island

水落の滝

Iriomote Island, which belongs to Okinawa, Japan's only subtropical region, is warm enough towinteringMany people visit the

 

Although temperatures on the mainland average below 10°C during the New Year's holiday season,Average 20°C in Iriomote Islandand quite warm.

 

Comparing the temperature with that of Tokyo, you can clearly see how warm it is!

Average temperature of Iriomote Island during the year-end and New Year's holidays
average
atmospheric temperature
average
maximum temperature
average
minimum temperature

Iriomote Island (Okinawa)

20.0°C 22.4°C 17.9°C

Tokyo

7.7°C 12.3°C 3.8°C

Highest water temperature:24°C

Minimum water temperature:22°C

Iriomote IslandWater temperature is warmer than air temperatureHowever, when doing activities in the ocean, it is recommended that you use aWearing a wetsuitLet's do it!

 

Year-end and New Year's Clothing in Iriomote Island

星砂 シュノ トロピカル

The clothes to spend the year-end and New Year's holidays comfortably in Iriomote Island are easy to understand.Dress like it's fall on the mainland.It is!

 

During sunny days, you can spend time in short sleeves, but Iriomote Island has few high mountains to shelter you from the wind,Influence of north windIt can be cold to wear short sleeves in

 

Clothing, lightweight long sleevesYou will be able to walk more comfortably and enjoy Iriomote Island all day long by having a

Year-end and New Year's Dress Differences by Gender
femaleOne-piece dresses, long T-shirts, hoodies, andShort sleeves, shorts, swimsuits, hats, sandals, sneakers, jackets

masculine genderThe "M" in "M" is a combination of "M" and "A":Long T-shirts, Hoodies, andShort sleeves, shorts, swimsuits, hats, sandals, sneakers, jackets

 

Year-end and New Year rainfall in Iriomote Island

雨

The average rainfall during the year-end and New Year holidays in Iriomote Island was 153.1 mm,Approximately 4 times that of TokyoYes, there is.

 

Because the weather on remote islands is changeable,Carry rain gear.This will make sightseeing more comfortable!

 

Because there are often large rainbows after the rain,Even when it rains, there is a chance for a spectacular view.Don't forget that it is

Rainfall in Iriomote Island during the year-end and New Year holidays
average
precipitation
average
Number of days of rainfall
average
Relative humidity

Iriomote Island (Okinawa)

153.1mm 12.8 days 73%.

Tokyo

39.6mm 3.8 days 56%.

 

Wind direction and speed during the year-end and New Year holidays in Iriomote Island

月が浜

Although Iriomote Island has so much nature, there are no tall buildings or high mountains to overcome the wind!

 

Therefore, the wind blowing from the sea passes directly through the island.Windier than in the city.You will feel that

 

Not much difference in wind direction, but still.Cold north wind cools the body.So, it is essential to prepare something to wear.

Wind direction and speed in Iriomote Island during the year-end and New Year's holidays
Average wind speed most wind direction
Iriomote Island (Okinawa) 4.8m/s northeast
Tokyo 2.9m/s nor-nor-east

 

Daylight hours during the year-end and New Year holidays in Iriomote Island

海

In the tropical island of Iriomote, the days are longer than in Tokyo on sunny days, but the unstable weather makes it difficult to enjoy the beautiful scenery.Few days the sun is fully out.It is a

 

Cloudy or rainy two-thirds of the yearIt is a remote island that is said that the monthly sunshine hours are shorter than those of Tokyo, but the days when it is not sunny in Iriomotejima areIt is even more unexplored and full of a sense of seclusion.The atmosphere is mysterious and mystical!

Sunlight hours in Iriomote Island during the year-end and New Year holidays
average
daylight hours
average
number of days without sunshine
Iriomote Island (Okinawa) 70.7h 11.3 days
Tokyo 174.4h 4.8 days

 

Year-end and New Year's holidays on Iriomote Island
How to enjoy!

西表島 キャニオニング

The year-end and New Year's holidays are a time for annual events such as the first sunrise of the year and the first visit to the shrine!

 

If you are visiting a tropical island, it is a little different from the mainland.Event at the Island Release CeremonyWhy not enjoy the

 

The Great Iriomote Islandwith the help of natureIt will be the best end of the year and the beginning of the new year!

 

How to enjoy the year-end and New Year holidays in Iriomote Island
(1) Countdown

ナイト 星空

The starry sky of Iriomote Island is,The second starry sky reserve in AsiaIt is so beautiful that it was recognized by the

 

When the sky is clear, 84 of the 88 constellations can be seen,Natural planetariumYou can experience the

 

Counting down the New Year in such a spectacular starlit sky is a unique way to enjoy Iriomote Island.

 

How to spend the New Year's Holidays in Iriomote Island
(2) First sunrise

西表島 サンライズカヌー

If you want to see the first sunrise of the year in Iriomote Island, why don't you watch it from the water by SUP/canoe?

 

Of course it is beautiful to go to the beach and look at it,From the same eye level as the horizon on the waterFew people have ever seen the first sunrise!

 

It is a unique activity in the tropics to watch the first sunrise in a different way than usual.Unforgettable memoriesI am sure it will be.

 

How to spend the New Year's Holidays in Iriomote Island
New Year's Eve Soba Noodles

八重山そば

Many people celebrate the New Year by eating New Year's Eve Soba, but if you order Soba at restaurants in Iriomote Island, it is different from Soba in mainland Japan.Yaeyama soba (buckwheat noodles)will appear.

 

The noodles are made from wheat flour without buckwheat flour.Even those with buckwheat allergies can eat it.Oh my god!!!

 

It is a far cry from what you will find on the mainland, but enjoy the unique taste of Okinawa.

 

Iriomote Island at the end and beginning of the year
Recommended.
5 activities

クーラ カヌー

It may be too cold to do activities in the mainland, but in Iriomote, you can enjoy activities even in winter!

 

Year-end and New Year'sEyes on the weather, etc.And we recommend the following activities to enjoy the nature of Iriomote Island.fiveIntroduction!

 

Iriomote Island at the end and beginning of the year
Recommended Activities
1) Sunrise SUP/Canoe

サンライズ

For the first sunrise SUP/canoe tour,This is the No. 1 recommended activity during the year-end and New Year's holidays!

 

Because Iriomote Island is surrounded by nature with few buildings, you can see the beautiful first sunrise of the year, which is incomparable to that in the city.

 

Breathtakingly beautiful and spectacular views.Special New Year's DayIt will be more impressive to see it in the

 

Iriomote Island at the end and beginning of the year
Recommended Activities
(2) Canyoning

キャニオニング

What is canyoning?Canyons with elevation differencesThis activity involves trekking, swimming, canoeing, and other elements to go down the

 

It is a thrilling tour, though, with natural water slides using the river and jumping into the waterfall basin,Even beginners can have fun!The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

 

Life jackets and helmets are worn during the tour,While taking safety into considerationProgress will be made.

 

You and your guide will proceed at your own pace, so please feel free to challenge yourself!

 

Iriomote Island at the end and beginning of the year
Recommended Activities
Mangrove SUP/Canoe Tour

クーラカヌー マングローブ

World Heritage SUP/Canoe tour is one of the most popular activities in Iriomote Island.highly popularTour!

 

You will walk on the water by SUP/canoe through mangrove forests, which are registered as natural monuments by the government.

 

Surrounded by greenery for a relaxing timePeople are constantly saying that their hearts have been healed.Activity!

 

Iriomote Island at the end and beginning of the year
Recommended Activities
4) Canyoning x Yubu Island Sightseeing

由布島

The canyoning tours described above andYubu Island SightseeingThis plan includes a set of

 

This is a popular plan for those who want to enjoy canyoning and sightseeing in the islands at a leisurely pace.

 

water buffalo trainThis is the perfect tropical year-end and New Year's trip, as you can enjoy the luxury of listening to sanshin while swaying to Yubu Island on a

 

Iriomote Island at the end and beginning of the year
Recommended Activities
5⑤Starry sky & jungle night tour

ヤシガニ

endangered speciesand ... andnatural monumentWe also recommend a night tour to look for plants and creatures that are designated as

 

Join our knowledgeable guides as they search around for creatures and find palm crabs and other creatures that you would not normally encounter!

ナイト 星空

The Starry Sky Reserve.In winter on Iriomote Island, which is recognized as one of the most beautiful islands in Japan, the air is especially clear and the sky is full of stars.

 

The night sky full of stars,It's like a planetarium!It seems that the

 

It will surely be a memorable tour.

 

in the end

西表島 トレッキング

We introduced the year-end and New Year holidays in Iriomote Island.

 

Because it is an important trip to welcome the New Year, we will be surrounded by nature.Receive the power of the unexplored.Isn't it wonderful to welcome the New Year?

 

Such a slightly different experience from the mainland will be waiting for you during the year-end and New Year holidays in Iriomotejima.

 

Those who want a little change from the usual New Year's Eve and New Year's Day,I want to make a connection with the power of nature.Please visit us if you are interested!

 

Thank you for reading to the end.

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