2025 Year-End & New Year's Edition] 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!

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Everyone is usually..,the New Year's holidayHow are you spending your time?

 

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.

 

This article introduces 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

If you are planning to visit during the year-end and New Year's travel, you may be interested inclimateRight?

 

We will explain how warm it is, the temperature, comfortable clothing, and whether ocean activities are possible!

 

Year-end and New Year temperatures in Iriomote Island

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!

As the above graph shows, Iriomote IslandWater temperature is warmer than air temperatureIt is.

 

However, after getting out of the sea, you will lose body heat, so when participating in ocean activitiesWearing a wetsuitand enjoy the beautiful ocean!

 

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

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

 

It is possible to spend a sunny day in short sleeves, but there are few high mountains on Iriomote Island to overcome 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 rainfall in Iriomote Island

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.

 

The weather on the islands is changeable, so it may rain for a moment when you think it is sunny,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

 

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

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.

 

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

In the tropical island of Iriomote, the sunny days are longer than in Tokyo, but the unstable weather makesFew days the sun is fully out.It is a

 

Two-thirds of the year is cloudy or rainyThe monthly hours of sunlight are shorter than in Tokyo, as the island is said to be a remote island.

 

On days when the sun is not shining.It is even more unexplored and full of a sense of seclusion.You will feel the mysterious atmosphere!

 

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

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

The starry sky of Iriomote Island is,The second most star-protected area in the worldIt is so beautiful that it has also become a

 

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

If you want to see the first sunrise of the year in Iriomote Island, please visitSUP/CanoeWhy don't you view it from the water at

 

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

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

It may be too cold to do activities on the mainland during the year-end and New Year holidays, but you can enjoy activities in Iriomote!

 

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

As I mentioned above, SUP/canoe tours on the first sunrise areThe No. 1 recommended activity during the year-end and New Year's holidays!

 

The first sunrise of the year in Iriomote is incomparable to the first sunrise in the city because it is surrounded by nature with few buildings.

 

The scenery is usually breathtakingly beautiful,A special day called the New YearIt will be more impressive to see it in the

 

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

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

 

This tour is popular for its thrilling natural waterslide using peels and jumping into the waterfall basin!

Upper canyoning, of course.Beginners can also enjoyActivity.

 

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

 

With a guidePlease feel free to challenge us as we proceed at your pace!

 

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

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

This plan includes the canyoning tour introduced above and sightseeing on Yubu Island!

 

This is a laid-back tour in contrast to canyoning, which is a grueling activity,Balanced.This is a popular plan.

water buffalo trainThe time spent traveling to Yubu Island while listening to the three strikes while being rocked by the

 

Iriomote Island at the end and beginning of the year
Recommended Activities
5) Jungle Night Tour

At night, not only rare creatures not found on the mainland,endangered speciesand ... andnatural monumentspecified in thePlants and creaturesI recommend a tour to find the

 

Together with a knowledgeable guide, guests can search around for creatures,coconut crab (Birgus latro)Discover things such as

 

Unexplored and unexplored areasis truly a jungle, and you will be convinced that Iriomote Island is called an unexplored region.

 

in the end

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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