Recommended Inns and Pensions in Iriomote Island

What is a pension?

 

Suddenly, a trip to a tropical country is a lot of fun.

In Japan, a trip to Okinawa, or even to a remote island, is a great way to get away from the daily grind.

Because you are traveling in an open-minded atmosphere, wouldn't you like to stay at an inn like a pension rather than a standardized hotel?

Pensions are Western-style accommodations with home-like service and reasonable room rates.

It is said that this type of lodging business originated in France, where pensioners used spare rooms in their homes to run lodging facilities with meals.

Simply put, it may be easier to understand if you think of it as a kind of Western-style guest house.

 

Now, the sightseeing spot I would like to introduce this time is Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture.

Many of you may know it as an island with a vast expanse of globally precious wilderness.

There are many pensions on Iriomote Island, but it is difficult to choose one because they are privately run.
We will introduce various information for choosing a pension in Iriomote Island!

 

Advantages of Pension

 

Among the various types of lodging facilities that exist, one of the major advantages of pensions compared to other types of lodging facilities is the closeness between guests and owners.
A typical pension has a shared dining room and living room, which also serves as a place for guests to interact with other guests and the owner.

This is a major feature not found in hotels, inns, and other lodging facilities.

Many of the meals are homemade by the owners, and one of the advantages of the pension is that you can directly taste local food, such as menus using local specialties.
It is a lively and fun environment, but if you are not good at communicating with others, this is not the type of lodging I would recommend.
Unlike dormitories and guesthouses, pension rooms are individual, but because of the shared space between guests, you may feel less private than in a hotel or ryokan.

However, many pensions are family-owned and family-run places, and in many cases they win out over larger lodging facilities as an environment for obtaining behind-the-scenes information about the area and networking in the surrounding area.

You will be able to enjoy sightseeing with a lot of reliable information, such as hearing about local delicacies and learning about sights and good stores that you should visit from the perspective of the local residents.

 

Five recommended pensions

 

Let's take a look at recommended pensions in Iriomote Island in this order.

Please take a look at the five pensions we have selected for you.

 

(1) "mamaya", an inn in Iriomote Island

 

Located in the western part of Iriomote Island, mamaya is a small inn with only four rooms near Hoshisuna no Hama.
The meals served here are warm, home-style Okinawan cuisine.

You can enjoy dishes unique to Iriomote Island, such as juicy (Okinawan-style cooked rice), hechima champuru, boiled island greens, and sauteed chicken in a sauce made with butter and seekwurcer.
Each room has an attached veranda of about 3 tatami mats, making it ideal for relaxing and cooling off outside.
The cafeteria has complimentary coffee and water servers, so there is no need to stock up on drinks in advance.
One unique feature is the gourd-shaped speakers extending from the ceiling, providing a comfortable environment for pensioners to spend their time with rich music.

 

 

(2) Guest House Mariudo

 

Guest house Marioudo is located in the Uehara district and features a large garden with lush green grass.
It is beautifully maintained, and it feels great to lie down on the well-grown grass during the day and look up at the blue sky of Iriomote Island.

If you visit with children, you will be happy to know that they can also enjoy playing on the lawn.
How about relaxing in a hammock after a long day of sightseeing and returning to your lodgings after a long day of sightseeing?
Another strength of the guest house Marioudo is its sumptuous dinners.

The owner offers fresh fish caught in the seas around Iriomote Island, prepared in a special way.

In addition, the inn includes all-you-can-drink Awamori, so for those who love fish or come to enjoy the local Awamori sake, this may be the best inn you could ever ask for.

 

 

Pension Iriomote Iriomote Island

 

Pension Iriomote Iriomote Island is located in a very convenient place to go sightseeing to various places in the island.
Uehara Port is about 6 minutes away by car, Mariyudu Falls, a famous tourist attraction, is about 20 minutes away by car, and Nohara-zaki Observatory, with its beautiful evening view, is about 30 minutes away by car.

Therefore, it could not be better located as a tourist base.
Featuring a Western-style design reminiscent of an old-fashioned pension, its appearance will directly enhance the feeling that you have come on a trip.
Breakfast and dinner are served in a communal dining room.
The dining room is equipped with Internet access, making it a very nice accommodation for those who use PCs and the Internet a lot.
In addition, guests have access to the dining room, playroom, and other facilities, and some of the rooms are equipped with bathrooms and toilets.

Shampoo and body soap are also provided, making it ideal for those who prefer to complete everything but meals indoors to ensure their private time.
You can spend your pension life at your own pace and according to your preferences.

 

 

(4) Tiinu Cara

 

Tinnukara is a resort-style pension based on the nature of Iriomote Island.
A major feature of this pension is that it is perfectly equipped for enjoying a quality tropical vacation, with an outdoor Jacuzzi in the guest room and a star-filled sky at night.

Tinnukara means "Milky Way" in the local language, and it is an environment that is well deserving of such a name.
All three rooms have different structures, so guests can enjoy their stay no matter how many times they stay at the inn, and many are repeat guests.
It is close to Uehara Port and free shuttle service is available.

The meals served are local dishes using island specialties such as sea grapes, boiled tofu, and marsh stew, and the delicious, nutritious food is sure to satisfy!

In addition, Tinnukara has a dining bar, Ryukyu Sake Nana Kukurukumi, which offers a selection of awamori from all the sake breweries in Yaeyama.
You don't have to worry about driving home if you drink next to the inn, so why not take the time to compare different awamori?

 

 

5⑤Pension Hoshinosuna Iriomotejima Island

 

Pension Hoshinosuna, located in the northern part of Iriomote Island, is right in front of Hoshinosuna Beach and boasts the best location, overlooking the beautiful sea of Iriomote Island from the inn.

 

 

Star Sand Beach is characterized by a lot of star-shaped sand falling down, and this star sand is the same product that is sold in bottles as Okinawan souvenirs.

The sandy beach of Hoshinosuna Beach is made up of broken pieces of coral, and the beach, which is composed of calcareous coral, glows beautifully white in the sunlight.
The contrast with the blue sea is like a painting.

In addition, the ocean facing Star Sand Beach is home to more than 100 species of tropical fish, an overwhelming number compared to other beaches on the island.

For those who want to enjoy activities such as searching for star sand on the beach or snorkeling, there is no better location for lodging.

 

 

Moreover, this is not the only attraction of Pension Hoshinosuna.
Macrobiotic meals are served at this pension, and the macrobiotic meals using fresh grains and vegetables from Iriomote Island are highly acclaimed.
In addition, yoga lessons are taught by Indian government certified instructors, making this a wonderful environment for pursuing health from the inside and out.

Eat good food, do yoga, and detoxify your body while healing your spirit with a tropical getaway.

 

 

in the end

 

We hope you enjoyed our introduction of recommended lodges and pensions in Iriomote Island.
I found each pension to have great appeal in terms of food, location, and accessibility to spots.

A pension is a place where people come into contact with each other, and compatibility will always exist.

It might be a good idea to make a final judgment of your compatibility by referring to the places we have mentioned and calling directly to make a reservation and talking with the innkeeper.
We hope this article will help you on your trip to Iriomote Island.

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