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Stress free! Iriomote Island is the place for your company trip!
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Relax in the great nature of Iriomote Island!
Some people may want to forget about their normal work schedule and spend some time relaxing in the great outdoors to nourish their spirits.
Then, how about visiting Iriomote Island on a company trip to experience an extraordinary experience?
The activities experienced in the great outdoors will soothe the soul and unite employees.
So, this time, we will introduce how to get there and how to have fun in Iriomote Island after getting to know about Iriomote Island.
Now, how can you enjoy Iriomote Island?
What is Iriomote Island?
Iriomote Island is located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa.
The island has an area of about 284 square kilometers and a circumference of 130 kilometers, making it the second largest island in Okinawa Prefecture after the main island of Okinawa.
About 90% of the island is covered by subtropical virgin forest and is home to 15 national monuments, including the Iriomote wildcat and crested serpent eagle.
Because of its precious nature, the island as a whole was designated a national park in 1972.
There are numerous tourist attractions such as the Nakama River, Star Sand Beach, and Pinaisara Falls.
It is a popular destination not only because of its abundance of nature, but also because of the variety of activities that can be experienced.
How to get to Iriomote Island
Next, we will look at how to get to Iriomote Island.
How can we access to Iriomote Island?
Direct flights to Ishigaki Island
Iriomote Island has no airport, so it cannot be visited directly by air.
Therefore, to visit Iriomote Island, you must fly to Ishigaki Island, the main island of the Yaeyama Islands to which Iriomote Island also belongs.
Please keep in mind that if you visit Iriomote Island, you will need to go through Ishigaki Island.
To Iriomote Island by ferry
Once you arrive at Ishigaki Island, move to the remote island ferry terminal where boats depart for the various remote islands.
The terminal can be reached by bus in about 40 minutes.
Then, you can reach Iriomote Island by taking a high-speed boat or ferry from the ferry terminal.
However, there are two patterns of ship routes from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island: to Uehara Port on Iriomote Island and to Ohara Port.
Note that Uehara Port and Ohara Port are located about 35 km apart, a distance that takes about 50 minutes by car.
It is wise to consider the port of arrival according to the time of sightseeing or the destination, so please plan your schedule in advance.
Recommended Activities for Company Trips
Next, I would like to look at some of the activities that are recommended to try on company trips.
What kind of activities do you recommend for a company trip to Iriomote Island?
A new sensory experience!
In Iriomote Island, it is possible to enjoy morning SUP while watching the overnight sagaribana flower, which is said to be a fantastic flower, although it is limited from June to August.
Many people may visit Iriomote Island during this season for the purpose of sagaribana.
There is also a Sunset SUP tour where you can cruise while watching the sunset, and a Night Mangrove & Starry Sky SUP tour where you can gaze at a star-filled sky if the weather permits.
To the Island of Miracles! Barras Island Snorkeling
A snorkeling tour to Barasu Island, one of the most beautiful spots in Iriomote Island, is also recommended.
Barras Island is also known as the "Miracle Island," and has become a hot topic on social networking sites, partly because it is made of coral white sand.
The diameter of the island is several tens of meters, and the shape of the island gradually changes over time.
Can be used for 2 people! Canoe
Instead of SUP, there is another way to try canoeing, which can accommodate two people.
Paddling in a canoe together with your colleagues and breathing in the same breath will also help you get to know each other better.
Exhilarating experience! Canyoning
Canyoning tours in the canyon that is the pride of Iriomote Island are also recommended.
Participating in a company trip can be an exhilarating experience and surely has the potential to relieve daily stress.
Helmets and life jackets will be securely worn during the tour, so please do not worry.
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Those who are not comfortable with heights can slide down from lower areas.
Diving into a waterfall basin and other thrilling experiences are also available.
Enjoy on your own! Charter Tour
There may be times when you want to have fun only with your immediate family, i.e., employees only.
You will not want to miss out on the luxury of a private charter plan that allows you to make such precious memories in private.
Please note that this is the ability to rent out a guide, not a field.
Half-day tours such as SUP in the mangrove forest, snorkeling, limestone cave exploration, and night tours can be chartered with Iriomotejima ADVENTURE PiPi.
Why Iriomote Island is recommended for company trips
Let's take a look at why it is recommended to visit Iriomote Island on a company trip.
We will share with you the charm of Iriomote Island.
Enjoy a day trip from Ishigaki Island
If you are visiting Okinawa on a company trip, you may stay on Ishigaki Island.
In such cases, you can easily cross over to Iriomote Island and enjoy day-trip activities.
It is possible to schedule to go to Iriomote Island in the morning, enjoy activities during the day, and return to Ishigaki Island around sunset.
Please use this information as a reference when scheduling your company trip.
Activities for team building!
When working in the workplace, it is important to have unity with colleagues and to be able to communicate with them.
It is also important to create an organization that allows colleagues to work together on a regular basis to push forward toward a single goal.
For such team building, activities that take place during company trips are also suitable.
Even as you enjoy thrilling activities with your friends, a sense of unity will naturally develop and a sense of unity will emerge.
This way, after the trip is over and work resumes, everyone will be united in their efforts to get the job done.
You can release your daily fatigue in Iriomotejima Island!
Japanese people are said to work longer hours than any other country in the world.
As a result, many people may be stressed or tired from work.
If you visit Iriomote Island away from everyday life, you will be soothed by the great nature.
Also, by experiencing a variety of activities, you will be able to relieve your fatigue and your stress may disappear.
Iriomote Island has such charm.
summary
In this issue, we have introduced an overview of Iriomote Island, how to get there, and various activities.
Iriomote Island is also a recommended area for company trips, as it is a great place to relax and unwind from the daily grind.
If you take a boat flight from Ishigaki Island, you will be welcomed by the unique nature of Iriomote Island.
The area is also home to unique animals such as the Iriomote wildcat, and there is a possibility of encountering such rare animals.
One of the charms of Iriomotejima is that you can enhance cohesion by enjoying activities together with your colleagues.
Why not get away from your normal life and blow away your fatigue in the great outdoors?
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