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Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation Tour

 

〜tildeFireflies dance wildly and illuminate nature! ~

 

This is a limited time only tour to see the fantastic land-dwelling fireflies, "Yaeyama fireflies", which live only in Yaeyama! The sight of hundreds of Yaeyama fireflies all issuing at the same time is like a natural illumination!

 

ヤエヤマヒメボタル

 

Fireflies, which glow only for a moment at night, are truly nature's illumination!

It is very mysterious!

 



Recommendations for this plan

  • Limited time only night plan!

    Yaeyama fireflies emit light only during a certain period and time in early spring in Iriomote Island. Our guide will take you to the recommended firefly spots!

  • It can be enjoyed by all!

    Families, couples, and groups are welcome!

  • Tour participants receive a special page present!

    We will send you a special page with information about special deals on restaurants and places to eat and drink, as well as special offers for PiPi tour participants only!

    We hope you will take advantage of this offer and enjoy your trip to the end!

  • Natural illumination!

    The countless lights shown by fireflies are very beautiful!


Reference schedule (subject to weather conditions)

  • Meet your guide at Uehara Port/Hotel!

    Detailed meeting time will be given when we call you to confirm your reservation the day before.

  • Departure for the local field!

    We will take Pipi's car to the local field.

  • Arrive at the local field!

    Be prepared.

  • Start strolling!

    After arriving at the spot, wait for the fireflies to start emitting light.

  • Firefly watching time

    The Yaeyama fireflies are entering luminescence time at once.

  • End of viewing.

    Thank you for your time. We will take you back to your hotel if you have hotel pickup.

Tour Details

  • Tour Details

  • Phantom fireflies can be seen only in Iriomote Island!

    ✨Yaeyama firefly luminescence show✨

    See the natural illumination!

     

    💫Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation Tour💫

    Yaeyama fireflies" inhabiting Iriomote Island become active from March to June. Why don't you watch the fantastic Yaeyama fireflies' dance show live, in which hundreds of fireflies emit light all at the same time?

    Rain or shine

     

    🌴safe and secure🌴

    Total number of participants exceeds 300,000! Many people have enjoyed our safe tours!

     

    🌴Plan for alternate destination in case of cancellation due to inclement weather🌴

    In the event that this plan is decided to be cancelled due to inclement weather,

    We can offer transfer to the following plans.

  • the time required

  • Approx. 2 hours (including pick-up and drop-off time)

    Depending on the sea conditions and weather on the day of the event.

    It may fluctuate.

  • Fee includes

    • Experience Fee
    • Liability Insurance Premiums
    • consumption tax (incl. sales tax, VAT, excise duty, etc.)
  • meeting place

  • ~For those who wish to be picked up and dropped off...

     

    Pick-up and Drop-off Destination (1) 【Uehara Port, Iriomotejima

     

    〒907-1541

    553-1 Aza-Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, Japan

    The red vending machine is the landmark.

     

     

    Click here to make reservations for Ishigaki Island-Uehara Port ferry!

     

     

    Pick-up and drop-off locations (2)Hotels in the Uehara area of Iriomote Island

     

    We will pick you up at the hotel entrance.

    Please dress comfortably in advance.Please change your clothes and wait.

    Click here for a list of accommodations where transportation is available!

     

    *Hotels outside the Uehara area are out of the pick-up and drop-off range.

    Those staying at the hotel are requested to take a bus or cab to Uehara Port.

    Examples of hotels outside the pick-up/drop-off area → Jungle Hotel Painumaya, Eco Village Latida Iriomote, etc.

     

    🌴Iriomotejima New Hotel Information🌴

    4 minutes walk from Uehara PortatFrom February 2023
    Resort Inn Iriomotejimaheld its grand opening!

    Within PiPi's tour pick-up and drop-off limitsOh my god!!!
    It is in a good location.No need to rent a car!

    Excellent facilities in the surrounding area!
    Supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance!

    →Click here for more information about Resort Inn Iriomotejima!

     

  • Minimum number of participants

  • From 2 persons

  • Reservation Deadline

  • Deadline is 16:00 on the day of the tour

  • What to bring

    • Comfortable clothing (long sleeves and long pants recommended)
    • Beverages
    • (hand) towel
    • socks
    • Special offer page for participants (coupons for use at restaurants, information on hole-in-the-wall spots)

Payment Methods and Cancellation

Payment Method

Local cash payment
Online card payment
Local Card Payment
  • VISA
  • Master Card
  • AMERICAN EXPRESS
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • DISCOVER

Cancellation Policy

The following cancellation policy applies to cancellations for your convenience. Please understand that the following cancellation policy will apply.
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  • Up to one day before the day of participation: free of charge
  • On the day of participation: 100% of the tour fee
  • No-show cancellation: 100% of tour fee

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However,No cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations due to force majeure such as flight cancellations!

Precautions (Please read carefully)

 

  • Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour. The store will contact you the day before the tour with details such as the meeting place and time. If you do not hear from the store by the evening of the day before, please call 0980-85-7240 (ADVENTURE PiPi, Iriomotejima).

 

  • Tours will be held rain or shine. However, the tour may be cancelled if it is determined that the field is unsafe.

 

  • Please change into clothes that you do not mind getting wet before you arrive.

 

  • Please use the restroom before coming to the event. (There are no restrooms near the site.)

 

  • Please contact us in advance if you will be late.

 

*On safety standards,Conditions of this sideWe do not allow people who fall under the following categories to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.

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