{"id":5784,"date":"2026-01-09T15:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/?p=5784"},"modified":"2026-01-10T12:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T03:07:10","slug":"%e8%a5%bf%e8%a1%a8%e5%b3%b6%e8%a1%8c%e3%81%8d%e6%96%b9%e3%83%bb%e3%82%a2%e3%82%af%e3%82%bb%e3%82%b9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784","title":{"rendered":"Directions and access to Iriomote Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e799adeb2a0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E3%81%A9%E3%81%93%E3%81%AB%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%AE%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"Where is Iriomote Island?\">Where is Iriomote Island?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B1%B1%E8%AB%B8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\" title=\"What are the Yaeyama Islands?\">What are the Yaeyama Islands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E9%81%BA%E7%94%A3%E7%99%BB%E9%8C%B2%E5%9C%B0\" title=\"World Heritage Sites\">World Heritage Sites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8D%E6%96%B9\" title=\"How to get to Iriomote Island\">How to get to Iriomote Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AF%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%81%A7%E3%81%97%E3%81%8B%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%91%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"Can Iriomote Island be reached only by ferry?\">Can Iriomote Island be reached only by ferry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%9A%E3%81%AF%E9%A3%9B%E8%A1%8C%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%A7%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8\" title=\"First, fly to Ishigaki Island.\">First, fly to Ishigaki Island.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE2%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E6%B8%AF\" title=\"Two ports in Iriomote Island\">Two ports in Iriomote Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E4%B8%8A%E5%8E%9F%E6%B8%AF%EF%BC%88%E3%81%86%E3%81%88%E3%81%AF%E3%82%89%E3%81%93%E3%81%86%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Uehara Port\">Uehara Port<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E5%A4%A7%E5%8E%9F%E6%B8%AF%EF%BC%88%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8A%E3%81%AF%E3%82%89%E3%81%93%E3%81%86%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Ohara Port\">Ohara Port<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8F%E9%9A%9B%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\" title=\"Points to keep in mind when going to Iriomote Island\">Points to keep in mind when going to Iriomote Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E6%80%A5%E3%81%AA%E9%9B%A8%E3%81%AB%E5%82%99%E3%81%88%E3%82%88%E3%81%86\" title=\"Be prepared for sudden rain\">Be prepared for sudden rain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AE%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E3%81%AB%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F\" title=\"Note ferry times.\">Note ferry times.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E6%AC%A0%E8%88%AA%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%A1%88%E3%82%82%E8%80%83%E3%81%88%E3%81%A6%E3%81%8A%E3%81%93%E3%81%86\" title=\"I&#039;ll come up with a plan in case of ferry cancellations.\">I'll come up with a plan in case of ferry cancellations.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5784\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E3%81%A9%E3%81%93%E3%81%AB%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%AE%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Where is Iriomote Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6656\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4926-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u4ef2\u9593\u5ddd\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nIriomote Island belongs to Okinawa Prefecture and is located about 440 km southwest of Okinawa Island at latitude 24\u00b0N and longitude 123\u00b0E.<br \/>\nThe island belongs to the Yaeyama Islands, which are formed by Ishigaki, Yonaguni, and Hateruma Islands.<br \/>\nWith a total area of about 284 square kilometers and a circumference of about 130 kilometers, Iriomote Island is the second largest island after Okinawa Island.<br \/>\nThe climate is classified as subtropical maritime, with mild temperatures throughout the year, with an average temperature of 23\u00b0C.<br \/>\nSubtropics are regions that have winters that are not found in the tropics, and where the average monthly temperature exceeds 20\u00b0C for four months or more.<br \/>\nThe population of Iriomote Island is approximately 2,000, living in 14 villages scattered around the periphery of the island.<br \/>\nThe island's main industries are tourism, agriculture (sugarcane, rice farming, pineapple, etc.), cattle ranching, and fishing.<br \/>\nIn this issue, we will introduce how to get to and access Iriomote Island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B1%B1%E8%AB%B8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\"><\/span>What are the Yaeyama Islands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Yaeyama Islands belong to the Sakishima Islands. They are located approximately 440 km southwest of the main island of Okinawa. The Sakishima Islands also include the Miyako Archipelago, which consists of Miyako Island, Irabu Island, Ikema Island, and others.<br \/>\nIt consists of the Yaeyama Islands or Yaeyama Archipelago, which includes Ishigaki Island, Iriomote Island, and Taketomi Island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E9%81%BA%E7%94%A3%E7%99%BB%E9%8C%B2%E5%9C%B0\"><\/span>World Heritage Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6657\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5252-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u4ef2\u9593\u5ddd\u306e\u30de\u30f3\u30b0\u30ed\u30fc\u30d6\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5252-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5252-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5252-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5252-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5252-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5252.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIn 2003, the national \"Study Group on World Natural Heritage Candidate Sites\" selected the Ryukyu Islands as a World Heritage candidate site.<br \/>\nThe geological history from which the islands were formed has been generated through repeated separation and coupling with the continent, thereby creating diverse and highly endemic ecosystems.<br \/>\nIt is also valued as an important habitat for endangered species such as the Okinawa rail and the Iriomote wildcat.<br \/>\nFurthermore, in 2013, the Scientific Committee for Amami and Ryukyu World Natural Heritage Candidate Sites selected the following four areas as candidate sites for nomination.<br \/>\nAmami Oshima, Tokunoshima, northern Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island.<br \/>\nFurthermore, it has been decided that the area will be officially registered as a World Natural Heritage site in 2021.<br \/>\nIriomote Island and other islands have a subtropical climate and about 901 tp3t of the land is covered with virgin forest.<br \/>\nThe area is academically very valuable as it is home to 15 national monuments, including the Iriomote wildcat, the Semaru box turtle, the crested serpent eagle, and others.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6658\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0058-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u30ab\u30cb\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0058-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0058-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0058-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0058-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0058-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0058.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIn addition, about 40 rivers flow through Iriomote Island, and mangroves grow wild near the mouth of each river.<br \/>\nBecause of the preservation of such nature, Iriomote Island has been designated as a national park.<br \/>\nThe waters surrounding the island are home to more than 400 species of corals and a wide variety of marine life.<br \/>\nJapan's largest and most extensive coral reef area exists between Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island as Seisei Joko, an island rich in nature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8D%E6%96%B9\"><\/span>How to get to Iriomote Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Iriomote Island is the second largest island in Okinawa Prefecture (the first is the main island of Okinawa), but there is no airport.<br \/>\nTo reach Iriomote Island from outside the prefecture, it is convenient to go through Ishigaki Island once.<br \/>\nAccess to Ishigaki Island is as follows.<br \/>\nFirst, from Japan, there is a route via Naha Airport.<br \/>\nNext, there is a direct flight to Ishigaki Island.<br \/>\nConsidering connections and waiting time, direct flights are by far the most convenient for users.<br \/>\nDirect flights are recommended for a smooth trip to Iriomote Island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AF%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%81%A7%E3%81%97%E3%81%8B%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%91%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Can Iriomote Island be reached only by ferry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6654\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0276-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u96e2\u5cf6\u30bf\u30fc\u30df\u30ca\u30eb\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0276-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0276-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0276-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0276-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0276-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0276-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe only route from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island is to take a ferry.<br \/>\nThere are two ways to take the ferry.<br \/>\nThe first is to purchase your own ferry ticket.<br \/>\nFerry tickets can be purchased at the Ishigaki Port Terminal.<br \/>\nThe second method is for the tour organizer to arrange the ferry.<br \/>\nIn any case, from Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal, you will board a ferry to Iriomote Island.<br \/>\nIshigaki Port Remote Island Terminal is close to Ishigaki city center and is the gateway port to the Yaeyama Islands with a variety of souvenir shops, parking lots, and restaurants.<br \/>\nIriomote Island also has two ports, Ohara Port on the south side and Uehara Port on the north side.<br \/>\nYou should choose the port you arrive at according to the places and activities you wish to visit.<br \/>\nBe careful not to miss the boat as the boat ramp can be crowded.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%9A%E3%81%AF%E9%A3%9B%E8%A1%8C%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%A7%E7%9F%B3%E5%9E%A3%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8\"><\/span>First, fly to Ishigaki Island.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6655\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OI004685-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u7a7a\u6e2f\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OI004685-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OI004685-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OI004685-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OI004685-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OI004685-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OI004685-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIriomote Island has no airport, so you must fly to Ishigaki Island and then take a ferry to the island.<br \/>\nThe route and time required for each route are shown below, assuming departure at Haneda Airport as an example.<\/p>\n<p>Haneda Airport - Ishigaki Airport: Airplane (3.5 hours)<br \/>\nIshigaki Airport - Ishigaki Port: Bus (30 minutes)<br \/>\nIshigaki Airport - Ohara Port: Ferry (45 minutes)<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that you can efficiently experience the sights and activities, it is recommended that you check the time required from each airport before scheduling your trip.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE2%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E6%B8%AF\"><\/span>Two ports in Iriomote Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6653\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4009-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u96e2\u5cf6\u30bf\u30fc\u30df\u30ca\u30eb\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4009-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4009-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4009-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4009-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4009-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4009-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nTo get to Iriomote Island from Ishigaki Island, there are Uehara Port and Ohara Port.<br \/>\nMany people who participate in the tour seem to choose Uehara Port.<br \/>\nYou will choose which port to go to depending on your Iriomotejima trip itinerary.<br \/>\nBoth ports are about 50 minutes away by ferry, so a day trip is possible.<br \/>\nIn addition, the largest of the Yaeyama Islands has a circumference of approximately 130 km, so sightseeing is best done by rental car.<br \/>\nRental cars are available at both Ohara Port and Uehara Port.<br \/>\nCar rentals cannot be reserved at the last minute during peak season, so we recommend planning at least one week in advance.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%8A%E5%8E%9F%E6%B8%AF%EF%BC%88%E3%81%86%E3%81%88%E3%81%AF%E3%82%89%E3%81%93%E3%81%86%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Uehara Port<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6651\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P8061174-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e0a\u539f\u6e2f\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P8061174-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P8061174-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P8061174-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P8061174-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P8061174-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P8061174-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you are going on a tour, etc., Uehara Port is recommended.<br \/>\nSince each of the two ports has its own characteristics, please check which port you will go to before planning your trip to Iriomote Island.<br \/>\nAlso, Iriomote Island can be visited as a day trip, so it is possible to go to Iriomote Island from Ishigaki Island on the spur of the moment the day before.<br \/>\nTickets and reservations can be purchased on the spot at the Ishigakijima Port Remote Islands Terminal without reservations.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A4%A7%E5%8E%9F%E6%B8%AF%EF%BC%88%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8A%E3%81%AF%E3%82%89%E3%81%93%E3%81%86%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Ohara Port<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6652\" src=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7070-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\u5927\u539f\u6e2f\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7070-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7070-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7070-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7070-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7070-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iriomote-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7070.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nFor those who want to spend a quiet and relaxing time at a resort, Ohara Port is the place to go.<br \/>\nCompared to Uehara Port, tours and other activities are not as popular.<br \/>\nNear the port is a residential area and many locals live there.<br \/>\nSeveral tourist attractions are also present.<br \/>\nFor those who wish to enjoy a leisurely resort life on a remote island, a walk around Ohara Port is recommended.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A5%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%B8%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8F%E9%9A%9B%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Points to keep in mind when going to Iriomote Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sea is often rough during typhoon season and in December, so ferries at Uehara Port are also likely to be cancelled.<br \/>\nHere are some tips on how to get to Iriomote Island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%80%A5%E3%81%AA%E9%9B%A8%E3%81%AB%E5%82%99%E3%81%88%E3%82%88%E3%81%86\"><\/span>Be prepared for sudden rain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On Iriomote Island, sudden rainfall is possible.<br \/>\nIt is also important to prepare for cold weather, as temperatures drop in early spring and early fall.<br \/>\nA windbreaker, raincoat, or other overgarment is helpful.<br \/>\nNote that although Iriomote Island is in the subtropical zone, it feels chilly when it rains.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AE%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E3%81%AB%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F\"><\/span>Note ferry times.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let's take a look at the notes on the Yaeyama Kanko Ferry's timetable.<br \/>\nThe times and number of flights are subject to change even during this period.\"<br \/>\nTimes are subject to change due to tides, weather and other factors.\"<br \/>\nBecause of this, one should pay attention to the ferry times.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E6%AC%A0%E8%88%AA%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%A1%88%E3%82%82%E8%80%83%E3%81%88%E3%81%A6%E3%81%8A%E3%81%93%E3%81%86\"><\/span>I'll come up with a plan in case of ferry cancellations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ferry service is subject to weather conditions.<br \/>\nDuring typhoon season and around December, ferry service may be cancelled due to strong winds.<br \/>\nIn this case, the planned plan would not be feasible.<br \/>\nIt makes for a smoother trip if you have other plans in place in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this article, we have introduced how to get to Iriomote Island and how to access the island.<br \/>\nThe subtropical Iriomote Island has many attractive tourist spots.<br \/>\nThere are various famous places known to everyone and hidden popular spots, etc. If you fully understand the access to Iriomote Island introduced here, you will be able to enjoy the island more.<br \/>\nIriomote Island is packed with nature, as more than 90% is covered with tropical and subtropical virgin forest.<br \/>\nThe Iriomote wildcat and other creatures, as well as dynamic waterfalls on countless rivers, create a magnificent landscape.<br \/>\nIt may also be a good idea to experience trekking or canoeing in a wilderness area.<br \/>\nPlease enjoy to the fullest what you can experience only in Iriomote Island.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u897f\u8868\u5cf6\u3063\u3066\u3069\u3053\u306b\u3042\u308b\u306e\uff1f \u897f\u8868\u5cf6\u306f\u6c96\u7e04\u770c\u306b\u5c5e\u3057\u3066\u304a\u308a\u3001\u6c96\u7e04\u672c\u5cf6\u3088\u308a\u5357\u897f\u3078\u7d04440km\u306e\u8ddd\u96e2\u3067\u3001\u5317\u7def24\u00b0\u3001\u6771\u7d4c123\u00b0\u306b\u4f4d\u7f6e\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002 \u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u3001\u4e0e\u90a3\u56fd\u5cf6\u3001\u6ce2\u7167 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