Iriomote Island is a recommended island to join a day trip from Ishigaki Island! Introducing the full range of activities and sightseeing spots!

Participate in Iriomote Island activities as a day trip from Ishigaki Island

Iriomote Island is the "Galapagos of the East. It is an unexplored island that can be reached by ferry from Ishigaki Island in 40 to 50 minutes. Iriomote Island is surrounded by subtropical jungle and is so rich in nature that it is a candidate for registration as a World Natural Heritage site. From Ishigaki Island, you can fully enjoy Iriomote Island sightseeing & tour in a day trip.

This time, among more than 100 kinds of activities you can enjoy in Iriomote Island in a day trip.Departing from Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal at 8:30 a.m. by ferry and returning from Uehara Port at 4:30 p.m. by ferryWe will introduce some of the most popular and standard activities in Iriomote Island that can be scheduled, as well as tour activities that are little known but allow you to enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island to the fullest.

Please join a one-day tour of Iriomote Island from Ishigaki Island, be surrounded by nature, and heal your body and soul!

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List of recommended places to visit and play in Iriomote Island!Iriomote Island is the second largest island in Okinawa Prefecture. Iriomote Island is home to the Iriomote wildcat, a rare wild animal, and is also called the "Galapagos of the East" because of the large number of rare wild animals that live there.

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What to wear when going to Iriomote Island for a day trip

If you plan to participate in Iriomotejima Island activities on a day trip, change into your activity clothes in advance.

Many tours meet at Uehara Port, so there is no place to change clothes.

Therefore, change your clothes at your hotel in Ishigaki Island before you go.

If you are planning to take a day trip to the mangroves or snorkeling tour, it is recommended that you bring a change of clothes.

In summer, it is recommended to bring a drink and towel to prevent heat stroke, as well as sunburn protection.

Recommended Iriomote Island activities that can be done as a day trip from Ishigaki Island

Playing with Nature Iriomote Island is an unexplored island full of untouched nature.Experience the great outdoors through activities that suit you, such as rivers, waterfalls, and the peaceful coral reefs of the sea!

Explore the jungle in Iriomote Island, an exciting and thrilling adventure! Explore the jungle of Iriomote Island, known as the Galapagos of the East, by canoe or trekking. Let's set off on an adventure trip with a guide for a day trip full of excitement!

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Half Day Course

Iriomote Island Unexplored Area SUP" Cruise to the World Natural Heritage Candidate Site

Cruising on SUP, a marine activity originated in Hawaii, in the unexplored area, which is a candidate for registration as a World Natural Heritage site! Anyone can ride SUP easily and stylishly, and it is an activity you should try at least once in Iriomote Island.

You can cruise leisurely at spots where you can enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island such as mangroves and beaches!

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Iriomote Island Unexplored Area SUP" Cruise to the World Natural Heritage Candidate Site

Half-day snorkeling at popular Iriomote spot "Barasu Island" & sea turtle point

Speaking of Iriomote Island, the sea is as beautiful as Ishigaki Island. If you want to enjoy such a sea of Iriomote Island in a day trip, click here.

Snorkeling at two popular spots in Iriomote Island: the colorful coral point around Barasu Island called "Miracle Island" and the point where you have a high probability of meeting clownfish and sea turtles made famous by "Finding Nemo"!Half-day tour to enjoy snorkeling to the fullest! Enjoy % marine activities in Iriomote.

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Tour of "Miracle Island" Barasu Island The spectacular view of white coral reef fragments and blue ocean is sure to be a hit on SNS! Snorkeling tours and set plans that include a visit to "Phantom Island" are popular. (8 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Landing tour to Barasu Island, a "miracle island" made of coral reefs

Recommended for those who want to visit photogenic spots on a day trip from Ishigaki Island!Barasu Island, an uninhabited island made of only coral pieces, is not on the map. Barasu Island, which is a 5 to 10 minute boat ride from Iriomote Island, is a spectacular spot where photos and videos have been used in various media including Orion Beer!

Depending on the height of the tide, the island will appear or sink, so you will be lucky if the timing is right! The shape of the island changes completely between when you come and when you leave, so be sure to check it out.

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Landing tour to Barasu Island, a "miracle island" made of coral reefs

Now it's time to go to the power spots! Jungle Trekking

If you are looking for trekking in Iriomote Island, this is the place! As you proceed through the subtropical jungle, you will encounter flora and fauna you have never seen before.The leaves of plants that are so big that you would not believe they have leaves this big, and the leaves of the "kuwazui potato" that Totoro used as an umbrella.I get excited just by looking at all of them, such as

It is not a trek up steep mountain paths, but it is very satisfying.

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Now it's time to go to the power spots! Jungle Trekking

Mangrove cruise & unexplored limestone cave tour

A set tour to see three unexplored limestone caves deep in the jungle with mangrove canoe (SUP) in Iriomote Island! Cruising by canoe on the narrow mangrove river between subtropical jungle in Iriomote Island. On the way, you will go to see the limestone caves in the unexplored area deep in the mangrove forest.

The limestone caves head to three different sized locations. The caves range from large ones that look like they could have appeared in Jurassic Park to very narrow ones that look like they could have been filled with bats.In about 3.5 hours, you can participate in two activities in Iriomote Island!

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Mangrove cruise & unexplored limestone cave tour

Half-day snorkeling course at the island's No. 1 popular beach, "Hoshisuna Beach

The most popular beach snorkeling in Iriomote Island is snorkeling from Hoshi-suna Beach. Hoshi-suna Beach is named after the star-shaped sand. The attraction is not only the star sand but also the more than 100 kinds of fish. You will be surprised when the fish jump on you when you feed them!

The beach has shallow water and few waves, so it is safe for children.Families can play in the ocean together or take a walk on the beach looking for star sand! There is a café with a beautiful view of the beach, so you can also relax.

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Half-day snorkeling course at the island's No. 1 popular beach, "Hoshisuna Beach

1 day course

Yaeyama Remote Islands Tour

The remote islands of Yaeyama from Ishigaki IslandEfficient SightseeingFor those who want to do so, a tour around the islands is recommended.

This tour allows you to fully enjoy the charms of Yaeyama's remote islands such as Iriomote Island, where 90% of the island is covered by jungle, Taketomi Island, where traditional townscapes remain, and Yubu Island, which is reached by a buffalo crossing the sea from Iriomote Island.

Unlike marine activities,Basically, it never gets wet.Therefore, it is also recommended for those who do not like the sea.

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The most popular excursion plan from Ishigaki! Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, Taketomi Island 3-island Tour《With Happy Lunch》（No.507)開始時間8:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 9 hours14,900 yen

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Sea turtle spot, Barasu Island, Hatoma Island 1 day snorkel

A tour to enjoy snorkeling in Iriomote Island.The first spot is the popular "miracle island" Barasu Island, where you can swim with colorful corals and clown fish.

The second spot is snorkeling at the point where sea turtles are waiting for you! It is not easy to snorkel with sea turtles in Japan, but you can swim with them in the sea around Iriomote Island with a high probability.

After two snorkels, we will have lunch on Hatoma Island, the "island of lapis lazuli! Lunch while looking at the "Hatoma Blue" sea, loved by the singer BEGIN, is a special experience. Swimming at the beach, where there is nothing but this beautiful sea, is also a good idea. There are also bears and other tropical fish offshore.

And finally, we walked around Hatoma Island! Hatoma Island has a population of about 40 people, so you can feel the flow of time more slowly than Iriomote Island. Let's snorkel a lot, relax in Hatoma Island, and return to Ishigaki Island.

Canoeing & Trekking in the Upper Pinaisara Falls One-day course

After all, Pinaisara Falls, the most popular waterfall in Iriomote Island, cannot be missed.Pinaisara Falls is the highest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture. The 55-meter-high waterfall is a powerful sight when viewed from below.

First, we will paddle a canoe from the mangrove river downstream to the base of Pinaisara Falls. From the base, we will trek to the Pinaisara Falls basin. At the basin, we will relax our tired bodies by taking a dip in the water and playing in the water. Here we will have a lunch specially prepared by the guide, which is also delicious!

After lunch, we trekked again to the top of Pinaisara Falls. The view from the top is spectacular: 55 meters below is the very waterfall basin where we took a break earlier! Looking forward, we can see Iriomote Island covered with mangrove jungle and the emerald green sea. Pinaisara Falls is one of the most popular activities in Iriomote Island.

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Canoeing & Trekking in the Upper Pinaisara Falls One-day course

Caving & unexplored mangrove cruise

If you want to play in the clear waters and mangroves of Iriomote Island in one day, click here!Let's have a lot of fun at Hoshisuna Beach where transparency, variety of fish, and waves are not too big. One of the charms of Hoshi-suna Beach is that there is a cafe right next to the beach, which is rare in Iriomote Island. It is good to relax at the cafe after a lot of swimming and having fun.

In the afternoon, a mangrove canoe cruise! It's nice to have three activities in just a few hours on a tour to see Lucky Falls: an athletic mangrove cruise, trekking, and water play.

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Cruise to unexplored islands and landing tour on the "Miracle Island" Baras

Day trip set plan for unexplored waterfall and Miracle Island! In the morning, take a mangrove cruise to the unexplored waterfall. In the afternoon, you will go ashore to Barasu Island, a miraculous island, and take a leisurely stroll.

Barras Island, floating in the middle of the ocean, is made entirely of coral reef fragments, and as far as the eye can see, there is nothing but the white of the reef and the blue of the sea.It is a famous photojournalistic spot, so you can take lots of pictures and make memories! You can choose between canoeing and SUP, and if you go with 4.5 people, you can ride SUP and canoe each way on the way there and on the way back.

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Cruise to unexplored islands and landing tour on the "Miracle Island" Baras

Canoe & Yubu Island Buffalo Cart Tour

A one-day canoe cruise and a one-day Yubu Island buffalo cart sightseeing tour, which is now a standard feature of Iriomote Island! The canoe isSmall children and the elderly are welcome to participate.

Lunch will be at Omija River where you can enjoy a spectacular view, followed by sightseeing in Yubu Island in the afternoon. The sanshin (Okinawan traditional three-stringed instrument) played by the buffalo cart driver will give you a taste of Okinawan time. In Yubu Island, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the subtropical botanical garden!

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How to get to Yubujima (Yubu Island), how to enjoy it, and recommended places! Charm of remote islands crossed by buffalo cartThe island is 2 km in circumference, 1.5 m above sea level, and surrounded by the sea, but if you dig the ground, you will find fresh water.

Set Plan (with Ishigaki - Iriomote ferry ticket)

Iriomote Island can only be reached by ferry from Ishigaki Island, but many people feel that it is quite a hassle to book and purchase a ferry.

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Tours Limited Discount】Iriomotejima Island Ferry Ticket Included★Do the standard! Iriomotejima Mangrove SUP or Canoe Half Day Course 《Photo Data Present》（No.559)開始時間8:00-15:20 / 11:00-17:40所要時間Approx. 5 hours14,070 yen →12,400yen

Tours Limited Discount]★Iriomote Island Unexplored Mangrove SUP or Canoe & Canyoning 1-Day Course with Iriomote Island Ferry Ticket 《Photo Data Present》（No.561)開始時間8:00-17:40所要時間Approx. 9 hours26,870 yen →19,500yen

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There are more day trip fun in Iriomote Island

There are many other Iriomote Island tours that can be enjoyed on a day trip from Ishigaki Island that we cannot introduce here. Please take a look at the more than 100 fun things to do in Iriomote Island. * However, early morning, evening, and night tours are not available for day-trippers from Ishigaki Island.

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5 Sightseeing Spots in Iriomote Island

Sightseeing Spots in Iriomote Island (1) Pinaisara Falls

Pinaisara Falls boasts the largest drop in Okinawa Prefecture at about 55 meters. In Okinawan dialect, "Pinaisara" means beard and "Saara" means something that has dropped, and as you can see, it looks like an old man's face with a long beard.

Pinaisara Falls is a popular tourist spot in Iriomote Island, so tours are frequently offered. You can head for the falls by canoe or SUP cruising on the river, and then change to trekking on the way to the falls and continue through the jungle. The Pinaisara Falls, which appear at the end of the trek through the vegetation, are very powerful and moving. At the basin of the waterfall, you can play in the water while bathing in negative ions throughout your body.

Why don't you visit Pinaisara Falls, a must-see for repeat visitors?

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Sightseeing Spots in Iriomote Island (2) Ida beach

Ida no Hama is a beach located about 10 minutes by boat from Shirahama Port. There are almost no tourists, so you can enjoy the feeling of a private beach. Coral and tropical fish swim in the surrounding area, and snorkeling is also available. There are no facilities nearby, so be sure to prepare drinks and other refreshments before you go.

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Sightseeing Spots in Iriomote Island (3) Mariyudu Falls

Compared with other remote islands, Iriomote Island has many waterfalls. One of them is Mariyudu Falls, which was selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

Mariyudu Falls is located in the upper stream of Urauchi River and is 20m wide and 16m high, which may not seem like much of a drop compared to Pinaisara Falls, but it is a very unique waterfall with a three-tiered channel. The Urauchi River sightseeing boat will take you to both Gunkan Iwa and Kanpire Falls as well as Mariyudu Falls, so we recommend taking the sightseeing boat.

Sightseeing Spots in Iriomote Island (3) Yutun River

The Yutung River is characterized by dark green mangroves near its mouth and has tidal flats nearby that are rich in biota. Trekking upstream through the jungle of the Yutung River, you will find the Three-Step Falls of Yutung, which is a must-see when visiting the Yutung River. It is a compact waterfall and river, but very beautiful and healing.

Sightseeing Spots in Iriomote Island (4) Unarizaki Park

Unarizaki Park is located on a cape called Unarizaki in the western part of Iriomote Island. There is a two-story observatory at the end of the promenade, from which you can see the East China Sea and surrounding islands. In addition, Unarizaki Park is located on the west bank of the river, so you can see one of the best sunset views of Iriomote Island.

The park is also popular with families with children, as there are other plazas, stages, and playground equipment in the park. It is also a good place to end a family vacation with one of the best sunsets on the island.

Sightseeing Spots in Iriomote Island (5) Iriomotejima limestone cave

In the jungle of Iriomote Island, there is a spot where three types of caves are connected: a large stalactite cave, a small stalactite cave, and a long stalactite cave up to 100 meters in length.

The entrance to this limestone cave is very narrow, and visitors must use their entire body to explore. The long limestone caves in particular require you to bend over at the waist as you proceed, making it feel like a true cave expedition. It is better to join a tour that provides helmets and headlights, and a guide who is familiar with the caves.

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summary

In this issue.Departing from Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal at 8:30 a.m. for Uehara Port for a one-day return tour.We have carefully selected the following tours. It would be a little bit lonely if you come all the way from Ishigaki Island for a day trip, but you can only do one tour, right? Iriomote Island is covered with mangroves and the surrounding sea with the clearest water in Japan is full of attractions, so if you want to go all out, let's take a long vacation and enjoy both islands while staying in Ishigaki Island!

There are many sightseeing spots to see in Iriomote Island, so please visit them as much as you can. There are many other tour activities you can do in Iriomote Island that are not introduced here, so please contact us for more information!

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