Enjoy the great nature! How to enjoy the subtropical jungle of Ishigaki Island?
Table of Contents
- 1 Experience the wilderness of the jungle on Ishigaki Island!
- 2 Optional trekking tours leave you empty-handed.
- 3 Jungle trekking tours in Ishigaki Island with a variety of courses to choose from
- 4 Fuki-tsu River Cruise & Trekking to see the waterfalls
- 5 The night jungle of Ishigaki Island is a must-see for guests.
- 6 I recommend stretching your legs and visiting the jungle of Iriomote Island.
- 7 summary
Experience the wilderness of the jungle on Ishigaki Island!
Ishigaki Island, a tropical beach resort, has become easier to visit with direct flights now available from Haneda Airport (3 hours) and Kansai Airport (2.5 hours).
Kabira Bay, which was awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide, the Fukidou and Miyara Rivers with their mangroves, the Hirakubozaki and Tamatorizaki Observatory, and the powder sand beaches and crystal clear waters are just a few of the many attractions of Ishigaki Island.
Among them, tours that trek through the jungles and mountains of Ishigaki Island are becoming increasingly popular among women travelers and families.
Visitors can take a canoe ride or explore the mangrove forests that grow in the rivers that flow through the island and the wild virgin forests that have been left untouched.
The experience of trekking in the clear air and observing plants and creatures unique to the subtropical zone is unlike any other activity, and is full of excitement and discoveries that cannot be experienced in the city.
For more information about jungle trekking tours in Ishigaki Island and a list of plans, click here↓.
Optional trekking tours leave you empty-handed.
On many of the optional trekking tours, everything is included in the tour, so you do not need to bring anything with you.
Therefore, felt boots and helmets used in the activities will be rented free of charge.
In addition, for tours that involve playing in waterfalls, life jackets are provided, so you only need to wear a bathing suit inside, making it very easy to participate.
Jungle trekking tours in Ishigaki Island with a variety of courses to choose from
When you hear the words "trekking through the jungle," you may think, "Sounds like a lot of work," or "Isn't it dangerous?" or "Isn't it dangerous?
In fact, there are no high mountains in Ishigaki Island, so you can rest assured that jungle trekking does not involve hard mountain climbs or dangerous paths.
There are also walking trails that can be enjoyed by children as young as 3 years old, so girls and families can enjoy jungle trekking as well!
Of course, there are also full-scale courses that can be enjoyed by those who want to spend a full day enjoying themselves, and there are also a variety of plans that combine canoeing and trekking.
Experience the great nature of Ishigaki Island! Sunrise viewing and jungle exploration
For those who want to spend a little special time as a memory of their visit to Ishigaki Island, we recommend a tour that includes sunrise viewing and jungle exploration.
We will go out before dawn to a spot with a beautiful view of the sunrise and watch the sunrise in the fresh morning air, then trek into the jungle where the creatures begin to wake up.
The jungle in the quiet of the morning, when no one is around, is a wild and healing place!
It can be fully enjoyed in about two hours from around 6:00 a.m., so even after making the most of the morning, there is still plenty of time to enjoy sightseeing.
Get up a little earlier than usual and retreat in the wilderness of Ishigaki Island!
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Enjoy the spectacular view from the top of Nosoko-dake (野底岳, dialect name = Nuskumapei)!
Trekking to see flora and fauna, springs, and waterfalls is fine, but if there is a spot with a spectacular view, I would like to go there.
For those who are interested, we recommend Nosodake (Ma Pei), which is easily visited by local residents!
Nosodate trekking tours are easy to join, taking only about two hours to reach the summit and descend after admiring the spectacular view.
This mountain, which appears in the legend of Ishigaki Island, is recently said to be a power spot for love fulfillment.
The summit, reached by wading through tropical plants, offers a spectacular 360-degree view!
It is also a photogenic place where you will want to take many pictures and post them on social networking sites.
This is a plan I would love to add to my women's travel schedule♪
For more information about trekking tours in Nosoko Marpei, click here↓.
Fuki-tsu River Cruise & Trekking to see the waterfalls
The Fuki-tsuki-gawa River is located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island.
The Fukidori River is entered from the ocean and cruises through the mangroves.
After cruising through the mangroves, we will trek (shower climbing) to a waterfall.
This waterfall is also known as "the waterfall of marriage.Many people pray at this waterfall!The following is a list of the most common problems with the
The tour is a bit strenuous, but the mangroves, trekking, and waterfalls are enough to enjoy in just half a day.
Click here for SUP & Trekking tours on the Fukidori River.
Mangrove canoeing and jungle hiking
In some cases, climbing a mountain may be a bit difficult, such as if you are not very confident in your physical strength or if you have small children.
In such cases, a guided canoeing tour through the mangrove forests of the Miyara River, designated as a national natural monument, is recommended.
The Miyara River is a friendly river where beginners and small children can safely participate.
Experienced guides will carefully teach you how to paddle a canoe and share their knowledge of plant life.
Depending on the tour content, you may be able to enjoy a two-hour tour of mangroves with unique roots or a walk on the mudflats where you can encounter rare creatures, so you can enjoy the subtropical jungle without any difficulty.
Click here for more information about SUP & Hiking tours on the Miyara River.
Click here for details on canoeing and hiking tours on the Miyara River.
No.1 Popular Set Plan】Fukidori River Cruise & Nosoko Marpei - 1 Day Tour
Popular set plan for Ishigaki Island!
Mangrove cruise in the morning and trekking to "Mt. Nosoko", a spot of love fulfillment, in the afternoon.
This course includes a mangrove cruise, playing with waterfalls, and trekking up Mt.
If you are looking for a unique mangrove and trekking experience on Ishigaki Island, this is the place to go!
The night jungle of Ishigaki Island is a must-see for guests.
Exploring the subtropical jungle at night in Ishigaki Island is an experience that every Ishigaki traveler should participate in at least once.
Endangered coconut crabs, nocturnal animals such as flying foxes, and the largest subtropical plants imaginable such as nipa palms and lizard lizards.
And if you look up at the sky, you will see a star-filled sky...a truly unique experience.
Enjoying drinks and Okinawan cuisine while feeling the Ishigaki Island climate is unique to Ishigaki Island, but we also recommend exploring the jungle at night at least once during your trip.
For more information about night tours in Ishigaki Island, click here↓.
I recommend stretching your legs and visiting the jungle of Iriomote Island.
90% of Iriomote Island is covered with subtropical virgin forest.
Iriomote Island is also recommended if you want to enjoy an authentic subtropical jungle.
It takes about 40-50 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island and can be enjoyed as a day trip.
Here we introduce popular jungle activities in Iriomote Island.
A great nature experience! Canoeing & Trekking in the upper waterfall basin of Pinaisara Falls
This course takes you to the bottom and top of Pinaisara Falls, the largest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture with a drop of approximately 55 meters.
We will enter the mangrove river by canoe and kayak to the base of the mountain on the way. We will then trek through the jungle to the Pinaisara waterfall basin.
After tasting lunch under the waterfall while feeling the negative ions in the waterfall basin, trek to the top of Pinaisara Falls.
The view from the top is so spectacular that Hatoma Island can be seen.
For more information, click here↓.
A great nature experience! Canoeing & Trekking in the upper waterfall basin of Pinaisara Falls
Standard canoeing in a World Natural Heritage Site
Canoeing tours conducted in World Heritage-listed areas, with participants as young as 3 years old!
The narrow width of the river makes it feel like a real adventure.
The trekking is only a short walk on a flat, hiking-level path, so even small children can participate.
For more information, click here↓.
Standard canoeing in a World Natural Heritage Site
Family-friendly Sangala Falls Mangrove Canoeing
The Sangala Falls, with a waterfall width of 30 meters.
It is not as high as other waterfalls in Iriomote Island, but instead it is possible to dive and swim in the waterfall basin.
This tour is recommended in spring and summer.
For more information, click here↓.
Family-friendly Sangala Falls Mangrove Canoeing - 1 Day Course
summary
Jungle trekking in Ishigaki Island is characterized by experiencing a wild virgin forest with vegetation unique to the subtropical zone, although the altitude is not high.
If you choose a plan with a small number of participants, you can enjoy yourself at your own pace, so please choose the plan that best suits your purpose.
For more information about jungle trekking tours in Ishigaki Island and a list of plans, click here↓.
Ishigaki Island Canoeing (Sea Kayak)
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