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The 14 most popular iriomote jima tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Glide through Iriomote mangroves by SUP or canoe in a calm river stretch, with pickup and free waterproof photo data.
“Great experience in an amazing nature, very peaceful, quiet moment with a great coach, Iriomote in general has a beautiful nature”
Mangrove SUP or canoe on Iriomote with Yubu-jima sightseeing. Free waterproof photos, warm shower, and wind-sheltered rivers. 6 hours.
“The experience was fantastic. The mangrove forest is not something we've ever done before and it was beautiful. Our guide was really friendly and engaged well with everyone. Doing it in a small group worked well. Loved the shots we got Read more”
Iriomote Island mangrove SUP or canoe plus snorkeling—beginner-friendly, sheltered paddling, guided safety, and free waterproof photos.
“A superb experience that allows you to enjoy different iriomote atmospheres, from sandbars to mangrove 🙂Auto-translated”
Beginner-friendly Iriomote mangrove SUP or canoe plus splash canyoning, with safety gear, warm shower, and free waterproof photos.
“We ended up only doing the Mangrove Forest portion in the Afternoon. Ferries to Uehara were cancelled due to wind, so we had to ferry to Ohara (south side of Island) and take a bus to Uehara. This meant we were too late to join the morning Read more”
Paddle Iriomote mangroves by SUP or canoe, hop to Barasu Island, then ride a water buffalo cart on Yubu Island in one day.
“Our guide, Chill, was so informative and friendly. He spoke English so well, and provided us with a good insight into the features of the area. He was very efficient and we really enjoyed out time in the cave and in the mangroves. He also took Read more”
Beginner-friendly Iriomote snorkeling with guides, clear water around Barasu Island, free waterproof photo data, and a hot shower after.
“Amazing experience and guides. Highly recommended. It was my first time and I really enjoyed it. Both me and my partner love it”
Guided Iriomote night adventure with coconut-crab hunts, UV wildlife spotting, and possible starry-sky views. Pickup and 90 minutes.
“A short walk a long the jungle coastline looking for crabs, snakes and some animals quite visible under UV lights.”
Half-day Iriomote-jima canyoning with door-to-door transfers, all safety gear, shower access, and free digital waterproof photos.
“Great thrilling experience for young and old. Kengo was very helpful at guiding us, especially our daughter who was initially scared but was able to eventually do all the jumps.”
SUP or canoe through Iriomote’s World Heritage mangroves, then walk at low tide. Family-friendly, 150 minutes on Okinawa.
“Our guide Kono made this whole experience worth it! He had a wealth of Knowledge about both Irimote and the local areas - and made the whole experience exciting. It was great way to see the Mangroves, especially if you are a beginner or nervous, then definitely something worth doing. If you are looking to…”
Summer night on Iriomote to spot Sagari-bana one-night flowers, with guide-led wildlife sights, optional pickup, and a 1.5-hour glow-in-the-dark window.
“Our guide Kono made our night tour special with his cheerful nature. He speaks English very well. We saw lots of different kinds of crabs and beautiful Sagaribana flowers. When we are on the way back, the famous Habu passed in front of our car.”
Canyoning on Iriomote with safety gear, a small-group pace, and free waterproof photos, plus Yubu Island sightseeing in one day.
“If you row with the cool wind under the blue sky, you'll find a mangrove forest at some point. It's such a peaceful and beautiful experience”
Canoe to Pinaisara Falls and hike Iriomote jungle with a licensed English guide, limited daily access, from Uehara port.
“The guide, Uno, is a very nice person, very dedicated but also a but more easy-going, very easy to interact with him and ask questions and enjoy and get to know stuff about Iriomote, Yaeyama, Okinawa and Japan in general.”
Visit Iriomote’s indigenous shrine and old village sites on a small-group half-day tour with coffee/tea and optional pickup.
“Our tour with Karola was a wonderful and singular experience. She was knowledgable, kind and very helpful. She picked us up at the ferry at Uehara, and we spent 3 1/2 hours touring two sister villages on Iriomote. Karola showed us several sites related to the history anRead more”
Sunset SUP or canoe through Iriomote mangroves, then open sea. Beginner-friendly calm water, free waterproof photos, and pickup.
“We applied for canoeing because our child was not yet old enough to experience SUP, but they prepared one canoe and one SUP so that adults could take turns experiencing SUP, and we were able to enjoy it (^^)”
