Iriomote Mangrove River Cruise & Yubu Island Sightseeing (Includes lunch) [Departing from Ishigaki Port at 10:30]

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※We offer special early booking prices. Please check the calendar for details. ※If you make changes or rebook, the applicable price at that time will be charged, and the price may vary. Thank you for your understanding. After enjoying a boat cruise through Nakama River, home to Japan’s largest mangrove forest on Iriomote Island, ride a water buffalo cart across the shallow sea to Yubu Island. This small island, approximately 2km in circumference, is a subtropical botanical garden. Enjoy a walk around the island and savor a traditional Okinawan-style lunch at the on-site restaurant. Iriomote Island, registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 2021, is home to many rare plants and animals. During the water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island, enjoy scenic views of Okinawa’s shallow seas. The tour also stops by the Wildlife Conservation Center, a base for protecting the Iriomote wildcat. You can view specimens and video materials about the Iriomote wildcat and other animals inhabiting Iriomote Island—animals that are rarely seen even on the island. ※Please note that the stop may be skipped on the center’s closing days or during peak congestion. Closed: Every Monday (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday), June 23 (Okinawa Memorial Day), and New Year holidays (Dec 29–Jan 3). ※Additional closures may occur due to local events or specimen fumigation. This is a relaxing and popular tour course around Iriomote and Yubu Islands, enjoyable for everyone from small children to the elderly. Adult – Junior high school and older Child – Elementary school Infant – Preschool age

  • Days of Week

    Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

  • Duration

    6.3 hours

  • Adult (ages 13+)

    JPY 14,400

  • Child (ages 7-12)

    JPY 9,800

  • Infant (ages 6 & under)

    JPY 0

Highlights

  • Highlight #1

    Explore the Nakama River on Iriomote Island, home to Japan's largest mangrove forest, by boat! Discover rare flora and fauna along the way.

  • Highlight #2

    Cross the sea to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart! On the island, enjoy a walk through the botanical garden and a delicious lunch.

  • Highlight #3

    Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a relaxing tour of Iriomote Island and Yubu Island.

  • Highlight #4

    Get a web discount by booking through this website!

Outline

  • Schedule

  • Pickup / Checkin

  • Dropoff / Checkout

    • 10:30

      Ishigaki Port

    • 11:20

      Iriomote Ohara Port

    • 11:30

      Nakama River Mangrove Cruise

    • 13:00

      Take a private bus to the Yubu Island water buffalo cart boarding area.

    • 13:30

      Cross the sea to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart

    • 13:50

      Lunch & Free Time at Yubu Island

    • 15:00

      Cross the sea to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart

    • Take the bus to the Ohara Port on Iriomote Island.

    • 16:30

      Take a high-speed ferry from Ohara Port on Iriomote Island to Ishigaki Port.

    • 17:20

      Ishigaki Port

Add-ons / Transportation

  • Transportation

    • 【Exclusive for guests staying at designated hotels】 Shuttle service

      [Description]
      Guests staying at the following hotels can use the free shuttle service. *Please note that shuttle service will be suspended on Sunday, April 13, 2025, due to traffic restrictions for the Ishigaki Island Triathlon. *This service is available for hotel guests only. *Non-hotel guests must meet at the designated location. *If the free shuttle bus reaches full capacity, you will be required to gather at the venue on your own. Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas Beach Hotel Sunshine Grandvrio Resort Ishigaki Island Grandvrio Resort Ishigaki Island Villa Garden ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort (Ocean Wing Building, Coral Wing Building, Bay Wing Building, Club InterContinental Lounge) Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island Royal Marine Palace Art Hotel Ishigaki Island Please check the shuttle bus schedules to each hotel after the tour from the link below. *To reserve the return shuttle, please make a reservation at the tour reception on the day of the tour. https://yaeyama.co.jp/tour24.html#bus"
      [Price]
      Free

Plan Information

  • What's Included

    • Round trip ferry tickets
    • Bus fare(Iriomote Is.)
    • Mangrove River Cruise fee
    • Yubu Island entrance fee
    • Lunch Fee
  • What's Not Included

    • Free infants do not include a seat or lunch. If needed, please apply for a child’s ticket.
  • Additional Info

    • On the day of participation, please check in at the Yaeyama Kanko Ferry counter with the name used for your reservation.
    • Online reservations through this website close at 12:00 noon on the day before the tour.
    • [Important] Notice for Credit Card Payments The reservation and payment system on this website is provided by Nutmeg. On your credit card statement, the transaction may appear as "Nutmeg" or "Nutmeglabs" instead of this website's URL (BOOK.YAEYAMA.CO.JP). Additionally, the transaction date on the statement will reflect the booking completion date, not the boarding date. Please be aware of this in advance.
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4.5(42)

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  • Family

    4.6(21)

  • Couple

    4.3(8)

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    4.6(5)

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  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-06

    Couple

    予想以上!

    明日も行こうと思います

    檜垣

    Posted Date: 2025/06/22

  • 2

    Participation Date: 2025-06

    Couple

    今回2度目の参加

    仲間川の船長兼ガイド兼バスの運転手の方はとても面白く実物なども見せて頂きながら皆を楽しませていただきました。 しかし由布島の水牛車の係の方は以前参加した時は年配の方が蛇味線を引きながら歌っていただきました。 でも今回はは皆若い方ばかりで仕方ないかもしれませんが、そういうことは無く少々寂しかったです

    今村昌平

    Posted Date: 2025/06/20

  • 4

    Participation Date: 2025-06

    Couple

    水牛のおじー最高

    たしかNo.5の水牛に乗ってたおじーの歌が最高!声もいい、雰囲気もある、いい経験でした。 マングローブを案内してくれたおじーもよかった!

    ちばのおじー

    Posted Date: 2025/06/18

  • 4

    Participation Date: 2025-06

    Family

    船長さんグッジョブ!

    仲間川クルーズで船長さんの解説もわかりやすく面白かったし、天候と水位を見ていつもより奥まで船を進めていただき得した気分です。楽しかったですありがとうございました。

    どら

    Posted Date: 2025/06/15

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-06

    Solo

    良い思い出になりました

    のんびりゆったり楽しめました。どの方も対応よく親切でした。 フェリー乗り場の職員の方々も、お忙しいと思いますが、説明も丁寧で親切でした。気持ちよく旅行できました!

    マリ

    Posted Date: 2025/06/10

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  • Adult (ages 13+)

    JPY 14,400

  • Child (ages 7-12)

    JPY 9,800

  • Infant (ages 6 & under)

    JPY 0