Activities
Iriomote Cat Track Discovery
- Availability:
- Year-round
This is a tour to find tracks of Iriomote Cats. While driving along the road to find the tracks, you can learn about not only the Iriomote Cat, but also the ecosystem of Iriomote Island. Their tracks are left even at our familiar places that we could easily dismiss while driving. Discover their tracks with your guide, imagining how animals live.
Morning Mangrove Stretching
- Availability:
- All year Year-round (held daily)
Take a deep breath with fresh air and practice the awakening stretching with the soft air at dawn — what a wonderful morning time, isn't it? * The location may change depending on the tide level at the time.
World Natural Heritage Talk
- Availability:
- Every other day
Iriomote Island is recognized as an "area important for biodiversity", which is represented by internationally rare endemic species, and is registered as a World Natural Heritage site on July 26, 2021, alongside with Amami Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, and the northern part of Okinawa Island. Iriomote Island has different landscapes such as jungles, rivers and mangrove forests. In addition, various rare endemic species and endangered species that have undergone a unique evolutionary process reflects the formation of the island. Our presenter will talk about the nature of Iriomote Island, and you can learn why Iriomote's biodiversity should be protected as a World Natural Heritage site.
Iriomote Cat Talk
- Availability:
- Every other day
The Iriomote Cat is an iconic creature of Iriomote Island. This unique species of the Island is a Critically Endangered species, and it is said that there are only about 100 of them living on the island. The cat has unique body features such as a rounder and slightly larger body, rounder ears, and a larger nose compared to the house cat. Our presenter will talk about the origin of the island and the ecology of the Iriomote Cat so that you can enjoy the island more.
Kura Falls Kayaking & River climbing
- Availability:
- – Sep 30, 2024* Held according to the tide level
Even if it's your first time, you can participate in this program without worry. While kayaking and walking in the river, you will go to Coola Falls. This is a greedy tour that combines all the unique experiences of Iriomote Island in a short time.
Pinaisala Falls trekking
- Availability:
- Dec 15, 2023 – Mar 31, 2024
We are trekking to the top of Pinaisala Falls, which has the biggest drop of 55 meters in Okinawa Prefecture. Climbing the jungle for about an hour. After crossing the river, Takinoue is one of the best scenic spots in Iriomote Island. In front of you, you can see the beautiful ocean and the Hinai River flowing through the dense mangrove forest.
Iriomote Guided Walk - Jungle Course -
- Availability:
- Year-round (Every other day)
The jungle, which covers about 90% of Iriomote Island, is home to a variety of plants and animals. In this course, a guide will show you a real jungle on the hotel property. You can enjoy learning about the unique ecology of animals and plants to survive in the jungle, where the competition for survival is intense.
Iriomote Guided Walk - Mangrove Course -
- Availability:
- Year-round (Every other day)
Walking from the beach coast in front of the hotel to the estuary of a river nearby, we head to the mangrove community. Various organisms and plants coexist in the brackish water area between the sea and the river. This is a tour where you can learn about how the creatures living there interact with each other, and how such interaction support Iriomote Island's ecosystem.
Bicycle rental
- Availability:
- All year
Take a leisurely tour of the World Heritage Island by electric bicycle.
Iriomote Island and surrounding tourist spots
- Availability:
- All year
Tickets are also available for the emotional Yubujima water buffalo cart, the longest Urauchi River Cruise in Okinawa, and the Nakama River Cruise.
Popular nature tours on Iriomote Island
- Availability:
- Barasu Island snorkeling tour is only available for a limited time.
Tour fees and times vary by companies.
Car rental
- Availability:
- All year
To protect our rare ecosystem, we ask you to drive safely while observing the speed limit.