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[Iriomote Island/Sunset] Natural illumination! Limited-time Yaeyama firefly viewing tour [March to May only] ★Applications accepted on the day★
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1～50
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Participating age3Age ～ 65 Age
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Duration1～2 hours
★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! [Limited Time Firefly Tour] There are many rare animals in the Yaeyama Islands, and this "Yaeyama Hime Firefly" is one of them. They begin to become active from dusk, and by the time it gets dark, countless Yaeyamahime fireflies dance wildly through the forest, emitting light. The sight is like natural illumination. [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ① 18:00 Pick up at Uehara Port/accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓② 18:30 Arrive at firefly spot. Light is strictly prohibited for fireflies. Let's also turn off our smartphones. ↓③18:45 Wait for the fireflies to start glowing. ↓④19:00 Yaeyamahime fireflies start their light-emitting time all at once. ↓⑤19:30 Viewing ends. ↓⑥20:00 We will drop you off at your accommodation. *The schedule may change depending on the weather on the day. [Transfer plan in case of cancellation due to bad weather] If this plan is canceled due to bad weather, we can guide you to transfer to the "Starry Sky & Jungle Night Tour".
It is a very popular tour because it is held only for a limited period from February to May. Yaeyama Hime firefly is famous as the smallest firefly in Japan. The light is gentle and powerful and has fascinated many people. Yaeyama Hime firefly is active only at dusk, so you only have a chance to meet for about an hour a day. Let's take a peek into the fantastic world! !!
-Reliable corona infection control- (1) Sterilization with rubbing alcohol or sodium hypochlorite solution for the tools used! (2) 3 Activities in a spacious nature that avoids denseness! ③ Staff health check Under the supervision of our advisor doctor at Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, we are taking measures to prevent infectious diseases as much as possible! ↓ For details, please visit our website ↓ https://iriomote-pipi.com/archives/3818
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged if canceled due to customer's convenience. 2 days ago: 50% The day before: 100% On the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% |
| About event termination | We will hold the event as long as it is safe even in the rain. Except for special weather such as typhoons, it is basically rainy. However, the field condition will change not only due to rain but also due to various factors such as wind and waves. If we determine that the field is not safe on the day due to these factors, we may cancel the tour even if it is sunny. note that. In case of cancellation of the tour, we will contact you. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～50 |
| Operating period | All-year-round |
| Assembly time | 18:00 |
| Booking deadline | until 15:59 on the day |
| Matters require attention | ・Meeting and disbanding times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day. The shop will contact you the day before the tour with details such as the meeting place and time. ・The tour will be held in the rain. However, if it is determined that the safety of the field cannot be ensured, the tour may be canceled. ・Please change into clothes that you don't mind getting wet before joining the tour. ・Please use the restroom beforehand. (There are no restrooms near the site.) ・Tour ages are 3 to 65 years old. ・Tours can be conducted in Japanese or English. |
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| Other notifications | Shuttle service is available in the Uehara area. Hotels outside the Uehara area (Jungle Hotel Painu Maya, Eco Village, Ratida Iriomote, etc.) are not within the pick-up range. If you are staying at the hotel, please come to Uehara Port by bus or taxi. *For safety reasons, we ask that customers who fall under the following conditions refrain from participating. We apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your understanding.・Those who are pregnant, ・Those who drink alcohol or have a hangover, ・Those with a pacemaker or heart disease, ・Those with mental illness (epilepsy, dementia, developmental disorders, panic disorder, etc.) ・Those with cardiovascular disease. Participation is limited to those with cerebrovascular disease, those with physical disabilities, those with diabetes, and those with hearing or visual impairments *When participating Please consult with us in advance and be accompanied by a helper or interpreter.・Persons with other chronic illnesses, fever, injury, etc. *If your symptoms are minor and you wish to participate, please be sure to notify us in advance. |
Plan attractions
Night plan for a limited time! Anyone can enjoy it! On Iriomote Island, the Yaeyama Hime firefly emits light only at a fixed time and time in early spring. Families, couples and groups are welcome!
Tour participant privilege page present! We are sending a privilege page that introduces advantageous restaurant information and hot spot spots only to those who participated in the PiPi tour! Please take advantage of it and enjoy your trip until the very end!
Access - Map
・ Iriomote Island Uehara Port ・ Accommodation (Uehara area only) Those staying in areas other than Uehara (Takana, Shirahama, Ohara area) are out of the pick-up range. If you are staying in an area other than Uehara, including Painumaya Eco Village Latida, please contact the shop by LINE, phone or email.
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[Safety measures for tours] ★All Iriomote Island ADVENTURE PiPi tour guides are certified as water rescuers, and we will thoroughly consider the safety of our customers when conducting tours. ★PiPi is certified as an excellent marine leisure provider with excellent safety measures. This certification is only given to operators that meet the highest safety standards in marine leisure, and we have established a system that allows customers to enjoy the tour with even more peace of mind. ★Based on our own safety standards, we will never force a tour when the field conditions are poor. ★All customers who participate in PiPi tours must wear safety equipment specified by our company (life jackets, marine shoes, etc.). In addition, the guide in charge will also wear the same safety equipment before conducting the tour, and we will thoroughly ensure safety in case of an emergency. On PiPi tours, all of these necessary equipment are loaned out free of charge, so even those who do not bring their own equipment can participate with peace of mind. ★We also regularly provide opportunities for guides to take safety courses taught by professionals, and we strive to prevent accidents and improve the safety awareness and skills of all staff. ★About providing lunch In Iriomote Island, which has a hot and humid subtropical environment, food poisoning due to storage methods and other factors is frequent. PiPi pays close attention to the safety of everyone from the perspective of food hygiene, and has not provided lunch since opening. Instead, our guide, a food professional on Iriomote Island, will introduce delicious local restaurants! By reading this far, you can see how much PiPi is committed to "safety". But safety is not the only attraction of PiPi! We work hard every day to provide tours filled with excitement and emotion that will make you want to come back! We propose ways to enjoy the tour that suit everyone, from beginners to veterans. Our guides will support you with all their might and share the smiles and excitement together! The excitement of jumping into the sea, the colorful fish you meet underwater, and the satisfaction of eating local cuisine after the tour... All of these will turn into "special memories" unique to PiPi tours. Why not come and enjoy the great outdoors and adventure that can only be found on Iriomote Island with PiPi? All of our staff will welcome you wholeheartedly. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us! All the staff at Iriomote Island ADVENTURE PiPi look forward to welcoming you!
| Authorization issued by | Yaeyama Police Station |
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| Insurance information | Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. Tough Biz Comprehensive Liability Insurance (Insurance amount: up to 1 billion yen for one accident) |
| License and Qualifications | Excellent Safety Measures Marine Leisure Provider (Maruyu) / Japanese Red Cross Water Safety Law Rescue Officer / OMSB Water Rescue Officer / Yaeyama Stand Up Paddle Association Certified Instructor Guide / Taketomi Town Tourism Business License |
| Member organizations and associations | Japanese Red Cross Society Water Safety Law Rescue / OMSB Water Rescue / Yaeyama Stand Up Paddle Association Certified Instructor Guide |
| Number of staff | 100 people |
| Number of instructors | 90 people |
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