[Okinawa / Iriomote Island] Limited time offer (October-May) Recommended for autumn and winter when Iriomote Island is full of charm! Pinaisara Falls & Yubu Island Sightseeing Tour
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
- Photo gifts
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Possible number of bookings2~14
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Participating age6Age ~ 65 Age
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DurationOver 6 hours on the day
★Only available from October to May. Take a mangrove canoe and jungle trek to the basin of Pinaisara Falls, the largest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture! After having plenty of fun and relaxing time at Pinaisara Falls... After enjoying the great outdoors of Iriomote Island, we will visit Iriomote Island's most popular spot, Yubu Island. Take a ride in a buffalo cart (you might even hear the sanshin and Okinawan folk songs) and relax while observing the flora and fauna on the island. This is a recommended tour for autumn and winter that is full of the charm of Iriomote Island. [Day trippers from Ishigaki] 8:00/08:30 Board the boat bound for Uehara from Ishigaki. Arrive at Uehara Port around 9:20am to be picked up (staff will pick you up and drop you off) *From October to March, there is a high possibility that the Uehara route will be canceled due to northerly winds. In the event that the Uehara route is canceled, you will need to board the Ishigakijima Anei Kanko boat departing at 7:10am or the Yaeyama Kanko Ferry departing at 7:30am bound for Ohara Port, and when you arrive at Ohara Port, you will need to take the shipping company's shuttle bus (approximately 50 minutes) to Uehara Port. [Guests staying overnight on Iriomote Island] Pick up from accommodation around 09:10 (Shuttle service is only available for accommodation in Uehara Port or the Uehara area) 09:30 Arrive at canoe storage area. Canoeing and trekking after lecture. 11:30 Arrive at Pinaisara Falls. Lunch and break. 12:30 Return canoeing and trekking. 14:00 Transfer to Yubu Island. 14:45 Arrive at Yubu Island's water buffalo cart dock, sightseeing on Yubu Island. 16:00 Depart from Yubu Island. 16:15~ Transfer to accommodation (approximately 40 minutes to the Uehara area) and port.
A small group tour with a maximum capacity of 7 people for 1 guide. It is a cozy tour that values the sense of distance between the guide and the customer.
Most people on the tour are new to canoeing. Please be assured that we will also give a lecture on how to row before departure. If you are still worried, please do not hesitate to contact us as the guide will be on board.
Especially recommended for day trips from Ishigaki Island and those who can only play for one day on Iriomote Island!
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 7 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that the less cancellation fee will be charged if canceled due to the customer's convenience. 7 days before-: 50% The day before-on the On the day: 100% cancelled without notice: 100% |
About event termination | ・ Minimum number of participants is 2. If the number of participants is less than the minimum number, the event may be canceled.・ The tour will be canceled if it is judged that there is a danger such as flooding due to heavy rain. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 2~14 |
About duration |
Over 6 hours on the day
Experience time: 6 hours Time required: 7 and a half hours
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Operating period | 2024/9/14〜2025/5/31 |
Assembly time | If you are staying at Iriomote Island, you will be picked up around 9:00, but it will be slightly different depending on where you stay. If you participate in a day trip from Ishigaki island, it will be at 9:15. (Board a ferry from 8: 30 Ishigaki island to Uehara Port) |
Booking deadline | until 17:59 the day before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
Locker |
Dress code - Must bring items | Please come dressed in comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting wet or dirty. Please wear a swimsuit as you will get wet while paddling the canoe and bathing in the waterfall. Shorts and short sleeves are fine, but if you are concerned about sunburn or insect bites, long sleeves and long pants are recommended. We will provide trekking shoes, so you can come wearing sandals. Swimsuit (to wear underneath) Sun protection clothing (rash guard, hat, sunglasses, etc.) Windbreaker or other outerwear (useful on bad or cold days) |
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About rental items | We will rent sawa shoes for free (18cm to 30cm) |
Matters require attention | ① If you are uncomfortable with using the portable toilet, please refrain from drinking caffeine because there is no proper restroom during the canoe & trekking tour. ② If drinking is confirmed on the day of the tour, we will refuse to participate in the tour. In that case, it will be canceled on the day, so please refrain from drinking alcohol on the day of the tour or deep drinking the day before. ③ We ask for your cooperation in smoking cessation during the canoeing and trekking tour. Please note that those who do not cooperate will not be able to participate. |
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Other notifications | <About Pinaisara Falls> The trekking route is not on a properly paved sidewalk, but on a course with many slippery rocks and steps. Please make sure to check the following: ◎ Have mountain climbing or trekking experience within the last year ◎ Can skip one step of stairs ◎ Have the stamina to run 1-2 kilometers in the heat of midsummer ◎ Have never suffered from a serious illness or injury in the past ◎ Be healthy and able to participate in group activities |
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We will pick you up at your accommodation (excluding some areas) or Uehara Harbor.
We will contact you with details the day before the tour.
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Member organizations and associations | Taketomi Town Diving Association, Iriomote Island Canoe Association |
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Number of staff | 5 people |
Number of instructors | 4 people |