Iriomote Mangrove River Cruise & Yubu Island Sightseeing (Includes lunch) [Departing from Ishigaki Port at 10:30]
※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 14,900
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
Checkin Times / Locations
10:00
After checking in at the counter, please proceed to board the ferry. ※ No pickup service is provided for hotels other than those listed. Guests not staying at a designated hotel must come directly to the meeting point. There are three paid parking lots at Euglena Ishigaki Ferry Terminal. If Parking Lot 1 is full, please use Lot 2 or Lot 3. ¥100 for the first hour, then ¥50 every 30 minutes thereafter.
Checkout Times / Locations
17:20
After checking in at the counter, please proceed to board the ferry. ※ No pickup service is provided for hotels other than those listed. Guests not staying at a designated hotel must come directly to the meeting point. There are three paid parking lots at Euglena Ishigaki Ferry Terminal. If Parking Lot 1 is full, please use Lot 2 or Lot 3. ¥100 for the first hour, then ¥50 every 30 minutes thereafter.
Plan Information
What's Included
- Round trip ferry tickets
- Bus fare(Iriomote Is.)
- Mangrove River Cruise fee
- Yubu Island entrance fee
- Lunch（if you have food allergy or vegitalian, please bring your own lunch）
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.
Cancellation Policies
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40%
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50%
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After start time
100%
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Average Rating
4.6(49)
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29
4-star
19
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2-star
1
1-star
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Family
4.7(26)
Couple
4.3(8)
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お天気があまりよくなく、いろいろ不安でしたが、とてもいい思い出となりました。西表島のバスツアーの運転手さんのガイドもとても楽しかったですし、マングローブツアーはお天気が回復し、大自然を満喫できました。由布島でもお天気がなんとかもってくれて、かわいい水牛さんに揺られながら、三線を聞きながらの民謡は格別でした。ツアーを選ぶのにいろいろ迷いましたが、朝もゆっくり目でホテルの朝食を満喫できましたので、このツアーにして正解でした！
む
むくみん
Posted Date: 2025/10/21
4
Participation Date: 2025-10
Solo
出会い
のんびり楽しく過ごせました。 ガイドのお話や三線も良かったです。
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nick
Posted Date: 2025/10/16
5
Participation Date: 2025-10
Family
マングローブも牛舎も
ずっと行きたかった西表島、マングローブも信号🚥島に2つ 今の世の中、なんでもあって素朴なところがないのでめちゃくちゃ素朴で良かっだ。 牛舎もいろんな生活のウシさんいてよかった。 アイスも美味しいかったし。子供は西表島猫の資料館が、遊べて楽しかったみたい
ひ
ひくんちょ
Posted Date: 2025/10/13
5
Participation Date: 2025-10
Family
満足
水牛車に乗り、長閑で綺麗な風景を楽しみました。 クルーズでは、マングローブの大自然の凄さを身近で感じました。
ヴ
ヴォクシー
Posted Date: 2025/10/04
5
Participation Date: 2025-10
Family
西表島と水牛車でいく由布島のんびり満喫コース
ゆっくり時間で計画をたててくださり、ジャングルクルーズや水牛車にのって海にわたったり貴重な体験をさせていただきました。 60代、70代の夫婦には良いコースでした。有難うございまた
平
平岩美穂
Posted Date: 2025/10/03
5
Participation Date: 2025-10
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