My all time favourite tropical island in Japan - iriomote island !! ｡ꕤ˚₊⊹ Ever since my last visit a

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My all time favourite tropical island in Japan - iriomote island !! ｡ꕤ˚₊⊹ Ever since my last visit a0:59

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Explore Iriomote Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, known for its dense jungles, mangrove forests, and unique wildlife. Discover an ecotourism resort and rare experiences like sagaribana kayaking.

3 places · 2 experiences

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Iriomote Hotel by Hoshino Resorts
Resort hotel · Taketomi
4.2
Upscale, sea-view hotel offering an outdoor pool & a spa, plus buffet dining & a cafe.
Iriomote Hotel by Hoshino Resorts, 2-2 Uehara, 竹富町 Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1541, Japan
- Hotel room with ocean view — A comfortable hotel room with a beautiful view of the ocean, offering a serene and relaxing atmosphere during your stay.
- Sunset by the resort — The sunset by the resort was truly magical, creating a breathtaking backdrop for an evening drink on the beach.
- Dinner buffet — The food at the resort's dinner buffet was a perfect 10/10, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes.
Experience · 1 place
Playing on Ida Beach
My first stop was Ida Beach, also known as Ida no Hama. The water was incredibly blue, making it a dream for snorkeling. I spent time enjoying the clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. This secluded beach is only reachable by boat, ensuring a peaceful experience with few people around.
- Coral reefs — Snorkeling here was a dream, with vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.
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Ida Beach
Tourist attraction · Taketomi
4.7
Sheltered beach accessible only by boat, with white sand, clear shallow water for snorkeling.
Ida beach, Iriomote, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1542, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Sagaribana Kayak Tour
early-morning
I embarked on a Sagaribana kayak tour at 4:30 AM. This tour takes you through mangrove forests to witness the rare sagaribana flowers, which only bloom at night and fall down by sunrise. We kayaked in the dark, waiting for the flowers to fall, creating magical flower carpets on the river. It was an unforgettable experience, so magical and pretty, I could cry just thinking about it.
- Sagaribana flowers — These super rare flowers only bloom at night and fall down in the early morning, creating beautiful flower carpets on the rivers in the mangrove forests.
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Iriomote Island
Island · Taketomi
4.6
Creator's voice
My favorite tropical island in Japan, a UNESCO World Heritage site with surreal subtropical nature and wildlife. 90% of the island is covered by dense jungles and mangrove forests, home to the critically endangered Iriomote cat and the rare sagaribana flower. Many beaches are secluded and only accessible by boat, certified tours, or hikes, keeping the nature well-protected.
Iriomote-jima, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa, Japan