2025 Taketomi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Dubbed the "Maldives of Japan," Ishigaki Island is now more accessible than ever. No need to transfer via Okinawa's main island—just a 2-hour flight and you're instantly in vacation mode! Already planning your itinerary? From breathtaking ocean views and mouthwatering Ishigaki beef to hopping over to nearby Taketomi Island for a chill day, here's a guide to help you dive into the island's charm and make the most of your time. Day 1｜ • Arrive at New Ishigaki Airport, pick up your rental car (advance booking recommended), and start your journey. • Head to scenic spots overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Yaeyama Islands, and Funauki. • For lunch, try Ishigaki beef curry at #ArakakiShokudo or the popular pork rib Okinawa soba at #AkashiShokudo. • In the afternoon, visit the northernmost point of Ishigaki Island, #HirakuboLighthouse. • Stop by ocean-view cafes or small bars along the way for a relaxing break. • Check into a villa-style accommodation or camper van in the central area, and explore local cuisine for dinner. Day 2｜ • Visit a Michelin Green Guide three-star attraction and take a glass-bottom boat ride to admire tropical fish and coral reefs. • For lunch, enjoy Okinawa spare rib noodles, Yaeyama noodles, or Okinawa stir-fry with bitter melon and island tofu—a nostalgic Okinawan flavor. • Stop by #FusakiAngelPier, a dreamy white pier extending from the beach into the blue sea, perfect for photos. • Explore unique natural landscapes and listen to the soothing sounds of a suikinkutsu (water harp cave) during a 30-minute visit. • Check into your accommodation. • Head to the city for dinner. Recommended spots: #IshigakiBeefMARU, Ishigaki Beef Burger Specialty Shop #HeartLand. • Enjoy a night stroll in Ishigaki City. Day 3｜ • After breakfast, visit #YaeyamaFarmersMarket (Yurateiku Market) to explore local produce. • Stop by #GenkiMilkShop Ishigaki Misaki Main Store, known for its boy logo, to enjoy fresh milk and yogurt from Ishigaki Island farms. • Take a 10-minute ferry ride from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island. • Check into #HoshinoyaTaketomiIsland. • Experience a leisurely walk through white sand streets and traditional red-tile-roofed houses, and visit #StarSandBeach. • Savor French cuisine infused with local island ingredients at Hoshinoya. • End the day stargazing under a romantic night sky. Day 4｜ • Enjoy a Hoshinoya breakfast, followed by a garden stroll, swimming, or relaxing on the beach. • Take a ferry back to Ishigaki Island. • For lunch, try the signature fluffy and soft tamagoyaki at #ShunBANCHAN. • Spend the afternoon at #ShirahoBeach, wading in the waves, listening to the ocean, or simply daydreaming. • Accommodation recommendations: ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort, Seven x Seven Ishigaki. *Note: Taiwan/Hong Kong and Ishigaki Island have a 1-hour time difference.

#Checklist before travel ✔︎︎︎︎Dresses👗 I recommend wearing bright colors✨Especially long and flared ones. Wrinkle-resistant materials are even better◎ I wear a lot of ZARA and Self-ford! ✔︎︎︎︎Straw hats👒Not only are they practical, but they also look great just by having them🙌 I love Athena New York💓 ✔︎︎︎︎Camera📸My go-to camera is the GoPro HERO9! It's always fun to have a camera! And with a GoPro, you can take photos of the night sky and underwater, and it's easy to take photos of yourself✨ ✔︎︎︎︎UV hoodies☀️There's a big difference between having one and not having one! It doesn't hurt even when the sun is strong! I use the UNIQLO Airism UV hoodie😊 It's thin, so it's perfect for wearing over your clothes! ✔︎︎︎︎Matching items👫If you're going on vacation, I recommend matching outfits✨It will look great and be a memorable experience! We buy them locally and take them with us when we go on vacation afterwards 🥰 #travelpackinglist

Taketomi Island is easily accessible from Ishigaki Island. It is an isolated island with a circumference of about 9 km. You can enjoy island sightseeing, such as star sand beaches, wooden red brick houses, and water buffalo carts. You can get around by rental bicycle or on foot, but it is also recommended to use a tour efficiently. You can see everything in half a day, so please consider it when sightseeing in Ishigaki. It is a recommended isolated island. ✱----------------------------------------------- [Name] Taketomi Island [Location] Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture [Access] About 15 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port *Check the website of each shipping company for timetables and fares -----------------------------------------------✱ #Island trip #Domestic trip #Taketomi Island #Okinawa #Island #Star sand

Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel offers a variety of activities! ✔︎ Example Activities ・Guided Walks (Jungle, Mangroves, Iriomote Wildcat) …Learn about the flora and fauna of Iriomote Island while walking 🚶♀️🚶♂️ ・School (Sea Turtles, Iriomote Wildcat, World Heritage) …Watch videos and learn in-depth about the creatures of Iriomote Island 🏫 ・Sundowner …Enjoy complimentary champagne while watching the sunset at Tsukigahama Beach 🥂🌇 ・Pineapple Beer Fest …Enjoy free pineapple juice, beer, and BBQ by the pool 🍍🍻 By listening to detailed explanations and seeing the plants and animals up close, you'll fall in love with Iriomote Island ☺️ Additionally, there are plenty of events where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, delicious drinks, and a fun atmosphere! When visiting Iriomote Island Hotel, be sure to participate in the meticulously planned events by Hoshino! ⚠️ Some events are limited-time or require reservations, so please check the website or the tablet in your room in advance! ✔︎ Access 🚌 10-minute free shuttle bus from Uehara Port

It's only a 10-minute boat ride from Ishigaki Port⭐️ to Taketomi Island, which has a population of about 350. The circumference of the island is only 9.2km, so there are plenty of bicycle rentals, and if you arrive at the port and ask the shuttle bus, they will lend you a bicycle🚲 You can be sure to make a reservation during busy times. The red-tiled roof buildings and unpaved white roads are nostalgic✨ The sea is also so beautiful that it will move you. For lunch, I had dry curry from Yamamori Shokudo, a restaurant popular with locals. 😋 The curry was delicious, eating it while chatting with my grandparents in the fresh air😊 Ishigaki Island - Taketomi Island round trip 1700 yen Since it is a route used for commuting and school, there are many boat trips and it is convenient. [Yamamori Shokudo] 📍Location: 413 Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 🕰️Opening hours: Lunch available 💰Price per person: Dry curry 700 yen #Taketomi Island #Yamamori Shokudo #Taketomi Island gourmet #Okinawa #0 yen travel

Finally, we are introducing Pinaisara Falls♥️ on Iriomote Island, a treasure trove of natural beauty that is the pride of the world🌎, which has been designated a World Heritage Site👏🏻👏🏻. We paddled a canoe🚣 through the mangroves and strolled through the jungle🌴 before finally arriving at this place!! What a sense of accomplishment when we saw the magnificent view in front of us👏!! It is the highest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture at 55m♥️It was so impressive that it seemed to have even more of a drop when we saw it with our own eyes🥺 From above the falls, the beautiful ocean stretches out in the direction of Iriomote and Hatoma Island. The mangrove forest where we paddled the canoe looked so small, and we were surprised that we had come all the way up to this place👏♥️ In the jungle, you can encounter many rare animals and plants, and you can enjoy the long journey☺️ It was a recommended course that allows you to enjoy the jungle of Iriomote Island for a day😆☺️💕 We participated in a tour by Pisies🎶 #0 yen trip #cool spots and gourmet #Japanese summer #Ishigaki Island #spectacular spots #tourist spots #world heritage #travel #Okinawa Prefecture #Iriomote Island #look back on the memories of your summer trip#Okinawa trip #Ishigaki Island sightseeing #japan #japantrip

[Okinawa Kuroshima] Kuroshima, where the deep blue sea🏖🐠☀️ spreads out forever☺️✨ The clear and transparent sea, also known as Kuroshima Blue♥️The sand is extremely clear, and the coral like petals💕You can enjoy the underwater world as well😘✨ All photos are unedited! When we landed on Kuroshima, we saw 🐃cows, 🐃cows, and more cows😂😂It is a very small island🌴 where there are more cows than people. We enjoyed the idyllic Okinawan scenery while eating lunch☺️😘✨ The inside of the port was so beautiful that we got excited and jumped into the sea right from the boat♥️←It was difficult to get on the boat later🤣 I participated in a one-day tour from Ishigakijima with a tour company called Undoya! I was able to enjoy the ocean of Kuroshima to the fullest and made the best memories☺️☺️ #0yentrip #Yaeyamaislands #Okinawatrip #Ishigakijimatrip #coolspotsandfood #Japanesesummer #breathtakingspots #travel #Okinawa #Ishigakijima #Kuroshima #lookbackonsummertripmemories

The southernmost Peace Monument in Japan❣️ A must-visit place when visiting Hateruma Island☺️ When you come here, you are reminded that you are at the southernmost [edge] of Japan♥️ Take a photo📷 in front of the southernmost monument! It's a standard course, but it's become a memory that I definitely can't miss☺️🌴💕!! At night, the monument at the southernmost tip of Hateruma Island, where the starry sky✨ spreads out, has a completely different view between day and night😳A beautiful Milky Way spread out♥️!! If you have time, I think it would be the most luxurious stay to stay overnight and enjoy the starry sky of Hateruma👶🏾💕 address〒907-1751 Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture About an hour by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Island 3 round trips per day in winter, 4 round trips per day in summer If you take one flight from Ishigaki Port, you can also enjoy Hateruma Island on a day trip🧡 #Recommended hidden spots for travel lovers #Beautiful views of Japan #Okinawa remote islands #Summer trip #Favorite spots and gourmet #Within Japan #Okinawa Prefecture #Southernmost tip #Hateruma Island #0 yen trip #japan #japantrip #Remote island trip #Okinawa trip #Ishigaki Island trip

Do you know the small island called Kohamajima🌴 in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture🙈? ? The sea 🪸 around Kohama Island is so clear that it looks like the boat is floating. No matter how many times I go there or swim there, I am always impressed 🎶☺️ The coral is clear even when viewed from above ♥️ When I put my face in the sea with a snorkel, I am amazed at how clear the water is ♥️ ✱Actually, none of these photos have been edited at all 😉 Recommended snorkeling tour on Kohama Island ✤ Guesthouse Miyara-san Even if you are not a guest, you can join a day trip tour if there is availability 🙆♀️💗 Another nice point is that you can have aerial photos of the beautiful Yaeyama Islands sea taken with a drone ♥️ #Let's look back on summer trip memories #Cool spots and gourmet #Photogenic spots #Stunning spots #Travel #Snorkeling #Kohama Island #Ishigaki Island #Yaeyama Islands #Girls trip #Japantrip #Unexplored place #Stunning view #0 yen trip

[Japan's 🇯🇵 most beautiful port] Do you know Kuroshima? [Kuroshima] is one of the islands that belong to the Yaeyama Islands, including Ishigaki Island♡ The blue color of the sea is so beautiful that it is also called [Kuroshima Blue]. The first thing you see when you arrive at Kuroshima🚢 is the view from this tetrapod✨ When you visit Ishigaki Island, one of the fun things about traveling to Ishigaki Island is that you can go around the islands and experience the charm of each island😉 Access🚢30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island Remote Island Terminal🍒3 round trips a day 📝There are also tours that land on Kuroshima, such as snorkeling tours😊 #0 yen trip #japan #Okinawa #Yaeyama Islands #Kuroshima #Remote Island Trip #Ishigaki Island Trip

Hateruma Island, Japan's southernmost island Nishihama, with its stunning Hateruma Blue, is so beautiful that you won't get tired of it no matter how long you stay!! As the sun sets over Nishihama, on a new moon night, the sky is filled with countless stars and the beautiful Milky Way shines brightly. In winter, you can also see the Southern Cross!! A blissful island where having nothing is happiness Just spend your time doing nothing and relaxing. How to get there: You can access it by high-speed ferry from the Ishigaki Island Remote Island Terminal via An'eikanko. It takes about 60 minutes. There are three round trips per day in winter and four in summer.

Finally, we arrived at the southernmost tip of Okinawa, Hateruma Island! If you come here, you definitely want to stop by the shaved ice shop "Minpika" 🌺 I recommend refreshing yourself here on a hot day ✨ Fluffy ice ❄️ "Minpika"'s shaved ice is really fluffy! It melts in your mouth and blows away the heat! Black honey special 🍯 Minpika's signature menu "Black honey special" is a perfect combination of rich black honey and fluffy ice! The sweetness is exquisite and addictive. A wide variety of flavors 🍓🍋 I also recommend Okinawa-specific flavors such as passion fruit and shekwasha 🙆♀️ ̖́- This time, I tried the blue Hawaii shaved ice called Hateruma Blue, which was refreshingly sweet and very delicious! ✨ Flavor selection: If you come for the first time, you should definitely try the black honey special🤭! Other flavors include shekwasha, passion fruit, and Hateruma Blue♥️Flavor Okinawa♡ Volume: Each shaved ice is large and very satisfying! You can also share it🙆🏻♀️ Inside: Enjoy it while taking a leisurely break on the terrace seats. 📍Location Minpika 465 Hateruma, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1751 Located in the center of Hateruma Island, it's easy to stop by while sightseeing☝🏻 ͗ ͗ Business hours: 13:30-16:00 (may vary depending on the season) - It's a popular shop, so you may have to wait a little when it's crowded - If you visit it together with other tourist spots on the island, you can enjoy it all day When you come to Hateruma Island, enjoy the finest shaved ice at "Minpika"! 🍧✨ #0 yen trip #Okinawa trip #Ishigaki Island sightseeing #Hateruma Island #Remote island trip #Remote island #Domestic travel #Shaved ice #Cafe

This is Mariko (@mariko000001) on a weekend getaway ☺️ 🏷️ Okinawa trip summary #mariko_okinawa I went on my first trip to Okinawa! The first island I chose was Ishigaki Island✈ Now, this is the last day, DAY3❣️ If it was a clear, sunny day, I was thinking of going to Hateruma, but it was a bit cloudy in the morning, so I decided to go to Taketomi Island🏝️🫶 My friend highly recommended Taketomi Island, so I headed there with excitement⛴️✨ As soon as I arrived at the port, I rented a bicycle and cycled around Taketomi Island, and it felt so good🚲💕 The flowing air, the beautiful old Okinawan townscape, the cute shisa and the vivid hibiscus🏝️🌺 Running to the beach, I found the sea and the beautiful sea, and a cat sleeping soundly on the sand🐈✨ Just this is picturesque🖼️💕 I've never come across a place where it feels so good just to cycle around‼ ️ Taketomi Island was such a wonderful island💛 If you go to Ishigaki Island, you can easily get there in 15 minutes by ferry, and it's definitely a place you should visit～～～🥰 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 DAY1 7:00 📍#Ishigakijima Beach Hotel Sunshine 2484 Shinkawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa ☞Ocean View Resort Hotel ・ ・15 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Port ↓ 9:00 📍#Taketomi Island ☞An island with a traditional townscape ・ ・10 minutes by bicycle ↓ 11:00 📍#Kaiji Beach 👉Star sand If you're looking for it, go here 👉Swimming is prohibited due to fast tides ・ ・10 minutes by bicycle ↓ 13:00 📍#OshokudokoroKanifu 494 Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 👉A restaurant where you can eat easy and delicious Okinawan cuisine ・ ・30 minutes by car ↓ 14:00 📍Going around Taketomi Island ◎Nishi Pier ◎Red Brick Village ◎Kondoi Beach 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 This is Mariko, a weekend traveler. 👉@mariko000001 My goal is to travel to all 47 prefectures and make posts. We're a crazy couple who basically travel in our own car and don't mind driving for 7 hours. Of course we want to highlight famous places, but also lesser known places💡 If you're happy to support us🧡, we'd be happy if you follow us🥹🫰 Comments and requests are very welcome, so we're waiting for you✨ We'll work hard every day to help you with your travels, even if just a little🥰 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #Okinawa#OkinawaTrip#IshigakiIsland#IshigakiIslandTrip#IshigakiIslandTourism #IshigakiIslandGourmet #TravelWithMe #OkinawaTourism

This is Mariko (@mariko000001) on a weekend getaway ☺️ Before the real summer arrived, I went to Ishigaki Island~💓 I've always wanted to go to Taketomi Island. When I actually went there, it was a wonderful island beyond my imagination...🥹🏝️🫶 The flowing air, the old Okinawan buildings, the beautiful hibiscus and the cute buffaloes🐃🌺🏝️ You can easily go around the island by bicycle, and above all, just feeling the breeze feels great🚲✨ If you go to Ishigaki Island, you should definitely go there. I've summarized the charms of Taketomi Island, so please use it as a reference~☺️❣️ 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 ⚠️All information is as of March 2024. Please check it out whenever you go out 💁♀️ ↓　　　　　　↓　　　　　　　　↓ ❶📍#Kaiji Beach 👉If you want to look for star sand, this is the place 👉Swimming is prohibited due to fast tides 🚶♀️30 minutes walk from Taketomi Port ＼　Recommended points　／ There was a cute cat! You can relax in the shade of the trees There was also a swing so you can relax while looking at the sea. Star sand is surprisingly easy to find, so try looking for it - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ❷📍#Kondoi Beach 👉The only beach on Taketomi Island where you can swim 🚶♀️It's close to Kaiji Beach ＼　Recommended points　／ It's very easy to swim in the shallow waters. Above all, the visibility is outstanding. There were lots of small squids and fish swimming around - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ❸📍#West Pier 👉The white pier stands out against the blue sea 👉It's ​​a famous spot for watching the sunset 🚲About 15 minutes by bicycle from Taketomi Port - - - - - - - - - - - - - ❹📍#Tomuri Tourism 👉When you arrive at the port of Tomijima, call out to the shuttle bus driver 👉They will take you from the port to the shop for free 👉There are other bicycle rental shops on the island ◎Normal bicycle/1000 yen for the first 2 hours There are also a wide variety of other bicycles, such as electric bicycles and tandem bicycles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ❺📍#OshokudokoroKanifu 494 Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 👉A restaurant where you can eat easy and delicious Okinawan cuisine ▼11:00 - 15:30　Last order 15:00 17:30 - 20:00　Last order 19:30 💰Cards and electronic money accepted 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 This is Mariko, a weekend traveler. 👉@mariko000001 My goal is to travel to all 47 prefectures and make posts about them. We are a crazy couple who basically travel by car and don't mind driving for 7 hours. Of course we want to highlight famous places, but also lesser known places💡 If you're happy to support us🧡, we'd be happy if you follow us🥹🫰 Comments and requests are very welcome, so we look forward to them✨ We'll do our best every day to help you with your travels🥰 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #Okinawa#OkinawaTrip#IshigakiIsland#IshigakiIslandTrip#IshigakiIslandTourism #IshigakiIslandGourmet#TaketomiIsland #TaketomiIslandTourism #TaketomiIslandGourmet #TaketomiIslandCafe #TaketomiIslandTrip #TravelWithMe #OkinawaTourism

A cafe along the beach at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima, called BEACH CAFE. We went there for lunch. Apparently you can enjoy a barbecue at night. It was nice to be able to enjoy a meal while looking at the ocean in front of us. I got the impression that the meals were mostly heavy. The fried chicken was absolutely delicious. The curry also looked good. [Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima] Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 Phone number: 050-3134-8093 #Okinawatourism#Okinawa#Okinawatrip#Okinawahotel#Okinawatrip #Kohamajima#Kohamajimahotel #Okinawatourism

A buffet restaurant exclusively for guests staying at the RISONARE Kohamajima. The interior is stylish, reminiscent of red coral (although apparently it's not actually the case), and many of the dishes used are cute. The variety of food is surprisingly small, but the sweets are particularly impressive. The poolside seats on the left side of the entrance had a great view. Drinks other than those on the buffet (such as alcohol) are charged separately. [Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima] Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 Telephone number: 050-3134-8093 #OkinawaTourism#Okinawa#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaHotel#OkinawaTrip #Kohamajima#KohamajimaHotel

A place I wanted to stay someday. Everything was great, it was the best facility with no complaints. I stayed in the Royal Suite Room, and it was the best room with a spacious living room, daybed, private pool, jacuzzi, sauna, Refa curling iron and hair iron set...everything I could wish for. In addition, the facility offers resort wear rental (and they are quite good) in the lobby, bath salt making, popsicles, and chinsuko for free, you can move around the premises on an electric kickboard after taking a simple video course, there are two pools, a place to look at the stars, and so on, so you can enjoy the hotel all day without going outside. [Hoshino Resorts Risonare Kohamajima] Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 Telephone number: 050-3134-8093 #OkinawaTourism#Okinawa#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaHotel#OkinawaTrip #Kohamajima#KohamajimaHotel

About 30 minutes by boat from Ishigaki Island The sea is the most beautiful I stayed in the Royal Suite at RISONARE Kohamajima, the best place for a vacation☺️✨ All the rooms at RISONARE Kohamajima are suites💓 Among them, the Royal Suite has a pool, sauna, and jacuzzi in the room✨ There is also a sauna that gets super hot, so you can go into the pool after the sauna, relax in the jacuzzi, and really relax🌴 I recommend staying for more than two nights🥺💓 📍RISONARE Kohamajima Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 ⁡ #OkinawaTourism #Okinawa #Kohamajima #YaeyamaIslands

I did a lot of activities that let me experience the nature of Iriomote Island‼️ For those who like activities, this island and hotel is perfect🌲⭕️ The mystery of feeling the whole earth🌏 📸 Let's play at #Ida Beach! From the Iriomote Island Hotel, we took a car and then a boat to Ida Beach⛱️ We went into the sea surrounded by greenery, played with sea turtles🐢, floated around, and had a relaxing time🌊 📸#IriomoteJungleLibrary In the jungle, there is a library that collects books about Iriomote Island. Iriomote Island is humid, so why does it feel so cool in the jungle? 📸#IriomoteGuidedWalk We went around with a guide and learned about the nature of Iriomote Island. I was able to see many tree patterns on Iriomote Island that can only be seen when the air is clean, and I came back with a deep breath of air 🌳⭕️ 📸 ⛰️ I went trekking 🥾 through the jungles of Iriomote Island! Even as a beginner, I was able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace, and had a great time looking at all the different plants 🪴. There were some plants that were highly poisonous, and I felt the terror of nature...! 📸 #Tsukigahama Sunset Time Hold a sparkling drink (free) Watch the sunset at Tsukigahama, which is just a short distance from Iriomote Island 🌇 We brought our own chairs, found a good spot to sit and talk, and before we knew it, it was pitch black 🤣⭕️ 📸 Mangrove Kayaking at Dusk There are also many mangroves close to the Iriomote Island Hotel We went to see them at the same time as the sunset 🌆 The ocean was so clear and beautiful,,✨ 📍 Iriomote Island Hotel Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 #OkinawaTourism #YaeyamaIslands #okinawa #Okinawa #IriomoteIsland

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel aims to be "Japan's first ecotourism resort". You can stay here for a minimum of two nights. The room I stayed in was a deluxe twin room. It was a spacious 54 square meter room. It doesn't feel new, but it's kept clean. The terrace was also spacious, and there was a pool below. All rooms face the sea, and since it is along the beach, which is also a sea turtle nesting ground, care has been taken to prevent indoor light from reaching the sea at night. The lounge offers free drinks and snacks until around 6pm. One of the attractions is that you can enjoy latte art. This hotel is trying to be plastic-free and PET bottle-free, and you can see the various efforts being made, such as providing free rental bottles, eliminating disposable amenities, smart laundry without detergent, and introducing all-in-one soap that takes into consideration the burden on wastewater treatment. 💡Points💡 At first glance, some people may think it's a hassle, but I was able to stay there without any problems. May nature be preserved forever in its beauty, without being destroyed by human hands. 📍Spot name: Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 Phone number: 050-3134-8094 #Okinawatourism #Okinawatrip #Okinawa #Okinawahotel #Okinawatrip #IriomoteIsland #IriomoteIslandtrip #IriomoteIslandtourism

To get to Kohama Island from Ishigaki Island or other remote islands, you can take a ferry. This is the boarding point that everyone uses when going sightseeing on Kohama Island, but it is very small. There is also a small shop in the waiting area. Small souvenirs and drinks including alcohol are sold there. There are no bento boxes. The souvenirs are a little pricey, so it might be better to buy them on another island? There are plenty of chairs in the waiting area, so check the boat schedule and relax while waiting for the boat to arrive. [Kohama Island Boarding Point] Address: Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1221 #OkinawaTourism#Okinawa#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaTrip#KohamaIsland

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel on Iriomote Island offers a minimum stay of two nights, and the buffet restaurant alternates between Iriomote Island and Asian cuisine each day. Huh? Asian? Is there anything children can eat? Some people may think so. However, Iriomote Island Hotel is popular with families with children. Don't worry. Other than the main menu, the menu is mostly the same every day, and there is a wide variety of menus available. Also, don't miss the alcohol drinking! All-you-can-drink beer, awamori, and awamori cocktails. There is a wide selection of awamori from the Yaeyama region, so it's a good idea to try a variety of them. 💡Points💡 I went around 8pm, the last entry time, and it was empty, which was great! 📍Spot name: Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 Phone number: 050-3134-8094 #Okinawa tourism#Okinawa travel#Okinawa#Okinawa hotel#Okinawa trip#Iriomote Island#Iriomote Island trip#Iriomote Island tourism

Ferries from Iriomote Island to Kohama Island and Ishigaki Island depart from Ohara Port. The ferry terminal is clean and spacious, and there are two souvenir shops. They sell stylish items, and although I saw the same ones later on Kohama Island, the prices here were far cheaper! There is also a shop called Jugon next to the terminal. There are a wide variety of souvenirs lined up. I especially noticed that there was a lot of brown sugar. The brown sugar soft serve ice cream that you can eat in was popular. It is recommended to do a lot of shopping for souvenirs as a memento of your trip to Iriomote Island. 📍Spot name: Ohara Port Address: Nakama Port, Haemi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1434 #OkinawaTourism #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #OkinawaRecommendedSpots #IriomoteIsland #IriomoteIslandTourism

📷①② #Spectacular ocean beer garden Beer while watching the beautiful ocean🍺 It was the best moment🥹 ※Limited time only 📷③④ #Sunrise ocean lounge You can watch the sunrise from the ocean🌄 It was really romantic... I want everyone who comes to RISONARE Kohamajima to try it. 📷⑤ Electric motor SUP It was the easiest SUP I've ever done‼ ️ Even with the wind, it moves forward so fast that you can go out really far offshore The ocean is also shallow, so it's fun to look out at the ocean☺️ 📷⑥ BEACH CAFE There's a space next to the beach where you can eat curry and snacks! ☺️ The curry after the sea was the best, so I recommend it🍛 📷⑦ Gajumaru Square A shady and cool square with lots of Gajumaru trees🌳 Risonare Kohamajima was a space filled with cute flowers🌸, strong trees, and beautiful nature☺️ 📷⑧ Make your own bath salts You can make your own bath salts with your favorite oils and flowers✨ You can relax to the max with a special bath salt made to suit your mood at the time,,🥰 📷⑨ Buffet restaurant OliOli The moment I entered, my excitement was so high💛 It was a buffet that looked so delicious that I could eat to my heart's content🍚 The recommended dish is the brown sugar soft serve🍦 It's an original soft serve ice cream😍It was so delicious that I've had it on repeat many times☺️ 📍Risonare Kohamajima Address: 〒907-1221 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa #Hoshino Resorts #Risonare Kohama Island #Okinawa #Kohama Island #Okinawa Tourism

Tsukigahama Beach is right in front of Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel. It's a calm beach no matter when you look at it, and it seems safe for small children to swim there. This beach is also a spawning ground for sea turtles, so the hotel has instructed all rooms to keep the lights from reaching the beach at night and has provided curtain clips. They also offer sparkling wine service in the evening, which is great for watching the sunset with a drink in hand. You can also enjoy kayaking and SUP, so there are many other ways to have fun. [Tsukigahama Beach] Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 #OkinawaTourism#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaBeach#IriomoteIsland#IriomoteIslandTrip#IriomoteIslandTourism

Unarizaki Park Observatory is a popular tourist spot on Iriomote Island with a spectacular view. I rented a bicycle from Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel and went there. It's just the right distance for cycling, so I recommend it. The ocean directly below the observation deck is very beautiful. On the way from the parking lot to the observation deck, there was a path built by surfers that leads down to the bottom. It seems to be a good spot for surfing. The color of the ocean during the day is also very beautiful, but the sunset seen from here is also the best. I wasn't able to go at sunset this time, so I'd like to go see it again if I have the chance. [Unarizaki Park Observatory] Address: Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 #OkinawaTourism#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaSea#IriomoteIsland#IriomoteIslandTrip#IriomoteIslandTourism

A hidden gem! Do you know Hatoma Island, one of the Yaeyama Islands? 🥹✨ It's about an hour by boat from Ishigaki Island! There are no tourists, and the population is only 60 people, so time flows slowly! It was an island where you could forget about time and truly escape reality. Its unique feature is that it has many beaches, but they are all connected, so you can walk between them! What's more! There are lots of fish on every beach🐟 and the waves are calm and easy to swim in! Even my friends who are not good at swimming were able to snorkel with peace of mind~🤿 It became my favorite island👒☀️ We rented bicycles, but most of us walked around~! 📍Place for lunch [Food and Drink Shop Firemaya (Kushike-ya Restaurant Relocation🍴🍙] #OkinawaTourism #IshigakiIsland #HatomaIsland #RemoteIslands #YaeyamaIslands

A very popular resort hotel that you want to stay at once! It is located on Kohama Island, 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port⛴️ There is a free shuttle bus from Kohama Port The site is large, so you can move around by golf cart🛺 There are plenty of activities, gourmet food, and tours from the hotel, such as putt-putt golf, marine sports, yoga, and beauty treatments, so you can spend the whole day there🌼 You can also rent a bicycle or electric kickboard to go around the tourist spots of Kohama Island🌏 There are intentionally few street lights, so you can see the beautiful starry sky⭐️ It is a wonderful hotel with many repeat customers🏨🌈 2930 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1292 ☑︎Instagram ☑︎Free Wi-Fi #OkinawaTourism#KohamaIsland #Haimurubushi#ResortHotel #OkinawaHotel