Plan introduction( SUP or Canoeing to Mizuochi Falls & Yubu Island Buffalo Cart )
This tour plan includes SUP or canoe ride to unexplored waterfalls in Iriomote Island, which is registered as a World Natural Heritage site, and also enjoy sightseeing in Yubu Island, which is famous for its buffalo cart.
This tour provides the entrance fee of Yubu Island, buffalo car ticket, and transportation to and from Uehara area.
Most of the island is covered with undeveloped virgin forests, and Iriomote Island is registered as a World Natural Heritage site.
SUP and canoeing on the rivers flowing through the jungle are very popular.
In this tour, you can choose either SUP or canoeing.
SUP is surprisingly easy to ride despite its appearance, but those with children or those who want to have fun while talking in pairs should choose canoeing.
Setting off from Shirahama Port by canoe or SUP, you paddle across the tranquil waters of Funauki Bay, entering what feels like an entirely different world.
You quietly paddle upstream, and before long, Mizuochi Falls comes into view.
Before long, the scenery opens up to reveal a hidden paradise. Surrounded by dense, verdant foliage, the atmosphere is steeped in a serene stillness, as if time itself has stopped. The sight of the water cascading straight into the basin below is a breathtaking display of nature’s power and beauty.
After lunch break, you can enjoy sightseeing in Yubu Island, which is located near Iriomote Island.
Yubu Island can be reached from Iriomote Island by riding on a buffalo cart across the sea, and many visitors enjoy this buffalo cart.
The buffalo cart going slowly through the shallows is very relaxing and you can feel the time flowing slowly, which is typical of Iriomote Island.
The entire island of Yubu Island has been developed as a subtropical botanical garden.
Let’s visit the greenhouse where colorful tropical plants are cultivated, butterfly garden, souvenir shops and cafes.
Experience the charm of Iriomote Island with this tour, which offers an adventure to the unexplored waterfalls and a relaxing sightseeing tour of Yubu Island.
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 9:00 | Please come to the meeting place * Hotel pick-up service is available at each hotel. (only in in Uehara area of Iriomote Island) * If you are coming from Ishigaki Island on the same day, please board the 8:00 a.m. ferry to Uehara Port. |
| 9:10 | Departure for the field. |
| 9:30 | Start of 1st activity. |
| 12:00 | End of 1st activity. |
| 12:30 | Lunch time. * Our guide will take you to a restaurant where you can have lunch. * Please bring money for lunch. |
| 13:30 | End of lunch time |
| 13:50 | Arrival at the field. |
| 14:00 | Start of 2nd activity. |
| 16:00 | End of 2nd activity. |
| 16:30 | End of the tour * If you request a drop-off service, we will take you to your hotel. (only in Uehara area of Iriomote Island) |
* Schedule is subject to change depending on weather, tide level, and number of participants.
Course Summary
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (12+) : 13,500 yen Child (6-11) : 13,500 yen |
| Included in price | Guide fee, Rental fee (life jackets, marine shoes, SUP/Canoe equipment ), Entrance fee to Yubu Island, Fee for buffalo cart ride, Photo data taken on the tour, Fee for using shower room(hot water), Insurance, Taxes |
| What to bring | Towel, Drink, Sunscreen, Change of clothes (if you need), Money for lunch |
| What to wear on tour | Swimsuit, Rash guard, Half pants, etc. |
| Meeting and Dismissal Locations | Please choose from the following. 1. Pick-up and drop-off at each hotel in Iriomote Island (Only in Uehara area) * Please see NOTES for details. 2. Uehara Port 681 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541, Japan (Google Map) |
| Term | Whole Year |
| Time | 9:00-16:30 ( 7.5 hours) |
| Time of meeting | Our guide will inform you of the meeting time the day before the tour. |
| Age restrictions | 6-59 years old * SUP is limited only for ages 12 and older. If you have children between 6 and 11 years old, please choose canoeing. |
| Max. capacity of the tour | 30 people (Minimum 2 people) |
| Reservation deadline | By 8:00 p.m. the day before the tour |
How to contact us after booking a tour
Our guide will contact you by phone (or e-mail) the evening of the day before the tour to inform you of the tour details.
For single person
The minimum number of participants for this plan is 2.
If there are no other participants, the tour will be cancelled free of charge.
We will inform you if the tour will be held or not the day before the tour.
Pick-up and Drop-off Area
Pick up and drop off service is available at hotels in Uehara area of Iriomote Island.
Our guide will inform you of the pick-up time after your reservation is made.
* Hotels outside the Uehara area (Jungle Hotel Painumaya, Eco Village, Latida Iriomote, etc.) are out of the pick-up and drop-off area.
If you are staying at such hotels, please take a bus or taxi to the Uehara Port.
Cancellation and Change of Reservation
The following cancellation fees will apply if you wish to cancel your reservation.
1. By 8 days before the tour : Free of charge
2. By 7 to 2 days before the tour : 2,000 yen for one group
3. After the day before the tour : 100% of the participation fee
*No cancellation fee will be charged if you cannot join the tour due to force majeure, such as tour cancellation due to bad weather or flight cancellation.
For any changes to the tour, please get in touch with us at the e-mail address (or phone number) provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail.
About the decision to cancel the tour
The tour will be held even if it rains, as long as safety is ensured.
Except for special weather conditions such as typhoons, the tour will generally be held rain or shine.
However, field conditions are subject to change due to wind, waves, and other factors in addition to rain.
If we determine that the field is not safe on the day of the tour due to these factors, we may cancel the tour even if the weather is fine.
Our guide will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Notes
1. Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour.
Our guide will inform you of the meeting place and time on the day before the tour.
2. Please change into clothes that you do not mind getting wet before the tour.
3. Please use the restroom before the tour. There are no restrooms near the tour field.
4. Please contact our guide in advance if you are going to be late.
5. SUP is limited only for ages 12 and older.
If you have children between 6 and 11 years old, please choose canoeing.
6. For safety reasons, we do not allow people who meet these conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.
