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Iriomote Island 西表島

Jungle & beaches in the Yaeyama group

Mariyudu Falls, Iriomote Island

45mins by ferry west of the Yaeyama group’s main island of Ishigaki-jima is World Heritage-listed Iriomote-jima, 90% covered by dense jungle and mangrove forests and part of Japan’s southern-most national park.

This is “get away from it all” territory, but with plenty to do for outdoors enthusiasts - including sea and river kayaking, fishing, sailing, diving, snorkelling, hiking and beaches. The locals tend to be alternative lifestyle types.

Iriomote-jima is also home to the Iriomote yamaneko, a type of wildcat, which was discovered in 1965 and is only found on the island.

There’s plenty of accommodation on the island, as well as public transport and rental vehicles.

Beaches & Surfing

Okinawa 沖縄

Japan In-A-Month

Classic adventurer with a 21-day JR Pass (+ ferries)

Okinawa In-11-Days

Sun, sand, beaches & history

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by Kzaral