#Iriomote Island

It's not just Iriomote Island! Taketomijima, Yufujima, Kohamajima…A trip around the islands of Yaeyama
"It's not just Iriomote Island! Taketomijima, Yufujima, Kohamajima… The unique Yaeyama islands is packed with useful information to prepare for your trip, such as how to access the Yaeyama Islands, how to travel in Shimauchi, and how to choose accommodations. Those who visit the Yaeyama Islands for the first time are also safe!
date： 2025.03.12（updated：2025.03.28）
A list of means of transportation in Yaeyama convenient for sightseeing & complete guide to remote islands from Ishigaki-jima Island
Complete guide to enjoy the Yaeyama Islands! Learn more about how to access popular remote islands from Ishigaki-jima Island to Taketomijima and Iriomote Island. It covers the services of 10 local transportation companies, including buses, ferries, and buffalo cars. We have a wide selection of different companies! It is full of information on how to get to sightseeing spots and discount tickets. Even beginners have a question collection. It is full of information to enjoy the charm of Yaeyama to the fullest!
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- Remote islands around Okinawa Island
date： 2025.02.10（updated：2025.03.14）
Summary of hotels, meals and sightseeing spots perfect for children in Ishigaki-jima Island
Where are you going with your child? What do you do? Where are you going to stay? If the whole family goes to the southern island, we will introduce the spots, play and hotels that you want to keep in the mast. Preparation and planning are very important for the whole family to have a fun trip. Please refer to it with Mom & Dad, Grandpa and Grandma. The point of traveling with children is "not too greedy!" I think there are a lot of places you want to go and things you want to do, but please talk with your family before departure and plan while considering your child's physical condition and nap. The high summer season is from May to September, but the sunshine in Ishigaki-jima Island is intense. You can enjoy Ishigaki-jima Island as much as possible during the spring break and GW season in March.
date： 2025.01.31（updated：2025.03.05）
Recommended sightseeing tour rankings around remote islands
Eight unique islands studded by the Yaeyama Islands. For those who want to visit remote islands based in Ishigaki-jima Island, but don't know if Doko Island is recommended, OkinawaTraveler Editorial Department ranks sightseeing tours to enjoy remote islands on a day trip from Ishigaki-jima Island. Let's plan according to the purpose from one island that goes around without difficulty to four island tours where you can fully enjoy the charm of the island.
- Remote islands around Okinawa Island
- Sightseeing and experience
date： 2023.07.27（updated：2025.01.21）
Okinawa Island Travel Rankings (6th to 16th)
Okinawa Traveler Editorial Department told 100 people living in Okinawa Prefecture, "Where is your favorite Okinawa remote island?" We conducted a questionnaire! Is the island chosen from among the many remote islands? Click here for the announcement of the 6th place.↓
- Remote islands around Okinawa Island
date： 2023.04.24（updated：2024.01.15）

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