Iriomote Guided Walk: Jungle Course
The jungles, which cover about 90% of Iriomote Island's total area, are home to a variety of plants and animals. In the Jungle Course, Hotel staff will guide you through an authentic jungle on the hotel grounds. You can enjoy learning the strategies for animals and plants to survive in the jungle where the competition for survival is intense.
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Period
Full-year(Every other day)
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Place
Jungle in the hotel grounds
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Meeting place
Lobby
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Time required
45 min
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Reservation
[Reservation required] Please reserve from the button below.
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*There are places with bad footing, so please wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers.
*If you are worried about insects, please use the insect repellent spray in your room.
*We don't rent out long shoes.
*Please bring your drinks.
[Time] *Advance reservation: Up to 10 people per session
(October to March)
9:00-10:00, 10:00-11:00, 14:30-15:30, 15:30-16:30, 16:30-17:30
Iriomote Guided Walk: Mangrove Course
Various organisms and plants coexist in the brackish water area, which is the middle point between the sea and rivers. In the mangrove course, you walk from the shoreline in front of the hotel to the mouth of the river and aim for the mangrove plant community.
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Period
Full-year(Every other day)
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Place
From the beach in front of the hotel to the river mouth
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Meeting place
Lobby
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Time required
About 45 minutes
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Reservation
[Reservation required] Please reserve from the button below.
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*Walk on sandy beaches and muddy places. Please wear shoes that can get wet or dirty. (beach sandals allowed)
*If you are worried about insects, please use the insect repellent spray in your room.
*We don't rent out long shoes.
*Please bring your drinks.
[Time] *Advance reservation: Up to 10 people per session
(October to March)
9:00-10:00, 10:00-11:00, 14:30-15:30, 15:30-16:30, 16:30-17:30
Sunset time on Tsukigahama Beach
We have sparkling wine for you to enjoy Tsukigahama sunset.
Please enjoy the superb view unique to Iriomote.
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Period
17:30-18:30
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Place
PoolSide
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Reservation
Unnecessary
Iriomote Jungle Library
This year, we are also holding the 'Iriomote Jungle Library,' where you can enjoy the autumn of reading while feeling close to Iriomote Island. Located within the hotel's jungle area, we have a collection of books related to Iriomote Island. Our guide staff, who convey the value of Iriomote Island, will be on hand to introduce information about Iriomote Island that you can't learn from books alone. Additionally, this year, we are providing reading companions inspired by the creatures that inhabit Iriomote Island. It's a library where you can enjoy and learn about Iriomote Island in a place close to nature.
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Period
Everyday
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Place
Jungle Kichi
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Reservation
Unnecessary
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9:00OPEN 18:00CLOSE
World Natural Heritage Talk
Iriomote Island is recognized as an "area important for biodiversity", which is represented by internationally rare endemic species, and is registered as a World Natural Heritage site on July 26, 2021, alongside with Amami Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, and the northern part of Okinawa Island. Iriomote Island has different landscapes such as jungles, rivers and mangrove forests. In addition, various rare endemic species and endangered species that have undergone a unique evolutionary process reflects the formation of the island. Our presenter will talk about the nature of Iriomote Island, and you can learn why Iriomote's biodiversity should be protected as a World Natural Heritage site.
*Iriomote Cat and crested serpent eagle lectures are held every other day. The crested serpent eagle course runs until 31 January 2025.
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Period
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Place
Lobby
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Time required
30min(Come and go as you please)
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Reservation
Unnecessary
Beach Clean
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Period
All year except closing dates. Every Saturday
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Place
Beach around the hotel
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Meeting place
Lobby
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Time required
1hour
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Reservation
【Please reserve】from the reservation page below
Morning Mangrove Stretching
At the beginning of the day, stretch on a quiet beach
surrounded by nature while bathing in the morning sun.
※The photograph is an image
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Period
Every day (Cancelled if raining)
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Place
Tsukigahama Beach
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Tide information today
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Meeting place
6:30AM - Meet in the lobby *October starts at 7:00AM
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Time required
About 50 minutes (Joining and leaving midway is allowed)
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Reservation
Unnecessary
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We recommend beach sandals for your feet. (Not available for rent)
Please bring your own drinks.