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【Best Price】Iriomote & Yubu Islands Day Tour with Lunch: From Ishigaki Island

4.50· 231 reviews

Highlights

【VELTRA Special Price】Join at the lowest available rate!
Explore Popular Iriomote and Yubu Islands in a Relaxed Half-Day Tour
Return to Ishigaki by 3 PM, Freeing Up Your Afternoon for Other Activities

What to expect

Explore Iriomote and Yubu Islands leisurely with a tour that includes hotel transfers. Enjoy a mangrove cruise and a buffalo cart ride across shallow waters. Perfect for family trips with a relaxed schedule.

What's included

Lunch
Admission
Cruise fee
Bus fare

About this experience

Available dates: Until Sep 30
Starting at: 08:15

Schedule

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Hotel Pick-up & Check-in at Ishigaki Port Ritou Terminal
08:15
Departure from Ishigaki Port to Ohara Port (Iriomote Island)
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Iriomote Island
Discover the untouched natural beauty of Iriomote Island, home to the Iriomote wildcat and Japan's largest mangrove area.
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Mangrove Cruise on Nakama River
Embark on a cruise along Nakama River, boasting Japan's largest mangrove area. Witness the lush mangrove forest, home to rare species like Mayapisu, Ohirugi, and Yaeyama palm, offering a unique and picturesque experience.
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Bus Tour to Buffalo Cart Station
Join a 25-minute bus tour guided by experienced drivers, offering insights into the island's landscapes, local wildlife, and traditional lifestyle. Keep an eye out for encounters with wildlife like the crested serpent eagle and wild boar.
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Buffalo Cart Ride to Yubu Island
Travel to Yubu Island, located 400m from Iriomote Island, on a leisurely buffalo cart ride, allowing you to savor the tranquil scenery at a relaxed pace.
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Yubu Island
Explore the subtropical botanical garden on this 2.0km island, home to over 40 water buffalo and a variety of unique attractions, including a restaurant, souvenir shops, and a shell museum.
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Lunch
A self-service style lunch where you can select your favorite ingredients and arrange them in your own bento box.
13:25
Departure from Ohara Port to Ishigaki Port
14:25
Arrival at Ishigaki Port
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Check-out & Drop-off

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Ishigaki Port Ritou Terminal
Parking information
Please note that parking at the Euglena Ishigaki Port Ritou Terminal is subject to a fee (100 yen per hour, with an additional 50 yen charged every 30 minutes thereafter). In case the parking lot is full, there is another paid parking lot available about a 10-minute walk away.

Operated by

Ishigaki Dream Tours (Code:185161)

Cancellation policy

0-1 business day before (by 5:00 PM local time): 50%
Within 1 hours of start (local time): 100%

Reviews

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It was cold in Iriomote Island due to the severe cold wave.

Posted Date: 2026/07/03

ウォーターバッファロー

I participated in this tour before COVID, and it had been 6 or 7 years since my last participation. I also went in February during the cold season last time, and this time I joined during the cold year-end and New Year period. We took a water buffalo cart from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island, but there was a strong north wind blowing, and it was very cold. I realized that even when going to places like Ishigaki Island, a down jacket is necessary.

The tour itself was a lot of fun. During the Nakama… I participated in this tour before COVID, and it had been 6 or 7 years since my last participation. I also went in February during the cold season last time, and this time I joined during the cold year-end and New Year period. We took a water buffalo cart from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island, but there was a strong north wind blowing, and it was very cold. I realized that even when going to places like Ishigaki Island, a down jacket is necessary.

The tour itself was a lot of fun. During the Nakama River cruise, I felt like there were more explanations about the mangroves in the past. Also, last time we were able to touch a large clam on the cruise ship, but that wasn't the case this time.

Although it wasn't available last time, this time we were able to touch the water buffalo on Yufu Island and take commemorative photos. The kids were thrilled. コロナ前にこのツアーに参加して、6、7年ぶりの参加でした。前回も2月の寒い時期に行きましたが、今回も年末年始の寒い時期に参加しました。西表島から由布島まで水牛車に乗って渡りましたが、強烈な北風が吹いており、とても寒かったです。たとえ石垣島などに行くにしてもダウンジャケットが必要なことを痛感しました。
ツアー自体はとても楽しかったです。仲間川クルーズでは、過去の方がマングローブに関する説明が多かったような気がします。また、前回はクルーズ船の中で大きなシジミを回して触ることができましたが、今回はありませ… コロナ前にこのツアーに参加して、6、7年ぶりの参加でした。前回も2月の寒い時期に行きましたが、今回も年末年始の寒い時期に参加しました。西表島から由布島まで水牛車に乗って渡りましたが、強烈な北風が吹いており、とても寒かったです。たとえ石垣島などに行くにしてもダウンジャケットが必要なことを痛感しました。
ツアー自体はとても楽しかったです。仲間川クルーズでは、過去の方がマングローブに関する説明が多かったような気がします。また、前回はクルーズ船の中で大きなシジミを回して触ることができましたが、今回はありませんでした。
前回はなかったことですが、今回は由布島で水牛に触って記念撮影することができました。子供が大喜びしていました。

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It was very good!

Posted Date: 2026/06/28

It was very good! The guide was very kind and attentive, which was great! I definitely want to participate again if I have the chance!とても良かったです！
ガイドさんはとても親切丁寧な対応でとても良かったです！
また機会があれば是非参加したいです！

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You can efficiently enjoy both islands.

Posted Date: 2026/06/20

やや

The tour was unique with smooth transportation. The water buffalo cart is highly recommended, but the speed varies depending on the horse you ride.スムーズな移動でツアーならではでした。水牛車は本当におすすめですが、乗る馬によりスピードに差があります。

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Wish there had been more English spoken and/or written

Posted Date: 2026/05/30

wascoe

Hat an interesting tour! While I speak some Japanese the rest of my family does not. I did my best to translate what I could, but I know we missed out on a lot of the interesting facts about the water buffalo and the tradition and origin story of this interesting mode of transport. We wished we had also understood more about the mangroves.

Enjoying Iriomote Island and Yubu Island!

Posted Date: 2026/05/06

ノトア

I had a wonderful time on Iriomote Island and Yubu Island. The mangrove tour was relaxing as we slowly made our way down the river, with the guide explaining various things along the way. It was very soothing to see the mangroves and birds.

The time spent riding a water buffalo to Yubu Island was enjoyable while listening to the sound of the sanshin. It felt extraordinary! On Yubu Island, I was able to touch the water buffalo and take commemorative photos, which was great.

The staff's guidance wa… I had a wonderful time on Iriomote Island and Yubu Island. The mangrove tour was relaxing as we slowly made our way down the river, with the guide explaining various things along the way. It was very soothing to see the mangroves and birds.

The time spent riding a water buffalo to Yubu Island was enjoyable while listening to the sound of the sanshin. It felt extraordinary! On Yubu Island, I was able to touch the water buffalo and take commemorative photos, which was great.

The staff's guidance was smooth, and the reception and the bus driver's (guide's) responses were excellent, allowing me to enjoy the experience from start to finish. 西表島、由布島をとても満喫できました。
マングローブツアーは、ゆっくり川を進みながら、ガイドさんが色々と説明してくれます。マングローブや鳥などを見ながらとても癒されます。
水牛に乗って由布島へ行く時間は、三線の音色を聴きながら楽しく過ごしました。非日常！由布島では、水牛に触ることができて、記念写真も撮れて良かった。

スタッフさんの案内の流れがスムーズで、受付やバス車内の運転手(ガイドさん)の対応が良く、最初から最後まで楽しめた。

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A wonderful tour packed with efficient highlights.

Posted Date: 2026/05/02

旅好き

This is a tour that takes about 6 hours to explore Iriomote Island and Yufu Island, allowing you to efficiently see the sightseeing spots within a short time that would be difficult to achieve with individual arrangements. I truly felt that participating in this tour was a great decision. Another positive aspect was the round-trip shuttle service between the hotel and the remote island terminal.西表島及び由布島を約6時間で巡るツアーですが、個人手配では実現できない短時間の中で効率よく観光名所を見ることができるツアーです。参加して良かったと心から思えるツアーでした。
ホテルと離島ターミナルの往復送迎対応があることも良い点でした。

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Overall, it was good.

Posted Date: 2026/04/11

最後の最後だけ不満

The weather was very bad, and the ferry on the way there was rocky, which made my elderly mother feel seasick and uncomfortable. However, she was happy to see the ox carts on Yufu Island, which she had long admired, and we took many memorable photos that we ended up purchasing.

The lunch was delicious, and we were satisfied with it. Although our time was short, we enjoyed our stroll around the area.

However, after being taken by bus to the ferry terminal for our return trip, there was no guidanc… The weather was very bad, and the ferry on the way there was rocky, which made my elderly mother feel seasick and uncomfortable. However, she was happy to see the ox carts on Yufu Island, which she had long admired, and we took many memorable photos that we ended up purchasing.

The lunch was delicious, and we were satisfied with it. Although our time was short, we enjoyed our stroll around the area.

However, after being taken by bus to the ferry terminal for our return trip, there was no guidance at all, and we didn't know what to do. Reluctantly, I asked someone from another company, but they also said, "I don't know because it's a different company." In the end, we could have just boarded the ferry that was docked, but without any guidance, it was quite confusing.

At the very least, I would have appreciated an email or instructions from the staff we spoke with at the Ishigaki ferry terminal on the way there, indicating that there would be no one to guide us on the return trip and that we should board the ferry on our own. 天候が大変悪く、行きのフェリーが揺れたため、同行の高齢の母が船酔いして辛そうだった。しかし由布島の牛車などは長年憧れだったので喜んでいたし、記念写真もよく撮れていて購入していた。
昼ご飯も美味しく満足だったし、短い時間ではあったが散策も楽しめた。
しかし、帰りフェリーターミナルまでバスで送迎してもらった後、一切案内が無くどうすればいいのか分からなかった。しかたなく他社の係の人に尋ねたがその人も「会社が違うので分からない」と。結局は停泊しているフェリーに勝手に乗れば良かったのだが、何もガイドが無いとさ… 天候が大変悪く、行きのフェリーが揺れたため、同行の高齢の母が船酔いして辛そうだった。しかし由布島の牛車などは長年憧れだったので喜んでいたし、記念写真もよく撮れていて購入していた。
昼ご飯も美味しく満足だったし、短い時間ではあったが散策も楽しめた。
しかし、帰りフェリーターミナルまでバスで送迎してもらった後、一切案内が無くどうすればいいのか分からなかった。しかたなく他社の係の人に尋ねたがその人も「会社が違うので分からない」と。結局は停泊しているフェリーに勝手に乗れば良かったのだが、何もガイドが無いとさすがに分からない。
せめてメールでもいいし行きに石垣のフェリーターミナルで話した係員でも構わないから、帰りは誘導する人は誰もいないが勝手にフェリーに乗船するようにと指示しておいてほしかった。

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Thank you, Mr. Water Buffalo!

Posted Date: 2026/03/22

ココあい

Crossing the island by water buffalo cart was a charming and wonderful experience. I was also impressed by the extensive mangroves. The bus driver's stories on Iriomote Island were very informative as well. Thank you very much. It was a bit disappointing that the weather was gloomy.水牛車での島渡り、趣があり、素敵な体験ができました。
広範囲のマングローブも感動しました。
西表島のバスの運転手さんのお話もとても参考になりました。
ありがとうございまました。
天気がぐずついていたのがちょっと残念でした。

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I want to experience it again!

Posted Date: 2026/03/17

きんぴらごぼう

The staff at the reception desk were friendly and provided kind assistance. Thanks to them, the last day turned out to be a fun trip. The tour was enjoyable as well. I didn't have enough time to see everything on Yufu Island, but I would like to come back and explore it more leisurely. I also want to participate in other tours.窓口受付の方の感じが良く、親切に対応してくださいました。そのおかげで最終日楽しい旅行になりました。ツアーも楽しかったです。由布島、時間が足りなくて全部見れなかったけれど、またゆっくり来たいと思います。他のツアーも参加したいと思いました。

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Smart Cow

Posted Date: 2026/02/28

エイザ

This was my third visit to Yufujima, and since I visited in different seasons each time, I was able to enjoy exploring the island. There are also beachside cafes on the island, so you can spend a relaxing time there.今回で3回目の由布島観光でしたが、それぞれ訪れた季節が違うため楽しく島内を見ることが出来ました。島内のには浜辺のカフェもあるのでゆったりした時間を過ごすことが出来ます。

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Cute water buffalo.

Posted Date: 2026/02/16

ヒロコ

It was very nice to cross to Yufu Island by water buffalo cart. The water buffalo were cute, and the explanations were easy to understand. It was a bit disappointing that there were few flowers since it wasn't the season for them, but I was able to take my time exploring places like the butterfly house. I think it would have been even better if I could have done some sightseeing on Iriomote Island as well.水牛車で由布島へ渡るのがとても良かったです。
水牛も可愛いし、説明も分かりやすかったです。
由布島も季節ではなかったので花が少なかったのは残念でしたが、蝶々のハウスなどゆっくり見学する事が出来ました。
西表島の観光もできればもっとよかったと思いました。

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Everything was the best!

Posted Date: 2026/02/03

ゆずろ

We participated in our first family trip with our 2-year-old daughter! Despite the mishap of forgetting the reservation holder's iPhone at home, we were able to adapt and enjoy ourselves without any issues! The captain of the mangrove tour, along with the water buffalo Mirai-kun (who was with us both going and returning, haha), was very kind to our daughter, creating the best memories! I hope to revisit as a family in 5 or 10 years when our daughter is old enough to remember the experience!2歳の娘と初めての家族旅行で参加しました！
予約した本人のiPhoneを自宅に忘れるハプニングもありながら、臨機応変に対応していただき無事に楽しむことができました！
マングローブの船長さんも、水牛のみらいくん(行きも帰りもみらいくんでした笑)とおじさんも、娘にとても親切にしてくださり最高の思い出になりました！
また5年後10年後、娘が記憶に残る年齢になった頃に家族で再訪したいなと思います！

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Iriomote Island and Yufu Island

Posted Date: 2026/01/16

Mr,アーサー

This time, we went to Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. After arriving at Iriomote Island, we took a mangrove cruise up the Nakama River. The captain and guide's stories were incredibly fun. After getting off the boat, we moved by bus. The bus driver was also a lot of fun. The driver's stories might have been the most enjoyable part! 😁 We headed to Yufu Island by water buffalo. Interestingly, a German woman was the water buffalo handler. 😊今回は西表島と由布島へ。
西表島に到着後、マングローブ遊覧船にて仲間川の上流に行きました。船長兼ガイドさんの話がめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。下船後、バスにて移動します。このバスの運転手さんがめちゃくちゃ楽しい。運転手さんの話が一番楽しかったかも😁由布島へ🏝️は水牛にて向います。何とドイツ🇩🇪人の女性の方が水牛使いでした😊

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The water buffalo was working hard even in the rain and wind!

Posted Date: 2026/01/10

takaraj2

The water buffalo was great! Unfortunately, I couldn't explore Yufushima due to the rain and wind (^◇^;)

I was relieved when the rain stopped for the mangrove boat tour. It was wonderful to see a woman steering the boat while providing explanations!水牛さん良かったです！
残念ながら雨風で由布島での散策が出来ず(^◇^;)

マングローブ遊覧船は、雨も止んでホッとしました。
女性の方が説明しながら舵を取っていて素晴らしいです！

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Iriomote, Yubu Island

Posted Date: 2025/12/13

星の中の星

I made a reservation for late November and traveled around Iriomote and Yufu Island. This was my first time visiting during this season, and I was a bit disappointed because the weather was not great. However, the water buffalo were so cute! I would love to visit again when the weather is nice.11月後半に予約をし、西表、由布島を旅行で巡りました。今回この季節に行くのは、初めてで、ちょっと天気が、悪くてがっかりしました。でも水牛ちゃんが可愛いかったです。又季節、天気がいい時にもう一度巡りたいです。

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I was able to enjoy the relaxed island time.

Posted Date: 2025/11/23

ぽんぽこさん

If you have some free time, this two-island tour of Iriomote Island and Yufu Island is a great way to enjoy a relaxed island atmosphere. You can sway gently in a leisurely water buffalo cart, stroll through the botanical garden on Yufu Island, and enjoy a peaceful mangrove cruise. You can return to the hotel by 3 PM, which is nice for elderly couples, as it allows time to take a shower and rest a bit before dinner.時間に余裕があれば、この西表島と由布島の２島ツアーはゆったりとした島時間を楽しむのにいいです。のんびりした水牛車に揺られて、由布島でぶらぶら植物園を散策し、そしてマングローブ遊覧はのどかです。ホテルに15時には戻れるので年寄り夫婦には、晩御飯前にシャワー浴びて、少し休憩できるのもいいです。

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I was able to spend time leisurely.

Posted Date: 2025/11/04

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I spent a relaxing time riding a water buffalo cart. Each buffalo has its own personality, and even in just a short time, you can grow fond of them. The mangrove scenery completely made me forget the hustle and bustle of the city, providing a luxurious moment wrapped in the tranquility of nature.水牛車に乗って、ゆったりとした時間を過ごしました。牛にはそれぞれ個性があって、ほんの少しの時間でも愛着がわいてしまいます。マングローブの景色は、都会の喧騒をすっかり忘れさせてくれ、自然の静けさに包まれる贅沢なひとときでした。

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The service was kind.

Posted Date: 2025/11/01

たつき

The friendly staff and the driver for the mangrove tour are very helpful and will answer any questions you have, making it an interesting experience. It seems that the timing is divided by groups, but it can be unclear which group you belong to, and the meeting time after lunch can be confusing, which made me a bit anxious. However, if you ask the nearby staff, they will provide you with the information, so you can feel at ease.親切な対応でマングローブ遊覧の運転手さんも質問すれば丁寧に答えてくれますので面白いです。時間などはグループによって分けられてるみたいですが、自分がどこのグループなのかなどは分かりづらくて昼食後の集合時間などわかりにくいところもあり不安になりましたが、近くのスタッフさんに訪ねると教えてくれますので安心です。

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Iriomote Island and Yufu Island

Posted Date: 2025/10/25

ヤッター

The water buffalo moving from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island was great. The mangrove cruise with the guide's explanations was also good. The buffet lunch was mediocre.西表島から由布島へ移動する水牛がよかった。
マングローブの遊覧船はガイドの方の説明もよかった。
ビュッフェの昼食はイマイチでした。

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Crossing the sea on a water buffalo was incredibly exciting!

Posted Date: 2025/10/19

すい

I also rode a water buffalo on Taketomi Island, and it was truly moving to see it cross the sea, as expected from a water buffalo. I went with my 3-year-old son and my mother (grandmother), and although our time was short, we enjoyed feeding the water buffalo on Yubu Island, seeing many butterflies, and eating ice cream!竹富島でも水牛になりましたが、やはり水牛というだけあって海を渡る様を見れたのが感動しました。
3歳の息子と、母(祖母)と3世代で行きましたが、由布島で水牛に餌やりができたり、蝶々をたくさん見れたり、アイスを食べたりと短い時間だしたが満喫できました！

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