Plan Overview
Early morning is the time when the natural beauty of Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site, shows its dramatic face. Here is a special plan only for guests, where you can enjoy the sunrise on a sap or canoe, or canyoning in the canyon with your whole body.
Let’s enjoy the charm of Iriomote Island actively from early morning and start an unforgettable day!
SUP/canoeing experience to enjoy the morning sunrise
Early in the morning on Iriomote Island, in the otherworldly silence, all you can hear is the chirping of birds and the sound of paddles cutting through the water. The morning glow on the surface of the water illuminates the green mangroves, creating a magical scene.
Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility as you leisurely float along on the calm water and watch the scenery change from moment to moment. This is a special, quiet morning that you can only experience here, and it will be an unforgettable memory.
Canyoning experience with adrenaline in full swing
After enjoying the sunrise in the mangrove forest, experience canyoning with full of adrenaline! This is a thrilling activity to enjoy the canyon created by the great nature of Iriomote Island with your whole body.
Helmets and life jackets are worn for safety. Enjoy splashing in the water, climbing over rocks, jumping into waterfalls, and enjoying the great nature to the fullest.
Supported by experienced guides
Experienced guides will carefully support participants according to their level. Safety instructions and equipment usage will be given in advance, so first-timers can rest assured that they are in good hands.
During the activity, you can concentrate on the activity with peace of mind because the guide will respond to your questions and concerns in a friendly manner. Let’s enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island and make the best memories!
Memories of Iriomote Island’s great nature and unforgettable adventures
Iriomote Island has a unique ecosystem. Mangrove forests, mountain streams, tropical rain forests, and other environments differ from place to place, each nurturing a rich variety of life.
Sap and canoe rides through mangrove forests allow you to observe crabs and fish hiding at the base of the trees up close. Canyoning, you can look for aquatic life in the mountain streams and plants that take root in rocky areas.
Let’s carve your best memories in Iriomote Island!
Sap and canoeing to enjoy in the morning sun, and canyoning to feel the canyon with your whole body. Let’s fully enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island with this luxurious plan that combines these two activities!
By being active from early morning, you can experience the charm of Iriomote Island to the fullest. It will surely be an unforgettable memory!
Refresh your body and mind while being surrounded by the great nature of the World Natural Heritage site with this special plan only for hotel guests.
Schedule for the day
| Time | Tour Details |
| summer5:00 winter6:30 |
Uehara Port/Meet your guide at the hotel |
| summer5:15 winter6:45 |
Go to the local field |
| summer5:30 winter7:00 |
Early morning activity starts (Sunrise SUP or Canoeing) |
| summer6:20 winter7:45 |
End of early morning activities |
| summer6:35 winter8:00 |
Arrive at Uehara Port/Hotel and temporarily disperse |
| 8:50 | Uehara Port/Reunite with guide at hotel |
| 9:20 |
Arrive at local field |
| 9:30 | Start of morning activity (canyoning) |
| 11:00 （Dismissal on site） |
Activity end Customers meeting locally will be dismissed on the spot. |
| 11:30 （Pick-up and Drop-off） |
Pick up and drop off customers at Uehara Port/Hotel |
Course Summary（Tour Price・What to bring・Meeting Locations, etc.）
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Adult (junior high school students-59 years old): ¥29,000→ ¥15,000
Child (elementary school students): ¥14,000 |
| Included in the price | Experience fee, liability insurance, consumption tax, SUP/canoe equipment set, safety equipment (life jacket and special shoes), photo data, participant-only benefit page (coupons for use at restaurants, information on popular spots), carbon neutral fee, wetsuit (winter), hot shower |
| What to bring | Beverage, towel, change of clothes |
| What to wear on tour | On the day of the tour, please change into clothes that you do not mind getting wet before you arrive. |
| Meeting and Dismissal Locations | ▼ For those who wish to be picked up and dropped off: For those staying in the Uehara area of Iriomote Island, please meet at the entrance of your hotel and disband: ▼ For those meeting locally: Please take a bus or cab to the Uehara Port. |
| Opening period | Year-round |
| Opening hours | summer5:00-6:35, 8:50-11:00（Dismissal on the way6:35-8:50) winter6:30-8:00, 8:50-11:00（Dismissal on the way8:00-8:50) |
| Time of meeting | Same as start time（The guide will inform you the day before.） |
| Age restrictions | 6 to 59 years of age |
| Max. capacity of the tour | Minimum number of participants: 1 or more. |
| Reservation deadline | Until 00:00 2 days in advance |
1. Pick up and drop off
The pick up and drop off area is the hotel in Uehara area of Iriomote Island.
2. How to contact us after booking the tour
The guide will contact you by e-mail or phone when the reservation is confirmed.
The guide will contact you the day before the reservation date for details such as pick-up and meeting time.
3. Eligibility
For safety reasons, the following are not allowed to participate in the tour.
・Pregnant
・Drunken or hungover
・Pacemaker or heart problems
・People with respiratory problems (asthma, etc.)
・People with mental disorders (epilepsy, dementia, developmental disorders, panic disorder, etc.)
・Cardiovascular problems
・Cerebrovascular problems
・Disabled
・Diabetes People with diabetes
・People with hearing or visual impairment only
* Please consult with us in advance if you wish to participate in the seminar accompanied by a helper or interpreter.
・People who weigh 100 kg or more
・People with other chronic illnesses, fevers, injuries, etc.
*Please inform us in advance if your symptoms are not serious.
・For SUP, the age range is 12-59 years old; if you have a guest between 6 and 11 years old, please choose canoeing.
4. Cancellation of the event
・Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour. The store will contact you the day before the tour with details about the meeting place and time.
・Tour schedule is subject to change depending on the weather, tide level, and number of participants on the day of the tour.
The tour will be held rain or shine. However, we reserve the right to cancel the tour if we deem the field to be unsafe.
5. Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by the customer for any reason will incur the following cancellation fees.
・Cancellation up to 5 days before the tour: Free of charge
・Cancellation 4 days before the tour to 18:00 the day before: 50%
・Cancellation after 18:00 the day before or without notice: 100% of the participation fee
Please contact the e-mail address (or phone number) listed in the reservation confirmation e-mail for any change or cancellation of the tour.
6. Others
・Please change into clothes that you don’t mind getting wet before coming to the event.
・Please use the restroom before coming to the event (there are no restrooms near the site). (There are no restrooms near the site.)
・Please contact us in advance if you will be late.
・We will guide you to the best field depending on the wind direction, tide level, and crowds on the day of the tour.
※There is a possibility that we will guide you to the sea instead of the mangrove.
