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Aerial view of Ohara Port, Iriomote Island
Iriomote Island, Okinawa / 1 min walk from Ohara Port

Your base forIriomote adventures.

Jungle, mangroves and starry skies.
Real adventures on a World Natural Heritage island.

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NEW MENU

New onthe menu!

Vegan Taco Rice and Late-Night Ramen have joined the dinner sets at Ushimaya-tei.

See dinner menu→
ビーガンタコライスVEGANVegan Taco Rice
夜鳴きラーメンNEWLate-Night Ramen
ABOUT

Stay, play andexplore in theheart of nature.

Iriomote is a remote island at the far edge of Okinawa. Over 90% of it is covered in jungle, and its untouched nature is listed as a World Natural Heritage site. Ushimaya is a hostel for travelers, a 1-minute walk from Ohara Port, the gateway to the island.

1 min from Ohara PortWorld Natural HeritageIriomote, Okinawa
Travelers kayaking through mangroves, watched by a crested serpent eagle
Iriomote wildlife map
Mangrove kayaking
The sea around Iriomote
SHOKUDO

Let's yuntakuat Ushimaya-tei

Ushimaya-tei, our in-house diner, is where travelers meet. Locals and visitors, solo travelers and families all gather to chat and share stories. That is yuntaku, Iriomote’s culture of easy conversation.

Local food made with island ingredientsMeet travelers from around the worldEvenings of island music and culture
Inside Ushimaya-tei
Travelers raising a toast at Ushimaya-tei
Breakfast & dinnerBreakfast & dinner¥3,500/ person / night
Breakfast onlyBreakfast only¥1,500/ person / night
Dinner onlyDinner only¥2,500/ person / night
DINNER

Dinner sets

Choose one drink (alcohol included) or a mini bowl of Yaeyama soba.

VEGANVegan Taco Rice
NEWLate-Night Ramen
01Big hamburg steak set
02Mixed fry set
03Champuru set
04Dashimaki omelet set
05Taco rice set
06Karaage set
07Curry set
BREAKFAST

Light breakfast

01Rice & side dishesA proper breakfast with rice toppings
02Daily small platesSmall dishes made with island ingredients, changing daily
03Make-your-own Yaeyama soba (some days)Self-serve: pour the broth yourself
Breakfast small plates
Make-your-own Yaeyama soba (some days)
Book a plan with meals→Select a plan with meals on the booking site.
ACTIVITY

Activities

Bicycle rental
Guest discountBicycle rentalExplore Iriomote’s nature at your own pace.Details & booking →
Scooter rental
Guest discountScooter rentalRide further than a bicycle can take you.Ask at the front desk for details
KurosaiDiscount for Ushimaya guestsGuests staying at Ushimaya can rent bicycles and scooters at a discount. Ask our staff at check-in.
Kurosai riding a rental bicycle along the coast

Iriomote cycling map

by X Cycle Adventure(Kurosai) Tap to enlarge
Iriomote cycling map (routes and checkpoints) Photos of checkpoints 1 to 12
NIGHT FISHING

Night fishing

Fish, drink and snack by the harbor at night.

Set up a table on the Ohara Port pier and fish into the night with hors d’oeuvres from Ushimaya-tei and cold drinks. Rods and bait are provided, so just bring yourself.

¥4,800/ person
Included
Ushimaya-tei hors d’oeuvres
Drinks (alcohol & soft drinks)
Table & chairs
Rod & bait

Ask at the front desk or call us for dates, times and the meeting point.

Call to book 080-5328-5327
Enjoying drinks and food at a table on the pier Hors d’oeuvres from Ushimaya-tei Drinks chilled in a cooler box

Fish of Iriomote’s seas

Found in the waters around Iriomote
MiibaiMiibaiGrouper
GaaraGaaraTrevally
GurukunGurukunOkinawa’s prefectural fish
ShiruichaaShiruichaaBigfin reef squid
STARS

Our rooftop isthe best observatory

Iriomote is one of Japan’s best places for stargazing. With almost no city lights, the Milky Way is clearly visible to the naked eye, and Ushimaya’s rooftop is one of the best spots on the island. Lie back and have the whole sky to yourself.

Our rooftop = the island’s best spotA clear 360° sky with the Milky Way right overhead.
A wildcat looking up at the Milky Way from the rooftop
Starry sky over Iriomote
Stars from the rooftop
ACCESS

Access

Route from Ishigaki to Ohara Port
1Ishigaki Airport → Ishigaki Port (about 40 min by bus)
2Ishigaki Port → Ohara Port (about 40 min by ferry)
3Ohara Port → Ushimaya (1 min walk!)
Address201-146 Haemi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541

Come toIriomote.

1 minute from Ohara Port. Your adventure base is here.

A wildcat waving hello
A wildcat walking along the Iriomote shore
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