Outside Tours / Remote Island Tour / Nature / Ecotours
Iriomote Kayaking and Trekking Tour To Sangara Falls
Explore a nature-rich river area in a canoe! Once you’ve ascended to the upper reaches, explore the jungle on foot!
Enrich your body and soul in a nature-abundant trekking experience! Experience the famous Sangara Falls!


Basic InformationOpen/Close
Venue | Iriomote Island |
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Schedule | All Seasons |
Time required | Around 8 hrs. |
Provider | Hirata Tourism |
PricesOpen/Close
Adults (Ages 12 to 65 ) | ¥20,000 |
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Children (Ages 6 to 11) | ¥15,400 |
What the price includes | Iriomote – Ishigaki Round ferry Tickets / Guide / Waterproof gear hire / Life Jacket / Trekking Shoes / Kayak tour / Lunch and drinks / Shower facilities |
ItineraryOpen/Close
"~": Boat, "...": Walk, "=": Bus
[Standard Tour]
Depart from Ishigaki Port (8:00am) ~ Arrival at Iriomote Uehara Port (8:50am) = Preparations and kayaking instructions at a base ... Kayaking tour (30 mins) ~ Forest Trekking (30 mins) ... Lunch and free time at the top of waterfall (30 mins) ~ Return hike and kayaking to base (30 mins each) ~ Depart from Uehara Port (2:30pm) ~ Arrival at Ishigaki Port (3:20pm)
*The port may change to Ohara Port when Uehara Port is closed.
[When Uehara Port is closed]
Depart from Ishigaki Port (9:00am) ~ Arrival at Iriomote Ohara Port (9:40am) = Preparations and kayaking instructions at a base ... Kayaking tour (30 mins) ~ Forest Trekking (30 mins) ... Lunch and free time at the top of waterfall (30 mins) ~ Return hike and kayaking to base (30 mins each) ~ Depart from Ohara Port (4:30pm) ~ Arrival at Ishigaki Port (5:20pm)
NotesOpen/Close
* Depending on the weather the contents/schedule may be slightly altered.
* If the Ishigaki–Uehara route is closed, the ferry will go to Ohara Port instead.
* Age Restriction: 6-60 years old.
* Please check-in 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
* Reservation required by 5:00p.m. the day before
<< The following details are required at the time of reservation. >>
Iriomote Island was designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 2021.
Starting from March 2025, in order to further protect its natural environment, visitors participating in tours to Pinaisara Falls and Nishida Falls (Sangara Falls) must obtain entry approval through the system managed by Taketomi, which is officially recognized by the country. The following information will be required when submitting the application.
※ If the required information is incomplete, your reservation may not be processed.
Required Information:
- Representative
Full name (with phonetic spelling in katakana)/ Gender/ Age/ Address (including postal code)/ Mobile phone number/ Email address (one that can be checked during the trip)
- Other Participants
Full name/ Gender/ Age
Cancellation by the customer will be subject to a cancellation fee.
Free: 11 days prior to 5pm
20%: 10 to 8 days, prior to 5pm
30%: 7 days to 2 days, prior to 5pm
40%: 1 day prior to 5pm the tour day before the tour starts
50%: Before the tour starts on the day of the tour
100%: After the tour starts or without notice on the day of the tour
Reservations & Inquiries
Please ask for the "Tour Desk."
Reception times: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm