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It is possible to hike to the small pier where all boats are arriving. From there, you would have to hike to the waterfalls, and there only is the start of the trek cross the island.

Then, what wo ...

Usually the luggage takes 3 days to Tokyo. It is pretty fast. Most of visitors send their stuff back like this, so it is really easy.

For the accomodation, not having a reservation is certainly a r ...

- a small post since I have just now some connexion -

I certainly would not suggest you to do anything illegal, but what if you - by mistake - start the trek with the intention of coming back, and ...

And, one small stupid question, how do the takkyuubin work?

All hotels and minshuku are handling the delivery service, as most guests send their stuff - especially diving equipment - before arrivi ...

I wasn't aware that the last bus was that early... Do you have a web site with the timetable - I would like to add it on the guide.

Although you might be able to catch the last bus, you probably wi ...

Hi "Bob in Japan",

Welcome on our forums.

Because of that, I'm wondering, is it possible to do this hike alone without a guide?

Sure, there is no problem to do it by yourself. ...

You will arrive directly in Otomi, which is a small town located just north of Ohara...

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This one is the only one really close :

Hoshinozuna Campgrounds 0980-85-6448
Adults 300 yen, Shower 300 yen, Tent Rental 550 yen (per day)

You can find more information on this page : http://w ...

If you call the company organizing the boat tour, and book a spot, they will pick you up in the morning at your hotel/minshuku/camp(?). That might be a good option. As a matter of fact, you might even ...

Last time, I stayed in Campgrounds on Iriomote

Haemi Campgrounds 0980-85-5860
Adults 400 yen, Children 200 yen (per day)

Hashizunatei Campgrounds 0980-85-6640
Adults 300 yen, Shower 300 yen, T ...

On some websites it says that the ferry that used to rn to funaura no longer goes there. I was told,(by you?) that the funaura beach is the best spot for snorkeling.

No sure about the ferry, but I ...

Hi Justin,

This is in fact an excellent question. There is virtually no place with a large selection of stuff in Iriomote. I still wonder where people living on that island buy their food... I was ...

Sorry, my answer was not very clear. The diving equipement rental costs 5000 yens, this includes regulator and other material, so the snorkeling equipement is cheaper. Usually it costs 40-50% of the d ...

You can rent snorkeling gear in many places, but be aware that it is really expensive. As a matter of fact, everything on the island is overpriced. To give you an idea, the diving equipment rental cos ...

Hi Bustin,

Buying a good map for Iriomote hiking out of Japan will probably be difficult. I would suggest you to get one once you reach Japan. I have seen a couple of good ones in Tokyo, even.

H ...