Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park_Access/Facilities [MOE]

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Map

A map showing the locations of national park sightseeing spots is included. Click the link below to view in PDF Format.

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Map [1,282KB]

Access

Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.

*The time required in each section is a rough indication.

Course 1

Haneda Airport *1

Airplane (About 215 min.)

Ishigaki Airport

Bus (About 40 min.)

Ishigaki-ko (Ishigaki Port) Rito Terminal *2

High-Speed Craft (About 10 min.)

Taketomi-ko (Taketomi Port) in Taketomi-jima Island

Course 2

From *1 to *2

High-Speed Craft (About 25 min.)

Kuro-shima-ko (Kuro-shima Port) in Kuro-shima Island

Course 3

From *1 to *2

High-Speed Craft (About 35 min.)

Ohara-ko (Ohara Port) in Iriomote-jima Island

The International Coral Reef Research and Monitoring Center is a facility that aims to promote the initiatives of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), an organization dedicated to the preservation of international coral reefs. It conducts monitoring surveys for coral reef ecosystems, accumulates and provides information about coral reefs, organizes special exhibits and other events to increase awareness of the importance of coral reefs and their preservation.

Address	Yashima Town 2-27, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Contact	0980-82-4902 (Tel)
Open	8:30 - 17:15
Closed	Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, end and beginning of year (December 29 - January 3)
Usage Fee	Free of charge

Taketomi-jima Visitor Center (Taketomi Yugafu-Kan)

Taketomi-jima Visitor Center (Taketomi Yugafu-Kan) is a facility that provides information about the natural environment, the traditional culture and performing arts of Taketomi-jima Island, which has been designated in its entirety as a part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. The Yugafu part of the center's name means "to be blessed with a rich harvest through divine protection," and reflects the desire to support favorable exchange between visitors and island residents.

Address	Taketomi 2350, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Contact	0980-85-2488 (Tel)
Open	8:00 - 17:00
Closed	During typhoons
Usage Fee	Free of charge

Universal Design Correspondence

Multipurpose Toilet
Communication Assist Display Board

Kuro-shima Visitor Center

Occupying the site of a former guard house that was designated a cultural asset of Taketomi Town, Kuro-shima Visitor Center features exhibits about the natural environment and folklore of Kuro-shima Island that are presented in an easy-to-understand manner, and introduces the traditional lifestyle and other aspects of the island.

Address	Kuro-shima 1, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Contact	0980-85-4149 (Tel)
Open	9:30 - 16:30
Closed	Mondays, end and beginning of year
Usage Fee	Free of charge

Universal Design Correspondence

Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
Communication Assist Display Board

Iriomote Wildlife Center

Iriomote Wildlife Center is a facility that aims to promote knowledge of rare wildlife species (such as the Iriomote wild cat) found on Iriomote-jima Island and the island's natural environment, as well as an understanding and interest in local wildlife.

Address	Komi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture
Contact	0980-85-5581 (Tel)
Open	10:00 - 16:00
Closed	Mondays, national holidays (excluding May 5, November 3), Okinawa Memorial Day (June 23), end and beginning of year (December 29 - January 3)
Usage Fee	Free of charge

Contact List

Naha Nature Conservation Office
1F, Naha Joint Government Building No. 1, Higawa 1-15-15, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture 900-0022
Tel: 098-836-6400  Fax: 098-836-6401
http://kyushu.env.go.jp/naha/

Ishigaki Ranger Office
(in the International Coral Reef Research and Monitering Center)
Yashima Town 2-27, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture 907-0011
Tel: 0980-82-4768  Fax: 0980-82-0279
http://www.coremoc.go.jp/

Iriomote Ranger Office
(in the Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center)
Komi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1432
Tel: 0980-84-7130  Fax: 0980-85-5582
http://iwcc.a.la9.jp/

If you should find any injured or dead Crested serpent eagles or Iriomote wild cats, please contact one of the following offices.
Ishigaki-jima Island : Ishigaki Ranger Office (Tel: 0980-82-4768)
Iriomote-jima Island : Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center (Tel: 0980-85-5581)

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Website