Enjoy your own private reserved time - Yubu Island, the Subtropical Botanic Garden -

A special experience at
Yubu Island,
the subtropical botanic garden

A dedicated guide will unravel the history of Yubu Island.

Enjoy your breakfast from a basket handmade by local islanders while overlooking the Yaeyama Islands on Manta Beach.

Enjoy your own private experience

Tour Itinerary

  • ※Tour dates are determined by the tide.
  • ※Please note that start times and itineraries may change depending on the time of year.
    For more information,please click here.
  1. 01

    Please arrive on Iriomote Island the day before your tour.
    As there is no accommodation on Yubu Island, please stay overnight on Iriomote Island.

  2. 02

    Ooritoori! (Welcome!)
    Meet your private guide at 7:00 AM
    in Mihara, Iriomote Island.

    A full guided tour of Yubu Island
    provided throughout your trip

  3. 03

    Walk about 500m
    from Iriomote Island to Yubu Island
    during the morning quiet.

  4. 04

    Be one of the first to arrive on Yubu Island.
    Enjoy your bento packed with local ingredients while overlooking
    the Yaeyama Islands on Manta Beach.

  5. 05

    A guided stroll through bougainvillea gardens, orchards, mangrove boardwalks, and more on Yubu Island

  6. 06

    Enjoy not just your walk with the water buffaloes, but also feeding, photos and relaxing.

  7. 07

    On the way back,
    take the water buffalo cart
    to Mihara on Iriomote Island on the opposite shore.

  8. 08

    Experience a farewell filled with gratitude.

We hope you enjoyed the experience!
We look forward to seeing you again!

Click here to book your private morning experience of Yubu Island.

Yubu Island, the subtropical botanic garden