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Nakama River Mangrove Cruise
仲間川マングローブクルーズOkinawa
The Nakama River cruise runs upstream through the mangrove forest on Iriomote and takes about 70 minutes there and back, with departures between 9:00 AM and 5:15 PM. Reaching it means a ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote first, which makes this a full-day excursion from an Ishigaki base rather than an add-on to another stop. Typhoon season runs roughly June to October, and a passing storm can cancel ferries, flights and all marine activity across the islands at a day's notice — check the forecast before you rely on this stop.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.4· 345 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
- Website
- iriomote.com/cruise
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–17:15Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
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