Iriomote Island Hotel
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.5 out of 5 (17 reviews). Guests praise this family-run mini hotel in the Sonai settlement, which has 500 years of history, for the warm hospitality of the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Uekame, and for the country-style kaiseki made with island ingredients such as gazami, Ryukyu wild boar and island fish. Families can settle in comfortably in the Japanese-style tatami and Japanese-Western rooms, and the shuttle from Uehara Port and the handy location near shops are valued by families traveling with children to experience the nature of Iriomote Island.
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Family rooms in Japanese-style tatami and Japanese-Western layouts
Family rooms in Japanese-style tatami and Japanese-Western layouts
There are 26 rooms in all, in three types: Western, Japanese-style tatami, and Japanese-Western. The Japanese-Western rooms, made up of a 6-tatami Japanese-style room and a twin bedroom, sleep 2 to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups. The tatami rooms also work well for co-sleeping with a small child.
- •Three types - Western, Japanese-style tatami, and Japanese-Western; the Japanese-Western rooms sleep 2 to 5 guests and suit families; every room has a refrigerator, a television and air conditioning
Country-style kaiseki made with island ingredients
Country-style kaiseki made with island ingredients
The hotel takes pride in its country-style kaiseki course meals made with island ingredients gathered locally. With two meals included, you can taste island dishes you will not find elsewhere, such as gazami (swimming crab), Ryukyu wild boar and island fish.
- •Country-style kaiseki with island ingredients (gazami, Ryukyu wild boar, island fish), with two meals included
A base for experiencing the nature of Iriomote Island
A base for experiencing the nature of Iriomote Island
The hotel stands in the center of the Sonai settlement, which has more than 500 years of history, with the great outdoors of Iriomote Island - a World Natural Heritage site - as your playground: the sea, the rivers and the mountains. A shuttle from Uehara Port is available with advance reservation, and shops and the post office are close by, making it a convenient sightseeing base for families with children.
- •A base for experiencing the nature of Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site; a shuttle from Uehara Port with advance reservation; a handy location close to shops and the post office
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Overview
Iriomote Island Hotel is a family-run mini hotel with 26 rooms, in business for 25 years, in the center of the Sonai settlement on Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site. Rooms come in three types - Japanese-style tatami, Japanese-Western and Western - and the Japanese-Western rooms sleep 2 to 5 guests, which suits families well. The hotel takes pride in its country-style kaiseki course meals made with island ingredients, offers a shuttle from Uehara Port with advance reservation, and sits conveniently close to shops and the post office. This is not a large resort with a pool and children's facilities but a simple place to stay while enjoying the sea, rivers and mountains of Iriomote Island. The warm hospitality of the owner couple is part of its appeal. Rakuten Travel rating 4.5 out of 5 (17 reviews).
Iriomote Island Hotel stands in the center of the Sonai settlement on Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site, in Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa. It is a family-run mini hotel with 26 rooms that has been in business for 25 years.
Japanese-style tatami and Japanese-Western rooms for the whole family
Rooms come in three types: Western, Japanese-style tatami, and Japanese-Western. The Japanese-Western rooms, made up of a 6-tatami Japanese-style room and a twin bedroom, sleep 2 to 5 guests and are ideal when a family or a group of friends wants to stay together. The tatami rooms also work well for co-sleeping with a small child. Every room has a refrigerator, a television and air conditioning.
Country-style kaiseki made with island ingredients
The hotel's pride is its country-style kaiseki course meals made with island ingredients gathered locally. With two meals included, you can taste island dishes you will not find elsewhere, such as gazami (swimming crab), Ryukyu wild boar and island fish. It is a chance for parents and children alike to experience Okinawa's food culture.
A base for experiencing the nature of Iriomote Island
The hotel sits in the center of the Sonai settlement, which has more than 500 years of history, with the great outdoors of the sea, rivers and mountains as your playground. It is 15 minutes by car from Uehara Port, and a shuttle is available with advance reservation. Shops and the post office are close by and sightseeing spots are easy to reach, making this a convenient base for exploring Iriomote Island with children.
This page is compiled from information on the official website (Iriomote Island Hotel), the Taketomi Town Tourism Association and Rakuten Travel. This is not a large resort with a pool and children's facilities but a simple, family-friendly place to stay while enjoying the nature of Iriomote Island. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest details.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 634 Iriomote, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1542 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then 15 minutes by car from Uehara Port; a shuttle is available with advance reservation. |
| trainNearest station | Uehara Port |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 7 cars, free of charge and with no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-980-85-6001 |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.kameland.net/about.htmlopen_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 19, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Iriomote Island Hotel best suited to?
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There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Iriomote Island Hotel?
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Parking: Parking is available for 7 cars, free of charge and with no reservation needed.
How do you get to Iriomote Island Hotel?
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About 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then 15 minutes by car from Uehara Port; a shuttle is available with advance reservation.
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