Minshuku Mariudo
Reference price. Guide price per adult per night with two meals (varies by season and plan; please check Rakuten Travel for the latest rates). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel introduces it with the line "lie back in the large garden and savor time as it slowly passes." Founded in 1978, it is a homey, family-run minshuku. Its appeal lies in home cooking generous with island ingredients, prepared by the owner's family and staff (such as sashimi from local fish the owner has caught and island bananas from Mitorea Farm), and in the canoeing, trekking and snorkeling tours the inn runs itself. On travel review forums, it is also mentioned as a place to stay on Iriomote Island for families with small children. Access is easy too, about 5 minutes by car from Uehara Port with a free shuttle.
Kids Facilities
Tatami seating in the dining hall
Tatami seating in the dining hall
The dining hall has a tatami seating area, so even small children can eat with peace of mind. Breakfast and dinner are both served in the dining hall, and in-room dining is not available. There is no information on a kids' menu or children's chairs.
Large garden
Large garden
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
A spacious garden where you can lie back and take your time. It has a giant hammock on the stargazing deck and the Barasu Hut, an outdoor terrace paved with coral. There is no information on play equipment.
Great-outdoors tours run by the inn
Great-outdoors tours run by the inn
The inn runs its own great-outdoors tours of Iriomote Island, including canoeing, trekking, river trekking, snorkeling and night tours. Eligible ages and prices are not listed in our information, so please confirm when you sign up.
- •The eligible age is not stated, so please check in advance
Overview
Minshuku Mariudo is a minshuku (a family-run guesthouse) on Iriomote Island, 5 minutes by car from Uehara Port. A free shuttle runs from Uehara Port, and the large garden is a lovely place to lie back and take your time. The inn also runs its own nature tours, such as canoeing and snorkeling. Children aged 3 and under stay free, and for families with small children, the inn recommends booking them on the room-only rate. There is no communal bath or onsen, and the only bathing facilities are shower rooms.
Rooms
Checkout is at 10 a.m. Check-in is listed as 3 p.m. in one place and as 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. in another, so please confirm your arrival time. Bookings for 2 to 4 guests get a private room, with one room per group. How bookings for 5 or more guests are handled is not stated, so larger families should check before booking. Solo travelers generally share a room, though a private room is provided if one is free. Room sizes and bedding details are not listed in our information, so please confirm before booking. Amenities include a toothbrush, a refrigerator, hangers, deodorizing spray, tissues, a TV, a hair dryer, face towels, bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap and hand soap.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner are both served in the dining hall; in-room dining is not available. Meals feature fish the owner has caught in the waters around Iriomote Island. The dining hall has a tatami seating area, so even small children can eat with peace of mind. There is no information on a kids' menu, children's chairs or allergy accommodation.
Bathing
There is no communal bath, onsen or private-hire bath on the property. The only bathing facilities are shower rooms: 2 inside the building and 3 outdoors. Shampoo, conditioner and body soap are always provided. The washing machine costs 100 yen per load and the dryer 200 yen per load, and detergent is free.
Family-Friendly Touches
Every year the inn welcomes many guests, from families with children to older travelers and people traveling alone. Children aged 3 and under stay free. Rate categories for children aged 4 and over are not listed in our information. For families with small children, the inn recommends booking the child on the room-only rate. Until April 30, 2027, rates per person per night are 7,500 yen with two meals, 7,000 yen with dinner, 5,500 yen with breakfast and 4,500 yen room-only. From May 1, 2027, they become 8,500 yen with two meals, 8,000 yen with dinner, 6,500 yen with breakfast and 5,500 yen room-only. Whether co-sleeping is allowed, and whether cribs or baby futons are available to borrow, is not stated, so please check in advance if you need them. The garden is spacious, so you can lie back and take your time. The inn also runs great-outdoors tours, including canoeing, trekking, river trekking, snorkeling and night tours. The minimum age for the tours is not stated, so please confirm when you sign up.
Access
The inn runs a free shuttle between Uehara Port on Iriomote Island and the inn whenever needed. It is 5 minutes by car from Uehara Port. If you are coming from Ishigaki Island, please call the inn. Parking is available for 6 cars, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. When boats to Uehara Port are canceled, whether because of the strong north winds of about October to March or because of rough seas, you can instead take the ferry company's shuttle bus from Ohara Port toward Uehara. In that case you need a ticket for Uehara; a ticket for Ohara will not get you on the bus. The cancellation fee is 50% from one week before your stay and 100% on the day. No cancellation fee applies for cancellations due to typhoons or when flights or boats are canceled.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 984-14 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 45 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then about 5 minutes by car from Uehara Port. A free shuttle serving the area around Uehara Port is available. |
| trainNearest station | Uehara Port |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 6 cars, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-980-85-6578 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://iriomote.mariud.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price. Guide price per adult per night with two meals (varies by season and plan; please check Rakuten Travel for the latest rates). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Minshuku Mariudo 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 Minshuku Mariudo?
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Parking: Parking is available for 6 cars, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to Minshuku Mariudo?
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About 45 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then about 5 minutes by car from Uehara Port. A free shuttle serving the area around Uehara Port is available.
Which plan should we book if we're traveling with a small child?
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For families with small children, the inn recommends booking the child on the room-only rate.
Do many families with children stay here?
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Every year many guests visit Minshuku Mariudo, from families with children to older travelers on their own.
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