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An open, airy condominium hotel with just 2 kitchen-equipped rooms under a Ryukyuan red-tile roof, run by two nature tour guides. Rakuten Travel rating 4.70 out of 5 (25 reviews). A supermarket and the beach are within a 10-minute walk, Maruma Beach is a 3-minute walk away, and the sunrise seen from the bedroom is a point of pride. The official blog features the Pinaisara Falls canoe tour, which children can join from age 5, and shows many families with preschool-age children taking part. Guests praise the family-friendly guiding.
Kids Facilities
Kitchen-equipped condominium, a 3-minute walk from Maruma Beach
Kitchen-equipped condominium, a 3-minute walk from Maruma Beach
The rooms have kitchens, so you can cook your own meals or prepare baby food. Maruma Beach, a 3-minute walk away, is a fine spot for the sunrise and for playing in the water, and a supermarket is within a 10-minute walk. It is a place where you can live on Iriomote Island rather than simply stay there.
- •Kitchens allow self-catering; Maruma Beach is a 3-minute walk away and a supermarket is within a 10-minute walk
Canoe tours open to children from age 5
Canoe tours open to children from age 5
The guide who runs the property leads canoe tours tailored to families, couples and solo travelers. The hotel states that "children as young as 5 can join the Pinaisara Falls tour," and many families with preschool-age children have taken part. A hot-water shower room is also available.
- •Children from age 5 can join the Pinaisara Falls canoe tour; a hot-water shower room is available
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Iriomote Nonpura is an open, airy condominium hotel with just 2 kitchen-equipped rooms under a Ryukyuan red-tile roof, run by a nature tour guide. A supermarket and the beach are both within a 10-minute walk, Maruma Beach is only 3 minutes away on foot, and you can watch the sunrise from the bedroom. The hotel welcomes families with children, stating that "children as young as 5 can join the Pinaisara Falls tour" and that "preschool-age children paddle and paddle and paddle away." Canoe tours are tailored to families, couples and solo travelers alike (Rakuten Travel rating 4.70 out of 5).
Iriomote Nonpura, in the Uehara district of Iriomote Island (a World Natural Heritage site) in Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, is an open, airy condominium hotel with just 2 kitchen-equipped rooms under a Ryukyuan red-tile roof, run by a nature tour guide. It is about a 6-minute walk from Uehara Port, with a supermarket and the beach both within a 10-minute walk.
The Hotel Explicitly Welcomes Families with Children
The official blog states that "children as young as 5 can join the Pinaisara Falls tour" and that "preschool-age children paddle and paddle and paddle away," making clear that children are welcome on the tours. The hotel specializes in canoe tours tailored to families, couples and solo travelers, and guests praise guiding that never leaves anyone behind, avoids difficult jargon and keeps the guest's perspective in mind. A hot-water shower room completed in 2019 is also available.
A Red-Tiled Condominium Where You Can Cook for Yourselves
The rooms have kitchens, so you can cook your own meals or prepare baby food. The designer building, with its distinctly Okinawan Ryukyuan red-tile roof, has an open, airy feel that lets you live on Iriomote Island rather than simply stay there. Maruma Beach, a 3-minute walk away, is a fine spot for the sunrise and for playing in the water, and the sunrise can be seen from the bedroom as well.
Please check with the hotel for the latest details on tour age requirements, prices and plans before booking.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 655-1 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then about a 6-minute walk from Uehara Port. |
| trainNearest station | Uehara Port |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 3 cars, free of charge, with no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-80-6491-9455 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://npura.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Iriomote Nonpura best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Iriomote Nonpura?
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Parking: Parking is available for 3 cars, free of charge, with no reservation required.
How do you get to Iriomote Nonpura?
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About 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then about a 6-minute walk from Uehara Port.
What are the rates for children?
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Junior high school students and older pay the adult rate, elementary school children receive 50% off the adult rate, and children who have not yet started elementary school stay free. No futon bedding is prepared for them, so they are treated as co-sleeping.
Are children's pajamas or room wear provided?
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Unisex one-piece room wear is provided, but children's sizes are not.
Can we have a barbecue?
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Barbecues are currently suspended. Iriomote Island is a place of great natural abundance, and so many flies and insects gather that it was judged beyond what visitors would find acceptable.
Can we stay during a typhoon?
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During a typhoon the property closes for safety, and guests are asked to cross over to Ishigaki Island. It reopens after the typhoon has passed, once utilities have been restored and safety has been confirmed.
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