Minshuku Sawayaka-so
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A 10-room minshuku kept by a shimanchu (island local) owner born and raised on Iriomote Island. Alongside the free shuttle from Uehara Port and breakfast and dinner in the dining room, the guesthouse runs its own canoe, snorkeling, fishing and SUP tours. Families and repeat guests praise being able to enjoy Pinaisara Falls and the coral-reef waters with a guide who knows the island's nature inside out.
Kids Facilities
Sea, mountain and river tours run by the island-local owner
Sea, mountain and river tours run by the island-local owner
The owner, raised on Iriomote Island, leads canoe tours that paddle up a mangrove river, trips to Pinaisara Falls, snorkeling over coral reefs, fishing outings and SUP. Families can watch subtropical plants and wildlife and see sea turtles together.
- •Canoe, snorkeling, fishing and SUP tours are run by the guesthouse itself; the canoe tour requires visitor registration under the World Natural Heritage listing.
Breakfast and dinner in the dining room
Breakfast and dinner in the dining room
Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room, so after a day out on a tour the family can eat together back at the guesthouse.
- •Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room
Overview
Minshuku Sawayaka-so is a 10-room minshuku, a family-run guesthouse, kept by a shimanchu (island local) owner who was born and raised on Iriomote Island. It is about 7 minutes by car from Uehara Port, with a free shuttle, and breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room. The guesthouse runs its own canoe, snorkeling, fishing and SUP tours, so the whole family can take in Pinaisara Falls, the tallest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture, and the beautiful coral-reef waters with an island local as their guide.
Minshuku Sawayaka-so sits in the Uehara district of Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site, in Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a 10-room minshuku, a family-run guesthouse, kept by a shimanchu (island local) owner who was born and raised on Iriomote. It is about 7 minutes by car from Uehara Port, and a free shuttle is available.
Sea, Mountain and River Tours with an Island-Local Guide
The guesthouse runs its own canoe, snorkeling, fishing and SUP tours. On the canoe tour you paddle slowly along a mangrove river, watching subtropical plants and wildlife on the way to Pinaisara Falls, the tallest waterfall in Okinawa Prefecture, while the snorkeling tour heads out by boat to see the beautiful coral reefs and sea turtles in the waters around Iriomote. With an owner who knows the island's nature inside out as your guide, the whole family can enjoy these outings together. The canoe tour requires visitor registration under the World Natural Heritage listing.
Shuttle and Meals in the Dining Room
A free shuttle runs from Uehara Port, and breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room. Parking is roomy as well, with 10 spaces, which helps if you are touring the island by car. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. Preschool-age children can stay for 2,000 yen per day with meals, or 1,000 yen per set of futon bedding per night. Co-sleeping is free for children who have not yet started elementary school.
This page is compiled from information on the official website of Minshuku Sawayaka-so and on Rakuten Travel. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest information on tour age requirements, prices and plan details before booking.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 10-448 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 7 minutes by car from Uehara Port, with a free shuttle available. |
| trainNearest station | Uehara Port |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 10 cars, free of charge, with no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-980-85-6752 |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.sawayakasou.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price. A guide price for one adult per night with breakfast and dinner. It 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 Sawayaka-so 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 Minshuku Sawayaka-so?
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Parking: Parking is available for 10 cars, free of charge, with no reservation required.
How do you get to Minshuku Sawayaka-so?
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About 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then about 7 minutes by car from Uehara Port, with a free shuttle available.
Can you pick us up at Uehara Port?
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Yes. Give the guesthouse a call and they will come to meet you at Uehara Port. After checkout, they will also drive you to Uehara Port or the surrounding area.
Can we leave our luggage after checkout until our ferry?
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Yes, your luggage can be held after checkout. Valuables are held separately, so it is worth speaking to the staff about them.
Is co-sleeping free for children under school age?
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Yes, co-sleeping is free for children under school age. If a preschool-age child uses futon bedding, the rate is 1,000 yen per set of futon bedding per night, or 2,000 yen per day with breakfast and dinner. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest rates.
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