Iriomote Island
西表島 · 다케토미정
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:13
Welcome to Iriomote Island, a place frequently described as Japan's last 'untouched' frontier. Located at the southernmost tip of the Japanese archipelago, closer to Taiwan than to the main islands of Okinawa, Iriomote is the…
Listen in the app2The Urauchi River: Gateway to the Interior2:02
To truly understand Iriomote, one must travel by water. We begin at the mouth of the Urauchi River, the longest river in Okinawa Prefecture. …
Listen in the app3Pinisara Falls: The Towering Spectacle2:02
Deeper within the jungle lies Pinisara Falls, the tallest waterfall in Okinawa, cascading from a height of 55 meters. The name 'Pinisara' comes from the local dialect, meaning 'old man's beard,' a poetic description of the long,…
Listen in the app4The Mangrove Forests and Paddleboarding1:58
The coastal margins of Iriomote are dominated by some of the most extensive mangrove forests in Japan. These 'forests of the sea' are comprised of species like the Kandelia and Rhizophora, which have adapted to survive in the…
Listen in the app5Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center1:57
To understand the most famous resident of the island, we must visit the Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center. This facility is dedicated to the study and protection of the Iriomote Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis iriomotensis). …
Listen in the app6Star Sand Beach: The Microscopic Wonders1:50
On the northern coast of Iriomote lies Hoshisuna-no-Hama, or Star Sand Beach. At first glance, it appears to be a typical, beautiful tropical beach with clear turquoise water and coral reefs. …
Listen in the app7Jungle Trails and the Primeval Rainforest1:58
Venturing off the coastal road and into the interior trails, you enter the true primeval rainforest of Iriomote. This is an environment of intense biological competition, where towering trees like the 'Heritiera littoralis' (with…
Listen in the app8Closing1:54
As our journey through Iriomote Island concludes, let us take a final moment to reflect on the incredible resilience and beauty of this jungle sanctuary. We have traveled from the mangrove-lined rivers to the heights of Pinisara…
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What is Iriomote Island?
Iriomote Island is a place in 다케토미정 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 다케토미정 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 54 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.3400, 123.8100 |
| Last updated |