Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
西表石垣国立公園 · 이시가키시
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:06
Welcome to Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, Japan's southernmost national park and a subtropical paradise of immense biological significance. Often referred to as the 'Galapagos of the East,' this park spans the Yaeyama Islands,…
Listen in the app2The Turquoise Gem — Kabira Bay, Ishigaki2:10
We find ourselves at Kabira Bay, arguably the most iconic and photographed location on Ishigaki Island. The bay is a breathtaking composition of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, dotted with small, emerald-green tropical…
Listen in the app3A Garden Beneath the Waves — Sekisei Lagoon2:10
We are now looking out over the Sekisei Lagoon, the largest coral reef system in Japan, stretching between Ishigaki and Iriomote. Covering more than one hundred square miles, this lagoon is a biodiversity hotspot of global…
Listen in the app4The Old Man’s Beard — Pinasara Waterfall, Iriomote2:05
On the wild island of Iriomote, we find Pinasara Waterfall, the tallest single-drop waterfall in Okinawa. The name 'Pinasara' translates to 'old man’s beard,' a fitting description of the long, white veil of water that cascades…
Listen in the app5Ghost of the Jungle — The Iriomote Wildcat2:10
The spiritual mascot of the park and one of the world's rarest animals is the Iriomote Wildcat (Prionailurus bengalensis iriomotensis). Discovered by scientists only in 1967, this elusive leopard cat is found exclusively on the…
Listen in the app6The Star of the Sand — Taketomi Island and Kaiji Beach2:12
A short ferry ride from Ishigaki brings us to Taketomi Island, a place where Okinawan tradition is meticulously preserved. The island’s village is a cluster of traditional red-tiled houses surrounded by stone walls made of coral…
Listen in the app7Lethal Beauty — The Banded Sea Krait2:05
In the clear waters surrounding Iriomote and Ishigaki, one may encounter a creature of lethal beauty: the Banded Sea Krait, known locally as Erabu-umi-hebi. These sea snakes are easily identified by their striking alternating…
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As we conclude our tour of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, we are left with a profound sense of the region's ecological and cultural richness. We have journeyed from the iconic turquoise waters of Kabira Bay to the primeval,…
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What is Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park?
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park is a place in 이시가키시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 이시가키시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 17 min 04 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.3167, 123.8833 |
| Last updated |