This is a night tour to see Iriomote wildcats and other night creatures inhabiting Iriomote Island, while of course, staying respectful of their natural habitats.
☆Our guides will use a combination of thermal night vision (infrared temperature sensors) and flashlights especially designed not to impair the wildcats’ sense of vision.

A private tour limited to 1 group per day. Will you be lucky enough to meet Iriomote wildcats!?

You’ll learn about the current ecological situation of the Iriomote wildcat, based on firsthand information only our guides living in Iriomote Island is aware of. We’ll explore the jungle, going around to various locations where wildcats are known to hang out, while enjoying surprise encounters with other night creatures.

※ We actively gather information about the potential whereabouts of Iriomote wildcats on a daily basis to guide you to the most likely locations for these wildcats to appear. Please kindly bear in mind that this night tour is purely a “”chance to meet Iriomote wildcats”” if you are lucky.

Please also kindly note we will not enter hunting grounds or the jungle to an unnecessary degree, nor will we track the Iriomote wildcats upon encountering them, to respect their natural habitat and local regulations. We will be asking for the cooperation of all participants pertaining to certain rules of conduct to protect the habitats of the Iriomote wildcat when you make your reservation by email. Only those who agree to these terms will be allowed to participate.

On the Nyaito Tour, we can discover the countless night creatures and scenic views unique to Iriomote Island at our leisure. If we are blessed with good weather, we’ll encounter the magical hour of dusk, stunning starry skies, one-night flowers only seen during a very small time frame, fireflies, coconut crabs, Japanese scops owls, flying foxes, and many other inhabitants of the waterside.

Even if you don’t get to see Iriomote wildcats, you can still observe the incredible night life in Iriomote Island, on this private tour limited to 1 group per day, which children and adults alike can enjoy.

Of course it’s totally possible to take a sightseeing boat to see Mariyudo・Campire Falls, but why not take a leisurely trip with an islander guide for a more comprehensive tour while you’re here? On your own, you’ll run the risk of just passing through the national park without any idea what plants inhabit the area, but with a guide, you’ll be introduced to the many charms of Iriomote Island, all throughout the trip, which only an islander guide could tell you. Being a long, leisurely tour with amenities like boots, backpacks, a homemade lunch, and transportation included in the price, you’ll be able to sit back in this private tour.

☆ This tour is a private tour limited to 1 group per tour.

Let’s take a nice walk with an Islander Grandma while yuntaku-ing (chatting) with her about old villages and the inside story on Iriomote Island.

☆ This tour is for those who want to: talk to a native islander to learn about all the behind-the-scenes scoop on Iriomote island; can’t be fully satisfied with just the usual touristy activities; or want to go one step further to explore the island…!

All it takes is a nice, long chat with the Islander Grandma while walking around! Even the content changes day to day.

Since this tour will be held according to Grandma’s schedule, and regardless of the reservation status of Iriomote Island Jungle Book, please contact us directly if you are interested. Please also note that this private tour is limited to 3 participants.