Kohama Island - Cattley Observatory

Kohama Island Tourist Information

◆To get to Kohama Island, you must take a ferry!

Ishigaki Port⇔Kohama Island/30 min. one way】Round Trip Ferry Ticket No need to wait in line at the counter on the day! Free cancellation before boarding♪ (f-102)開始時間Please check the bottom of the page.所要時間Approx. 30 min.3,020 yen

◆Rental bicycles are convenient for getting around Kohama Island!

What is the Cattley Observatory?

From the observatory, you can see the Ishinagata mangroves and Iriomote Island.

It is a small observation deck, but it offers a view of the Ishinagata mangroves directly below.

Parking is available at the bottom of the stairs, so renting a car is also recommended.

How to play at the Cattley Observatory

From the recently built Cattley Observatory, you can see the outstanding sunset over Iriomote Island.

It is also popular as a driving course because of its parking lot.

You can also stop here after a day of kayaking in the Ishinagata mangroves.

Kohama Island/2 hours] Mangrove kayak tour for children from 3 years old! Enjoy the nature unique to the subtropical zone♪ Held only at high tide (No.616)開始時間See calendar at the bottom of this page.所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,500 yen

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