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Iriomote Culture Discovery. Indigenous culture on Iriomote Island
Iriomote-jima, Okinawa, Japan
Taketomi-jima, Okinawa, Japan
$56.97
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Overview
Iriomote Island's rich cultural tapestry unfolds in this immersive tour, where local customs and captivating stories come alive. Enjoy a serene blend of nature and tradition as you traverse historical sites and relax by the beach.
- 🏷️ Iriomote Culture Discovery: This package includes a guided tour with an English-speaking local expert, ensuring an enriching experience.
- 🌿 A gentle stroll through Sonai, one of the island's oldest villages, reveals a shrine, traditional houses, and significant historical landmarks.
- 📜 Engage with the island's lesser-known history and religious practices while listening to fascinating local tales during your walk.
- 🍵 After the tour, unwind by the beach with locally crafted tea and Iriomote black sugar snacks, perfect for a relaxing moment.
- 🎶 Enhance your cultural understanding with photographs, videos, and folk songs that celebrate Okinawan heritage.
- 🌊 Enjoy breathtaking ocean views at the beach meeting point, providing a picturesque backdrop for your discussions.
- 🏞️ Visit an original shrine where local prayers are still offered, and learn about the indigenous religion and practices surrounding it.
- 🏡 Explore two traditional houses, including a designated historical monument, while gaining insights into local architectural styles and customs.
- 🌺 Discover the significance of Shisa lions and the use of corals for typhoon protection as part of the local belief system.
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Iriomote Culture Discovery. Indigenous culture on Iriomote Island
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- After our walk we will rest at the meeting point by the beach with an amazing view on the ocean. We will chat over a tea made by a shaman (yuta) and Iriomote black sugar for a snack.
Meeting point
The meeting point is Marumabonsan monument in Sonai village.
Return details
The meeting point is Marumabonsan monument in Sonai village.
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We will see an original shrine where people still pray nowadays. I will describe the indigenous religion, religious practices of local people and how the typical shrine is built. Please mind, we cannot go inside due to respect to the locals.
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前泊御嶽Next, we will proceed to see two traditional houses. One is a designated historical monument that we can visit and explore. I will describe how the typical household used to look like, what are the materials used to build traditional houses and local customs of worship within a house. You can find out details about Shisa lions, the household gods or the use of corals and typhoon protection.
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Old well and old forest street
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Iriomote Culture Discovery. Indigenous culture on Iriomote Island
Iriomote-jima, Okinawa, Japan
Taketomi-jima, Okinawa, Japan
$56.97
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!