Iriomote

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Iriomote Shizen Gakkō
Uehara 984
0980-85-6814
2 min. west of the harbor

As of January 2010, Dormitory beds are no longer available, but there is a private guest room available for ¥3000 a night. The facilities are basic, and if it rains there is a leak in the roof. The bathroom and toilet is one room with no dividers.

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Minshuku Yamaneko
Haimi 201-216
0980-85-5242
3 min. west of the ohara harbor

There is a private guest room available for ¥2000 a night. The facilities are basic, and the bathroom and toilet are two room with dividers.

Midrange

Midrange
$$
Iriomote Monsoon
0980-85-6019
Â¥3000
About 2 km south of Uehara

Overlooking the bay south of Uehara, this tranquil setting offers 6 Japanese style tatami rooms and tours including kayaking and hiking to the Pinaisala Falls, snorkeling, and horse riding. Staff only speak Japanese.

Midrange
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Villa Unarizaki
Uehara 10-172
0980-85-6146
2 min from Sumiyoshi bus stop

Japanese-style lodge operated by Diving Team Unarizaki and populated mostly by divers. A night with two meals in a spartan but air-con equipped private tatami room is ¥5,250/6,825 with/without own bathroom; during the summer and vacation high seasons a ¥500 surcharge is applied along with a ¥4,100 "single fee" if you want your own room. Fancier villas are also available from ¥9,450 per person.

Midrange
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Pine-Kan
0980-85-6408

This unmistakable pineapple-shaped minshuku offers a night with two very agreeable meals from ¥5000 or without for ¥3000 high season surcharge ¥1000. Free pickup, free air-con, and in the summer, free all-you-can-eat pineapple! The owner's specialty is the smaller, sweeter peach-pineapple (���s���[���`���p���C���������j.

Midrange
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Kanpira-sou
0980-85-6508
Â¥3000
Right next to Uehara Port - turn right at the main road.

Kanpira-sō is a conveniently-placed minshuku B&B right next to Uehara Port. Rooms are Japanese-style with futon, and prices start from ¥3000 a night without meals. The staff don't speak much English, but are willing to book any tours for you.

Midrange
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Irumote-sō
0980-85-6508
Â¥3000
Turn left after exiting Uehara port. It's uphill about 15 minutes by foot..

Irumote-sō is minshuku B&B that has been running since 1974. It started off as a Youth Hostel, but as the years went on, new wings and detached units were added. The minshuku covers an extensive area with beautiful palm trees, gardens, and even a pond. It also is on the hill clearly overlooking Uehara port and Hatoma Island. The owner, Seki, built the minshuku with her own hands and also is an authority on Japanese and Okinawan cuisine. There are three packages: Youth Hostel Members Low Season: ¥3100, Private Room: ¥4600 Pairs are cheaper, Pension Suite: ¥7300 Private toilet room and bathtub or detached unit from main building

Accommodation in Iriomote is typically either very expensive or very cheap in old houses.

Top end
$$$
Painu Maya Resort
Takana 243
0980-85-5700

A self-proclaimed "nature hotel" associated with and located next to Iriomotejima Onsen. Rack rates from ¥15,500/person in the low season.