Iriomote Island is located further southwest of the main island of Okinawa, closer to Taiwan than the mainland. Iriomote Island is located closer to Taiwan than the mainland. It takes 60 minutes from Naha Airport to Ishigaki Airport, and from Ishigaki Airport, it takes about 2.5 hours by bus and boat. It can be said that Iriomote Island is a resort where great nature remains only because of the difficulty of access.
Point 1: Iriomotejima Jungle Resort Paine Maya – Open the window and you are immediately in the jungle!
Iriomotejima Jungle Resort Paine Maya, as its name suggests, is built in the jungle.
The mysterious word “Paine Maya” means “southern cat” in Yaeyama dialect. means “cat of the south” in Yaeyama dialect.
It is far from downtown and villages of Iriomote Island, and the sea is not visible.
When you open the large sweeping window of the hotel, there is nothing but jungle there. Tropical birds and owls, which I have never seen before, sometimes come to play on the balcony.
Anyway, this is for people who want to just look at the jungle and sprawl out.
The hotel facility opened in 2017. It used to be another hotel, and the building itself is old. The interior is clean, but not luxurious. It is more like a “training” place.
There are standard, deluxe, and Japanese/Western rooms, and even the standard rooms are 28 square meters and have semi-double beds.
But it is an experience that you cannot have in a national chain or luxury hotel. It is so addictive that some people become repeat guests.
Point 2: Iriomotejima Jungle Resort Paine Maya, World Okinawan cuisine for local consumption is amazing!
The hotel’s restaurant, Samin, serves dishes that are locally produced for local consumption and use island ingredients as much as possible. A few examples of the menu are “Gurukun Fritters,” “Stir-fried Otaniwatari and Chicken Octopus with Butter,” and “Deep-fried Tebichi with Balsamic Sauce.
The menu is centered on Okinawan cuisine, but also includes Japanese, Italian, Chinese, and other world-wide dishes.
Of course, you can also taste tropical fruits and awamori.
The food is served on plates, not in a buffet style, but you can’t help but be excited to see what will be served.
Point 3: Iriomotejima Jungle Resort Paine Maya, original activities at the inn are fun!
Iriomotejima Jungle Resort Painumaya offers activities such as canoeing, trekking, night tours, canyoning, and SUP, although there is a fee for these activities.
The activities are held at the “Painumaya Adventure Park”, which is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
It is nice that life jackets, boots, and backpacks necessary for outdoor tours can be rented. Photos taken during the tour will be given away free of charge.
You can count on our unique guides, certified by the “Migrant Group,” to lead the way. They will make the tour as exciting as possible.
