'Ohana Outfitters
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'Ohana Outfitters is a small Uehara guiding outfit that starts most trips before dawn, with sunrise kayaks to Pinaisara Falls from ¥19,800 and a sunrise trek to the top of Mt Komi for ¥33,000 a person in 2026, permits included.
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The owner runs 'Ohana with his family and guides every trip himself, which keeps groups to a handful of people. Tours start between 3:00 and 5:00, and the shop's pitch is that an early start gets you the popular fields to yourself. Pickup and drop-off are at your hotel, so this works only if you're sleeping on Iriomote. Bookings and questions go through LINE.
The Mt Komi traverse rates five out of five on the shop's own scale. You climb in the dark to watch sunrise from the island's highest point and come down through the forest to the three-tiered Yutsun Falls. 'Ohana files the Taketomi Town entry approval for every restricted field it visits, and the ¥500 system fee stays payable if you cancel.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise kayak and Pinaisara Falls2026 price including tax, breakfast and the Taketomi Town entry fee. Seven guests a day at most, in two groups. Rated four of five for difficulty and pitched at adults. | ¥19,800 / person | 5:00–11:00 | Year-round |
| Sunrise trek over Mt Komi to Yutsun Falls2026 price including tax, breakfast and the entry fee. Four guests a day at most. Rated five of five for difficulty. | ¥33,000 / person | 3:00–11:00 | Year-round; June to September only for returning guests, by arrangement |
| Sunrise kayak and Mayagusuku Falls2026 price including tax, breakfast, lunch and the entry fee. Paddles up the Urauchi River before the walk in. Six guests a day at most. | ¥33,000 / person | 5:00–17:00 | Year-round; June to September only for returning guests, by arrangement |
| Sunrise sea kayak to the wreck2026 price including tax and breakfast. Four guests a day at most. | ¥19,800 / person | 4:00–11:00 | Late July to early October, on days with a good tide |
| Sunset kayak and Yaeyama fireflies2026 price including tax and the entry fee. The shop says it runs this one for returning guests. | ¥13,200 / person | 17:30–20:30 | Set dates in March and April (17–19 March and 15–18 April in 2026) |
FAQ
Quick answers about 'Ohana Outfittersよくある質問
Can you climb Mt Komi on Iriomote with a guide?
Yes. 'Ohana Outfitters runs a sunrise trek over Mt Komi to Yutsun Falls from 3:00 to 11:00 for ¥33,000 a person in 2026, with breakfast and the Taketomi Town entry fee included. Mt Komi is a restricted field capped at 30 people a day, and entry needs a registered guide or the town's lecture.
Is there a sunrise kayak tour to Pinaisara Falls?
Yes. 'Ohana Outfitters starts its Pinaisara Falls kayak and trek at 5:00 and finishes around 11:00, for ¥19,800 a person in 2026 with breakfast. It takes seven guests a day at most and picks up from hotels on Iriomote.
Does 'Ohana Outfitters guide in English?
Yes. Taketomi Town's guide directory lists Japanese and English for 'Ohana Outfitters. Bookings go through the shop's LINE account.
How much does 'Ohana Outfitters charge?
'Ohana Outfitters lists Sunset kayak and Yaeyama fireflies from ¥13,200 per person (17:30–20:30).
Does 'Ohana Outfitters speak English?
Yes. 'Ohana Outfitters works in Japanese and English.
Is 'Ohana Outfitters open in winter?
'Ohana Outfitters: Winter is the main season for the hard trips here, because 'Ohana keeps the Mt Komi and Mayagusuku days for returning guests from June to September. With 3:00 and 5:00 starts you meet in full darkness in January and February, so bring a warm layer for the first paddle. The firefly evenings start in March.